tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post6512610301792135273..comments2024-03-11T05:26:25.903-07:00Comments on ADVENTURES OF CAP’N AUX: Formation #Blog: If I Had 1 Wish for Aviationcapnauxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-49040829861146337742019-04-30T04:42:03.596-07:002019-04-30T04:42:03.596-07:00Travellers can order for airways magazine or buy i...Travellers can order for airways magazine or buy it themselves to obtain travel information. Nice post indeed. <br /><a href="https://www.ezybook.co.uk/car-parking-luton" rel="nofollow">long stay parking luton</a><br />Sam Andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14407223020574478360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-70591992022227813732014-08-18T11:51:50.622-07:002014-08-18T11:51:50.622-07:00Really a very nice post! It’s something I have nev...Really a very nice post! It’s something I have never thought about, really, but it makes a whole lot of sense. Thanks for sharing the valuable information regardingSingapore Company Setuphttp://www.e-sandhurst.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-22712620145860185832014-07-09T09:44:30.128-07:002014-07-09T09:44:30.128-07:00There is no substitute for a clearly documented pr...There is no substitute for a clearly documented project vision that should come from you. For this reason it is extremely beneficial to create a project initiation document or RFP (Request For Proposal) before you engage an offshore team.Singapore Nominee Directorhttp://www.e-sandhurst.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-83579349822402094832013-10-24T01:52:13.263-07:002013-10-24T01:52:13.263-07:00Hi, A Limited Liability Company or 100% foreign o...Hi, A Limited Liability Company or 100% foreign owned company, was established with the primary objective of servicing the needs of regional and international companies with <a href="http://www.qataraspect.com/" rel="nofollow">company formation in Qatar</a> looking for a commercial presence in the State of Qatar. Thanks...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09701377984223022528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-83575670251442954962013-09-15T13:39:55.629-07:002013-09-15T13:39:55.629-07:00Thanks Cap'n !!! It's an honor!!! EPIC blo...Thanks Cap'n !!! It's an honor!!! EPIC blog my friend!!! Keep it up and keep inspiring!!! :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13109549505020104118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-42292197649591330872013-09-07T18:57:47.312-07:002013-09-07T18:57:47.312-07:00HAHA, I don't know you're name, but I defi...HAHA, I don't know you're name, but I definitely know who you work for!<br /><br />HERE HERE!!!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-86652168726635942732013-09-06T15:51:33.245-07:002013-09-06T15:51:33.245-07:00FUSAPA!!!FUSAPA!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-21464269052081239262013-09-05T20:31:11.550-07:002013-09-05T20:31:11.550-07:00You're welcome, thanks for reading. :-)You're welcome, thanks for reading. :-)capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-42894028074384940792013-09-05T20:30:53.780-07:002013-09-05T20:30:53.780-07:00Thanks, Miss T!
I just changed the banner this w...Thanks, Miss T! <br /><br />I just changed the banner this week, on a whim. Gotta "keep up with the Joneses!" ;-)<br /><br />Yes, we pilots are our own worst enemy, but you're right, in the end it's the lawyers who win! If we could only grow up at the negotiation table and be the pros we are in the cockpit, our world would be a better place.<br /><br />I don't fear the 9/11 anniversaries, from a safety standpoint. I know in many ways airlines are far safer--"hardened"--now than they were on that fateful day!<br /><br />I have the ATC posts primed and ready to go...you're gonna love 'em! ;-)<br /><br />Thanks for the post, Miss T!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-8036066869420432792013-09-05T04:14:59.710-07:002013-09-05T04:14:59.710-07:00I am very happy to see your new post. Its good , I...I am very happy to see your new post. Its good , I like your posts.CPL Studentshttp://www.bluebirdflightacademy.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-72417515648342695302013-09-04T21:42:57.612-07:002013-09-04T21:42:57.612-07:00Hey Cappy.....WOW first of all I guess I've be...Hey Cappy.....WOW first of all I guess I've been in a cave........because I am loving........the banner and opening pic here on your blog........Very Nice...!!<br />As far as the continuing........clusterf*ck..dealing with unions........and mergers.....Lawyers.......<br /><br /> Quote.."Indeed, American Airlines chewed up and spit out TWA pilots so severely, that it prompted Congress to create the McCaskill-Bonds Amendment."<br />Yes speaking......I recall just how AA as you said chewed up TWA..spit them out...then ran them over with the bus....only to back up again......going for the double dip.....extermination.......!!.<br />I don't know enought to truly give an informed opinion after all I'm just an 'Aviation geek'..but seems to me.....the ones who win.....are the air-ambulance chasing lawyers.......and if enough time passes...they figure most of the pilots gave up...and got a job as a 'greeter' at Walmart..where the benefits......are probably better....or those involved have 'Died off'.......leaving.......with nothing.....truly sad....!!...<br />yes I know 9/11 is around the corner and I am very nervous...about it..coming.......the world is so 'Whacked out'........I fear for the whole planet......and what the future may hold.....if there is one....Sorry to be so down.........and as always my bro, Cappy.....it is always a pleasure to read your posts..and the attention to detail..you put.......Safe Travels.....Cappy.....and hey...also looking forward to reading about your pal Brian......'Jumpseating'.......with ya....<br />and the tour of ATC tower.....Don't forget to tell him.........I do window...and the ATC Tower windows could use a good cleaning.........I WISH...;)....!!<br />Take Care Cap............MissTWA<br />getjetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06470962723603116261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-68018064438788791222013-09-03T16:26:11.202-07:002013-09-03T16:26:11.202-07:00Good points, Ron. Yes, DOH certainly takes out muc...Good points, Ron. Yes, DOH certainly takes out much of the job incentive. That's an excellent analogy, too. With too few to go around, those in control will fight for what's right...for THEM.<br /><br />I've always felt that unions are somewhat a "necessary evil"...until they just turn plain evil!<br />capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-10746547838266390742013-09-03T16:21:49.794-07:002013-09-03T16:21:49.794-07:00Wow, Karlene, excellent analysis and points! We co...Wow, Karlene, excellent analysis and points! We could have formation blogged just about mergers!<br /><br />Coming from the NWA side of your merger, it was interesting to hear your take, as you would be leaning more toward a "DOH" scheme to come out better. I'm glad you pilot group was "mature" enough to accept what's "right" and not necessarily "right for me."<br /><br />I'd say: a LOT of ego, a LOT of greed, a little fear and a MAJOR sense of entitlement!<br /><br />Yes, a very good point, Karlene: the essence of CRM!<br /><br />Thank you for such an in-depth and insightful comment!capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-21347169233422118682013-09-03T13:56:30.514-07:002013-09-03T13:56:30.514-07:00What an ordeal. Unions and the seniority-based sy...What an ordeal. Unions and the seniority-based system were just a few reasons I elected to avoid the Part 121 airlines. The "known" schedule of an airline pilot is superior to the "on demand" 135 industry, but I could never buy into working any place where my advancement was based solely on the date I was hired and did not take into account my work performance. I've belonged to unions (SAG, Actor's Equity, AGMA, etc) and never found them worth the while. More pain than gain.<br /><br />The worst part of this is that these self-induced wars take a toll on the individuals who are supposed to be working together in the cockpit. What a mess. But as long as the fate of an airline pilot hinges singularly on seniority, nothing is going to change. It's like a group of people with only enough food to feed a select few; of course they're going to fight over it.Ron Rapphttp://www.rapp.org/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-28225907302864021022013-09-03T11:53:05.274-07:002013-09-03T11:53:05.274-07:00Why can't we all get along?
A huge ego. Add ...Why can't we all get along? <br /><br />A huge ego. Add a little greed combined with fear and a sense of entitlement?!? That old saying, be very afraid of large groups of people... well, let's add whose numbers outweigh those with the common sense. <br /><br />The really fascinating thing with this merger was the fact that a group of pilots had the ability to ignore the legally binding Nicolau arbitration and get away with it. Then form another union. Basically... "I don't like your rules so I'm taking my football and going home! Forming my own game with my own rules and you have to play with us or lose your livelihood!" <br /><br />The entire situation is crazy. <br /><br />Then you look at the ALPA system and the fact we were all one union. Should we not retain our seniority from Airline to Airline? Makes sense to those on the outside. The reason, and problem with doing this is the common sense value. Your example... working employees losing jobs after they built a strong airline, by employees that were not working. <br /><br />Just because a captain hangs onto a sinking ship as he goes down with it... does not mean after another ship saves it in the final hour, he should be placed at the helm of the ship that saved him kicking another off the boat. <br /><br />Then look at setting a precedent of date of hire that does not take into account narrow body pilots replacing 747 captains because they were hired at the charter service that grew into an airline and was bought up by an airline that saved them. That's not right. <br /><br />We went relative seniority and I lost close to three years. Date of hire would have been much better for me, and most of the NWA side of the house my seniority and below because of the juniority at DAL. NWA also brought the money to the table of this merger. We saved them. But... take a step back, assess what's "right" not what is "right for me" and you find the best solution. How many people can do that? They had the numbers... if they could have stapled, they would have. But management runs our union and that would not have been good for the merger. It wouldn't have happened with the NWA alias Cobras who will strike at anything. But top half ended up on the top...so they were happy. And... many of my south counter parts still think we should have been stapled. <br /><br />Why can't we all just get along? I asked that exact question this weekend dealing with a woman who spent her life as a 4th grade teacher. She was the boss of those kids and she forgot how to play nice during those years. <br /><br />Perhaps the answer is... we need to take our ego down a notch and learn how to work together, and instil common sense. What is fair for the group as a whole, not what is best for me. Oh...the essence of CRM. :) <br /><br />Excellent post!!! Karlene Petitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17910702587514001827noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-27357028102434555092013-09-03T10:48:02.504-07:002013-09-03T10:48:02.504-07:00Thanks, Brent!
Yes, it's extremely emotional a...Thanks, Brent!<br />Yes, it's extremely emotional and stressful for all parties involved, no matter the merger. The wisest, best and strongest pilot groups take the emotions out of it to work together toward furthering mutual interests. But, sadly, that happens very, very rarely.capnauxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13020957375172560992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7002968705989988807.post-37734985375812394902013-09-03T03:02:31.799-07:002013-09-03T03:02:31.799-07:00Eric,
I had no idea that mergers created so much t...Eric,<br />I had no idea that mergers created so much turmoil among the bargaining units. I would have to say that it's only due to the stark professionalism of the pilots involved that there isn't more problems from such an emotional topic. <br />Brent at iflyblog.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11354578064179891726noreply@blogger.com