The ONLY experienced person on that committee (and frankly the one who should have been in charge, based on seniority AND experience) asked the BPR time and time again for help (as the inexperienced NAC members couldn't negotiate a new contract if one was delivered gift wrapped at their feet). That committee member gave the NAC an ultimatum to help properly staff the NAC.......guess what? Cleary & BPR poo-pooed his request (imagine the BPR not giving any credence to a PHX based pilot...what are the odds???).
According to industry EXPERTS, America West Airlines (at the time of the merger) was growing, hiring, and upgrading. Wall Street couldn't throw enough money at Mr. Parker & AWA (I don't think you can say the same thing for AAA).
Pi;
We know exactly what you, sum/nos, luv, crazy, NLG and the rest of the kids think. These messages are intended for the lurkers that may read this stuff.
Lurkers;
Are you tired of living on RJ wages? Have you figured out that DOH isn't going to happen? Have you figured out that USAPA is a paper tiger with NO TEETH? Mr. Parker and LCC are earning MILLIONS off of your backs as they watch USAPA's fruitless chase for Date of Hire. Ultimately the Nicolau list is the ONLY list that goes forward (even to a merger with any other carrier). Isn't it time for a change?
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