As a Transat pilot, I was devastated to hear about Sunwing ceasing operations. As a Transat pilot, I felt the pain of old co-workers being laid off from their E175 gigs. As a Transat pilot, it hurt me to hear of many old and new commercial pilots in the industry being completely lost with feelings of hopelessness in this industry.Sharklasers wrote: ↑Mon Feb 22, 2021 5:15 pm I want a serious straight faced answer as to why some Transat pilots expect the Air Canada pilots to happily share the pain of lost Transat pilot jobs.
I may not expect anyone to happily share in my pain. But I won't let my employer define my ability to have empathy towards others in this industry. I'm not asking for pity, I'm asking for understanding. Yes, I do understand we as pilots will be negatively affected by this acquisition, on both sides. I have a family, kids, and a house to pay off. I'm just like any other pilot in the industry who just wants to show up to work, fly around and go home at the end of the day.
On a side note, I had a quick look at the convoluted contract AC pilots have. I'd happily stay at my pay rate, keep my ALPA contract, and keep my working conditions for the rest of my life.