His reports from the front line are not encouraging. It appears that the requests from the employers are more readily accepted, while our inputs are often ignored. An obvious recent case is the modification of CAP 371 recommendations to suit the local operators, at the expense of pilots. There are other issues which also need attention, such as accident investigation policies, and the criminal liability of pilots. To achieve any progress in these and other matters, more individuals must step forward and give of their time and expertise.
Shareholders expect returns on their investments.
The easiest way to increase profits is often seen to be at the expense of employees conditions. The pressure is relentless and the outcome clear, unless there is concerted opposition. That is the reason for professional associations such as ours, a simple truth known by all our members. A serious problem that currently exists, however, is that many of us have decided to opt out of active involvement in the association's activities. This unfortunate attitude severely hampers the ability of the Association to formulate and pursue policies which are in the best interests of the pilot body, and does a great injustice to those members who are charged and overloaded with the conduct of its affairs.