“Make no mistake, this is a monumental victory for all pilots, not just the East.” -CLT Domicile Update

The sewage spewing from the fingertips of our CLT Domicile Representatives is flowing with reckless abandon. They blame everyone but themselves for our predicament. They epitomize the victim mentality with their incoherent rants aimed at imagined foes determined to ruin their lives. The following editorial was written by a CLT based staff member of TheEye. We believe it nicely summarizes our current situation. 

“Since the 9th ruled a few short weeks ago, we’ve been inundated with proclamations of victory and promises of better days to come from our USAPA leadership. Even in light of the Company’s recent court filing, they still believe that a contract with a date of hire type list is just around the corner. It hasn’t dawned on them that they are quickly losing all but their most diehard supporters. It seems the majority of us have had enough with Mr. Cleary and his dictatorial reign over the US Airways pilots. The latest update from the CLT representatives is indicative of just how far out of touch they’ve become. 

On a recent transcon with a Delta jumpseater, the conversation inevitably turned towards the merger. The first officer hitching a ride casually broached the subject. To my surprise my first officer and I held nothing back. Surprising to the Delta guy was our shared embarrassment over our once strong support for USAPA. Beyond the questionable ethics of the USAPA experiment, we both acknowledged the toll working under LOA 93 has had on our lives. It was meant to be a transitional agreement to get US Airways out of bankruptcy, not a ten year contract. 

On our trip home the following day, we spent a few hours in quiet reflection as we guided our airliner back to Charlotte. We both knew what was on our minds but there was nothing further to say. As we parted with the traditional end of trip handshake, my partner said he was taking a small step to get involved and would sign the Crimi recall petition and advocate for his removal. Without a doubt, he had reached his tipping point. 

The Company’s filing places their feet firmly in the fire and most of us believe that the end game has arrived. We cannot foresee a scenario that will absolve the Company of liability. It appears Mr. Seham’s empty promises will finally be exposed. It takes two to tango and the Company isn’t willing to join USAPA on the dance floor. As I’ve been telling my first officers and friends all along, the Nicolau Award truly is binding. We agreed to the process and we need to honor our agreement. For me it’s a matter of principle.”              

-CLT Captain and former USAPA supporter