The Forgotten Mechanic

[tech2101]

The Forgotten Mechanic

This video was actually produced by Northwest Airlines before the strike by AMFA. We were once a proud bunch.

Most of these jobs are now just simply gone. The few that are left at the hubs are held by scabs.

 

[UAL_TECH]

The Forgotten Mechanic

This video was actually produced by Northwest Airlines before the strike by AMFA. We were once a proud bunch.

Most of these jobs are now just simply gone. The few that are left at the hubs are held by scabs.

"Unintentionally funny video"

Funny "NOT".
Sad is what it is.
Hope the flying public enjoys their cheap tickets and IFE.

Take Care,
B) UT

 

[brown]

The Forgotten Mechanic

This video was actually produced by Northwest Airlines before the strike by AMFA. We were once a proud bunch.

Most of these jobs are now just simply gone. The few that are left at the hubs are held by scabs.

Nice find 2101, what a proud group. NWA really lost a bunch of good guys.

 

[RDU Jetblast]

That brought a tear to my eye.

I think it would be appropriate to change the sound track to "Glory Days" by Bruce Springsteen.

 

[RobertD]

Hmmm
Produced by Northwest Airlines...
When did they care?
I see no date.

Seems like eons ago.

 

[RDU Jetblast]

Hmmm
Produced by Northwest Airlines...
When did they care?
I see no date.

Seems like eons ago.

Go by the hairstyles and fleet types in the background. I'd say late eighties, early 90's.

 

[tech2101]

Go by the hairstyles and fleet types in the background. I'd say late eighties, early 90's.

It would have been mid to late 90's. I recognize many that I worked with in DTW and ATL. There was a large group of ex EAL mechanics that were hired in late 88 and 89 and really made that ATL base a great DC-9 overhaul facility. NWA got all that EAL experience on the cheap, only to sell all of them out in the end. You can't judge by the fleet types. Remember, the DC-9 is still the largest fleet type at NWA.

 

[us45366]

What cheap tickets....ticket prices have NOT gone down....

The only thing that has happened is that the airlines operating costs have dropped DRAMATICALLY and the executive compensation packages have gone thru the ceiling !! Gotta pay to keep those people on board ya know....God knows you wouldn't want to lose the type of management that drives companies into banckrupcty 🙂

 

[UAL_TECH]

What cheap tickets....ticket prices have NOT gone down....

The only thing that has happened is that the airlines operating costs have dropped DRAMATICALLY and the executive compensation packages have gone thru the ceiling !! Gotta pay to keep those people on board ya know....God knows you wouldn't want to lose the type of management that drives companies into banckrupcty 🙂

AA –

9/01/1985 sfo-ord next day –one way- walkup fare $350 (what I paid)
7/12/2007 sfo-ord next day –one way- (internet published) fare $440
350/440 = 20% fare increase

Cost-of-Living Calculator
Cost Of Living

$350 in 1985 = $667 in 2007
350/667 = 48% increase in Cost Of Living

Based on this rough analysis – consumers with a next day fare are paying 28% less than 22 years ago based on fare price and Cost of Living (ECON Class). 😛

Therefore, don't complain about 28% less service and maintenance irregularities and the occasional 'plane in Da ditch' anomaly.

B) UT

 

[UAL_TECH]

AA –

9/01/1985 sfo-ord next day –one way- walkup fare $350 (what I paid)
7/12/2007 sfo-ord next day –one way- (internet published) fare $440
350/440 = 20% fare increase

Cost-of-Living Calculator
Cost Of Living

$350 in 1985 = $667 in 2007
350/667 = 48% increase in Cost Of Living

Based on this rough analysis – consumers with a next day fare are paying 28% less than 22 years ago based on fare price and Cost of Living (ECON Class). 😛

Therefore, don't complain about 28% less service and maintenance irregularities and the occasional 'plane in Da ditch' anomaly.

B) UT

Which coincides with the reduction in ‘MY’ pay and benefits (+PLUS future reductions as cost of living exceeds my annual increases).

So when you get on that ‘bird’ and Bit(h about the price of your ticket, that is what you are willing to pay for and that is what you are getting.

B) UT

 

[aafsc]

AA –

9/01/1985 sfo-ord next day –one way- walkup fare $350 (what I paid)
7/12/2007 sfo-ord next day –one way- (internet published) fare $440
350/440 = 20% fare increase

Cost-of-Living Calculator
Cost Of Living

$350 in 1985 = $667 in 2007
350/667 = 48% increase in Cost Of Living

Based on this rough analysis – consumers with a next day fare are paying 28% less than 22 years ago based on fare price and Cost of Living (ECON Class). 😛

Therefore, don't complain about 28% less service and maintenance irregularities and the occasional 'plane in Da ditch' anomaly.

B) UT

Other fare types need to be analyzed as well. As a kid in 1977, I can remember trying to non-rev on EAL from MIA to New York (my father was an EAL AMT). The year prior to deregulation (which occurred 1978) the airlines were allowed some limited experimentation on ticket prices. EAL came out with the $55 no-frills flights. Every flight was oversold and after trying for about 3 days and willing to go to any NYC area airport (JFK, EWR, LGA, and even BDL), I never made it.
The cheapest airfare in 1977 was $55 yet today (30 years later) the same ticket can be had for $49.

And there are even more examples of absurdly low ticket prices. Skybus is selling seats for $10. Spirit was selling some tickets for ONE DOLLAR and on some flights for ONE CENT-thats right ONE PENNY!!!

People need to realize that operating and maintaining these complex machines are expensive. They also need to realize that the price of jet fuel, like the gas they put in their car, has gone up substantially. I recently drove from South Florida to central Florida and the cost of fuel for the trip (one way) was $60; yet you can fly from South Florida to New York in two hours for about the same or less. So as these lower ticket prices are pushing airline employees' compensation to 1977 rates, don't be surprised at the service (or lack thereof) that you receive. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. You wanted dirt cheap tickets; well, you got 'em.

 

[PlayTheOdds]

The cheapest airfare in 1977 was $55 yet today (30 years later) the same ticket can be had for $49.

And there are even more examples of absurdly low ticket prices. Skybus is selling seats for $10. Spirit was selling some tickets for ONE DOLLAR and on some flights for ONE CENT-thats right ONE PENNY!!!

There is a $49 dollar flight from a particular city to LAS it is overbooked everyday. It would be a money losing flight for the carrier if it were not subsidized by the Casino's.

 

[UAL_TECH]

Other fare types need to be analyzed as well. As a kid in 1977, I can remember trying to non-rev on EAL from MIA to New York (my father was an EAL AMT). The year prior to deregulation (which occurred 1978) the airlines were allowed some limited experimentation on ticket prices. EAL came out with the $55 no-frills flights. Every flight was oversold and after trying for about 3 days and willing to go to any NYC area airport (JFK, EWR, LGA, and even BDL), I never made it.
The cheapest airfare in 1977 was $55 yet today (30 years later) the same ticket can be had for $49.

And there are even more examples of absurdly low ticket prices. Skybus is selling seats for $10. Spirit was selling some tickets for ONE DOLLAR and on some flights for ONE CENT-thats right ONE PENNY!!!

People need to realize that operating and maintaining these complex machines are expensive. They also need to realize that the price of jet fuel, like the gas they put in their car, has gone up substantially. I recently drove from South Florida to central Florida and the cost of fuel for the trip (one way) was $60; yet you can fly from South Florida to New York in two hours for about the same or less. So as these lower ticket prices are pushing airline employees' compensation to 1977 rates, don't be surprised at the service (or lack thereof) that you receive. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR. You wanted dirt cheap tickets; well, you got 'em.

Very well stated!!!
When Customers took a shower and wore shoes as well... 😛

Take Care,
B) UT

 

[aafsc]

There is a $49 dollar flight from a particular city to LAS it is overbooked everyday. It would be a money losing flight for the carrier if it were not subsidized by the Casino's.

While it is true that there are some flights that are subsidized from one source or another, the vast majority are not.

Very well stated!!!
When Customers took a shower and wore shoes as well... 😛

Take Care,
B) UT

Exactly. The non-rev dress code at EAL was mandatory coat and tie.

 

[Harry Callahan]

Great video.....I long for the good ole days that the newbies will never know.