9E's Retention Bonus - A Mirage in the Desert
11-21-2014, 03:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Erdude32
I'll say outloud what myself & others at mainline are thinking: Regional FOs with no turbine PIC do not belong at mainline and should not be granted an interview.
11-21-2014, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Erdude32
I'll say outloud what myself & others at mainline are thinking: Regional FOs with no turbine PIC do not belong at mainline and should not be granted an interview.
Regional FO's with no turbine PIC do EXACTLY the same job as a major FO.
11-21-2014, 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by WIPilot
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Originally Posted by Erdude32
I'll say outloud what myself & others at mainline are thinking: Regional FOs with no turbine PIC do not belong at mainline and should not be granted an interview.
I'll say aloud what myself and others stuck in the FO ranks are thinking:
Regional FO's with no turbine PIC do EXACTLY the same job as a major FO.
Originally Posted by Erdude32
I'll say outloud what myself & others at mainline are thinking: Regional FOs with no turbine PIC do not belong at mainline and should not be granted an interview.
I'll say aloud what myself and others stuck in the FO ranks are thinking:
Regional FO's with no turbine PIC do EXACTLY the same job as a major FO.
Fly the same frickin passengers!!!!
11-21-2014, 03:34 PM
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Originally Posted by WIPilot
I'll say aloud what myself and others stuck in the FO ranks are thinking:
Regional FO's with no turbine PIC do EXACTLY the same job as a major FO.
Regional FO's with no turbine PIC do EXACTLY the same job as a major FO.
11-21-2014, 03:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Delta1067
True but when you become a Captain you will quickly learn the difference between a good FO and a weak or PITA FO. The difference is huge and makes very big difference in how a trip goes. You learn a huge amount of what makes a good FO once you upgrade. You do do the same job but your experience is much less due to the fact that you don't have any PIC time. Once you upgrade you will get it.
11-21-2014, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by WIPilot
Honestly I could turn that around and say as a FO for 7 years I definitely know what the difference is between a great CA and a PITA worthless CA.... Which experience is more valuable for my future?
11-21-2014, 03:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Delta1067
True but when you become a Captain you will quickly learn the difference between a good FO and a weak or PITA FO. The difference is huge and makes very big difference in how a trip goes. You learn a huge amount of what makes a good FO once you upgrade. You do do the same job but your experience is much less due to the fact that you don't have any PIC time. Once you upgrade you will get it.
What makes a good FO then?
11-21-2014, 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Delta1067
True but when you become a Captain you will quickly learn the difference between a good FO and a weak or PITA FO. The difference is huge and makes very big difference in how a trip goes. You learn a huge amount of what makes a good FO once you upgrade. You do do the same job but your experience is much less due to the fact that you don't have any PIC time. Once you upgrade you will get it.
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