Originally Posted by
Jay5150
I DO think that ComAir is about to shut down. I take no pleasure in that. There are guys at the top that I wouldn't pee on if they were on fire. However; I realize that when that happens, a lot of innocent bystanders are going to get taken out. I hate that. I offered my personal recommendation to a ComAir jumpseater the other day after a 2+ hour cockpit ride. I could spend a multi-day trip with that pilot, no problem. That's really what it's all about. (pretty sure it wasn't you, Staylow)
JAY5150 you misjudge me. As a commuter, I understand the importance of being able to secure the jumpseat in order to get to work. I have spent my entire career trying to be accommodating to any pilot who sits in our jumpseat; even in the BE1900D, which has no jumpseat. Anyone who has sat in our jumpseat knows how uncomfortable and small the seat is for the duration of any flight. I want those who choose to ride with us to be as comfortable as possible (and it is very difficult). My issue is pilots, like yourself, who get on the forums and write thread after thread trying to add insult to injury. There is nothing “routine” about pilots treating other pilots bad. But, more often than not, that seems to be the growing trend. For those of us who were not at Comair when the “seniority number” issue happened does change the fact that we are dealt the same repercussions as those who were here. That was their decision and we know how that turned out. With that being said, regardless, I will not stand by and let someone bash my fellow pilots.
I don't think I misjudge you at all. You're picking a fight where there isn't one.
I've always been a commuter as well. I have also never denied a Jumpseat. I have been denied one over an issue that had absolutely nothing to do with me personally on a CAL DC-9. Have you?
Also, you're barking up the wrong tree preaching to me about the 1900. That's where I cut my teeth. Both seats. Over 3000 hrs.
I've never given any jumpseater any grief over any issue. I've been given static on 2 occasions. Those I related.
So you've called me a liar. Said I was talking b*lls*it, said I started "thread after thread trying to add insult to injury", and that I was bashing your fellow pilots. Care to back any of that up? Because at least 2 of your guys and I are enjoying a rational debate and exchange of opinions, including the guy that spurred me to post in the first place.....or are they idiots just like me?