Originally Posted by
EDC757
The guys coming out of the military are not trained and experienced in making many announcements and most airlines or commuters do not give a lot directions in the subject.
You've got to be kidding me. How much training do you think it takes to make a PA? When I was with Delta, we were given a small book during indoc that had a suggested PA for just about every possible situation one could encounter on the line. It also informed us when, and when not to make PAs. This isn't rocket science.
When I was a FE at Delta, we made all the PAs.......as a FO in a two seat cockpit, the non-flying pilot made the PAs. The only exception would be if the Capt wanted to welcome the pax while we were still sitting at the gate. It's really not a big deal, get over yourself.