Thread: Enormous Cultural Gap.
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Old 03-20-2013 | 06:34 AM
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Mwindaji
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From: B737 Captain
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Originally Posted by SpecialTracking
I realize this question this paints with a broad stroke but I ask it with all sincerity.

There is a maintenance issue with an airplane that can be legally deferred. The Captain is wants to accept the plane, but the F/O(s) is/are genuinely uncomfortable flying with the deferral. Is the prevailing sentiment at sCAL to tell the F/O's to fly the plane or get off the ID since the Captain will not refuse it, or will the Captain refuse the aircraft out of the F/O(s) concern?
OK I will play. IMO any good Captain listens to his crew. You talk about it to understand what the concerns are and making sure those concerns are addressed. Getting more information from outside sources such as ATC, Maintenance ect will increase the understanding and Situational Awareness of both pilots. The Captain should not try to Force the FO into accepting something he feels is unsafe. However, If Captain feels it is still safe after getting as much information as possible and discussing the issue with his FO and the FO still feels uncomfortable with the situation then the FO is expected to man up (sorry ladies, not insult meant) an get off the flight. However, he had better be willing to explain his actions. The same thing goes for the Captain. The point is what is right not who is right. If the Captain is weak and feels things are safe only then to acquiesce to the FO then IMO he should not be a Captain. You got to be able to answer three questions to take the aircraft. Is it safe? Is it legal? Is it smart? If you can’t answer all three yes then I would not go. Of course I can only speak for myself, I assume it it the same way at sUAL as it is at sCAL. We both have good and bad Captains and FOs. Hopefuly not very many bad ones.

Now for my question. Special Tracking have you ever been a Captain at a major airline or in command in the military. The reason I ask is because you sure seem to like to throw grenades. Not the best way to build a crew/team. You must be a hoot to be with on a 4 day trip.
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