Originally Posted by
Grumble
It's yet to happen for me. Buddy of mine just got off probation, didn't have a single captain pick up a single beer/meal all year. Not that anyone expects it, but the tradition is def dead near as anyone in EWR can tell. Feel free to correct if I'm wrong.
It's a UAL tradition. EWR guys probably don't know about it and most likely don't even notice the ALPA half wing.
If you were based in ORD on the Bus or 76T….you would be treated like gold.
We always made sure that our new pilots had a warm reception during their probationary year.
There are always going to be the cheap captains who won't participate…but that's the minority.
Welcome aboard!