Originally Posted by
disillusioned
I actually have enjoyed CCB's post on the internal forums when he participated more. Never flown with him, and I don't think I would have a problem since I never pretend to be doing anything other than my job and willing to do things the way the Captain wants. Would I do things different? Perhaps, but until I take the plunge, I will continue to learn from all the different CA's I fly with and use that knowledge someday.
Funny thing is there is a notorious CA that is #1 bid avoid in my domicile. When I got a trip with him, I was so freaked out by the stories I had heard. Did the trip and he was actually a decent guy. Can I see why everyone bid avoids him? Yep, and I probably wouldn't pick up an OT trip with him but that is just because there are lots of CA's that I enjoy flying with and would pick up a trip with them first.
Bottom line is that while it may be a little extreme, CCB speaks the truth or at least he speaks about what he sees.
Dis,
Those that know me, know that my crew comes first, and unless anyone is violating policy, SOP or common decency, its pretty low key. Step over the stated lines, it becomes a sliding scale of escalation depending on the other party. I don't yell, argue or roll over, vast difference between opinion and fact. If one believes in the FSM, that's cool, and we can discuss it evenly, above 250 below 10K and we will have a discussion, that leaves, no question as to where I stand. Want my opinion ask, want my assessment, step over the stated lines and it will be stated. I like to think I am reasonable, but that is for the observers to decide. Just remember, its not a popularity contest, my job is clearly defined by the company and the FARs, and that might not be popular, but that the way it is.