Originally Posted by
Dave Fitzgerald
It's worth mentioning, and you may have already tried it, but this is the kind of issue that is perfect for ALPA professional standards. They can deal directly with exactly this sort of issue. And as you say, maybe all it takes is a come to Jesus talk, it's worth it to save a career. Again, as you know, but not to scare the new hires on this board, your career hangs by the proverbial thread. Don't be a dik. No matter how hard it is to do, listen to that jerk in the left seat.
The company should be the last resort to solve this problem. At least in SFO, the flight office is not a pilots friend.
I agree Dave and trust me when I say, I'm way more patient than most out there. Not trying to scare anyone and I completely agree, pro-stands is the place to take most things like this. Some left seat "jerks" might disagree with you and claim that this needs to be nipped in the bud early as no new-hire should be behaving like this. I disagree and do believe that perhaps with a little guidance, these types will eventually straighten themselves out.
All I'm suggesting is that when you get hired, try the humility tact. We're very pleased to have new-hires roaming our halls at an increasing rate but the rest of us probably been there and done that as far as your experience goes. It will go a long way with most guys and really improve your career.