Originally Posted by
Timbo
Me to the Chief Pilot, "We had a personality conflict, having him in the cockpit would have been a distraction and I felt it would be best for safety of flight, if he rode in the back."
Questions?
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Good Day Lieutenant.
Pretty much sums it up.
I have always been a commuting advocate, always will be. Take the walk up the the gate house look around when the airplane is full. Staunch advocate of guys taking the FA jumpseat on the forum. Same responses. I , as the captain, won't tell them what to do with "their" jumpseat. Even had one of our brave keyboard warriors, anonymously, leave a typewritten note in my v-file about how I would be dancing in front of the chief pilot if I ever forced him to the flight attendant jumpseat. Took it straight to the CPO. We then had a talk about the jumpseat. CPOs are in the corner of getting everyone on, and especially like it when you can do it and be able to explain your actions.
Also got to have a face to face with a casual acquaintance in the lounge, who told me in no uncertain terms that he wouldn't be taking the FA jumpseat ever. Guess who shows up about a month later asking for the FA jumpseat because he didn't get it reserved before another pilot. The look on his face was priceless when I turned around and he saw it was me taking the cabin jumpseat pass out of his hand. I asked him if he was SURE he wanted to ride in the cabin jumpseat. To his credit, he looked me right in the eye and said "yes", if its ok with you. True story. History is littered with the karma examples
Don't give these 10% the effort of your time, life will take care of them.