Originally Posted by
FreeSmiles
I don't care about A14 or D0 or anything like that for that matter. But having my choice to inquire about paperwork (maybe dispatch hasn't filed it yet due to EDCT, wx, maintenance etc? It is very much my job to know things that affect the safe and legal outcome of my flight...) being met with mic clicks and pot shots from other pilots (even if they are just puffery on an online forum) is not a sign of solidarity. This pilot group is eating itself alive with that crap, along with "slopers" and whatever else goes on in APC. We are all in this together, and we are in it for the long haul, no matter what JA says. Just act like professionals, and keep your resume updated. QOL is one thing, sending your kids to college is another. Shouldn't have to choose in this profession with these profits. But throwing tantrums and turning on each other gets us nowhere, and neither does meaningless online posturing.
I would make the point that it is the job of the company (dispatcher's message via ACARS, MX control, MX at the base, ops, gate agent) to notify you of such delays/issues, not the job of the CA (sure as heck not the job of the FO) to seek this info out.
You want to check the dumper and make sure its clean too? Having a clean bathroom is important too. Want to check the cargo load to make sure it matches the load manifest?
We clearly will not agree on this, but dont get upset when people give you grief when they click the mic on your ops calls. Just as you are annoyed with the behavior of people doing that, they are equally as annoyed by the behavior you are demonstrating at that time.
Dont complain about APC. You signed up and entered the thunderdome. If it hurts too much, maybe think about how much you want to post/read on here. This forum has been the cause of ulcers and night sweats to some.