Originally Posted by
Spongebob
Falling into the "older" category, and having been an aircraft commander for quite a while, I got that one at every interview. There are many paths to the destination, and many are equally "correct". I'd make it a point to make sure that I'm not hosed up and misunderstood the situation by asking about it without judgment, as it may be technique, and my Captain has more experience in this type of flying and this aircraft than I do. If that technique is outside of what they taught in the sims, I'd carry the discussion further with the Captain about why we were doing things differently...hopefully we'll figure it out from there.
Communication, and always remember you can always learn.
Outstanding post...here here!
Philly