Safe? Absolutely, just like an idle run at the gate with coordination of FODM, Ramp supervisor and ramp control. Right out of the FOM.

Soon will be 40 years of flying without a bruised passenger or a scratch to a plane.

Thanks to a couple of you who responded just as I would expect... ME FIRST, My wallet, my comfort, my schedule-forget those people in back depending on you to get them to that wedding, funeral, dream vacation flight connection ,......

Good examples of the culture of "ME" that has persisted so long and helped drive away customers.

Funny, as an aside I called the FODM back later that afternoon to ask about engine run pay. He said "already done".

Not everyone here is a self absorbed jerk.