Originally Posted by
pilotlyfe
I’m not trolling at all. This is from the Frontier pilot application listed under responsibilities, “Assists with and ensures proper handling of aircraft, passenger, baggage, and cargo at terminal points where other company personnel are not available.” I was seriously wondering.
Well the answer to your question remains no. Pilots have not received training in any other job function other than flying the airplane. One could argue it’s a safety issue and a liability to the company. To my knowledge it has never been asked of any pilot to perform duties other than flying the airplane. Occasionally you will see a pilot assisting with wheelchairs or strollers but that’s pretty common at all carriers and voluntary.
On a side note, I would love to see the chaos that would ensue if they did ask us to throw bags in between turns.