Originally Posted by
Zenofzin
I always download the flight plan and release well ahead of time so I’m not rushed later, I usually check the WSI and load my Jeep’s at hotel also, I don’t give a rip if the FO does it early or not. I just figure we want to get paid like professionals, maybe we should put in some effort and act like it. My job is to do everything in my power to get the aircraft off Safe Comfortable and On Time. The I’m not gonna do sh$t for this place attitude is pretty immature and unprofessional IMHO. It’s a pretty great job, and pressing 3 buttons on your IPad a little early isn’t that great a sacrifice. Love seeing the attitudes of the new guys coming in who really want to make this place great.
^^^^plus two
I haven't flown with anyone who doesn't look at it ahead of time, on the long layovers.
There are some macho keyboard commandos here who like to beat their chest. I suspect reality differs.
Especially for FO's who we have overloaded since the merger, and the union seems to be silent on that , as well as the unreasonable 45 minute show..... There's no money in it I guess.
As for the OP who claims to soon be a captain.... it sounds like his captain made an attempt to contact him, and made a decision he felt best for safety and timeliness. If the OP got his feelings hurt and didn't try to talk it out with his captain later, but came on a public forum for support..... he doesn't understand leadership and is going to have a hard time when he get's to be the arsehole in the left seat.