Originally Posted by
ExperimentalAB
Does it bother any of you other lowly FO's when people ask if you're the co-pilot? It's obvious they think we do nothing...borders on disrespectful, even.
The other day in the crew-lounge I heard another FO refer to us as co-pilots too and I wanted to slap him LoL what a tool!!
I think you're being a little over-sensetive, EAB. First Officer, F/O, Number one, Right-seater, Co-Pilot, Gear Jerker, Radio boy, Monkey boy, it's all the same. As long as the checks keep coming, who cares? I was the best "lowly" co-pilot that I've ever flown with. I hope that you feel the same way too.
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P.S. If it really does bother you, I hope that you will refer to your "assistant" as First Officer after you check out as Captain, El Jeffe, Boss man, Pilot, Old man, HMFWIC, ect, ect.