Originally Posted by
CLE to IAH
So, an actual serious question on here for once..... how do you keep a healthy CRM and a manageable team environment while also reminding the 3 1/2 stripe FO who the captain is?
Maybe worth its own thread..
Don’t be a dick. Just tell him how you want everything run ahead of time. Don’t expect him to read your mind and don’t get ****y when he does something you don’t like. Ex. FOs 90% of the time shut the APU after second engine start. I tell my FOs leave the APU on and the packs supplying the bleeds to help keep everyone cool. Also don’t flip out he shuts it down because of habit. This helps start the tone of I’m running the show and this is how I like things done. Just don’t be an ass about it. Also, you have FOs that have tons of aviator experience and I would suggest you lean on that experience rather than trying to show who’s boss. Communicate. It’s their ass that’s on the line too.
Like you said you should start a new thread. I think it’s worth it.