Originally Posted by
DALMD88FO
Han,
You do understand that, as a Nov 16 hire, the individual you are talking about cannot hold ER Capt and the title is awarded out of seniority. Same thing happened when we had Horseshack as a VP. He flew 777 Capt but could not hold the airplane. One of the perks of being management I guess but, in my opinion only, a slap in the face to people that put in their time and wait patiently until they can actually hold it.
Also consider how much the “captain” title is hailed at events like In-Command. They want us to think it is earned and an honor, but then they hand it out like candy.
I don’t care what title anyone uses to address me. “Hey you,” “dummy,” etc. are all things I respond to. But management’s hypocrisy when it comes to respecting captains is apparent with RG. That is what grinds my gears.
It begs the question of why and makes me wonder how RG would respond at a cocktail party or the hotel bar (not that he ever sees a hotel bar, as that would require a layover) when asked the question “What do you do?”
Road hazard mitigation specialist is my go-to, by the way.