Originally Posted by
phoenix 23684
So I never believed in this program and although I read and hear that the training is superb, I still don't agree with it. We have a guy at my company that is now an FFDO in IAH, that just re-inforced my theory. Basically no amount of training can compensate if you are stupid. And stupid people should not have a gun anywhere near them. This guy is the prime example. I apologize for the venting, but please only do this if you have common sense/intelligence and understand the responsibility and seriousness of the responsibility you'll be undertaking. This guys is only an FO and hopefully will never make Captain or stay.
Phoenix, since I happen to be an FO for Colgan in IAH, I know exactly who you're talking about. I don't know who you are exactly, and frankly it's completely irrelevant. I have heard stories about what he has said and done, and unfortunately that's exactly what they are ... stories. If I ever catch him in the act of doing something like what I've heard, I would report him the first chance I had.
I plan on going through the process of becoming a FFDO myself hopefully within the next year. My Dad is a FFDO with SWA, and has told me it's a great experience that he would highly recommend to anyone if they were interested. From what I have heard it closely resembles going back to college for a week for gun shooting, lots of eating, and good times.