Originally Posted by
Mason32
I'll take the new hire FO that decided not to go flying, with RVR/2000 and VV/100, over the guy that did go any day. The new pilot who realized he/she didn't have to go, and didn't intentionally put themselves in that position is the guy/gal I want in the right seat.
I'll add one last thing... the latest round of new hires seem to have a chip on their shoulder... and they waste little time becoming real whiners about their low pay, when in fact they should be grateful that they have litterally bypassed every step of aviation learning and gone right to the front seat of a transport category jet. Then, they continue to complain about not being treated or paid as professionals while they show up with no uniform coat or hat, carrying their books and clothes in a backpack while whistling a tune to the ipod stuck in their ears.
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It was above minimums and as I said I wanted to learn as much as possible. I had been to the airport before so I was comfortable with the approach. I flew the approach correctly and SAFELY. What was wrong with my ADM in that situation? Maybe I will do it inverted next time just so I can use more than one brain cell and impress you.
As I said, I am just playing by the rules as they stand now. If I have to CFI for 2000 hours thats fine. If I don't, even better.
Now forgive me if you think this next part is a little insolent in your eyes, but I was just trying to show that not all low-time guys are the same.
I work dispatch at my flight school to help pay for my training. I go through a can of Niagra starch about once every three weeks. I can see my reflection in my uniform shoes, and I wear a tie even when its not required (in the summer). I keep my hair in a high and tight with a 1 on the sides and no my hair isn't "frosted". I have had both the owner and the chief pilot tell me I have the sharpest uniform of any employee and I have been guaranteed a CFI position.
On the flip side of that coin; I cannot remember the number of guys at the majors I have seen who's uniforms are absolutely disgusting.
In fact, I non-revved on a legacy carrier back from my checkride recently and I saw the following:
1. FOs and captains so fat that their stomachs hung over their belt buckles and I thought their pants would split in the back or they might have heart failure walking from gate to gate.
2. I saw an FO rant about "ignorant" passengers because some idiot (who was a paid F) made a bad attempt at a joke. This FO was speaking loud enough for the passenger to hear about the "errors of his ways".
3. Another major pilot not only with an iPod, but an armband for it. He was drumming away on his knees and whistling while waiting for our flight to board. Once on board, he pulled out a portable DVD player and had quite a fun time watching "Wall-e". Oh, and he changed out of uniform mid-flight wearing a green shirt with his uniform pants.
4. Guys with so much dandruff on their jackets that I wanted to ski down their backs.
5. 40 year-olds with backpacks walking through the terminal.
I have also spent some time in the military and I would like to think that I have learned a thing or two about leadership. Whenever I have been put in a position of leadership I have done my damndest to lead by example and help those under me no matter the situation.
If I do end up getting hired somewhere with low time (which I probably wont) I will do my best to learn everything possible. I will ask questions and pick the captain's brain when possible so I won't be the liability you refer to.
I am sorry if you think I am apparently a dangerous pilot, but I have 5 letters of recommendation from guys I have flown with who beg to differ.
I am a consummate professional and safety is my TOP priority when I fly. Do I know everything? Of course not and I openly admit that, but I am willing and eager to learn with a humble attitude.
"If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader."
-John Q Adams