Originally Posted by
FSUpilot
I've only been flying "professionally" for ten months. I am a young pilot and I worked very hard to get where I am. I am only an FO and I have a lot to learn but I see captains older and more senior than I that cant wash their clothes, tie a tie, shine shoes, curse and argue in front of passengers etc. etc... I'm thinking at the same time "how can anyone who has worked so hard to get where they are act and dress that way?" Yes, I work for a crappy company. Who doesn't... but that doesnt mean you cant dress to impress. What are passengers thinking when they see a pilot dress and act this way? Especially the ones that are scared to fly or the one just looking for a reason to complain to the FAA.
Its funny I was talking about the same thing with another coworker today. Sometimes it is just beyond belief.
I definitely agree... I've only been flying 121 for the same amount of time and have noticed the lack of pride a lot of people have for their self and career. On my first IOE trip infact I was told by a senior captain "why are your shoes so clean, get some scuffs on those things" I know he was only kidding but I think there are a lot of guys that are trying to rebel for whatever reason. Maybe their dream didn't pan out the way they wanted. Another example I've found is of people not wanting to do what seems to be another persons job. People just standing around the plane watching while some older lady is barely making it to the front of the plane to get to her wheelchair with no help (than later saying it was the person with the wheelchairs job).
On the other hand there are a lot of people out there going the extra mile, smiling and thanking passengers at every chance. The same ones are keeping their appearance and uniform looking good and not doing it because they have to, because they have pride in what they do.