Originally Posted by
Cycle Pilot
What's the difference between having that guy in the jump and having some commuter in the jumpseat? Either guy has the ability to go in and report you to your chief pilot. If you're not doing anything wrong, then you have nothing to worry about. I'm not giving up any protections. The protections are still there in case I mess up. The ASAP program and ALPA being two of these. I'm glad they're having guys ride in the jumpseat. Hopefully, we can find some ways to make our procedures more safe and efficient than they already are. I do think this new practice should have been run by the union first if it wasn't. I totally agree on that point!
A big part of the problem was that it was being done without you knowing about it. I am all for anything that will help, but it needs to be above board and totally out in the open. Hi, I'm so and so and I'm here to take notes on procedures and how we can improve things. Do you have any suggestions. By the way this can not be used against you in any way. How about that for starters. I think the whole thing could have been handled much better and certainly in a much higher professional manner. Had it been done right it would not ba a topic on here.
