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04-04-2011, 06:12 AM

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Captain Bligh

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Joined APC: Jun 2009

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Well Lambourne, let’s not get too carried away here

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Are you going to now use your " Captains Authority" to go to the ramp and oversee the loading of bags/ cargo

At a commuter early in my airline years, yes, I did have a tool chest that a transferring mechanic was shipping off loaded because the rampies had no idea what it weighed. FAR 91.3

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back up to the gate to load the passengers

I have both loaded and stopped boarding as appropriate. Well within a Captain’s job description.

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don't forget to send the fuelers the fuel sheet,

I’ve also stopped the fuelers from fueling because the grounding equipment
was broken. I’ve overseen their entire operation depending on locations where their familiarity with our procedures was minimal. Also have overseen fuel freeze tests

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assure the caterers are there with the correct meals,

Almost daily involved with input from flight attendants. Do we even work for the same company?

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preflight the cabin

Absolutely! FAR 91.103.

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and serve the drinks?

Like I said, let’s not get carried away here…

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There are repercussions for your actions if you act like a jerk

That’s true for other employees and company policies as installed and utilized by management as well. But your post leaves me wondering if they are really getting their money's worth from you.

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