Any "Latest & Greatest about Delta?" Part 2
12-17-2025 | 08:41 AM
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Auto-correct is some low hanging fruit. I'll set the bar at 10 years. If you've been here longer than that, give your experience. We all know that these days, NB Captains are "expected" to do the walk. I disagree with that expectation, even though I perpetuate it. FO's, don't judge your CA on their ability to walk around the jet, judge them after the trip when all is said and done. There are people here giving you perspective as to why YOU'RE the problem if you're getting wrapped around the axle on day one.
12-17-2025 | 08:47 AM
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FWIW, I think we should be teaching the FO's they should always assume they will get the walk around*. I don't think we should foster a culture where FO's feel entitled, and get butthurt if their Captain chooses otherwise (not accusing you of that).
Respect goes both ways...
*...and that FO's try to fill out the hotel sheet - before the FA's whenever possible, aways tip every driver something, and that Captains should always buy all beers and probationary FO's meals, don't GS with pilots on furlough, and...
12-17-2025 | 08:51 AM
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Fair enough. Though I might slightly differ, I can respect that.
FWIW, I think we should be teaching the FO's they should always assume they will get the walk around*. I don't think we should foster a culture where FO's feel entitled, and get butthurt if their Captain chooses otherwise (not accusing you of that).
Respect goes both ways...
*...and that FO's try to fill out the hotel sheet - before the FA's whenever possible, aways tip every driver something, and that Captains should always buy all beers and probationary FO's meals, don't GS with pilots on furlough, and...
FWIW, I think we should be teaching the FO's they should always assume they will get the walk around*. I don't think we should foster a culture where FO's feel entitled, and get butthurt if their Captain chooses otherwise (not accusing you of that).
Respect goes both ways...
*...and that FO's try to fill out the hotel sheet - before the FA's whenever possible, aways tip every driver something, and that Captains should always buy all beers and probationary FO's meals, don't GS with pilots on furlough, and...
12-17-2025 | 08:53 AM
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So you're admitting the captain doesn't have to do any of the preflight and you think that's justified. I operate under the assumption because it has to get done so I reluctantly do your job for you in the interest of CRM. It shouldn't be the FO who has to keep the peace for the emotionally stunted CA but, alas
12-17-2025 | 08:55 AM
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12-17-2025 | 08:59 AM
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Agree with all except the hotel sheet. Okay let's talk about the hotel sheet. Why is it that can't have our names pre-printed and keys already made? If your names aren't correct, line through and fix. The expectation for an on-time, unchanged flight should be to show up, tell them a flight number and keys are handed over immediately.
12-17-2025 | 09:00 AM
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So you're admitting the captain doesn't have to do any of the preflight and you think that's justified. I operate under the assumption because it has to get done so I reluctantly do your job for you in the interest of CRM. It shouldn't be the FO who has to keep the peace for the emotionally stunted CA but, alas
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