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I've gotta give props to the guys answering the PBS help line phone. Dave just saved me an extra month of reserve by catching a screw-up in my bid. Fear the clear schedule and start next bid on your last bid... Too much cut and paste!

We have a lot of fantastic resources. Some pilots just refuse to use them. Your paying for it with dues so no point in not getting as much out of it as you can!

Timbo

01-08-2015 02:56 PM

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Originally Posted by MikeF16 (Post 1799010)

Clear Schedule Start Next can screw you, no doubt! I like to keep my bids very simple, by using more 'avoid' at the top, then onto awards, but I learned the hard way what -not- to do!

RetiredFTS

01-08-2015 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Check Essential (Post 1798861)

Its Thursday on APC.
That means tittibhasana.
C'mon guys. I know you can do it.

"I'm out!"

forgot to bid

01-08-2015 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by maddogmax (Post 1798998)

Come on guy's. I had a total hip replacement 3 weeks ago and this is one of the exercises my physical therapist had me do today. WIMPS

Check your bill, I think they forgot to give you the new hips.

sailingfun

01-08-2015 06:05 PM

If anyone is interested in a different option in sailing the Caribbean then Chartering feel free to drop me a note via pm. We have a few pilots interested in a high end monohull with 4 to 5 partners. The boat would not be chartered and only for partner use.

FmrFreightDog

01-08-2015 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by NERD (Post 1798671)

PSA: Capts, with all of the hiring going on, when you fly with a fng and they do a good job, please fill out the probation critique. Furthermore, if you fly with one and think they don't, please address this on the spot. Don't tell them what a nice job they did and sack them on the report. Not cool! That is all.

Recently flew with a guy who freely admitted to being "as critical as possible" on his probation critiques. His reasoning was that, by being as critical as possible, he was giving the company the best opportunity to evaluate it's new hires.

Then again, he also felt the need to coach me through every descent and approach for 4 days despite the fact that I have twice the amount of time on the Mad-Dog that he does....

Hopefully there's a vetting process of some sort for these critiques.

GunshipGuy

01-08-2015 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by shiznit (Post 1798665)

Short course, 5 sims, 2 year seat lock, total BS.

7ER to 767-400 is a short course but only has a 9 month lock.

Correction: 3 sims and a check.

GunshipGuy

01-08-2015 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Purple Drank (Post 1798884)

when RA sets goals, he usually attains them.

When DALPA sets goals...oh, wait. DALPA only has one goal: "We'll get 'em next time."

I once asked my LEC lead where DALPA's goals were listed. He said the goals were the survey. Immediate facepalm.

forgot to bid

01-09-2015 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by FmrFreightDog (Post 1799282)

Hey Nerd, what does happen with these critiques? You seem to be more informed about them than most of us.

Flying Elvis

01-09-2015 02:20 AM

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Originally Posted by forgot to bid (Post 1799381)

Hey Nerd, what does happen with these critiques? You seem to be more informed about them than most of us.

During my midphase CPO newhire meeting, the CP went through the ratings and comments with me. No names attached, just the raw grades and comments grouped by grading area.

I don't know what else happens to the comments unless there's an issue that needs to be addressed, but I appreciated reading them though personally I think most Capts are reluctant to be critical.

Some examples from mine:

"Of all the new first officers I've flown with, he is definitely one of them."
"Shows up to most flights. Often on time."
"Amazing customer engagement. Ensured they were kept informed by responding to radio calls on the PA."

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