Any "Latest & Greatest" about Delta?
05-20-2015 | 07:29 AM
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I saw an -88 captain rip the van driver a new one because the AC was broke (layover was in MSP and it was like 50F out...). My captain stayed behind and smoothed things over, but it was really quite embarrassing.
05-20-2015 | 07:36 AM
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This and the fact that Doug Parker was on Mad Money last night and said that the airlines are starting to add capacity to the system. Investors don't want to hear that.
05-20-2015 | 07:41 AM
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Damn straight! Those that realize this are the good ones and are fun to fly with. Those that don't realize this commit the faux pas mentioned earlier and get offended when someone suggests that airline pilots are nothing more than glorified bus drivers (complete with that hat!). It's a good, easy job, folks. Why make it harder than it has to be? Among other things, I have started a business. Hardest thing I have ever done. Incomparably harder than any aviation training I have ever been through. If you think I am crazy, I submit that you should be VERY thankful you have the pilot gig going for you.
05-20-2015 | 08:04 AM
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filler......
05-20-2015 | 08:07 AM
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Damn straight! Those that realize this are the good ones and are fun to fly with. Those that don't realize this commit the faux pas mentioned earlier and get offended when someone suggests that airline pilots are nothing more than glorified bus drivers (complete with that hat!). It's a good, easy job, folks. Why make it harder than it has to be? Among other things, I have started a business. Hardest thing I have ever done. Incomparably harder than any aviation training I have ever been through. If you think I am crazy, I submit that you should be VERY thankful you have the pilot gig going for you.
05-20-2015 | 08:07 AM
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In a year I've flown with one guy who yelled at rampers, berated gate agents & F/As, argued with ATC over runway assignments, and refused to start the second engine until exactly 2:00 before takeoff (on an 88) despite having a new FO struggling to get all the checklists done in that time. He's pretty much the only guy I've flown with who just failed at life, everyone else has been pretty fantastic (ok, there was the one 9/11 truther, but he was at least a nice guy).
In all seriousness, good to know I am not the only one who has witnessed this stuff.
05-20-2015 | 08:12 AM
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Just remember it's not always the Captain
What are doing? You are new. You need self reflection. It is obviously your fault. Every seasoned airline pilot could make the same money in corporate America. They are all incredibly professional, smart, and natural born leaders.
In all seriousness, good to know I am not the only one who has witnessed this stuff.
In all seriousness, good to know I am not the only one who has witnessed this stuff.
05-20-2015 | 08:12 AM
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Duece, don't sweat it, you will learn over time that there are only about 10 or so guys on this thread that are allowed to have an opinion on anything...
05-20-2015 | 08:38 AM
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In a year I've flown with one guy who yelled at rampers, berated gate agents & F/As, argued with ATC over runway assignments, and refused to start the second engine until exactly 2:00 before takeoff (on an 88) despite having a new FO struggling to get all the checklists done in that time. He's pretty much the only guy I've flown with who just failed at life, everyone else has been pretty fantastic (ok, there was the one 9/11 truther, but he was at least a nice guy).
And I've actually grown to enjoy flying with that 9/11 truther. Yes, he's probably nuts, but he is a nice guy and actually kind of interesting to listen to.
05-20-2015 | 08:44 AM
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What are doing? You are new. You need self reflection. It is obviously your fault. Every seasoned airline pilot could make the same money in corporate America. They are all incredibly professional, smart, and natural born leaders.
In all seriousness, good to know I am not the only one who has witnessed this stuff.
In all seriousness, good to know I am not the only one who has witnessed this stuff.
Everyone has at least one or two captains on a no-bid list, but to say that 25% that you have flown with are problematic was probably a bit of an exaggeration that went a little too far.
With a little seniority, you too will become a captain and have the honor of FO's bidding to avoid you for whatever reason.
By and large though, most just want to follow the rules and retain the customers, because the problems we have now, discussing how much and what improvements to a contract we expect is far superior to just a short decade ago when we were talking about what pay and QOL needs to be turned in.
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