I just hope the new fleet manager has the fortitude to require the LCPs to stop applying personal agendas to training. That's still the number 1 complaint I get from new FOs off of OE. One says this way, the other that way. They try to overload everything about operating the CRJ on leg 1, etc. there's should be an easier, standardized way of training these cats. The rest they can pick up on the line.

 

That's a symptom a changing books. Going to the Delta way is quirky on a 900 when you don't have autothrottles and vnav, though it appears we've made enough modifications that we're able to sort of fly it now how the book demands. We could always increase line checks and feedback for new guys, it would probably clean me up a bit too.

 

Just had a line check and the check airman told us they are planning a line check blitz. Basically to get everyone on th same page.

 

I agree with this statement!! Everyone does something different. The manual isn't clear either .

 

I believe he said I made it up like 95% what's on APC. That's ok, everyone has their opinion. Won't know until it actually happens.

 

Has anyone heard if some of the iPads are starting to be delivered to any of the bases?

 

That surely will solve everything.

 

Exactly, I thought they did one not too long ago.

 

My main point is to say that the LCPs need standardization. There's a simple process that should be adopted in conditioning new pilots to line operations. Not having one LCP cram a newb with eons of information and then the next LCP adding something completely different. I say standardization must be exhibited by the cadre of LCPs and then line ops would also follow suit, in theory.

About line check blitzes. I am such a proponent to safe operating. I'm all for it. I also like when LCPs are knit-picky (phonetic) and point out small things that are correctable. It's commendable when the crew only has that to be corrected on.

Finally, I have received reports that we have a few probationary pilots that are on like their 3rd or even 4th missed trip and even a couple of Section 19s. Call me mean, but I say get rid of them. What sayeth though about the matter?

 

Depends on the reason(s) for each individual. (Or excuse, if that be the case). But in my first year, I never had a missed trip, and only called in sick one time. Couldn't clear sinuses for about 8 days.


Dunno what a section 19 is.