Jumpseat etiquette
01-18-2024, 11:20 AM
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Jumpseat etiquette
Seems like once standard jumpseat etiquette has disappeared. Had an international jumpseater today who 1. Didn't email Capt 2. Didn't do the typical "can I catch a ride" on the meet and greet. 3. Assumed he was getting a rack in the rest can, instead of asking Capt for use just asked RFO which rack he wanted.. Not to mention the supersized bag and golf clubs...Guess I'm old school but a lot of new guys seemed to have dropped the standard etiquette. In the scheme of things I don't think it is a huge issue and I'm not saying we should go back to the bring cookies days but some common curtesies would be nice.
01-18-2024, 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by NoHaz
Seems like once standard jumpseat etiquette has disappeared. Had an international jumpseater today who 1. Didn't email Capt 2. Didn't do the typical "can I catch a ride" on the meet and greet. 3. Assumed he was getting a rack in the rest can, instead of asking Capt for use just asked RFO which rack he wanted.. Not to mention the supersized bag and golf clubs...Guess I'm old school but a lot of new guys seemed to have dropped the standard etiquette. In the scheme of things I don't think it is a huge issue and I'm not saying we should go back to the bring cookies days but some common curtesies would be nice.
01-18-2024, 12:20 PM
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My favorite is when they brag about being on draft, saying how tired they are because of their extension and then use the rest area without asking and then complaining we did not wake them early enough so they could cook their food before we land and then not put their durty linnen in the dirty linnen bag. That was special. Please and thank you go a long way.
01-18-2024, 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by NoHaz
Seems like once standard jumpseat etiquette has disappeared. Had an international jumpseater today who 1. Didn't email Capt 2. Didn't do the typical "can I catch a ride" on the meet and greet. 3. Assumed he was getting a rack in the rest can, instead of asking Capt for use just asked RFO which rack he wanted.. Not to mention the supersized bag and golf clubs...Guess I'm old school but a lot of new guys seemed to have dropped the standard etiquette. In the scheme of things I don't think it is a huge issue and I'm not saying we should go back to the bring cookies days but some common curtesies would be nice.
When I was new I was grateful to have a Captain explain the etiquette and culture here. That kind of mentorship and advice isn’t always explained during OE and goes a long way in keeping this a good place to work for everyone.
01-18-2024, 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by JackStraw
Listen, it’s not a big deal because the guy she denied was junior. It’s not as if commuting to anchorage has been a nightmare and an huge topic of discussion lately.
…plus she and her husband made it to Fur Rendezvous, which is what’s really important.
…plus she and her husband made it to Fur Rendezvous, which is what’s really important.
01-18-2024, 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by NoHaz
Seems like once standard jumpseat etiquette has disappeared. Had an international jumpseater today who 1. Didn't email Capt 2. Didn't do the typical "can I catch a ride" on the meet and greet. 3. Assumed he was getting a rack in the rest can, instead of asking Capt for use just asked RFO which rack he wanted.. Not to mention the supersized bag and golf clubs...Guess I'm old school but a lot of new guys seemed to have dropped the standard etiquette. In the scheme of things I don't think it is a huge issue and I'm not saying we should go back to the bring cookies days but some common curtesies would be nice.
Lead by example and council when necessary. Don’t ***** on APC. Come on, I figured you senior FOs to have figured this out by now.
01-19-2024, 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by NoHaz
Seems like once standard jumpseat etiquette has disappeared. Had an international jumpseater today who 1. Didn't email Capt 2. Didn't do the typical "can I catch a ride" on the meet and greet. 3. Assumed he was getting a rack in the rest can, instead of asking Capt for use just asked RFO which rack he wanted.. Not to mention the supersized bag and golf clubs...Guess I'm old school but a lot of new guys seemed to have dropped the standard etiquette. In the scheme of things I don't think it is a huge issue and I'm not saying we should go back to the bring cookies days but some common curtesies would be nice.
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