Tool of the day
04-08-2018, 03:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Aero1900
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Captain Hollywood.... not just tool of the day
Captain Hollywood.... not just tool of the day
04-09-2018, 10:25 PM
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I’d like to nominate myself. I wasn’t just a tool of the day, I’m also self reporting as douche of the day. I was jump seating to Atlanta on expressjet from an airport in south Florida. I went to the cockpit to ask permission. The Captain was an older male and the pilot on the right was a younger female. I addressed the Skipper as Captain and asked for a ride. As always, the crew was gracious and accommodating. Upon arrival, I thanked the older pilot and merely said goodbye to the younger pilot. While waiting for my bag in the jet bridge, I saw that both pilots had 4 stripes. I assumed that she was an FO, I barely acknowledged her and Didn’t acknowledge her rank. Sorry...
04-10-2018, 02:29 AM
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Originally Posted by 4runner
I’d like to nominate myself. I wasn’t just a tool of the day, I’m also self reporting as douche of the day. I was jump seating to Atlanta on expressjet from an airport in south Florida. I went to the cockpit to ask permission. The Captain was an older male and the pilot on the right was a younger female. I addressed the Skipper as Captain and asked for a ride. As always, the crew was gracious and accommodating. Upon arrival, I thanked the older pilot and merely said goodbye to the younger pilot. While waiting for my bag in the jet bridge, I saw that both pilots had 4 stripes. I assumed that she was an FO, I barely acknowledged her and Didn’t acknowledge her rank. Sorry...
I have noticed that there are a lot of “older, gray haired, Fo’s lately at the regionals. This guy was probably getting OE from the younger female, As I’m sure you already figured out. And allowed him to “run the show” like a good check airman.
I’m guessing the growth of older pilots starting over at the regionals is because of the dramatic turn in our pay rates, at the majors, over the last few years, and guys from corporate, and retiring military, again see a benefit in getting 121 current to try for a major airline job.
04-10-2018, 03:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 4runner
I’d like to nominate myself. I wasn’t just a tool of the day, I’m also self reporting as douche of the day. I was jump seating to Atlanta on expressjet from an airport in south Florida. I went to the cockpit to ask permission. The Captain was an older male and the pilot on the right was a younger female. I addressed the Skipper as Captain and asked for a ride. As always, the crew was gracious and accommodating. Upon arrival, I thanked the older pilot and merely said goodbye to the younger pilot. While waiting for my bag in the jet bridge, I saw that both pilots had 4 stripes. I assumed that she was an FO, I barely acknowledged her and Didn’t acknowledge her rank. Sorry...
04-10-2018, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by 4runner
I’d like to nominate myself. I wasn’t just a tool of the day, I’m also self reporting as douche of the day. I was jump seating to Atlanta on expressjet from an airport in south Florida. I went to the cockpit to ask permission. The Captain was an older male and the pilot on the right was a younger female. I addressed the Skipper as Captain and asked for a ride. As always, the crew was gracious and accommodating. Upon arrival, I thanked the older pilot and merely said goodbye to the younger pilot. While waiting for my bag in the jet bridge, I saw that both pilots had 4 stripes. I assumed that she was an FO, I barely acknowledged her and Didn’t acknowledge her rank. Sorry...
04-10-2018, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by PacNWflyer
When I jumpseat I acknowledge both pilots regardless of “rank.” It’s common courtesy. This isn’t the military.
Sir (ma’am), This is regional pilot (rank, last name) requesting use of your jumpseat for the duration of flight (flt number)!
Once given permission, I salute and shake the FOs hand.
If the captain isn’t present, I just introduce myself to the FO, make a crude joke of some kind then go take a seat or start texting
04-10-2018, 06:53 AM
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Originally Posted by PacNWflyer
When I jumpseat I acknowledge both pilots regardless of “rank.” It’s common courtesy. This isn’t the military.
04-10-2018, 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by 4runner
I’d like to nominate myself. I wasn’t just a tool of the day, I’m also self reporting as douche of the day. I was jump seating to Atlanta on expressjet from an airport in south Florida. I went to the cockpit to ask permission. The Captain was an older male and the pilot on the right was a younger female. I addressed the Skipper as Captain and asked for a ride. As always, the crew was gracious and accommodating. Upon arrival, I thanked the older pilot and merely said goodbye to the younger pilot. While waiting for my bag in the jet bridge, I saw that both pilots had 4 stripes. I assumed that she was an FO, I barely acknowledged her and Didn’t acknowledge her rank. Sorry...
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