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02-23-2014, 10:28 PM
#4961
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Originally Posted by Errbus
All of the examples you listed besides captain are governmentally issued, whether through the military or a accreditation board.
Originally Posted by FlyBoyd
...I now have a 757/767 type with no restrictions....When I make captain, it will be due to time. The title isn't merit based, therefore, it isn't "earned."
Originally Posted by CanoePilot
The uniform we wear is a costume and the "title" we have is also just for show. We arnt captains...This is just a job to collect a paycheck we're not saving lives or doing science. We have more in common with a fork lifet operator than a doctor.
You might be right though. You probably do have more in common with a fork lift driver. Your spelling and grammar are certainly congruent.
02-23-2014, 10:44 PM
#4962
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We'll I guess I'm going to nominate myself because, for the most part, I agree with Packrat. I am in no way endorsing blowing ones horn by demanding to be addressed as "Captain." But the position itself demands some respect.
My father is a retired (1969) Navy captain who has never tried to demand respect because of it. He has many retired navy friends that are the same way. Out of respect for them I will address them by sir or their rank. Not one them asks or demands it but, IMO, they certainly deserve that respect. Now someone who DOES demand being called by their military rank is a complete tool but I believe they do have that right. They did earn it.
Denny
My father is a retired (1969) Navy captain who has never tried to demand respect because of it. He has many retired navy friends that are the same way. Out of respect for them I will address them by sir or their rank. Not one them asks or demands it but, IMO, they certainly deserve that respect. Now someone who DOES demand being called by their military rank is a complete tool but I believe they do have that right. They did earn it.
Denny
02-23-2014, 10:49 PM
#4963
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Originally Posted by CanoePilot
The uniform we wear is a costume and the "title" we have is also just for show. We arnt captains or "officers". These things were created by military pilots to make the transition better to civilian life in the 40s and 50s, the only title we have is "pilot". Some people need to check their egos at the door. This is just a job to collect a paycheck we're not saving lives or doing science. We have more in common with a fork lift operator than a doctor.
Denny
02-24-2014, 12:01 AM
#4964
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
But the position itself demands some respect....Now someone who DOES demand being called by their military rank is a complete tool but I believe they do have that right. They did earn it.
Denny
Denny
Its merely good manners.
02-24-2014, 12:03 AM
#4965
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Originally Posted by Denny Crane
Gee, I always thought airline captains got their title because they were, well, captain of the ship.
Denny
Denny
You can usually tell the difference by the way they wear their uniform.
02-24-2014, 03:55 AM
#4967
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Originally Posted by CanoePilot
The uniform we wear is a costume and the "title" we have is also just for show. We arnt captains or "officers". These things were created by military pilots to make the transition better to civilian life in the 40s and 50s, the only title we have is "pilot". Some people need to check their egos at the door. This is just a job to collect a paycheck we're not saving lives or doing science. We have more in common with a fork lift operator than a doctor.
02-24-2014, 03:55 AM
#4968
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Originally Posted by Packrat
Using the previous posters reasoning, your type rating is issued and certified by the FAA. There are ways you could go outside your current employer and legally fly a 757/767 TODAY in the left seat. That makes you a Captain even though you can't hold the job on your current seniority list.
With your attitude, you will ALWAYS be just a bus driver. Most of us understand that we have hundreds of peoples lives in our hands every leg while a Doctor only has one at a time.
You might be right though. You probably do have more in common with a fork lift driver. Your spelling and grammar are certainly congruent.
With your attitude, you will ALWAYS be just a bus driver. Most of us understand that we have hundreds of peoples lives in our hands every leg while a Doctor only has one at a time.
You might be right though. You probably do have more in common with a fork lift driver. Your spelling and grammar are certainly congruent.
02-24-2014, 04:03 AM
#4969
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Originally Posted by Errbus
"Captain" is a job title at a company. You earn the right to be referred to it at work. It doesn't carry with you to outside life or another job, unless you have an ego problem.
Insisting people call you that otherwise, puts you in the same category as this nozzle... What was he ever "Captain" of??!!!!
File:Captain and tennille 1976.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
02-24-2014, 04:35 AM
#4970
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Originally Posted by Captain Bligh
I have a general aviation buddy that always calls me "Captain" in public. It makes me cringe. Despite the situation's awkwardness, he's such a nice guy, I've never asked that he stop doing it. The title is reserved for when I am wearing the uniform at work and only at work, unless it's a phone call from crew scheduling (which I wouldn't answer anyways) or maybe... if a fellow crew member sees their "Captain" on a layover and is shallow enough not to have remembered their name.
Insisting people call you that otherwise, puts you in the same category as this nozzle... What was he ever "Captain" of??!!!!
File:Captain and tennille 1976.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Insisting people call you that otherwise, puts you in the same category as this nozzle... What was he ever "Captain" of??!!!!
File:Captain and tennille 1976.jpg - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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