Originally Posted by Denny Crane (Post 1588402)

Gee, I always thought airline captains got their title because they were, well, captain of the ship. :rolleyes::eek:

Denny

Originally Posted by CanoePilot (Post 1588388)

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.

Originally Posted by Packrat (Post 1588392)

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.

Originally Posted by Errbus (Post 1588339)

"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.

Originally Posted by Captain Bligh (Post 1588434)

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??!!!!

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Originally Posted by uvuflier (Post 1585439)

I have waited a long time for this individual's name to be brought up on this thread.

Originally Posted by Captain Bligh (Post 1588442)

How about tools on bicycles in short sleeves and ties going door to door at Captain Green's recommendation? TOOL OF THE CENTURIES 1900's and 2000's.

Originally Posted by Bluto (Post 1588462)

Wait, he sends missionaries after people? Or proselytizes to his students?