Tool of the day
11-25-2015 | 05:16 AM
#7052
Otto
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From: Turkish Pile Driver
From Delta Poolie thread:
So you're dying to start work with a company you just can't resist (incorrectly) bashing on the interwebs? Welcome aboard, hope you can hide your disdain for at least your 1st year.
11-25-2015 | 05:48 AM
#7053
You scratched my anchor
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Maybe his TOTD comment was for the tug driver. He said thanks to the delta captain for getting the salute. Thanks for sticking to sop.
11-25-2015 | 05:51 AM
#7054
Line Holder
Joined: Nov 2010
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From: Stretch DC-9 Gear Slinger
Nice find! I wonder if Capt Tunes will be on a lot of no fly lists in five years.
11-25-2015 | 06:22 AM
#7055
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: Nov 2011
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Thanks Mike, didn't realize we couldn't share things we hear on the radio. I'll admit I didn't know it was an FOM thing since I don't work there yet, but from hearing it on the radio it sounded pretty toolish. I have since been corrected.
11-25-2015 | 08:55 AM
#7058
New boss = Old boss
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: Ca B737
I'm sure that's not the case, Mike. On a 757 or anything bigger, the tug is under the nose. If not paying attention or heads down when they leave, there is no way to be certain no one is under there or in front of the aircraft.
I know this thread is reserved for the "Delta pilot haters" and believe me, there are some guys that make it easy to hate us, but this is a requirement for us and even if we miss the salute because we are busy doing something else, making someone come out to visually clear us is better than killing someone.
I know this thread is reserved for the "Delta pilot haters" and believe me, there are some guys that make it easy to hate us, but this is a requirement for us and even if we miss the salute because we are busy doing something else, making someone come out to visually clear us is better than killing someone.
If Delta SOP is to require the ramper to stand at attention and SALUTE the captain, then I nominate Delta as TOTD.
11-25-2015 | 10:13 AM
#7059
Gets Weekends Off
Joined: May 2007
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From: A320 CA
I'm addressing the OP. He said the captain insisted on getting a SALUTE. Like I said, TOTD, IF IF IF the captain insisted on an actual salute. I too can't see the tug or tow bar or have know if the NWS pin has been pulled unless I get a wave off. Most of the time it's a wave from the guy holding the pin as he walks away. Some guys will actually salute to which I usually acknowledge with a wave.
If Delta SOP is to require the ramper to stand at attention and SALUTE the captain, then I nominate Delta as TOTD.
If Delta SOP is to require the ramper to stand at attention and SALUTE the captain, then I nominate Delta as TOTD.
Guideman — Provide salute, indicating the area is clear.
After Start:
After ground equipment is clear, the captain has announced “I
have a salute”, and engine(s) are stabilized.
11-25-2015 | 10:28 AM
#7060
Da Hudge
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Poodle Whisperer
I'm addressing the OP. He said the captain insisted on getting a SALUTE. Like I said, TOTD, IF IF IF the captain insisted on an actual salute. I too can't see the tug or tow bar or have know if the NWS pin has been pulled unless I get a wave off. Most of the time it's a wave from the guy holding the pin as he walks away. Some guys will actually salute to which I usually acknowledge with a wave.
If Delta SOP is to require the ramper to stand at attention and SALUTE the captain, then I nominate Delta as TOTD.
If Delta SOP is to require the ramper to stand at attention and SALUTE the captain, then I nominate Delta as TOTD.
You're working your way well into TOTD land by responding like this!
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