Tool of the day
12-17-2016, 05:54 PM
#8742
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Joined APC: Jun 2008
Posts: 3,716
Originally Posted by Turbosina
LOL, probably..
As for the scab question, I didn't get his name and honestly even if I had, I wouldn't have a clue where to look him up. Aren't all those guys retired by now? I guess if you were 30 when you scabbed in what, '84 (I was all of 11 at the time), then you could still be flying the line...?
As for the scab question, I didn't get his name and honestly even if I had, I wouldn't have a clue where to look him up. Aren't all those guys retired by now? I guess if you were 30 when you scabbed in what, '84 (I was all of 11 at the time), then you could still be flying the line...?
12-20-2016, 04:53 PM
#8743
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Joined APC: Jun 2010
Position: 747 Captain, retired
Posts: 928
Originally Posted by Turbosina
Oh, I got a good one. I wish I were making this up but I'm not.
A few weeks back, doing an 0600 departure to SFO in our creaky ol' CRJ-700 (Skywest, operating as UAX.) I happen to notice a mainline UAL captain riding in the back.
Anyhow, all is well until we push, fire 'er up, and start taxiing. We get a L AOA HEAT caution message. Pull out the book, and lo and behold — it's a non-deferable, grounding item. Captain calls MX on his cell, and they confirm what the book says. We're not going anywhere but back to the gate. And since this is at an outstation, the company calls contract maintenance. We're told it'll be at least a 4-hour delay.
So we taxi back to the gate, offer sincere apologies, and start deplaning everyone. The UAL CA comes into the flight deck, and in the most aggressive, rude tone I think I've ever heard a pilot use to another professional, says:
"So what's wrong, guys? You just made me miss my commute."
My CA looks at him and answers very politely, "Well, we had a left AOA heat probe caution. Book says we can't defer it and there's no reset procedure."
The UAL CA instantly responds in a very snide manner: "You sure about that? You sure you reading the book right? In the Triple that's a deferrable item."
My CA and I just kind of look at each other in amazement. My CA shrugs, grabs the MEL book and tosses it at the UAL guy. "Have a look for yourself."
The UAL CA shakes his head and actually says: "I liked you guys better when you just flew Brasilias."
And then walks off the plane.
I am not making up a single word of this, I promise. Not one single word.
I'm trying to imagine just what would have happened if the roles were reversed and I, a lowly RJ driver, had tried the same act on that 777 CA when he was in the left seat of his aircraft.
Anyhow, I've never before been glad for a pilot missing his commute, but this guy...
A few weeks back, doing an 0600 departure to SFO in our creaky ol' CRJ-700 (Skywest, operating as UAX.) I happen to notice a mainline UAL captain riding in the back.
Anyhow, all is well until we push, fire 'er up, and start taxiing. We get a L AOA HEAT caution message. Pull out the book, and lo and behold — it's a non-deferable, grounding item. Captain calls MX on his cell, and they confirm what the book says. We're not going anywhere but back to the gate. And since this is at an outstation, the company calls contract maintenance. We're told it'll be at least a 4-hour delay.
So we taxi back to the gate, offer sincere apologies, and start deplaning everyone. The UAL CA comes into the flight deck, and in the most aggressive, rude tone I think I've ever heard a pilot use to another professional, says:
"So what's wrong, guys? You just made me miss my commute."
My CA looks at him and answers very politely, "Well, we had a left AOA heat probe caution. Book says we can't defer it and there's no reset procedure."
The UAL CA instantly responds in a very snide manner: "You sure about that? You sure you reading the book right? In the Triple that's a deferrable item."
My CA and I just kind of look at each other in amazement. My CA shrugs, grabs the MEL book and tosses it at the UAL guy. "Have a look for yourself."
The UAL CA shakes his head and actually says: "I liked you guys better when you just flew Brasilias."
And then walks off the plane.
I am not making up a single word of this, I promise. Not one single word.
I'm trying to imagine just what would have happened if the roles were reversed and I, a lowly RJ driver, had tried the same act on that 777 CA when he was in the left seat of his aircraft.
Anyhow, I've never before been glad for a pilot missing his commute, but this guy...
Last edited by krudawg; 12-20-2016 at 04:53 PM. Reason: spelling
12-20-2016, 07:40 PM
#8744
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Joined APC: Aug 2015
Position: Guppy Gear Slinger
Posts: 1,850
Originally Posted by krudawg
Not sure if it matters to you guys but I'd like to sincerely apologize for that idiots' behavior. I JS a lot between SFO and PHX and have always appreciated the courtesy given to me by the Flight Deck and Cabin Crew. If I knew who that guy was, I'd give him a piece of my mind if I ever ran into him in Ops. What a Tool! Again, I apologize for that CA and thank you for allowing me to ride on your airplane.
Anyone and everyone is always welcome. And while I don't have to ride in the JS frequently anymore (thank heavens, I now live in base), I have always been deeply grateful to the many UAL, DL, SWA, and AA crews who have kindly allowed me to ride their JS.
12-21-2016, 10:16 AM
#8749
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Joined APC: Oct 2007
Position: Fairly local
Posts: 1,458
Originally Posted by PruneJuice
Tools of the month, those idiots eating the Christmas epaulettes and ties. You look goofy and unprofessional.
12-21-2016, 03:00 PM
#8750
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Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: 767 Pilot
Posts: 1,133
Originally Posted by PruneJuice
Tools of the month, those idiots eating the Christmas epaulettes and ties. You look goofy and unprofessional.
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