NeverHome

We knew. From my understanding, after we hired him we started googling applicants names.

The Newark crew room had his picture on every computer for a long time. He would change it, take a leak, and like magic there it was.

Not a bad guy per se. But definitely full of bull. I really think he needed some professional help. He was personal, but ya, I knew he was lying most of the time.

McNugent

Just happened upon this thread while bored and have to steer it back in the Fatima direction. I actually flew with her at ASA! I heard the whole story from her. It was absolutely incredible, especially coming straight from the source. To add to it, she claimed that she didn’t speak a word of English and had to teach herself how to communicate on top of starting flight school.

I certainly had my questions at the time, but who was I to question someone who’d overcome such huge obstacles? She did such an amazing job of playing on our pre conceived notions of how things are over there. And it was mostly BS. I’m glad she’s Delta’s problem!

I will add one thing to this about her. She did say that she was not a pilot for the Pakistani Air Force. Never claimed that. She did mention being the first female to “fly in” an F-16. I’ll give her credit there.

DownInPetaluma

I mean, being a trained mission specialist on the Space Shuttle would be something. This feat probably required a 25 minute briefing, max.

Baradium

In that culture it is likely a pretty significant feat, and may very well be close to that stature in terms of likelihood to have happened previously.

DownInPetaluma

Yeah, perhaps. But what -other than being born a certain gender- special aptitude did it require to sit in a freaking seat with a g-suit on.

I’d have a problem putting something like that on my CV. Just sayin’.

jcountry

Much like having to call 911 for a ride to the flight training center in Vero....

And somehow learn English on the ride over.

But be sure and vie for a nobel prize along the way. And win the local rodeo, and learn to play the flute with Zamfir

Outstanding stuff!

Airhoss

Hows a girl supposed to get ahead in this world anyway then?

badflaps

One word - "Stormy."

busdriver12

True. All you need is a president willing to mess around with you after he is newly married.... and then pay you 130K to keep your mouth shut.

WhiskeyDelta

“Future” president