Young pilots
07-11-2007 | 07:56 PM
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07-11-2007 | 09:32 PM
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From: B737, On Top
We have hired a few young low timers over the years, and they always seem very eager and full of themselves, ready to take on the world, think they can handle everything just cause they got thru 2 weeks of ground and sim school. First trip they realize just how far in over thier head they are and how unglamorus the job is. and that chicks just don't give a sh1t what you look like in uniform.
Guess there are some things the sim doesnt teach you....
And yeah...chicks don't care about the uniform....they want you nekkid
07-11-2007 | 09:35 PM
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07-12-2007 | 05:25 AM
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From: RC-3 Seabee. Skipper of the A21 cutter.
part 135 , citations 550's and 650's, And what I ment are the newbies get that shiny jet syndrome. I've seen it dozens of times, hell I had it 10 yrs ago. my first trip was a real eye opener. One capt. used to joke , the reason we have two FMS's in the plane is so I can set one up 20NM behind cause thats how far back you are. But I was 27 years old and mature enough to realize I didnt know as much , or was ready to take on as much as I thought. unlike lowtime young brand new comm. pilots
07-17-2007 | 04:46 PM
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I'm not sure, I think the pilot uniform is getting played out.. but obviously I'm a pilot so I see it all the time. It really depends on the man wearing it, ya know. I noticed a lot of my peers these days (young regional dudes) are kinda sloppy with it.. shirts that are too big, obviously not ironed and ill-fitting pants that sag too low. I know we get paid crap but it doesn't cost any money to pick the right size or to iron your shirt.. btw, I hate ironing myself but the crisp uniform looks so nice. Yesterday I even saw a guy who wasn't wearing any undershirt underneath.. I was kinda appalled when I could see pale-ish flesh tone underneath his pilot shirt. I mean.. just WHY???
Even with all the male pilots I pass by on a daily basis there really are only a few who look REALLY good. But so far I noticed that majors pilots look impeccable in their uniform. It just fits into the professional pilot image so much better than rumpled, ill-fitting uniform. And speaking of the few who do look really good, I am flying with a captain right now who I'm having a mini-crush on.. he's not HOT per se, but looks very professional in his uniform! Well, it could be the fact he's a great captain that makes him attractive. Seriously, I love flying with him, it's very pleasant. and that's the thing - you could be wearing the pilot uniform and even have a cute face, but if you're strutting around like you're hot poop and complaining about this and that and talking crap about everything and everyone the attractiveness level goes down to like -10.
disclaimer: this is all just IMHO.
Even with all the male pilots I pass by on a daily basis there really are only a few who look REALLY good. But so far I noticed that majors pilots look impeccable in their uniform. It just fits into the professional pilot image so much better than rumpled, ill-fitting uniform. And speaking of the few who do look really good, I am flying with a captain right now who I'm having a mini-crush on.. he's not HOT per se, but looks very professional in his uniform! Well, it could be the fact he's a great captain that makes him attractive. Seriously, I love flying with him, it's very pleasant. and that's the thing - you could be wearing the pilot uniform and even have a cute face, but if you're strutting around like you're hot poop and complaining about this and that and talking crap about everything and everyone the attractiveness level goes down to like -10.
disclaimer: this is all just IMHO.
07-17-2007 | 04:48 PM
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07-17-2007 | 05:29 PM
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Shane, sorry to be so blunt but why in the hell would you forgo college and start your career at 19?!! I love flying and it has been my dream for a long time as well but i would not give up all the fun i am having in college. Plus, you dont think it's gonna suck to have to go back to school in the middle of your career? I mean I know ive heard of a few majors such as CAL who dont require a 4-year degree, but ive heard that your chances are slim to none unless you have some serious connections. Dont get me wrong, I admire your hard work, but buddy, you dont want to be lookin back when you are forty saying "Damn, i missed the late-night parties, sleepin in everyday, and all the ladies."
07-17-2007 | 06:14 PM
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Shane, sorry to be so blunt but why in the hell would you forgo college and start your career at 19?!! I love flying and it has been my dream for a long time as well but i would not give up all the fun i am having in college. Plus, you dont think it's gonna suck to have to go back to school in the middle of your career? I mean I know ive heard of a few majors such as CAL who dont require a 4-year degree, but ive heard that your chances are slim to none unless you have some serious connections. Dont get me wrong, I admire your hard work, but buddy, you dont want to be lookin back when you are forty saying "Damn, i missed the late-night parties, sleepin in everyday, and all the ladies."
07-17-2007 | 07:44 PM
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I'm not sure, I think the pilot uniform is getting played out.. but obviously I'm a pilot so I see it all the time. It really depends on the man wearing it, ya know. I noticed a lot of my peers these days (young regional dudes) are kinda sloppy with it.. shirts that are too big, obviously not ironed and ill-fitting pants that sag too low. I know we get paid crap but it doesn't cost any money to pick the right size or to iron your shirt.. btw, I hate ironing myself but the crisp uniform looks so nice. Yesterday I even saw a guy who wasn't wearing any undershirt underneath.. I was kinda appalled when I could see pale-ish flesh tone underneath his pilot shirt. I mean.. just WHY???
Even with all the male pilots I pass by on a daily basis there really are only a few who look REALLY good. But so far I noticed that majors pilots look impeccable in their uniform. It just fits into the professional pilot image so much better than rumpled, ill-fitting uniform. And speaking of the few who do look really good, I am flying with a captain right now who I'm having a mini-crush on.. he's not HOT per se, but looks very professional in his uniform! Well, it could be the fact he's a great captain that makes him attractive. Seriously, I love flying with him, it's very pleasant. and that's the thing - you could be wearing the pilot uniform and even have a cute face, but if you're strutting around like you're hot poop and complaining about this and that and talking crap about everything and everyone the attractiveness level goes down to like -10.
disclaimer: this is all just IMHO.
Even with all the male pilots I pass by on a daily basis there really are only a few who look REALLY good. But so far I noticed that majors pilots look impeccable in their uniform. It just fits into the professional pilot image so much better than rumpled, ill-fitting uniform. And speaking of the few who do look really good, I am flying with a captain right now who I'm having a mini-crush on.. he's not HOT per se, but looks very professional in his uniform! Well, it could be the fact he's a great captain that makes him attractive. Seriously, I love flying with him, it's very pleasant. and that's the thing - you could be wearing the pilot uniform and even have a cute face, but if you're strutting around like you're hot poop and complaining about this and that and talking crap about everything and everyone the attractiveness level goes down to like -10.
disclaimer: this is all just IMHO.
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