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Lbell911 01-04-2008 07:52 AM

They do have re-current every 12 months, mandatory per FAR's.......full evacuation mode, and normal opertating of the doors, CPR, AED, and security.......each airline it's different times........at UAL it's 16 hours worth...

And don't forget some airlines (like most regionals, and SWA) they have to clean the airplanes before they can leave.....

fallujahff 01-04-2008 07:54 AM

Hey I watched that episode of Family Guy--no way man--Lois was tired--I would rather be in the front--with the beer!:D

PilotfsERJ 01-04-2008 09:01 AM


Originally Posted by Lbell911 (Post 292576)
But while as a pilot you get to shut the door, from the folks, they have to sit and listen to them whine about why we are delayed (while lightening is popping all around)............and why they are late, and why the are going to miss thier connections........and why in first class they didn't get a choice of "ranch or cesar" salad dressing.............the grass isn't always green-er on the other side!!!!

This so true. I can somewhat relate to this being a former Beech 1900 F/O and I think other pilots can relate to this who have flown on airplanes w/o F/As. Its amazing what comes out of some passengers mouths some of them being very rude. I give F/As a lot of credit, not everybody is a courteous rider.

meeko031 01-04-2008 09:09 AM

i'd rather drive the bus load full of circus clowns than be a waitress to serve them and listen to why i should compensate them for being delayed.(no disrespect to the great fa out there)

ERJdude 01-04-2008 09:53 AM


Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 292577)
I know some girls who do this, but few regional FA's would qualify. The ones I know are all ex-major airline FA's, not too young or too old, have college degrees, are pretty and elegant, and really know how to carry them selves well. None have ever mentioned a thing about inapropriate advances, and I don't think they would put up with it for a second.


let see how the FA's at my regional compare to that list...

-they are all ex-highschool students
-either cant drink, or quialify for senior discounts
-have a diploma (some have GED's)

ill leave your imagination to whether or not they are pretty, elegant and can really carry them selves well...

Paok 01-04-2008 10:15 AM


Originally Posted by ERJdude (Post 292661)
let see how the FA's at my regional compare to that list...

-they are all ex-highschool students
-either cant drink, or quialify for senior discounts
-have a diploma (some have GED's)

ill leave your imagination to whether or not they are pretty, elegant and can really carry them selves well...


I agree with you here, my mom has a college degree and is also a pilot... She does a LOT at her company, the catering alone is rediculous... wish I got fed like that.... and to whomever said there was "more to the chicken or beef" is an idiot, she works for a corporation not some man... there are many corporate FA's who make 6 digits..... many

boilerpilot 01-04-2008 11:14 AM


Originally Posted by Paok (Post 292675)
I agree with you here, my mom has a college degree and is also a pilot... She does a LOT at her company, the catering alone is rediculous... wish I got fed like that.... and to whomever said there was "more to the chicken or beef" is an idiot, she works for a corporation not some man... there are many corporate FA's who make 6 digits..... many

He was almost definitely not being serious :) I myself thought it was pretty amusing when I read it, not to say anything against your mother, who I am sure is a lovely and wholesome woman.

captchris 01-04-2008 12:14 PM


Originally Posted by boilerpilot (Post 292722)
He was almost definitely not being serious :) I myself thought it was pretty amusing when I read it, not to say anything against your mother, who I am sure is a lovely and wholesome woman.

I said it and I was half joking. :) And call me an idiot to my face next time :)

wmarti31 01-04-2008 12:37 PM


Why not switch careers?
I’d rather have my hands on the yoke and the throttles and my feet on the rudders.

ExperimentalAB 01-04-2008 01:06 PM


Originally Posted by wmarti31 (Post 292788)
I’d rather have my hands on the yoke and the throttles and my feet on the rudders.

I don't care how much a F/A makes...I'll be the one at the Controls :) Well said wmarti...


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