Captains waiting for all PAX to exit!
02-11-2019, 04:49 PM
#92
Need More Callouts
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Position: Unbridled Enthusiasm
Posts: 2,143
Originally Posted by PDRit
If you were taught by scabs you act like a scab. See above.
Originally Posted by Photoflier
Ass-hat. Classy. Nice mentoring.
You ARE getting paid. Unless it’s the last leg you’re getting Per Diem.
You ARE getting paid. Unless it’s the last leg you’re getting Per Diem.
I don’t have a problem with anyone doing this but you do become an “ass-hat” when you punish your fellow aviator by holding him hostage due to your own rudeness.
Call me a scab, lousy mentor whatever floats your boat but you’re the one the F/O’s are grousing about, not me.
02-11-2019, 04:53 PM
#93
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2006
Position: 767A (Ret)
Posts: 6,248
Originally Posted by jDSTJD
As a passenger I can attest to the fact that in the era of long lines at security, crowded gates and packed flights, and the often-times miserable traveling experience many people have, it is really refreshing when pilots greet you either when boarding or deplaning with a smile welcoming you or thanking you for flying with them.
I recently flew and as I boarded I mentioned to the FA that it was my son’s first flight. They were so excited. The flights was completely full and despite that they still took the time before take off to let me know that the pilots would love to meet him after landing. Sure enough as we deplaned the pilots invited us into the flight deck and let my son sit in the left seat. The FO even took pictures of us with my phone for memories. It was an evening flight and I could tell the pilots were tired and we were so appreciative of those few minutes they were willing to spend with us. My son will never forget that experience.
So we definitely understand the rigors of your jobs and that you need to hit it sometimes soon after you land, but please know that many passengers really do respect you guys and what you do. In fact, it feels a little odd when you thank us for flying with you when it’s you all who get us where we need to go safely. So I will usually thank the pilots as I leave.
I recently flew and as I boarded I mentioned to the FA that it was my son’s first flight. They were so excited. The flights was completely full and despite that they still took the time before take off to let me know that the pilots would love to meet him after landing. Sure enough as we deplaned the pilots invited us into the flight deck and let my son sit in the left seat. The FO even took pictures of us with my phone for memories. It was an evening flight and I could tell the pilots were tired and we were so appreciative of those few minutes they were willing to spend with us. My son will never forget that experience.
So we definitely understand the rigors of your jobs and that you need to hit it sometimes soon after you land, but please know that many passengers really do respect you guys and what you do. In fact, it feels a little odd when you thank us for flying with you when it’s you all who get us where we need to go safely. So I will usually thank the pilots as I leave.
02-11-2019, 05:04 PM
#94
AAmerican Way for AA Pay
Joined APC: Oct 2005
Position: B-737 Pilot
Posts: 1,617
Originally Posted by jDSTJD
As a passenger I can attest to the fact that in the era of long lines at security, crowded gates and packed flights, and the often-times miserable traveling experience many people have, it is really refreshing when pilots greet you either when boarding or deplaning with a smile welcoming you or thanking you for flying with them.
I recently flew and as I boarded I mentioned to the FA that it was my son’s first flight. They were so excited. The flights was completely full and despite that they still took the time before take off to let me know that the pilots would love to meet him after landing. Sure enough as we deplaned the pilots invited us into the flight deck and let my son sit in the left seat. The FO even took pictures of us with my phone for memories. It was an evening flight and I could tell the pilots were tired and we were so appreciative of those few minutes they were willing to spend with us. My son will never forget that experience.
So we definitely understand the rigors of your jobs and that you need to hit it sometimes soon after you land, but please know that many passengers really do respect you guys and what you do. In fact, it feels a little odd when you thank us for flying with you when it’s you all who get us where we need to go safely. So I will usually thank the pilots as I leave.
I recently flew and as I boarded I mentioned to the FA that it was my son’s first flight. They were so excited. The flights was completely full and despite that they still took the time before take off to let me know that the pilots would love to meet him after landing. Sure enough as we deplaned the pilots invited us into the flight deck and let my son sit in the left seat. The FO even took pictures of us with my phone for memories. It was an evening flight and I could tell the pilots were tired and we were so appreciative of those few minutes they were willing to spend with us. My son will never forget that experience.
So we definitely understand the rigors of your jobs and that you need to hit it sometimes soon after you land, but please know that many passengers really do respect you guys and what you do. In fact, it feels a little odd when you thank us for flying with you when it’s you all who get us where we need to go safely. So I will usually thank the pilots as I leave.
02-11-2019, 05:21 PM
#95
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2013
Posts: 313
Originally Posted by 757Driver
Never answered my question Mr.Bug. Why not compromise and only do it when it doesn’t effect the other Pilot?
Would love to hear an actual response to that.
Would love to hear an actual response to that.
You and I have probably flown together. I've got over 5000 hours in the right seat of IAH 757's. We probably got along well. But you want to come on some forum and call me names and demand answers?
Screw that.
02-11-2019, 05:36 PM
#96
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Dec 2005
Posts: 8,898
Originally Posted by jDSTJD
As a passenger I can attest to the fact that in the era of long lines at security, crowded gates and packed flights, and the often-times miserable traveling experience many people have, it is really refreshing when pilots greet you either when boarding or deplaning with a smile welcoming you or thanking you for flying with them.
I recently flew and as I boarded I mentioned to the FA that it was my son’s first flight. They were so excited. The flights was completely full and despite that they still took the time before take off to let me know that the pilots would love to meet him after landing. Sure enough as we deplaned the pilots invited us into the flight deck and let my son sit in the left seat. The FO even took pictures of us with my phone for memories. It was an evening flight and I could tell the pilots were tired and we were so appreciative of those few minutes they were willing to spend with us. My son will never forget that experience.
So we definitely understand the rigors of your jobs and that you need to hit it sometimes soon after you land, but please know that many passengers really do respect you guys and what you do. In fact, it feels a little odd when you thank us for flying with you when it’s you all who get us where we need to go safely. So I will usually thank the pilots as I leave.
I recently flew and as I boarded I mentioned to the FA that it was my son’s first flight. They were so excited. The flights was completely full and despite that they still took the time before take off to let me know that the pilots would love to meet him after landing. Sure enough as we deplaned the pilots invited us into the flight deck and let my son sit in the left seat. The FO even took pictures of us with my phone for memories. It was an evening flight and I could tell the pilots were tired and we were so appreciative of those few minutes they were willing to spend with us. My son will never forget that experience.
So we definitely understand the rigors of your jobs and that you need to hit it sometimes soon after you land, but please know that many passengers really do respect you guys and what you do. In fact, it feels a little odd when you thank us for flying with you when it’s you all who get us where we need to go safely. So I will usually thank the pilots as I leave.
What I will say is the aviation bug bit me and it was because of those pilots before me that allowed me to sit in their seat as a kid after the flight. I simply did (and will continue to do) what others had done to me and hope that it also inspires someone some day.
02-11-2019, 05:49 PM
#97
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2018
Position: E175 FO
Posts: 150
Originally Posted by ShyGuy
I did that too once at the gate in SFO. I took 5 minutes, 6 tops. Put both kids in the pilot seats and let the mom take pics. Once they were off, I saw one FA roll her eyes at what I'd done. All 3 FAs have to stay on the plane until the last pax is off. It was also the last leg and the end of their trip (us 2 pilots were going to the hotel). As far as I know they were all local and not trying to make any flights. Oh well. Can't win 'em all.
What I will say is the aviation bug bit me and it was because of those pilots before me that allowed me to sit in their seat as a kid after the flight. I simply did (and will continue to do) what others had done to me and hope that it also inspires someone some day.
What I will say is the aviation bug bit me and it was because of those pilots before me that allowed me to sit in their seat as a kid after the flight. I simply did (and will continue to do) what others had done to me and hope that it also inspires someone some day.
^This^
Same thing happened to me when I was 6, only in an F-4 Phantom. That was the day I decided I wanted to be a fighter pilot.
You can literally spark a kid’s dream. So worth it.
02-11-2019, 06:09 PM
#98
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Apr 2011
Position: retired 767(dl)
Posts: 5,724
Was in JAX one night, waiting to board. There was this kid by himself, looking sad. I asked him if he wanted to see the cockpit. He did. I thought nothing of it. A week later I got a letter from an ATL pastor. The pastor said that there had been family trouble and the cockpit trip had brightened the kid's day. So much so he had made a sermon out of it. (DAL pilots in the flock.) I thought, just that little bit of my time had snowballed into an hour on Sunday. Some days it is worth it.
02-11-2019, 06:55 PM
#99
Moderate Moderator
Joined APC: Mar 2008
Position: Curator at Static Display
Posts: 5,681
Originally Posted by baronbvp
^This^
Same thing happened to me when I was 6, only in an F-4 Phantom. That was the day I decided I wanted to be a fighter pilot.
You can literally spark a kid’s dream. So worth it.
Same thing happened to me when I was 6, only in an F-4 Phantom. That was the day I decided I wanted to be a fighter pilot.
You can literally spark a kid’s dream. So worth it.
Why? Because that would have been the best thing EVER when I was a kid.I would have loved the same thing in an airliner when travelling...didn’t get to, until a stopover when I was in college...just chatting with the FO. He made the whole pilot dream seem achievable.
Thanks baron, for validating what I was trying to do!
Badflaps: fantastic story. It doesn’t take much to make a difference in a day, or a life.
02-11-2019, 07:04 PM
#100
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Feb 2008
Posts: 332
Originally Posted by jDSTJD
As a passenger I can attest to the fact that in the era of long lines at security, crowded gates and packed flights, and the often-times miserable traveling experience many people have, it is really refreshing when pilots greet you either when boarding or deplaning with a smile welcoming you or thanking you for flying with them.
I recently flew and as I boarded I mentioned to the FA that it was my son’s first flight. They were so excited. The flights was completely full and despite that they still took the time before take off to let me know that the pilots would love to meet him after landing. Sure enough as we deplaned the pilots invited us into the flight deck and let my son sit in the left seat. The FO even took pictures of us with my phone for memories. It was an evening flight and I could tell the pilots were tired and we were so appreciative of those few minutes they were willing to spend with us. My son will never forget that experience.
So we definitely understand the rigors of your jobs and that you need to hit it sometimes soon after you land, but please know that many passengers really do respect you guys and what you do. In fact, it feels a little odd when you thank us for flying with you when it’s you all who get us where we need to go safely. So I will usually thank the pilots as I leave.
I recently flew and as I boarded I mentioned to the FA that it was my son’s first flight. They were so excited. The flights was completely full and despite that they still took the time before take off to let me know that the pilots would love to meet him after landing. Sure enough as we deplaned the pilots invited us into the flight deck and let my son sit in the left seat. The FO even took pictures of us with my phone for memories. It was an evening flight and I could tell the pilots were tired and we were so appreciative of those few minutes they were willing to spend with us. My son will never forget that experience.
So we definitely understand the rigors of your jobs and that you need to hit it sometimes soon after you land, but please know that many passengers really do respect you guys and what you do. In fact, it feels a little odd when you thank us for flying with you when it’s you all who get us where we need to go safely. So I will usually thank the pilots as I leave.
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