Mixed cockpit
06-24-2014 | 06:40 PM
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06-24-2014 | 06:48 PM
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From: Sleeping in the black swan’s nest.
06-24-2014 | 06:54 PM
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Never had a problem with any LCAL pilots on my airplane. I did however have an issue with an LCAL F/A on Sunday while deadheading from SEA to DEN. I can't use the appropriate term on APC to describe her but if she was a puppy she would have been the runt.
Just FYI according to our lovely little princess who made it a point to molest me with her opinions at least once every 15 minutes. I was supposed to take my ID off when traveling on a "Continental" airplane because they could tell I was a United guy and that makes them mad. Because of me on a scheduled dead head they had to Kick off paying customers, Continental pilots don't do that. I was supposed to help all the passengers put their bags in the overhead before I sat down. Gordon Bethune is friends to this day with all Continental F/A's. Jeff Smisek hangs out with LUAL pilots and considers them friends (seriously). The "United" reservation system is causing problems. Those are just the highlights. But you get the idea.
Just FYI according to our lovely little princess who made it a point to molest me with her opinions at least once every 15 minutes. I was supposed to take my ID off when traveling on a "Continental" airplane because they could tell I was a United guy and that makes them mad. Because of me on a scheduled dead head they had to Kick off paying customers, Continental pilots don't do that. I was supposed to help all the passengers put their bags in the overhead before I sat down. Gordon Bethune is friends to this day with all Continental F/A's. Jeff Smisek hangs out with LUAL pilots and considers them friends (seriously). The "United" reservation system is causing problems. Those are just the highlights. But you get the idea.
You had me at "Flight Attendant".
06-24-2014 | 07:27 PM
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No, Short, I wasn't. The "whale of a tale" was all hers. None of what she said rings true or even makes any sense. It's hard enough working towards unity without having an FA slandering one side while ridiculing the other. They've got their own axes to grind, from griping about serving our crew meals ("I hope you can get it in your contract too" I said pleasantly) to being miles away from a contract ("yes, that's got to be difficult" I said sympathetically followed by "we'll take our meal after the initial cruise PA, thanks so much.").
Yeah, I've heard the "complaints" about having to serve our crew meals AND snacks, and getting a lie down seat for the break, etc....
06-24-2014 | 11:34 PM
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06-25-2014 | 08:37 AM
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I have nothing bad to say about captains from either side. Everyone has been great.
Observations:
Previous CAL talk, a lot, about the size of their paychecks but are also all about teaching you how to max out pay/QOL too. One spent two days teaching me how to max out PBS credit. Haven't had a single beer bought for the half wing pin, lots of slam clicking.
Previous UAL, enthrall to finally be in a left seat. Almost to a fault feel it's their duty to take care of us new guys (thanks!) Try and avoid talking about last 10 years. Don't scratch off the shiny exciting veneer of their new left seat and expose the disappointment/vitriol of last decade.
Observations:
Previous CAL talk, a lot, about the size of their paychecks but are also all about teaching you how to max out pay/QOL too. One spent two days teaching me how to max out PBS credit. Haven't had a single beer bought for the half wing pin, lots of slam clicking.
Previous UAL, enthrall to finally be in a left seat. Almost to a fault feel it's their duty to take care of us new guys (thanks!) Try and avoid talking about last 10 years. Don't scratch off the shiny exciting veneer of their new left seat and expose the disappointment/vitriol of last decade.
06-25-2014 | 05:57 PM
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From: Sleeping in the black swan’s nest.
Previous UAL, enthrall to finally be in a left seat. Almost to a fault feel it's their duty to take care of us new guys (thanks!)
06-25-2014 | 07:51 PM
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From: 777 CAP
I did get to meet the eight ball and new hires at the doubletree a few months ago, it was fun to see new hires finally, and an honor to buy a round.
06-26-2014 | 03:59 PM
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From: B737 CAPT IAH
I'm not trying to be an instigator of trouble.
After seeing bids with legacy seats/bases going to pilots from the opposite legacy, and not having any interaction with them myself, I was just curious how it everyone is enjoying their new position.
You know, like what a forum is supposed to be for.
After seeing bids with legacy seats/bases going to pilots from the opposite legacy, and not having any interaction with them myself, I was just curious how it everyone is enjoying their new position.
You know, like what a forum is supposed to be for.
My experience has been positive 99% of the time. That is with pilots, fa's, CPO, etc. The others aren't worth my time.
Lee
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