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07-31-2014 | 06:13 PM
#11
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It's yet to happen for me. Buddy of mine just got off probation, didn't have a single captain pick up a single beer/meal all year. Not that anyone expects it, but the tradition is def dead near as anyone in EWR can tell. Feel free to correct if I'm wrong.
07-31-2014 | 06:40 PM
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If you were based in ORD on the Bus or 76T….you would be treated like gold.
We always made sure that our new pilots had a warm reception during their probationary year.
There are always going to be the cheap captains who won't participate…but that's the minority.
Welcome aboard!
07-31-2014 | 06:43 PM
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From: 767/757 CA
I was based in ORD as a new hire and had maybe 10% of captains pick up the tab during my probation period... Not as predominate as many think. I personally think its a great Idea and plan on doing it when I'm a Captain.
07-31-2014 | 07:13 PM
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I was IAD based on the Bus as 1/2 wing in 2007-2008. 99% of the Capts I flew with bought at least one really nice dinner during the trip, and over half would buy at least 2 dinners depending on if we even had time to go out. Without fail, 99% would not let me buy any of the drinks. Most would talk about the half-wing tradition and tell stories from their first year at United. The 1% guy was just ugly about it. He was the only guy I flew with that was over 60 and he knew I was getting furloughed in a few months. That 1% cAPT never offered a beer, bone from a chicken wing, or even any words of encouragement.....he was too busy celebrating his "4 more years" like Obama's freeloading mother-inlaw. Always has to be one in every group, but it sounds like EWR might be a cesspool for em'.
07-31-2014 | 07:13 PM
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07-31-2014 | 07:45 PM
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I don't think the tradition was as ingrained at CAL as it was at UAL.
I did have a few CAL Captains buy me beer, but they were the exception. Maybe 10-15% I'd guess?
I had 100% of the UAL Captains I met buy me drinks as a half-winger. Even if I'd just met them at the hotel check in.
This isn't a slam either! I just think the traditions are different and I'd like to see the traditional UAL model followed.
I did have a few CAL Captains buy me beer, but they were the exception. Maybe 10-15% I'd guess?
I had 100% of the UAL Captains I met buy me drinks as a half-winger. Even if I'd just met them at the hotel check in.
This isn't a slam either! I just think the traditions are different and I'd like to see the traditional UAL model followed.
08-01-2014 | 04:34 AM
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From: Fifi
I'm EWR based on the 320 and have probably gained 10 lbs from the free beer and food. It's a great tradition and I can't wait to pass it on. A little advice: no one can see your half wing on your badge. Put it on your tie!
08-01-2014 | 07:44 AM
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I don't think the tradition was as ingrained at CAL as it was at UAL.
I did have a few CAL Captains buy me beer, but they were the exception. Maybe 10-15% I'd guess?
I had 100% of the UAL Captains I met buy me drinks as a half-winger. Even if I'd just met them at the hotel check in.
This isn't a slam either! I just think the traditions are different and I'd like to see the traditional UAL model followed.
I did have a few CAL Captains buy me beer, but they were the exception. Maybe 10-15% I'd guess?
I had 100% of the UAL Captains I met buy me drinks as a half-winger. Even if I'd just met them at the hotel check in.
This isn't a slam either! I just think the traditions are different and I'd like to see the traditional UAL model followed.
08-01-2014 | 08:16 AM
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I don't think the tradition was as ingrained at CAL as it was at UAL.
I did have a few CAL Captains buy me beer, but they were the exception. Maybe 10-15% I'd guess?
I had 100% of the UAL Captains I met buy me drinks as a half-winger. Even if I'd just met them at the hotel check in.
This isn't a slam either! I just think the traditions are different and I'd like to see the traditional UAL model followed.
I did have a few CAL Captains buy me beer, but they were the exception. Maybe 10-15% I'd guess?
I had 100% of the UAL Captains I met buy me drinks as a half-winger. Even if I'd just met them at the hotel check in.
This isn't a slam either! I just think the traditions are different and I'd like to see the traditional UAL model followed.
I agree with this assessment. I'm about to finish year one on the 737 in Newark. The Continental guys don't really follow this tradition, as it was a Legacy United thing. I've had a few guys get my beer for me, but that was the exception rather than the rule. Not complaining though, just glad to be here.
As an Ex-Con, I'm embarrassed by this.
08-01-2014 | 09:02 AM
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