Top 5 Q's asked of cargo pilots
08-20-2007, 05:43 AM
#41
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Jumpseat on United...'really'
Introduce myself to the crew...and the Capt is looking at my ID FedEx Express and the 'so what do you fly' was asked.
Me: A300
Capt: No really...
Me: A300
Capt: Your ID says Express...you must fly an Caravan or a turboprop...
I then had to explain the FedEx brand and the different divisions; I still don't think he believed me...thanks for the ride Capt Dumas.
Introduce myself to the crew...and the Capt is looking at my ID FedEx Express and the 'so what do you fly' was asked.
Me: A300
Capt: No really...
Me: A300
Capt: Your ID says Express...you must fly an Caravan or a turboprop...
I then had to explain the FedEx brand and the different divisions; I still don't think he believed me...thanks for the ride Capt Dumas.
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08-20-2007, 01:31 PM
#42
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That’s funny, I jumpseated on SWA a few months ago going to ONT and I sat right next to a jumpseating Express Jet flight attendant. I assume she was either jumpseating or non-reving, not sure; we were both in our uniforms. We talked most of the trip and she was very cool. Once we arrived and while we were getting off the airplane, she turned around and said. “You know you seem like a nice guy, I know some senior captains at ExpressJet, I could help you get an interview … You could probably upgrade within a year!” Before I even had a chance to reply, a passenger chimed in “wow, I bet you never thought you’d be getting a job on this flight, did you?”
Well, I politely declined the offer saying I didn’t want to go through training all over again! Didn’t want to bruise her ego as she seemed to be very appreciative of her company (she’s pretty new there) and was really nice to me.
08-20-2007, 01:34 PM
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08-20-2007, 01:42 PM
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When deadheading in uniform, and asked, "Shouldn't you be sitting up front?"
2 Great responses come to mind....
1. "No, that little punk can think he can do it all himself, I'm just gonna let him try this flight!"
Love this one, I might use it on the next jumpseat if you don't mind...
2 Great responses come to mind....
1. "No, that little punk can think he can do it all himself, I'm just gonna let him try this flight!"
Love this one, I might use it on the next jumpseat if you don't mind...
08-21-2007, 01:37 PM
#46
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If she tells some of those senior captains that story, they will get a good laugh.
OK, Express Jet crews, please take no offense here...
That’s funny, I jumpseated on SWA a few months ago going to ONT and I sat right next to a jumpseating Express Jet flight attendant. I assume she was either jumpseating or non-reving, not sure; we were both in our uniforms. We talked most of the trip and she was very cool. Once we arrived and while we were getting off the airplane, she turned around and said. “You know you seem like a nice guy, I know some senior captains at ExpressJet, I could help you get an interview … You could probably upgrade within a year!” Before I even had a chance to reply, a passenger chimed in “wow, I bet you never thought you’d be getting a job on this flight, did you?”
Well, I politely declined the offer saying I didn’t want to go through training all over again! Didn’t want to bruise her ego as she seemed to be very appreciative of her company (she’s pretty new there) and was really nice to me.
That’s funny, I jumpseated on SWA a few months ago going to ONT and I sat right next to a jumpseating Express Jet flight attendant. I assume she was either jumpseating or non-reving, not sure; we were both in our uniforms. We talked most of the trip and she was very cool. Once we arrived and while we were getting off the airplane, she turned around and said. “You know you seem like a nice guy, I know some senior captains at ExpressJet, I could help you get an interview … You could probably upgrade within a year!” Before I even had a chance to reply, a passenger chimed in “wow, I bet you never thought you’d be getting a job on this flight, did you?”
Well, I politely declined the offer saying I didn’t want to go through training all over again! Didn’t want to bruise her ego as she seemed to be very appreciative of her company (she’s pretty new there) and was really nice to me.
08-21-2007, 04:17 PM
#47
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True story..
Jumpseating on AA from Columbus, Oh to DFW. MD-80 and the only seat open was in between the pilots. Had a nice conversation with the female Capt. She was asking about our contract talks and what we were shooting for. BTW, this was pre 9/11. Anyway, mentioned we were using the top pax carrier pay rates + 10% or so as our baseline and hoped to raise the bar for everyone. The F/O, some hick with not a lot of flying background, looked at me and said cargo pilots shouldn't make the same as pax pilots because they have so much less responsibility flying boxes. I told him I had flown both and that when the plane had an emergency it was my ass I was trying to save regardless of what was behind me. The idiot really thought we wouldn't work as hard to get the plane on the ground safely just because there wasn't pax on it. The Capt looked at him and said "Why don't you shut the ******* up. What a dumbass thing to say." She looked at me and said "The bad news is I'm stuck flying with this dips*it all month!" Anyway I said not to worry about it and kept biting my lip to keep from laughing out loud. Anyway, she talked to me the rest of the flight and ignored him. I often wonder how the rest of that month went..
Jumpseating on AA from Columbus, Oh to DFW. MD-80 and the only seat open was in between the pilots. Had a nice conversation with the female Capt. She was asking about our contract talks and what we were shooting for. BTW, this was pre 9/11. Anyway, mentioned we were using the top pax carrier pay rates + 10% or so as our baseline and hoped to raise the bar for everyone. The F/O, some hick with not a lot of flying background, looked at me and said cargo pilots shouldn't make the same as pax pilots because they have so much less responsibility flying boxes. I told him I had flown both and that when the plane had an emergency it was my ass I was trying to save regardless of what was behind me. The idiot really thought we wouldn't work as hard to get the plane on the ground safely just because there wasn't pax on it. The Capt looked at him and said "Why don't you shut the ******* up. What a dumbass thing to say." She looked at me and said "The bad news is I'm stuck flying with this dips*it all month!" Anyway I said not to worry about it and kept biting my lip to keep from laughing out loud. Anyway, she talked to me the rest of the flight and ignored him. I often wonder how the rest of that month went..
08-21-2007, 04:34 PM
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08-21-2007, 05:04 PM
#49
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That HAS GOT TO BE one of the best stories I have ever heard!
I love it!
What did the FO say?
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