Originally Posted by 4runner (Post 2666568)

It’s hard to aim with less than 2”...FML.

Originally Posted by TransWorld (Post 2666581)

I always use the handicapped urinal and stand back two feet. When I get that strange look I just say I am optimistic. Then THEY laugh so hard they miss.;)

Originally Posted by Work4life (Post 2666546)

I did. I'm sitting reserve at my new legacy airline and have time to burn so I'm answering all you ignorant wannabe pilots' questions.;)

Originally Posted by Work4life (Post 2665578)

If I weren’t a respectable officer as you say, I should not have received the title of distinguished grad from majority of training courses and schools that I’ve attended. I guess officership doesn’t play a roll for weapons school selection either. How about CGO of the Year? Or below the zone promotion to O-4? I guess I don’t meet your high standards of exceptional officership. I’m far from perfect but who really is?

Originally Posted by Work4life (Post 2665440)

Everyone has the right to like, dislike, hate, despise, etc. If what I say seems condescending and offensive, I've hit a nerve. It's your choice to either feel butt hurt or deal with the issue and fix the problem. Instead of lashing out like a child, why not make a case for your argument?
I post on here because I'm still new to my current airline and still learning the ropes at my new airline. I'm sure there's dirt to be found there also.


You bet, I graduated from the zoo. Your generalization of academy grads who are pilots have zero credibility. You're entitled to your lame assessment but try to back up your arguments instead of shooting from the hip. People who feel that my comments are condescending suffer from inferiority complex. I'm willing to bet that you have very thin skin and can't digest constructive ciriticim. If you were a sharp airman, you would have garnered respect from the Os. In the world where I come from, errors and mistakes are identified with brutal honesty and resolution and training to correct those errors/mistakes are enforced in a firm but positive manner. If you view this as arrogance, then the problem lies within you. If you played any sort of competitive sports in school, you'd understand.
I have several airline pilot friends who came up through the civilian ranks. Each of them are stand up guys and I don't feel that they are any less of a pilot than me. Some couldn't make the cut in the military and some didn't want to go the military route but none of them feel entitled and make excuses saying that they didn't have a choice. I also have military friends who could not land a major airline gig right out of the service and had to do some time in the trenches. Again, all stand up guys who've paid their dues and are all now at the big three and/or FedEx/UPS.
Lashing out and name calling doesn't bother me a bit. In fact, I find it funny that so many of you suffer from inferiority complex and live with your heads in the sand. As for my humbleness in the cockpit, I'm very low key at work. I can count with one hand the occasions where I have not been invited to have a drink/meal with the captain/crew on my layovers. I didn't get to where I am in life by all luck and good fortune. I do thank my lucky stars for having the opportunity to do the things only a few can ever fantasize of doing and having multiple legacy/FedEx/SWA job offers when I separated. Arrogance or not, these are the facts bro.

Originally Posted by Work4life (Post 2665229)

I sense jealousy. Enjoy stewing in the regional world while everyone and their brothers are getting hired by the big boys. Look yourself in the mirror and figure out your faults and maybe, just maybe you can find your errors. I highly doubt it but there's always hope.
You blame mainline pilots for your failure. Is that right? Didn't Horizon pilots willingly accept a TA that had lower jet pay rates than what was already in your previous contract in order to fly the 175s? Then you guys screamed rape after passing this TA and turned and blamed SKW. You have zero balls and brains, and once again got played by the airgroup. Horizon needs to just go away but there's a reason why the airgroup is keeping this extremely weak sister around-whipsaw.

Originally Posted by Work4life (Post 2665143)

Since time is all I have sitting reserve, I'll play.
I state a fact and you say that I'm boasting. You sound like some of the incompetent narccistic commanders I used to work for. You know, the ones who like to speak out of their anus because they enjoy hearing themselves make noises out of both ends.
Service is service, regardless of intent and ambitions. Everyone who I flew fighters with did not start out wanting to just "serve". Yes, everyone! We all shared a common goal of being fighter pilots. Sense of patriotism and service came along the way. You can bleed red, blue, and white all day but in the end, you risk it all for the person standing next to you and your buds. Maybe you haven't caught on but this country or the world for that matter, very much like the company and the union, could careless about you. They are no better than corporate America; everyone uses each other for gain. Understand this: corporate America runs the government and not the other way around. The bottom line is $$$ and if you ain't performing, you'll be out of a job real quick. If you can understand this and accept the fact, life will get much easier. Too many of you live in denial and when expectations aren't met, you all cry like little girls. Life's vertigo.
Dude, I don't know what you did to be stuck in a rut. You must have a skeleton or two in your closet, personal flaws, or plain bad luck though I don't believe in bad luck. As for your flawed observation of my career, I did not stay an extra decade. I did my minimum commitement and separated. While I was in, I did everything I can to accrue as many hours as possible to be competitive on the out side, which meant turning down the coveted weapons school slot. I did everything in my power and made huge sacrifices to make myself marketable to the airlines. Can you say that for yourself? Alaska was my dream airline but soon realized its major flaws and so I left for another legacy.
Feel free to drown in your sorrows. It's your life. As the saying goes, early birds gets the worm. You can fight on or crawl up and die. You didn't have a choice?!?! Very weak excuse. Everyone has a choice in this free country, bro.

Originally Posted by Hrkdrivr (Post 2664221)

"Men" in the terminal who cannot/won't pee at a urinal, use a stall instead, and pee on the seat.

Originally Posted by A Squared (Post 2667191)

With you on peeing on the seat, but ... My first preference is a urinal, but if I walk into a bathroom and there's a waiting line (and there often is) I'm not standing in line for a urinal to open up if there's an empty stall.

Originally Posted by RI830 (Post 2667208)

Will short out the fancy plastic crapper seat cover roller thing.

Originally Posted by A Squared (Post 2667191)

With you on peeing on the seat, but ... My first preference is a urinal, but if I walk into a bathroom and there's a waiting line (and there often is) I'm not standing in line for a urinal to open up if there's an empty stall.

Originally Posted by rickair7777 (Post 2667383)

I'm not touching the seat but I will use my toe to raise it up before I spray.

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 2667432)

Only on a pilot forum can you find the intricacies of toilet etiquette and proper toilet lid procedures :D

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 2667432)

Only on a pilot forum can you find the intricacies of toilet etiquette and proper toilet lid procedures :D

Originally Posted by Han Solo (Post 2667631)

Saying goodbye to the pax today...

Originally Posted by badflaps (Post 2667672)

You never play glasses, no glasses with the front F/A?

Originally Posted by A Squared (Post 2667782)

glasses, no glasses ???

Originally Posted by badflaps (Post 2667814)

When you "Buh-bye", you take the glasses pax and she (he) takes the no glasses pax, that way you don't step on each other. Slick, huh?:D

Originally Posted by A Squared (Post 2667823)

All this stuff I miss out on by flying cargo!

Originally Posted by badflaps (Post 2667814)

When you "Buh-bye", you take the glasses pax and she (he) takes the no glasses pax, that way you don't step on each other. Slick, huh?:D

Originally Posted by WHACKMASTER (Post 2667892)

Ugh.....anymore I SOOOOO wish I flew cargo.

Originally Posted by tomgoodman (Post 2667895)

“Nosewheel Roulette” has been cancelled, since F/As can’t join us on the ramp to verify who won. :(

Originally Posted by badflaps (Post 2668033)

I never won at that on the 440, took me a while to figure out the station agent was involved. I was able to find a gallon of prop wash though.......:confused:

Originally Posted by WesternSkies (Post 2668201)

https://youtu.be/YrvjNGTmf_A

Where does American find these guys.
I wonder if he told American that he really didn't want to be an airline pilot in the interview.

Originally Posted by Floobs (Post 2667658)

People still do that?

Originally Posted by Dolphinflyer (Post 2668282)

Mover,

Just one observation.

It's the Union that is responsible for those pay numbers you referred to. Same goes for a lot of the procedures and reduction in duties that makes the job boring at times. Thank the Union or not having to show up on off days to work the ticket counter or lost bag room. It's a new world for most new hires, welcome aboard.

(I see we're still getting the big suite down south. I think it took me 20 minutes to lock all the doors and windows. Too bad it's such a short night, that place would make a great party pad)

Cheers

Originally Posted by WesternSkies (Post 2668201)

https://youtu.be/YrvjNGTmf_A

Where does American find these guys.
I wonder if he told American that he really didn't want to be an airline pilot in the interview.

Originally Posted by Mover (Post 2668309)

All valid points. I agree completely. I was trying to show more of the contrast/transition more than anything. But you’re right.

Thanks!

Originally Posted by WesternSkies (Post 2668201)

https://youtu.be/YrvjNGTmf_A

Where does American find these guys.
I wonder if he told American that he really didn't want to be an airline pilot in the interview.

Originally Posted by Dolphinflyer (Post 2668396)

All good. I think you sniffed out the best part of the job,

It will allow you to do anything you want. (Except buy beers as FO with me, seen your face on youtube):D

Originally Posted by WesternSkies (Post 2668201)

https://youtu.be/YrvjNGTmf_A

Where does American find these guys.
I wonder if he told American that he really didn't want to be an airline pilot in the interview.