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11-09-2013, 05:02 AM
#3711
2 days off
Joined APC: Jun 2009
Position: Embraer Systems Analyst
Posts: 1,853
They couldn't supervise his schedule because they didn't know where he was, other than supposedly in stl boarding the DH. There's a difference between giving the curtesy of waiting for a late crew till boarding before calling scheduling, and getting on a DH knowing your scheduled crew isn't there. Again this capt happened to check who he was flying with.
Last edited by minimwage4; 11-09-2013 at 05:14 AM.
11-09-2013, 06:55 AM
#3712
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: May 2011
Posts: 996
I'm not blaming the captain. He definitely didn't have a sinister intent. I'm sure he thought maybe the guy was running late or something. All I'm saying is that I don't check. It's just more things to be worried about. If I get down to where ever I'm going and there's no crew - that's what cancellation pay is for. There's so many things to worry about in this job without having to worry about somebody else and their issues. Plus, if you're on reserve or they are, the guy could be coming from anywhere.
11-09-2013, 10:12 AM
#3713
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2011
Position: Taco Rocket Operator
Posts: 2,485
I'm not blaming the captain. He definitely didn't have a sinister intent. I'm sure he thought maybe the guy was running late or something. All I'm saying is that I don't check. It's just more things to be worried about. If I get down to where ever I'm going and there's no crew - that's what cancellation pay is for. There's so many things to worry about in this job without having to worry about somebody else and their issues. Plus, if you're on reserve or they are, the guy could be coming from anywhere.
11-10-2013, 06:01 PM
#3714
Gets EVERY weekend off
Joined APC: Jul 2006
Position: SIC
Posts: 1,367
I can remember getting a phone call from a captain the day before my trip when I was still flying the line. This pilot was commuting in from somewhere or another and would land in STL about 20 minutes prior to our scheduled departure, then do the run from E-Concourse to C-Concourse (back when D was still open...years ago). I got the bird ready, and waited...and waited...and waited...Got the pax boarded up, and the plane ready to go, paperwork ready to be signed...Captain ran in sweating like crazy screaming how he'd "never try that commute again". For a probie FO, that was a bit unnerving, but it all worked out...never limo'd myself into position though through 3 years with the company.
11-11-2013, 04:42 AM
#3715
Banned
Joined APC: Mar 2011
Posts: 726
I can remember getting a phone call from a captain the day before my trip when I was still flying the line. This pilot was commuting in from somewhere or another and would land in STL about 20 minutes prior to our scheduled departure, then do the run from E-Concourse to C-Concourse (back when D was still open...years ago). I got the bird ready, and waited...and waited...and waited...Got the pax boarded up, and the plane ready to go, paperwork ready to be signed...Captain ran in sweating like crazy screaming how he'd "never try that commute again". For a probie FO, that was a bit unnerving, but it all worked out...never limo'd myself into position though through 3 years with the company.
11-13-2013, 03:03 PM
#3716
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Aug 2007
Position: EMB145 FO
Posts: 118
Most junior First Officer going in for upgrade was hired Feb. 2013. Most be good for you guys.
11-13-2013, 07:40 PM
#3718
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Joined APC: Oct 2011
Position: Taco Rocket Operator
Posts: 2,485
Yep. 9 more upgrades in December. We're overstaffed and still upgrading and hiring. Just like last year before the 7 new aircraft were announced. Something must be going on, no other explanation for this.
11-13-2013, 09:03 PM
#3719
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Joined APC: Apr 2008
Posts: 1,109
A look at the standing bid shows 28 more guys that are qualified to upgrade. That's it. Gonna get really interesting here soon.
11-13-2013, 09:28 PM
#3720
Gets Weekends Off
Joined APC: Oct 2011
Position: Taco Rocket Operator
Posts: 2,485
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