Maximilian_Jenius
Super User
On behalf of Compass pilots, I apologize for this Gorshoon tool. There's always a rotten apple in every barrel.
Hey... while you're at it. Apologize for slavery too. Do it... do it. DO IT NOW!!!
On behalf of Compass pilots, I apologize for this Gorshoon tool. There's always a rotten apple in every barrel.
Please, enlighten us as to how introducing yourself when deadheading or non-revving is useful.
I would prefer only those who seek the jumpseat (controlled by the Captain), visit and ask. Deadheading, you're being paid to sit in the seat. That's a contract between you and the company. Just go sit down. Non-rev? That's a company issued benefit - you don't need a certificate or medical to do it, just go sit down.
I work for Compass and I'm looking forward to meeting you.
I appreciate it when another crew member stops up and says hello. There's nothing you're doing that you can't take a minute to know who's in the back of your plane. Give me a break with the "don't bother me, I'm busy" nonsense. DHD, NonRev, JS...it is professional courtesy to say hello. No one is suggesting these people stop up and talk for the next 15 minutes, without being asked to do so...then you are bothering me. But to say "Hi, I'm deadheading; wanted to say hello" is perfectly acceptable. Some of you think far too much of yourselves and your self importance.
We have lots of ASAP data to show that preflight interruptions are a significant contributor to pilot deviations. From my point of view, the guys who expect everyone to pay homage to El Capitan are the ones who are self-important.
Every time someone stops to say hello I assume they're a jumpseater with a seat in the back and I start going through the "enjoy the ride can I see your badge really quick" shtick, only to realize they're on a pass or a DH.
If I know the crew I'll step up front to insult them, but that's about it.
Bring it.
We have lots of ASAP data to show that preflight interruptions are a significant contributor to pilot deviations. From my point of view, the guys who expect everyone to pay homage to El Capitan are the ones who are self-important.
We ALMOST ended up going DTW-MCO-SLC to get home today. I would have been sure to swing by your place of employment to say something disparaging about you.
Please, enlighten us as to how introducing yourself when deadheading or non-revving is useful.
I would prefer only those who seek the jumpseat (controlled by the Captain), visit and ask. Deadheading, you're being paid to sit in the seat. That's a contract between you and the company. Just go sit down. Non-rev? That's a company issued benefit - you don't need a certificate or medical to do it, just go sit down.
I appreciate it when another crew member stops up and says hello. There's nothing you're doing that you can't take a minute to know who's in the back of your plane. Give me a break with the "don't bother me, I'm busy" nonsense. DHD, NonRev, JS...it is professional courtesy to say hello. No one is suggesting these people stop up and talk for the next 15 minutes, without being asked to do so...then you are bothering me. But to say "Hi, I'm deadheading; wanted to say hello" is perfectly acceptable. Some of you think far too much of yourselves and your self importance.
We have lots of ASAP data to show that preflight interruptions are a significant contributor to pilot deviations. From my point of view, the guys who expect everyone to pay homage to El Capitan are the ones who are self-important.
Well the answer is pretty simple in that it's professional courtesy and sometimes that information (FFDO carrying in the back, etc...) could be helpful to the working crew CRM wise. Maybe you're assuming that it's expected all the time or something but I only poke my head in if there's time, I'm not in the FA's or boarding pax's way and the crew isn't busy doing something. I know myself and plenty of other Captain's and FO's who appreciate a simple quick "hey I'm so and so and just riding a long in the back. Let me know if you need anything" for their own SA incase they actually do need something. No one is advocating for the need to always have an introduction but it shouldn't offend people if there's time for one.
Spot on.
Never said anything about paying homage to El Capitan, just saying its a nice courtesy when there's time to give a quick "hello." As far as ASAP data goes, a fellow pilot poking their head in for a quick hello when you're done setting up the flight deck, briefed and waiting for your coffee while the pax finish boarding is probably less distracting then the guy who's constantly on his phone next to you swiping right on tinder...
Anyways this cracks me up in that people are so offended when someone pops their head in for a quick hello when there's time yet here we are posting in a thread about people who don't understand the concept of asking for a ride while jumpseating and other lost traditions. I guess that's why so many pilots have shifty eyes to avoid a friendly nod when you walk by them in terminal...
But my plane has a yoke. Just sayin'.
That's not a yoke. Does it come with a bell and the tassle thingies?
At least it's not written as yolk, like I see some people do.![]()
People who spell it like that really get some egg on their face.
People who spell it like that really get some egg on their face.
People who spell it like that really get some egg on their face.