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CapnJim
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You know, I never really worry about who thinks being a pilot is cool or not. It's cool for me, and thats that. I've found that people who lean on being a pilot to increase thier social status tend to fall flat whenever the conversation goes beyond aviation. Either you're a cool guy (or gal) outside of flying or you're not; flying dosen't really make you one way or another, although it does tend to amplify.
All a uniform does for me is signify to everyone that I am the go-to guy for any and all questions regarding seat assignment, gate assignment, connection information, security issues, electric carts, food on board, baggage claim or delays-- all completely independent of what airline you actually have a ticket with, what language you speak, or what airport in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico I happen to be in at the time. You'll still ask.
But you know what? I'll still try to help anyway, and for a couple of reasons: one, I see how the average airport employee treats passengers, and I feel a sense of self-preservation compelling me to change at least one or two people's opinions about flying. Might work, might not- but you can still walk up to me and ask in perfect Mandarin at what gate Korean Air flight 300 is located, and you can be assured of me delivering a big goofy grin, a friendly face, and directions in perfect Spanglish to the nearest bathroom.
Reason two is that I really like my job. [gasp!] I'm not flying F-22's, but then again I'm not flying 152's either. I've got a really nice jet with a lav, a coffee maker, a flight attendant, and lots of gadgets up front to play with. It's not the worlds best flying job, but it's far closer to being the best than it is to being the worst. Decent pay, good benefits, Doubletree hotels, Paris for free-- it's kinda hard to complain.
So does it live up to the dream? Not quite, but close enough!
All a uniform does for me is signify to everyone that I am the go-to guy for any and all questions regarding seat assignment, gate assignment, connection information, security issues, electric carts, food on board, baggage claim or delays-- all completely independent of what airline you actually have a ticket with, what language you speak, or what airport in the U.S., Canada, or Mexico I happen to be in at the time. You'll still ask.
But you know what? I'll still try to help anyway, and for a couple of reasons: one, I see how the average airport employee treats passengers, and I feel a sense of self-preservation compelling me to change at least one or two people's opinions about flying. Might work, might not- but you can still walk up to me and ask in perfect Mandarin at what gate Korean Air flight 300 is located, and you can be assured of me delivering a big goofy grin, a friendly face, and directions in perfect Spanglish to the nearest bathroom.
Reason two is that I really like my job. [gasp!] I'm not flying F-22's, but then again I'm not flying 152's either. I've got a really nice jet with a lav, a coffee maker, a flight attendant, and lots of gadgets up front to play with. It's not the worlds best flying job, but it's far closer to being the best than it is to being the worst. Decent pay, good benefits, Doubletree hotels, Paris for free-- it's kinda hard to complain.
So does it live up to the dream? Not quite, but close enough!
Goonie
Never say die
supercell86 said:
Guys, he is young dont flame him too much. I am sure he will think about this post in a couple of years and feel like a D-bag.
Alot of young pilots feel this way, most of them dont last past their private because they relize its not all a big party. They tend to weed themselves out.
CapnJim
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you're right man, nothing wrong with the 152! I gotta a lot of time in 'em, most of it spent with one wing more stalled than the other-- that's the best way to enjoy a baby-chickenhawk! 
Ryan's right too. I didn't mean to dog out a young dude all excited about being a pilot--- we've all been there, I'm no exception. It is a cool job, but sometimes.... it's just a job.
I got the 'wow' when I was 17, but largely people are more interested in asking about frequent flyer miles rather than bowing to the epaulet supremacy.
By the way, at Hooters, it's a game. They're all 'dying' to serve you because then you drink more (cha-ching!), stay longer (cha-ching!), act as if they like you and you tip well (cha-CHING!)! Didn't you see that episode of Southpark where the girl kept calling Stan "sugar" and he fell in love?
It's not because you're a pilot, that's their angle to make you think you're special so you buy into the whole game to shorten the distance between your wallet and the tip jar.
By the way, at Hooters, it's a game. They're all 'dying' to serve you because then you drink more (cha-ching!), stay longer (cha-ching!), act as if they like you and you tip well (cha-CHING!)! Didn't you see that episode of Southpark where the girl kept calling Stan "sugar" and he fell in love?
It's not because you're a pilot, that's their angle to make you think you're special so you buy into the whole game to shorten the distance between your wallet and the tip jar.
supercell86
New Member
Doug Taylor said:
funny, she didnt ask for any money to come back to my place...hehehe
-young pilot with no brains or experience
TheFlyingTurkey
Fetus Worshiper
I've been an airline pilot since September. Its pretty much been what I expected. One thing got me the other day...
An elderly couple complained on their way out the cabin door because we were early. Now they would "have to sit in the terminal too long waiting for their next flight".
Need to keep that cockpit door closed a little longer.
An elderly couple complained on their way out the cabin door because we were early. Now they would "have to sit in the terminal too long waiting for their next flight".
Need to keep that cockpit door closed a little longer.
Minnesota_Flyer
New Member
I'm sooooo flyin' boxes.TheFlyingTurkey said:
CapnJim said:No way man!
Remember, she just snatched your dollar bill, but she took his five slooooow and sexy!
I'd expand on that, but considering the person "in question" emailed me a few days ago and he's extraordinarily net-savvy, I'll have to keep my mouth shut! Come to NJC 2006 and I'll tell you the full story!
PhilosopherPilot
Well-Known Member
supercell86 said:
Good for you, but 5-1 it wasn't because you are a pilot.
Or, if it was, watch out when she realizes that you'll make enough to still qualify for food stamps your first year as a regional FO.G
supercell86
New Member
Kingairer said:
oooooo, you and ur 2 stripe uniform..........i yi yi
i know.. that was pretty funny!! yuc yuc...
of course when he says "regular", she brings him a *diet* coke...because we all know that if your lucky, there'll be someone with a camera that will take a picture of you in uniform drinking a beer and then kaboom "pilots in uniform drinking at hooters, hear the story right out of the uniform's mouth...tune in at 11" hahahaha
of course when he says "regular", she brings him a *diet* coke...because we all know that if your lucky, there'll be someone with a camera that will take a picture of you in uniform drinking a beer and then kaboom "pilots in uniform drinking at hooters, hear the story right out of the uniform's mouth...tune in at 11" hahahaha
supercell86
New Member
Kristie....I dont think theyd serve kingairer a beer....did you see his profile.....hes only "3", lol
FO_SHIZZLE
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supercell86 said:
Check your IE settings, I think you've got your SARCASM blocker turned on.