Network, Network...for the love of God, NETWORK!

Derg said:
I'm paired with a new hire (who, by the way, is kicking ass)
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Care to expand upon how one kicks ass as an FO during initial? I've gone through two, and lived. However, the next time I go through initial, god willing, it'll be at a place like SouthernJets.
 
Old Dominion Flyer said:
Care to expand upon how one kicks ass as an FO during initial? I've gone through two, and lived. However, the next time I go through initial, god willing, it'll be at a place like SouthernJets.
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Knows his flows, has his call-outs down pat, keeps a positive attitude, stays "at it" and doesn't get frustrated, speaks up when something doesn't 'look right', catches when I screw up and knows how to remedy the situation.

He's awesome.
 
To add on, he hasn't complained once, stays positive and embraces change. Some of the other "first time captains" I've been talking to haven't been as lucky as I.

He's getting some Rocky Patel's when this thing is over because I gotta keep up with him and he has no Airbus time.
 
Derg said:
To add on, he hasn't complained once, stays positive and embraces change. Some of the other "first time captains" I've been talking to haven't been as lucky as I.

He's getting some Rocky Patel's when this thing is over because I gotta keep up with him and he has no Airbus time.
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Has he signed up as a new member here yet?
 
Derg said:
To add on, he hasn't complained once, stays positive and embraces change. Some of the other "first time captains" I've been talking to haven't been as lucky as I. He's getting some Rocky Patel's when this thing is over because I gotta keep up with him and he has no Airbus time.
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He has a positive attitude because he knows what's good for him.

He hit career jackpot, #Allah willing.

A newly minted U-Boat driver is not even allowed to consider complaining until at least three years in. So I am told.
 
Derg said:
Just appreciative of people that show up prepared during training.
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And I'm sure he feels the same. When I went through my first Part 121 initial, I had such a kickass upgrade partner, I don't think I lost any sleep during sim weeks. :)
 
Derg said:
Just appreciative of people that show up prepared during training.
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Makes a world of difference. My last type ride I got to work with someone that had 8400 hours on the airframe. I was on my game and well prepared, but he was at the next level. Really kept me on my toes for sure, and had some extra time to do things we would never see in the real world because we had completed all our goals for the day early. Definitely a lot more enjoyable training experience.

Back on topic of Networking. On the Corporate/Charter side of things while sitting at the FBO talk to other crews, there are some guys that won't even say hello, but most are willing to strike up a convo, share the crew car for a ride to lunch, or even some drinks at the end of the day. I've met and hung out with some cool crews on the road, will it lead me to a new job? Most likely not, but it was a good time, made some friends, and it just beats surfing the web for 8 hours, Unless its JC of course!
 
Derg said:
Nights next week? I might drag my first officer over to see a real-live 319/320.
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I'm here Monday and Tuesday night. I'm taking the kids to Six Flags on Wednesday and taking them back to ABQ on Thursday. I'm off on Friday and my schedule is wide open as long as I make it back on Thursday night or Friday morning. Since I won't have the kids starting Thursday, I'm free all day on my off days if that works better with your sim schedules
 
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