ATTENTION: All Regional New Hires

[FoxyWhiskey]

The few pilots I know that go so far as to carry a backpack are those just doing a day trip and don't want to haul their roller bag around for the day.

That being said: I personally think the backpacks/Ipods in the cockpit & terminal/spiked gel hair/cell phones on the walk-around are unprofessional.

I don't know how they expect to be taken seriously.

-FW

 

[atpcliff]

Hi!

I just saw one of those ipod, backpack carrying pilots at the terminal.

SHE was about 55 and a senior major airline pilot!

cliff
GRB

 

[CrownandCoke]

alright, next time I fly with a captain who busts out his iPod, I am going to accuse him of being unprofessional and report him to pro standards. Next time I see a captain wear a backpack, I'm going to report him to pro standards.

Christ, you are all pain in the asses. Find something else to bitch about. And yes, you will find me wearing my iPod in uniform. When I deadhead, am sitting in the terminal on a long sit, or in the crewroom, I am usually listening to my iPod. It doesn't mean I have ADD or any crap like that. It simply is something I enjoy.

 

[jws717]

No one ever compalins about the 50 somethings who wear a shirt older than thier F/O. Maybe take a shower 1 time a week and, smell like hell. Forget the gel they dont eaven own a comb.

Then they sit around and talk about being proffesional.

 

[DX Rick]

Look for me, I will be the first one to sport the new fashion on a extra large Fanny Pack.

 

[johndt]

I stopped worrying about idiots like you long ago. Also, I wear slip on shoes -- anyone got a problem? If it's not in the contract, and it's not in the GOM, and it's not in the FARs and Oprah or MsNBC hasn't done a special on it...

*goes to buy a backpack*

 

[flyer172r]

Look for me, I will be the first one to sport the new fashion on a extra large Fanny Pack.

Sorry, you're too late on that one. There is at least one pilot who already wears a fanny pack on a daily basis.

 

[Spidey]

I stopped worrying about idiots like you long ago. Also, I wear slip on shoes -- anyone got a problem? If it's not in the contract, and it's not in the GOM, and it's not in the FARs and Oprah or MsNBC hasn't done a special on it...

*goes to buy a backpack*

...how's that thong that not's in the contract or GOM workin out for ya rookie...any chafing on that 6th leg...any on that third leg...you know, the short one...

 

[Paul R. Smith]

BACKPACK SONG

Backpack Backpack Backpack Backpack
I'm the Backpack
Loaded up with things and nick nacs too
Anything that you might need I got inside for you.
Backpack Backpack Backpack Backpack
YEAH!

Buenas Dias Dora!!

 

[ToiletDuck]

Thank God it's just about Ipods!!! I don't own one. I was worried my PSP I play while on a 4hr 56min layover or on a 2.5hr commute might ruin my image of being paid $20k a year.

 

[knightflyer]

It's always sunny in the land of cool.

"Cause when your COOL, The sun shines on you 24hrs a day."

 

[johndt]

...how's that thong that not's in the contract or GOM workin out for ya rookie...any chafing on that 6th leg...any on that third leg...you know, the short one...

Me:>>If it's not in the contract, and it's not in the GOM, and it's not in the FARs and Oprah or MsNBC hasn't done a special on it...

You obviously missed one of the bravest news pieces ever produced for the 11 pm time slot: "MsNBC Investigates: D1ck-Chafed Regional Pilots"

The "raw" edition is truly ground-breaking.

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Of all the myriad of unprofessional things that I have to see and endure in this industry (reneging on signed contracts, firing union workers for their union work, stealing away pensions from retirees, first year pay at ANY airline, regional contracts, et al) ear buds don't even make the list. Grow up and join the 21st century with the rest of us.

 

[siucavflight]

Sorry, you're too late on that one. There is at least one pilot who already wears a fanny pack on a daily basis.

Go Cubs!!

 

[Roger Dat]

So What

I had an FO while on IOE take his headset and stick the boom down below and let one rip. He laughed really hard until he saw I wasn't laughing. WTF!!??

Well thats some funny Sh?t. I don't care who you are.

 

[ToiletDuck]

Didn't siucavflight ******************** himself trying that?