Express Jet Question

[illtake2]

Are you guys certified to do a CAT 2 approach, or GPS?

 

[HughBeamont]

I would expect them to, as they are a major international airline.

 

[BankAccount=0$]

Are you guys certified to do a CAT 2 approach, or GPS?

CAT 2 yes, RNAV approaches sometime in 2006 I think.

And Hugh, I believe we're only a "Major International airline" in Mexico. I could be wrong as I haven't had to go in to work in like a week or so. After my next trip I'll let you know if it feels any different to be a "Major International" pilot as opposed to the regional trash I was 2 weeks ago.................imp:

 

[wmudriver]

After my next trip I'll let you know if it feels any different to be a "Major International" pilot as opposed to the regional trash I was 2 weeks ago.................imp:

LMAO!!!!!! Thats funny!

I see in your signature a little Shel Silverstein quote. He used to write columns for "Playboy"....and he writes childrens books too.

 

[SkyBoy1981]

CAT 2 yes, RNAV approaches sometime in 2006 I think.

And Hugh, I believe we're only a "Major International airline" in Mexico. I could be wrong as I haven't had to go in to work in like a week or so. After my next trip I'll let you know if it feels any different to be a "Major International" pilot as opposed to the regional trash I was 2 weeks ago.................imp:

I haven't worked in 3 weeks myself. I didn't know that we had been promoted. Can I put "heavy" at the end of my callsign now?

"roger, Jetlink 10 heavy"

 

[BankAccount=0$]

I haven't worked in 3 weeks myself. I didn't know that we had been promoted. Can I put "heavy" at the end of my callsign now?

"roger, Jetlink 10 heavy"

Well after giving it some deep thought and soul searching I have come to the conclusion that by god I am a "Major International Airline" pilot afterall. Since finding this out I have decided to make some changes in my daily activities as pilot.

First I am going to purchase a hat. Now I know what you're all thinking, XJT doesn't require it's pilots to wear a hat, but I see all of the NW, CAL, UA, and JAL pilots wearing hats so it must be a "Major International" type of thing.

Second, I will for now on refuse to be seen with my Ipod headphones dangling from my ears in the terminal (I mean come on, when was the last time you saw a Lufthansa Captain rockin the Ipod in uniform).

Third I will from now on graciously offer career advice to any Colgan, CommutAir, GulfStream, or Cape Air pilot as I apparently have "made it" to the big times as a "Major International Airline" pilot. Sure I could give advice to pilots of other jet operators, but I'm guessing the next time the DOT comes out with the annual data, most of them will also be classified as "Major International" airlines as well so why bother.....

Again than you Hugh for pointing out that I happen to work for the greatest airline on the planet, I mean does anything top working for a "Major International Airline"?? It all makes sense now, the company requiring us lowly FO's to get the SIC type, the 69 aircraft "leaving" our fleet. XJT is finally going to make the move to being a global provider of lift to it's customers using widebody aircraft (I mean a "Major International Airline" surely wouldn't fly a little Regional jet right??).

Oh well, I'm off to shine my new hat brass, and Armor-All my flight case. See ya out on the hard stands in IAH Hugh, I'll try not to blind you with my shiny chart case OK............

 

[TEXAN AVIATOR]

Well after giving it some deep thought and soul searching I have come to the conclusion that by god I am a "Major International Airline" pilot afterall. Since finding this out I have decided to make some changes in my daily activities as pilot.

First I am going to purchase a hat. Now I know what you're all thinking, XJT doesn't require it's pilots to wear a hat, but I see all of the NW, CAL, UA, and JAL pilots wearing hats so it must be a "Major International" type of thing.

Second, I will for now on refuse to be seen with my Ipod headphones dangling from my ears in the terminal (I mean come on, when was the last time you saw a Lufthansa Captain rockin the Ipod in uniform).

Third I will from now on graciously offer career advice to any Colgan, CommutAir, GulfStream, or Cape Air pilot as I apparently have "made it" to the big times as a "Major International Airline" pilot. Sure I could give advice to pilots of other jet operators, but I'm guessing the next time the DOT comes out with the annual data, most of them will also be classified as "Major International" airlines as well so why bother.....

Again than you Hugh for pointing out that I happen to work for the greatest airline on the planet, I mean does anything top working for a "Major International Airline"?? It all makes sense now, the company requiring us lowly FO's to get the SIC type, the 69 aircraft "leaving" our fleet. XJT is finally going to make the move to being a global provider of lift to it's customers using widebody aircraft (I mean a "Major International Airline" surely wouldn't fly a little Regional jet right??).

Oh well, I'm off to shine my new hat brass, and Armor-All my flight case. See ya out on the hard stands in IAH Hugh, I'll try not to blind you with my shiny chart case OK............

LMAO
Bling-Bling bitch!

 

[erj-145mech]

Does a Major International Airline pilot make eye contact with other crews in the "B" terminal? In line at the take out counter at Chili's?

 

[pianoman]

Does a Major International Airline pilot make eye contact with other crews in the "B" terminal? In line at the take out counter at Chili's?

lol... too true. Everyone should be forced to serve a tour of duty in the (s)EWR!

 

[Master Shake]

Hugh: You got owned. Shut down. Game over man.

 

[Turtlesfly]

BankAccount,

You forgot to mention that you will no longer be sharing vans from this point on.

 

[JetMonkey]

Does a Major International Airline pilot make eye contact with other crews in the "B" terminal? In line at the take out counter at Chili's?

Yes that's acceptable, however you can no longer get those 2 dollar breakfast tacos next door, you now have to go do the 12 dollar breakfast buffet at the Marriott so you can eat with the other major international guys.

 

[BankAccount=0$]

Does a Major International Airline pilot make eye contact with other crews in the "B" terminal? In line at the take out counter at Chili's?

I'm going to say no, unless the other crew is of an equal level of importance. If perchance the crew in question is from Comair, or AirWhiskey then no, no eye contact is to be made. If the crew is from say Cathy Pacific, or KLM, then it is incumbent upon the XJT pilot to warmly greet them, and converse freely about the rigors of being a "Major International Airline" pilot.

In absence of the FIL that is soon to be released, here are a few of the changes that are taking place immedietly.

1) XJT crews are no longer required to share transportation with crews of "other" airlines. It is however authorized at the discretion of the captain, to allow "commuter/regional" airline crews to ride in the van to the hotel. This is only allowed if they demonstrate the proper level of attention while the XJT crew "teaches" them how to make their airline into a world class operation.

2) XJT crews will no longer be authorized to eat in the terminals. After lengthy review of the practices of our peers in the industry ex.( Quantas, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus) XJT crews will have crew meals served aboard the aircraft on all stage lengths greater than one half hour block time. Of course there will also be catering available in the crew rooms twenty-four hours per day. The menu will be decided upon by our panel of chefs including: Bobby Flay, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril LaGasse, and other chefs of the caliber that is to be expected by the pilots of a "Major International Airline"

3) XJT crews will no longer be required to wait for ATC delays. In a groundbreaking new program XJT has signed an agreement with the FAA allowing our aircraft to have priority over all other aircraft in line waiting for departure. It was viewed upon by the FAA as a win-win type of agreement. Givin the size of ExpressJet, any type of undue delays in the schedule would not only impact the domestic air traffic system, but also seriously disrupt the international flow of aircraft to their destinations. Runway back taxi diagrams will be issued to the pilot group in the next Jepp update to facilitate movement around congested taxiways.

This is just a small list of things that are changing at XJT givin our new "Major International Airline" status. It is with great pride that the management and staff of XJT have accomplished this goal in such a timely manner. Fly safe, and have a good weekend.........

 

[gkrangers]

CAT 2 yes, RNAV approaches sometime in 2006 I think.

And Hugh, I believe we're only a "Major International airline" in Mexico. I could be wrong as I haven't had to go in to work in like a week or so. After my next trip I'll let you know if it feels any different to be a "Major International" pilot as opposed to the regional trash I was 2 weeks ago.................imp:

Fookin commuters.

 

[foreverfo]

Does a Major International Airline pilot make eye contact with other crews in the "B" terminal? In line at the take out counter at Chili's?

Not if they're IAH based...I think they're scared tehy may get in trouble or something. Get IAH on a an overnight, be prepared to call in sick!

 

[foreverfo]

I'm going to say no, unless the other crew is of an equal level of importance. If perchance the crew in question is from Comair, or AirWhiskey then no, no eye contact is to be made. If the crew is from say Cathy Pacific, or KLM, then it is incumbent upon the XJT pilot to warmly greet them, and converse freely about the rigors of being a "Major International Airline" pilot.

In absence of the FIL that is soon to be released, here are a few of the changes that are taking place immedietly.

1) XJT crews are no longer required to share transportation with crews of "other" airlines. It is however authorized at the discretion of the captain, to allow "commuter/regional" airline crews to ride in the van to the hotel. This is only allowed if they demonstrate the proper level of attention while the XJT crew "teaches" them how to make their airline into a world class operation.

2) XJT crews will no longer be authorized to eat in the terminals. After lengthy review of the practices of our peers in the industry ex.( Quantas, Virgin Atlantic, Aer Lingus) XJT crews will have crew meals served aboard the aircraft on all stage lengths greater than one half hour block time. Of course there will also be catering available in the crew rooms twenty-four hours per day. The menu will be decided upon by our panel of chefs including: Bobby Flay, Wolfgang Puck, Emeril LaGasse, and other chefs of the caliber that is to be expected by the pilots of a "Major International Airline"

3) XJT crews will no longer be required to wait for ATC delays. In a groundbreaking new program XJT has signed an agreement with the FAA allowing our aircraft to have priority over all other aircraft in line waiting for departure. It was viewed upon by the FAA as a win-win type of agreement. Givin the size of ExpressJet, any type of undue delays in the schedule would not only impact the domestic air traffic system, but also seriously disrupt the international flow of aircraft to their destinations. Runway back taxi diagrams will be issued to the pilot group in the next Jepp update to facilitate movement around congested taxiways.

This is just a small list of things that are changing at XJT givin our new "Major International Airline" status. It is with great pride that the management and staff of XJT have accomplished this goal in such a timely manner. Fly safe, and have a good weekend.........

That's good and witty..but I hope there was a ton of sarcasm that may have been missed. XJT pilots are considered snobs you know, hence the IAH crews with the no eye contact thing.

Back to the orignial post...an actually CAT2 can completely blow and RNAV apps will be nice in Mexico. Otherwise, unless ATC restructures how they do things in the US I don't see us doing to many of those once approved. Supposedly all will be trained by 9/06...go figure!!

 

[rattler]

That's good and witty..but I hope there was a ton of sarcasm that may have been missed.

Wow...

 

[BankAccount=0$]

Wow...

I knew not putting a "smiley" at the end of the post was a mistake.......

 

[aerobaticspilot]

dont mash ewr