Good First Officers?

[Hugh Jorgan]

I would of held you to a higher standard Hugh.....but then again, I guess you're just an arrogant know it all "captain" that we should all envy to become.... thanks but no thanks

Actually, at this point in time, I'm just trying to be the reasonably flexible, personable and proficient F/O without some kind of stick up my a$$. Having spent quite a bit of time as the guy in the left seat, however, I do recommend you check your six...I think there's something stuck up in there.

 

[Atccfi]

Actually, at this point in time, I'm just trying to be the reasonably flexible, personable and proficient F/O without some kind of stick up my a$$. Having spent quite a bit of time as the guy in the left seat, however, I do recommend you check your six...I think there's something stuck up in there.

I guess we can all tell what that "quite a bit of time as the guy in the left seat" did for your ego....I can only imagine how much bigger it will get once you get back there again....

Since you have been in both seats, why not give him some constructive feedback so he can do the best that he can at his job....I'm not trying to be a prick and didn't mean to offend you, its just that I can understand his question, and from time to time it would be nice to get an honest reply to a question....

 

[Hugh Jorgan]

I guess we can all tell what that "quite a bit of time as the guy in the left seat" did for your ego....I can only imagine how much bigger it will get once you get back there again....

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[Atccfi]

Good night Hugh...get some sleep, it might do you some good....

 

[fly4'em]

What makes a good FO?
Honesty,
Enthusiasm,
Making the job a little easier,
Willing to learn,
If your capt makes a mistake, remember he/she is not perfect, so dont make it a big deal.
Gum,
Know how your capt wants his/her coffee,
I hope this helps. this are taken from real life experiences. I'm not a capt but i had some great captains that taught me a lot of stuff.

 

[Ben Franklin]

A good F/O

Cup the balls.... just cup them gently.


Sincerely,

B. Franklin

 

[pianoman]

Be with the program, speak up if you see something wrong, but don't be a pain in the a@@ that has to question every little decision the Cpt. makes if it ain't breaking a rule or going to kill you. In return, he'll probably let you fly the plane how you want as long as you aren't going to kill anyone. I would much rather fly with someone with a good attitude who is a little newer and makes a few small mistakes than a bitter, know-it-all pain in the ass.

And just be quiet sometimes. Shhh.

 

[climb2slow]

Be adaptable! Learn how to read personalities. Won't take you too long and 2-3 three items into the before start check and you will know what you are dealing with.

 

[jetflier]

Just started as an F/O wondering if any captains out there had any inputs of which characteristics make a good F/O.

Always take the chicken.

Every bad landing is yours.....

If you smelt it...you did it!

Keep your tobacco cup on your side of the cockpit......

Make sure the captain doesn't kill you......

 

[C425Driver]

In no particular order:


Know your stuff
Be yourself
Don't be cocky or arrogant
Adapt to the environment that your Captain creates
Speak up if you see something that doesn't look right
Don't fart
Take the fat chick


C425Driver

 

[mamba20]

I will NEVER take the fat chick! I figure my job ends when we leave the jetway, if he didnt bring his game thats his problem.

 

[SLFLYHI]

Mamba - ok, fine. you take the fat dude then.

 

[RampTower]

If the captain is a prick and hassles you alot, throw it back at him by telling him you'd rather do his mom than the fat chick. (then again his mom may be fat so you're still SOL.) That'll tell him to STFU.

 

[Butafucco]

a good f/o is NOT afraid of conflict!!! know your position and know when to assert it. It is ok to tell a capt to get bent if he is out of line. That's your job. alot of us really view the fo as our #1 asset, so stand up !!


ps... (and dont fake your orgasms, girls....captains hate that!!)

 

[mamba20]

LOL yeah great thanks a lot time.

 

[exchexflyer]

Be adaptable! Learn how to read personalities. Won't take you too long and 2-3 three items into the before start check and you will know what you are dealing with.

This is the best advice I've seen so far. You are a chameleon.

 

[CapnVegetto]

a good f/o is NOT afraid of conflict!!! know your position and know when to assert it. It is ok to tell a capt to get bent if he is out of line. That's your job. alot of us really view the fo as our #1 asset, so stand up !!


ps... (and dont fake your orgasms, girls....captains hate that!!)

dam good advice here. There have only been about a million crashes that could've been prevented if the FO had stood up and told the captain that he was doing something stupid. That's your job! Don't go looking for confrontation, but know when to assert yourself.

And don't take the fat chick! If the captain has no game, that's his f-cking problem. Take the hot one.

 

[Crossky]

Continuing with the 'helpful' responses so far:

(just do the opposite of this)

Laugh at all his jokes, whether they're funny or not

If a female, question their capability until proven and make sexually suggestive comments

Leave you're spine at home, never question CA decisions, 'gray areas', breaking FAR's or company policies

Don't make suggestions for a different course of action when you are uncomfortable

If the CA doesn't care about customer service, why should you?

Be assured new CA's, even though some may be cocky, know what they're doing

All CA personalities are the same, no need to read them or adapt to each one

Never volunteer to help out, better to be told what to do

Don't be yourself, be who the CA wants you to be

When challenged if CA has conflicting moral, religious, or political beliefs, don't stand up for yourself, better to lose your self repsect than gain some from CA

Ride CA's hard when they screw up, because you never will

Don't ask "stupid" questions to CA after you think about them, too risky being made to look dumb

 

[Sig]

Mamba - ok, fine. you take the fat dude then.

Dang. Spit beer on the monitor again (and it's an hour before noon, and the beach is HOT, and...). That was some funny, funny shtuff. Thanks, T2S.

 

[liv'n_on_credit]

For all you captains out there, the next time somebody has to choose "the fat one", remember who makes less money and have a little sympathy for your FO!

Let us have the hot chick once in a while!