JetBlue DB Captain in TPA

[Jack Mehoff]

This story is just to damn funny not to share.

So I'm heading to the FBO in TPA to check on mx with our plane. As we approach the hotel van a JetBlue crew is getting in. The Capt shuts the door in front of me. I open the door and the capt snaps the door shut damn near shutting my fingers in the door. I go to open the door again and the capt looks at me gives me a dirty look and again snaps the door shut. At this point I am extremely confused but I am quite a bit stronger then this guy. So I pull the door open so hard that the capt nearly falls out of the van because he's trying to hold it shut. I get in his face and ask "Are we not cool enough to ride with the Blue Crew or what man??" The capt finally moves over and lets us in the van mumbling some BS under his breath. After we do the drop off at the dumpster gate the van driver starts laughing and asks what that was all about. I said I'm just as in the dark as you my friend.

I realize I'm just a corporate pilot but WTF???? I've never seen a JB crew that wasn't really nice. Anyone know this jackhole? I think someone is in need of a sock party!

 

[johnsonrod]

This story is just to damn funny not to share.

So I'm heading to the FBO in TPA to check on mx with our plane. As we approach the hotel van a JetBlue crew is getting in. The Capt shuts the door in front of me. I open the door and the capt snaps the door shut damn near shutting my fingers in the door. I go to open the door again and the capt looks at me gives me a dirty look and again snaps the door shut. At this point I am extremely confused but I am quite a bit stronger then this guy. So I pull the door open so hard that the capt nearly falls out of the van because he's trying to hold it shut. I get in his face and ask "Are we not cool enough to ride with the Blue Crew or what man??" The capt finally moves over and lets us in the van mumbling some BS under his breath. After we do the drop off at the dumpster gate the van driver starts laughing and asks what that was all about. I said I'm just as in the dark as you my friend.

I realize I'm just a corporate pilot but WTF???? I've never seen a JB crew that wasn't really nice. Anyone know this jackhole? I think someone is in need of a sock party!

Sounds like one of their Eastern scabs. You are bigger than he is? Well, if you are lucky enough to have that happen again, tell him to F off, go to the back of the van, take his bag(s) out of the van, place them on the curb and make him retrieve them. When he tries to get back into the van again, hold the door shut. Problem solved.

 

[27 driver]

That surprises me. Blue guys and gals are usually pretty cool. Ditto what Johnsonrod said. Then if he has a problem tell him you would be happy to discuss it over an A$$ whoppin.

 

[Jack Mehoff]

His crew was snickering at him enough from the back to send the vibe that he was a dildo. It got funnier when he kept a stiff posture and never turned around then said he would give HIS crew the briefing putting a major emphasis on the 150 pax load they had to FLL. I guess that was supposed to make me feel bad that I fly a small jet but it didn't.

I've never meet an uncool JB crew. Thats what was so weird, but there is always that 5%.

 

[curtaindriver]

His crew was snickering at him enough from the back to send the vibe that he was a dildo. It got funnier when he kept a stiff posture and never turned around then said he would give HIS crew the briefing putting a major emphasis on the 150 pax load they had to FLL. I guess that was supposed to make me feel bad that I fly a small jet but it didn't.

I've never meet an uncool JB crew. Thats what was so weird, but there is always that 5%.

We don't fly TPA to FLL, just saying

CD

 

[AKAAB]

Not to cast aspersions, but this sounds remarkably like the story that went around about a Delta Captain about 5-6 years ago (might have been Comair).

Are the van drivers allowed to drive inside the security perimeter to the "dumpster gate" with non-airline personnel on board? The guard used to check everyone's ID before letting the van in. Has that changed?

And, as was just pointed out, TPA-FLL is not a JB route. (Wish it was...)

 

[Jack Mehoff]

We don't fly TPA to FLL, just saying

CD

Ah, I thought that was weird too. He just said he was with them for one leg and the FAs said they were done in FLL. I figured thats where they were going. You guys must mix and match cabin crews and pilot crews during trips then.

 

[Jack Mehoff]

Not to cast aspersions, but this sounds remarkably like the story that went around about a Delta Captain about 5-6 years ago (might have been Comair).

Are the van drivers allowed to drive inside the security perimeter to the "dumpster gate" with non-airline personnel on board? The guard used to check everyone's ID before letting the van in. Has that changed?

And, as was just pointed out, TPA-FLL is not a JB route. (Wish it was...)

Oh I can assure you this happened today on the 1pm van. I've been in the van many times now that they do the dumpster drop with JB with civies in the back and us non 121 pilots too. No IDs checked ever. Makes you feel safe doesn't it

 

[CA1900]

They could take down the security checkpoints entirely and I'd feel just as safe as I do now with TSA at the helm.

 

[Jack Mehoff]

The cool new uniforms don't give you a more secure feeling and make you respect them more?

 

[AKAAB]

Oh I can assure you this happened today on the 1pm van. I've been in the van many times now that they do the dumpster drop with JB with civies in the back and us non 121 pilots too. No IDs checked ever. Makes you feel safe doesn't it

Embassy Suites?

 

[BeachBummer]

We don't fly TPA to FLL, just saying

CD

He forgot to mention that you can buy a direct flight from TPA to FLL via JFK. It's a through flight with 2:45 of airport appriciation time in NYC! Why drive 2hrs when you can waste 10!

Mr discount air line pilot guy!! You too can buy a flight from FLL to LAX with stop in XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX and XXX! We're getting closer to that unsustainable SWA structure.

 

[Beechnut]

This story is just to damn funny not to share.

So I'm heading to the FBO in TPA to check on mx with our plane. As we approach the hotel van a JetBlue crew is getting in. The Capt shuts the door in front of me. I open the door and the capt snaps the door shut damn near shutting my fingers in the door. I go to open the door again and the capt looks at me gives me a dirty look and again snaps the door shut. At this point I am extremely confused but I am quite a bit stronger then this guy. So I pull the door open so hard that the capt nearly falls out of the van because he's trying to hold it shut. I get in his face and ask "Are we not cool enough to ride with the Blue Crew or what man??" The capt finally moves over and lets us in the van mumbling some BS under his breath. After we do the drop off at the dumpster gate the van driver starts laughing and asks what that was all about. I said I'm just as in the dark as you my friend.

I realize I'm just a corporate pilot but WTF???? I've never seen a JB crew that wasn't really nice. Anyone know this jackhole? I think someone is in need of a sock party!

$10 says that was M.M. That guy makes up about 4 of our 5%

 

[CA1900]

... TPA to FLL ... Why drive 2hrs when you can waste 10!

I think you'd have to do about 150 on the highway to make that drive in two hours! :laugh:

 

[UpNDownGuy]

Not a scab, and not MM (whoever that is). Story checks out though. The...ahem..."Captain" in question flew one leg with the FA's, then swapped crews.

Sorry, Jack. We're not all like this guy.

 

[Mercy98]

TPA to FLL could've been a repo flight, and also a revenue flight. I've done them between odd cities like this, considering the weather and cancellations around the system.

Regardless, the guy was not cool (read, unprofessional) and was obviously a master of only himself if true.

The minority speaks louder than the majority in this case.

 

[Headfake14]

Well, to give the guy benefit of the doubt...maybe he (our JB brother) was having a bad day and entered realm of jackhole.

I'd say 99% of the time I'm nice...even, dare I say it...cool. But sometimes life kicks you in the balls and you just don't feel like being cordial...

BUT...

holding the door shut? hahaha...childish.

For the record, the great majority of us blue fellas aren't like that. I don't care what kind of plane you fly...I'd still buy you a cold one.

 

[airjackson]

but there is always that 5%.

Sounds like you answered your own question. What was the point of this thread?

 

[Jack Mehoff]

Just an amusing story from the road. I have a few friends at JB and at no point was the threat bashing JB. Were you that special capy-tan ?

 

[hyflyin]

He forgot to mention that you can buy a direct flight from TPA to FLL via JFK. It's a through flight with 2:45 of airport appriciation time in NYC! Why drive 2hrs when you can waste 10!

Mr discount air line pilot guy!! You too can buy a flight from FLL to LAX with stop in XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX, XXX and XXX! We're getting closer to that unsustainable SWA structure.

Sarcasm????

 

[BeachBummer]

Sarcasm????

what? not obvious enough? I'll try and type more obnoxious next time after more beer. did I spell that right... say it again, obnoxioussssssss. it's like aluuuuuuummmmminum

 

[airjackson]

Just an amusing story from the road. I have a few friends at JB and at no point was the threat bashing JB. Were you that special capy-tan ?

Nope, I'm a frac guy, just like you.

 

[BuckMurdock1]

This is interesting... I'd put $$ that this guy's the same as a (2nd-hand) story I heard from one of our F/Os about a flight-deck jumpseating JB CA we had on VA about a yr ago.
Story goes;
Guy was an arrogant prick from first intro (ie not acknowledging F/O, demanding a drink from lead F/A before pushback, standard dildo-ish ...read: major insecurities.. behaviors).
-Almost throughout the climb (incl sterile cockpit), he apparently queried technique of PF..inferring it was wrong technique.
-Barely through 10,000: says he needs to use lav. So the gentlemanly crew arranged it...he returns..then CA says that he may as well go also.
JB CA says something like "good thing I'm up here...always appropriate that a type-rated pilot is in flt deck at all times"...and proceeded to climb into CA's seat (WTF, btw?!). The CA then politely informs JB CA that all of our F/Os are type rated as well (partly due to short upgrade time). Apparently that really made his diminutive phallus shrink even more, as his first words to F/O were stating that he MUST HAVE meant an SIC-type. F/O proceeded to pull out his certificate to show CA jackhole that it is indeed a PIC-type. Then, apparently, began the Spanish inquisition of how much flt time f/o had, what types he'd flow, etc. (inferring that he's not worthy of being typed in something as titanic as the A320).
..i do believe that CA called JB jumpeat chair about him (just politely asking for an attitude adjustment)...but not sure.

Anyway-- like I said: gotta be the same guy, because in my experience (and by reputation) most ALL JB crew are friendly and accomodating. I like to think Karma comes back to D-bags like this & at a place like JB, where the rest are great people, the contrast really makes them stand out.

 

[Headfake14]

I guess there are a few bad apples everywhere. Sorry guys.

 

[jetflier]

All JB jump seaters have been extremely friendly , this guy must be a real ass-jack !

 

[NEDude]

5-10% at EVERY airline. Most crew members at every airline I have ever flown for or jumpseated on are great.

 

[Joblu]

I am dying to know who this @ssclown was!

 

[Joblu]

Well, to give the guy benefit of the doubt...maybe he (our JB brother) was having a bad day and entered realm of jackhole.

I'd say 99% of the time I'm nice...even, dare I say it...cool. But sometimes life kicks you in the balls and you just don't feel like being cordial...

BUT...

holding the door shut? hahaha...childish.

For the record, the great majority of us blue fellas aren't like that. I don't care what kind of plane you fly...I'd still buy you a cold one.

Headfake,

Don't butter it up. That behavior is unacceptable bad day or not. That bag of sh*t is an embarrasment.Period!

 

[Dizel8]

I agree with Joblu, no matter how bad ones day is, that kind of behaviour is unacceptable!

 

[C-150ETOPS]

Had a funny one with a JB FA, a very entertaining 1-percenter.

We were getting picked up at the hotel downtown at a major US city, middle of the day busy sidewalks. As we and the FA's dropped are bags, the Captain notices a "chica" sitting in the front pax seat of the Econoline.

Driver says it's a JB FA. Captain says what's up, it's our company paid van, not hotel shuttle, and did she just hop in without asking? It wasn't too long after 9/11, so he also asked the driver the policy of carrying non-compnay riders. I think it was JB TDY or layover hotel also. If she had just asked the CA, he would have said yes.

The driver cops an attitude to the CA and struts up to her door, opens it barking his best Chris Farley motivational speaker voice, "come'on Missy, get out of the van, CA sez no other riders today". We both stood there for a second a little dumbfounded at his flaky act, but he was just opening the
"show" for the JB FA.

She gets out on the busy sidewalk in full JB uniform, does a 180, and proceeds to start screaming at us with a four letter tirade worthy of a convict screaming after smashing his foot with a sledge hammer. "You M#$%^#C%^&*$$%RS F##$%^&RS GOD D$%%^&&^$$$$$%%^^$$, GO %%^^^&^$%$###$%%%^^" Kind of a Rev Jeremiah Jones speech with 4-letter words.

There were people 50' up and down the sidewalk turning around as well as every head staring as the walked around her. Funniest D$$m thing I'd seen in awhile and surely broke up the monotony of a 4-day trip. I think I said to a couple of people, "Hi we're JB Pilots" as they passed by stunned. I couldn't even get in my smart arse statement, "Awww honey, the counseling should help".

She was kind of a chunky, average looking white chick in her early 20's. I was surprised because it usually takes 15 years and 3 marriages for FA's to tee off like that at my airline

I know it's the 1/2 of 1-Percenter after riding with you guys a few times.

It made my day.