Low staffing solution

[jetstream]

The solution to low pilot staffing is quite simple.

Put all first officers through upgrade training. Then let each captain hire a Beginning Aviator with Basic Experience (BABE) to fly right seat with him. Female captains will be allowed to hire a person who has been through a Specialized Training working Under Direction program (STUD).

These will be non-pilot positions. Just teach them how to do flows, checklists, QRH, callouts, talk on radio, etc.

Staffing problem is solved and moral goes through the roof.

Damn, I'm good. I should be running the place.

 

[Abernathy]

Could we get rid of the Red Arrow Days (RAD)?

 

[Tom_Bodett]

Could we get rid of the Red Arrow Days (RAD)?

I haven't seen a single red arrow in months. You realize that with PBS they are gone right? It just doesn't solve the "restricted day" or "insufficient staffing" days.

 

[jetstream]

Could we get rid of the Red Arrow Days (RAD)?

Done. Red arrow days will be replaced with one secret daily double pairing each month. Whoever happens to get this pairing will make double-time for the entire trip.

 

[centralpilot]

The solution to low pilot staffing is quite simple.

The solution is to scare the pilots with vague references to mainline partner "attention" and using phrases like "critical mass". Pilots will then fall all over themselves to fly on their off days and even volunteer for reserve. You will then be adequately staffed. Well played SH.

 

[Flyin2low]

The solution to low pilot staffing is quite simple.

Put all first officers through upgrade training. Then let each captain hire a Beginning Aviator with Basic Experience (BABE) to fly right seat with him. Female captains will be allowed to hire a person who has been through a Specialized Training working Under Direction program (STUD).

These will be non-pilot positions. Just teach them how to do flows, checklists, QRH, callouts, talk on radio, etc.

Staffing problem is solved and moral goes through the roof.

Damn, I'm good. I should be running the place.

Congratulations, you have described the MPL. The future of regional aviation and eventually all commercial aviation, when pilots dry up.

 

[bacardi]

Centralpilot that's the best avatar since the mad red arrow day avatar.

 

[BWatz]

Centralpilot that's the best avatar since the mad red arrow day avatar.

I have to agree.

 

[centralpilot]

Centralpilot that's the best avatar since the mad red arrow day avatar.

What can I say? That SH email inspired me...

 

[Freebrd]

but did you volunteer to be on reserve on your off days lololol

 

[shamrock]

Centralpilot that's the best avatar since the mad red arrow day avatar.

I didn't even notice the modification of it until you pointed it out... Well played Central!