NetJets' Captains need to get over themselves!

[NJAowner]

Anyone who knows me knows that sarcasm is a large part of the day. I dish it out and will accept it in return. It is my coping mechanism. Otherwise, in my opinion, we all go nuts. It is also a sign of affection and appreciation -- if I don't feel some comfort I will not dish it out to you (this applies to everyone but my mom).

NJW and I have gone around and around on this one so it wouldn't be anything new. Seriously, it just hit me (and I have a little concern) that we have not heard from her lately. I have no ill will towards her (I'm just trying to help get to 1000 posts).

Fly safe.

 

[fischman]

A surefire way for another 200 posts:

Dear NetJetWife:

It is my opinion that professional fractional pilots, like my local professional dentist, do not NEED to be tipped by me. Just my opinion.

(PS - It just came to me I have not seen her post ina while).

I would still be awesome. My awesomeness has no bearing on money, as demonstrated by the $2.1 billion wasted by the stimulus to make you all as awesome as me.

You know where Chuck Norris learned it all? That's right. Me.

 

[Pervis]

I would still be awesome. My awesomeness has no bearing on money, as demonstrated by the $2.1 billion wasted by the stimulus to make you all as awesome as me.

You know where Chuck Norris learned it all? That's right. Me.

And I would've thought Chuck learned to wipe his butt from his mother. Show's how little I know.

 

[fischman]

And I would've thought Chuck learned to wipe his butt from his mother. Show's how little I know.

Chuck doesn't wipe his butt. The filth scatters from terror that Chuck might roundhouse his own ass and beat it to oblivion.

In essence, Chuck is instant clean due to the fear he induces in even the smallest organism.

 

[glasspilot]

this thread took a turn...


I want to hear more from Porter.

 

[brokeflyer]

I want to hear more from Porter.

porter told me to tell you that you are a dumb$hit.


lol

 

[Semore Butts]

I'm still trying to get my upgrade endorsement from Porter

So I can upgrade. (I heard now you need a Gold CFI endorsement on top of the bid award?)

Does she do an actual eval, and oral?

Any information would help

 

[fischman]

Semore,

You can have my gold seal.

It's expired, but you can have it.

 

[Diesel]

NJW and I have gone around and around on this one so it wouldn't be anything new. Seriously, it just hit me (and I have a little concern) that we have not heard from her lately. I have no ill will towards her (I'm just trying to help get to 1000 posts).

It's not a bad thing.

 

[FLYLOW22]

Fisch,

Are you over yourself yet? Porter wants to know.

 

[whymeworry?]

I'm flying at an overseas airline where I am not allowed to give F/Os landings or takoffs until I get one some list. Nevermind that I have over 3,000 hrs on type or use to be an Examiner on the aircraft. I'm new to the airline and this is their policy with all new Captains.

I'm honestly growing tired of landing every leg. I usually give the F/Os the aircraft at 1,000' and take it back at 1,000 ft. I can tell they're frustrated with this arrangement but I've been told that the company is monitoring all new Captains via the CVR to verify there are no cowboys joining the ranks. For them moment, I have to respect their policy. But I agree it is unfair and it makes the F/Os job boring and deterioriates their effectiveness in the cockpit.

Plus, it makes it harder on me at times. Today I wasn't feeling well after the 3rd leg. But I didn't pick up on that until I took the aircraft at 1000'. In hindsight it wouldn't have been a bad idea to ask the F/O to land but there would have been loads of paperwork involved and most-deinitately an investigation by the regulatory authorities. Which would have lead to my being grounded.

I agree with your assessment of these Captains. Regardless of whether you come across as arrogant or full of yourself, that is not the point of the thread. The point is, Captain after Captain won't give you flying. That makes THEM the arrogant and ignorant ones

IMO, this is wrong.

I mean, who really cares? It's not as though we're building a rocket here, folks.

Wait till you're off probation, then speak up.

And FWIW, I have years experience flying corporate including some members of the Forbes top 10 list. I know there is pressure tobe smooth with a VIP but Captains have to take command. If it's a firm landing the VIP isn't going to get you fired... especially since you'r union at NetJets. as long as no metal is bent, chalk it up as a "Ma-bad", learn from it and hopefully grease the next one. As if the Captains grease it everytime, right?

 

[gutshotdraw]

I've been told that the company is monitoring all new Captains via the CVR to verify there are no cowboys joining the ranks. For them moment, I have to respect their policy.

You RESPECT a policy that violates the terms of use of a CVR?!!. If it is true that your employer uses the Cockpit Voice Recorder to monitor/discipline crew members, you should be looking HARD for another job. The CVR is STRICTLY for the investigation of ACCIDENTS and ANY other use of the device is a violation of the reasons why they were installed.

 

[CA1900]

You RESPECT a policy that violates the terms of use of a CVR?!!

The downside of working for an overseas airline, I guess. What's unconscionable (or illegal) at companies in the US is SOP in other countries.

 

[whymeworry?]

Yep, nothing I can do about it... until I return back to my airline in the US. Overseas airlines don't follow all the ICAO rules all of the time.

 

[Mike Jenvey]

<<<< Yep, nothing I can do about it... until I return back to my airline in the US. Overseas airlines don't follow all the ICAO rules all of the time. >>>>

Very true - in the country that your airline is based in. However, depending on the operating practices, other national aviation authorities (i.e. countries your airline operates into) may well take a different view!