Pilots are idiots???

[Clear-&aMillion]

Avbug once said that most mechanics think pilots are idiots. Why is this? What if you are a mechanic AND a pilot? Does that mean you're only about 50% idiot???

 

[Joshrk22]

It's simple. Mechanics are the ones fixing the plane when the pilots screw it up.

Could use it the other way too though. I've heard pilots say that mechanics are lazy and don't do anything.

And if you are a mechanic and pilot, well..... I guess you are lazy and stupid.:laugh:

 

[Sgt. Hartman]

One hand washes the other. If pilots didn't fly and break airplanes, the mechanics would be out of a job. On the other hand, if the airplanes wern't maintained, we wouldn't be flying them.

 

[Turkey Shoot]

And if you are a mechanic and pilot, well..... I guess you are lazy and stupid.:laugh:

That tears it! I'm heading down to work on my A&P now! To be stupid is fun because nobody expects you to know anything but to be lazy too? Alas, the Promised Land!

 

[DC4boy]

I've never met a mechanic that didn't want to be a pilot....

 

[Fugawe]

Flt attendants say pilots are stupid, nurses say Drs are stupid, clerks say lawyers are stupid -- see a trend here?

Fugawe

 

[Occam's Razor]

Well...

...no flight attendant ever drove and airliner into a mountain.
...no nurse ever cut off the wrong leg.
...no clerk ever goaded a client into suing for a larger settlement.

Right now, THIS stupid pilot is going downstairs to get another beer!

 

[FN FAL]

Avbug once said that most mechanics think pilots are idiots. Why is this? What if you are a mechanic AND a pilot? Does that mean you're only about 50% idiot???

I don't know what it was about that Sienfelt guy, but I always had an inkling to kick his ass...but you'll do in a pinch.





Just kidding! :beer:

 

[RichardRambone]

I respect most the mechanics I meet and am impressed with their patience to fix broke stuff. I feel they offer a wealth of knowledge about the airplanes we fly, more so than the avergae Joe Pilot. But they don't know jack about flying an airplane so I could run circles around what they "think" they know about flying. Like above, one hand washes the other.

 

[av8rbama]

I agree with one hand washing the other. We've got a mechanic about to pull his hair out over electrical gremlins in our 210, amps are fluctuating so much you can see it in the dash lights and it's causing problems with the camera.

This same mechanic and I flew back from dropping a couple of guys off to pick up a citation a couple of weeks ago. He asked if he could fly left seat, I said no problem. Turns out, he's got about 1000 hours but never took the checkride and made a better landing than I've made in 2 months.

This guy completely understands that if our planes don't fly, we don't make money and they don't sell fuel and mx hours and parts and in turn they don't make money.

I tip my hat to mechanics for fixing what we break.

 

[Joshrk22]

I tip my hat to mechanics for fixing what we break.

As do I. Amen Brotha

 

[Fugawe]

Well...

...no flight attendant ever drove and airliner into a mountain.
...no nurse ever cut off the wrong leg.
...no clerk ever goaded a client into suing for a larger settlement.

Right now,

THIS stupid pilot is going downstairs to get another beer!

OK, I'll play a little:
--no flt att ever saved an airborne jet with a problem, and all the souls on board (except in the movies)
--no nurse ever performed life-saving cardiac surgery
--lawyers.....well actually I"ve never figured out a good use for them

Fugawe

 

[pgcfii2002]

HA....I guess if pilots did not break things, mechanics wouldn't need to fix them. Talk about job security.

 

[FN FAL]

HA....I guess if pilots did not break things, mechanics wouldn't need to fix them. Talk about job security.

That's what I tell the cops when they pull me over and ask me, "Do you know why I pulled you over?"

"Uhhhhhhh, job security?"

 

[banned username 1]

Good one! Might as well have fun with them because they're going to give you the ticket anyway.

Have a good weekend all!

 

[FN FAL]

Good one! Might as well have fun with them because they're going to give you the ticket anyway.

Really? Sucks to live in your police state.

 

[avbug]

I've never met a mechanic that didn't want to be a pilot....

You haven't met many, then. I've certainly known more than a few who couldn't care less about flying. A lot of pilots seem to have the impression that the maintenance side of the house (as well as all other aspects of aviation) are for people who couldn't cut it or make it as a pilot. Arrogance.

A lot of folks work in the industry who are quite happy with their own profession, which is every bit as legitimate (and in the case of maintenance, far more involved) than piloting.

Take mechanics out of the equation...about 90% of the pilots out there aren't worth their weight in wet salt.

I can say the same about a fair few mechanics, too.

The segment of each group that isn't worth much always thinks they're top of their game. Go figure.

 

[Hung Start]

I once had a crusty old retired airline guy tell me " a good mechanic MAKES a great pilot".
Think about it.

Hung

 

[mar]

It takes all kinds

In my experience there are two kinds:

Two kinds of mechanics:

1) As the pilot approaches him he makes no eye contact and when forced to interact lets out a sigh as if to say, "Why are you bothering me with this?"

2) When faced with a problem approaches it like a puzzle. Wants to get to the bottom of it. Asks the pilot to hand him tools.

Two kinds of pilots:

1) We break it; you fix it. (Ham-handed, clutzy, all thumbs)

2) The artist; the musician; the lover (finger tips, just finger tips)

Be smoooth.

 

[pilotyip]

When mechanics think pilot's are really stupid, is when the pilots tell the mechanic how to fix the broken thing. Nothing worse than a pilot who is not mechanic acting like he is a mechanic.

 

[flyingwildfires]

Wow, this is so da**ed funny.

If you don't think mechanics view pilots as idiots, you sure don't know many mechanics.

But -- they know the BEST pilot jokes, hands down.

And... they might just tell you a few, if they think you can handle it.



Just remember:
Pilots go nowhere without mechanics.

 

[Fugawe]

Wow, this is so da**ed funny.

If you don't think mechanics view pilots as idiots, you sure don't know many mechanics.

But -- they know the BEST pilot jokes, hands down.

And... they might just tell you a few, if they think you can handle it.



Just remember:
Pilots go nowhere without mechanics.

NASCAR drivers go nowhere w/o mechanics.
Cruise ship CAs go nowhere w/o mechanics.
Space shuttle pilots go nowhere w/o mechanics.
Cadillac drivers go nowhere w/o mechanics.
---and yes, pilots go nowhere w/o mechanics.

Master of the obvious.

Who would you rather be? The perceived top of the pecking order is usually the 'drivers'. The 'top' is always the butt of the jokes in any profession. Now, if you ACT like you're the top, you're an idiot and deserve ridicule.

Those that have worked and earned their way there understand the position and responsibilities -- and know that it's a team effort usually and that they are lucky enough to be the 'driver'.

If you find yourself defending yourself against dumb pilot jokes, you don't get it. Just smile, nod, and say 'yeah, that's really funny'. Then walk over and strap in and take off.


Fugawe

 

[avbug]

Who would you rather be? The perceived top of the pecking order is usually the 'drivers'. The 'top' is always the butt of the jokes in any profession.

Generally perceived by the drivers, themselves. This is called arrogance, and equates roughly to a hill of beans.

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Many pilots are idiots. You dont need to be a mechanic to possess this searing insight.

 

[Fugawe]

Generally perceived by the drivers, themselves. This is called arrogance, and equates roughly to a hill of beans.

Are you a 'driver'?

Not sure where you're coming from.

There is a 'top' in everything. Whether perceived or actual, or both. If arrogance is displayed, it's the weakness of the individual but doesn't change facts. If jealousy is an issue, then it's just an issue.

If you don't view the upper level of any earned position in an industry or profession as the 'top' then perhaps you haven't been there, don't want to be there, can't get there, don't know how to get there, or just ain't gonna be there.

Not every pilot is at the top of their game, just like not every Dr is, not every lawyer is, not every business owner is, not every office worker is, etc.

If you're there, you're there. If you're not and you're jealous, you're weak-minded and won't get there.

There are leaders and followers. There are doers and users. There are givers and takers. It's all choices.

Fugawe

 

[Amish RakeFight]

Pilots are so full of themselves. Egotistical and many times ethnocentric. This forum proves both.

 

[ArcticFlier]

Pilots are so full of themselves. Egotistical and many times ethnocentric. This forum proves both.

Blanket statement.................

Apparently, you don't know too many pilots.


AF

 

[avbug]

If you don't view the upper level of any earned position in an industry or profession as the 'top' then perhaps you haven't been there, don't want to be there, can't get there, don't know how to get there, or just ain't gonna be there.

The assumption that pilots are the upper level is arrogance, and foolishness.

Haven't been "there"...don't really know where "there" is. If you're referring to being employed as pilot, then yes, I'm "there." If you're referring to being employed as Captain, then yes, I'm "there," too. However, I don't see how this qualifies as the upper level...it's a job, like any other job, and any assumption to the contrary is sheer arrogance. Don't want to be "there?" If I knew where "there" was, I might be able to tell you. Apparently you believe that pilots represent some sort of elite level that equates to the "top." If that's what you choose to believe, so be it...and if that's the case, then you're right, I don't want to be "there." I work for a living, and make no bones about my own willingness to get my hands dirty. Been "there," done "that," and have many, many oil soaked, stained, and torn tee shirts to show for it.

Can't get "there?" Still don't know where "there" is. I have a monkey suit. It includes epaulets with four stripes, a tie, and even a little name badge that proclaims to the world I'm aircrew. That and a quarter won't buy a cup of coffee, of course...but then I don't drink coffee, and perhaps that keeps me out of "there," where ever "there" might be.

Don't know how to get "there?" Gotta give you that. One has to know what "there" is to get "there," and not knowing what "there" is presupposes that one knows not where "there" is, and therefore, one knows not how to get "there." I would be that one. Apparently I haven't arrived "there" yet, else it hasn't been properly placarded as "there," or perhaps even officially yet designated "there," presently. Accordingly, I must presume the requirement, by omission of clear identification, to continue searching for "there," where ever that might be. Check back from time to time, we'll keep you posted upon request.

Ain't gonna be "there?" That might be a bit presumptuous to say, but based on your arrogance in assumption of being "there" (you are "there," right?), not entirely unexpected. Rumors of my failure to arrive "there" may be somewhat premature.

Apparently, you don't know too many pilots.

Well, I for one, do. I'd say he's certainly on the money.

 

[ArcticFlier]

Well, I for one, do. I'd say he's certainly on the money.

Maybe in your circles, but not mine. Of course there are some that think their sh!t doesn't stink. That occurs everywhere, and isn't unique to aviation. His blanket statement "pilots are so full of themselves" is all inclusive, not exclusive and doesn't wash with me.


Normal Speed,


AF

 

[G2T]

Pilots are so full of themselves. Egotistical and many times ethnocentric. This forum proves both.

No, all this forum proves is that when people don't have to sign their name or show their face, opinions and smart *ss coments flow very freely. I think many times a pilot's confidence is mistaken for cockiness. I think the same applies to mechanics.