SJS - The Career Killer (tv spot)

[empenage]

Perfect.

That was perfect.

 

[k_EAT=ho_ME]

I have BUTTS

Hi, my name is Jim, and I have BUTTS.

Big
Ugly
Twin
Turboprop
Syndrome

Where's my Sally?






P.S. Nice job, Bender.

 

[Cardinal]

This man deserves an Oscar.

Is there an antidote if you catch it early? I love my turboprop, but the jet keeps turning my head....I don't want to succumb!

 

[BenderGonzales]

Sure there's an antidote.

Don't accept a job for less than you're worth just because it's a jet.

Then, if one day you should find yourself flying a Boeing, Douglas, Airbus etc... it will be that much sweeter. Because you will have WORKED for it, EARNED it, and be compensated accordingly.

Good luck

 

[FlyChicaga]

And the sad part? It's true... I overheard a CFI (Houston area) talking awhile back, saying he didn't want to apply to Colgan; something about Saabs, short hops, propellers... he was holding out for Expressjet baby! Yeah, jets! Long hauls crossing the country in an ERJ, that's where it's at! This, coming from a CFI plodding around the patch in beat up old Warriors and 172s... as if the lowly old SF-340 is beneath him. Simply amazing...

That's fine. Let him go straight to jets, and never realize the fun of doing 250 to the marker and being able to get dirty and slow down to Vref, stabilized on schedule. Or flying a Seminole-type pattern in a 29,000 lb turboprop, being asked "Can you make a short approach?" Or landing and seeing all the ice the thing handled, staying together through the heavy turbulence on that non-precision approach you just made.

There is a lot of flying I feel that I missed out on getting here so fast, but I thank my lucky stars that flying a turboprop like the Saab 340 was not one of the steps I missed. The thing was a blast.

 

[BornAgainPagan]

very funny! i loved it!

however, i still say there is nothing wrong or unprofessional about pilots carrying backpacks. bags are tools, period. not fashion statements. if one finds a backpack is more functional than a briefcase, then by all means it should be used. to each their own.

it's funny that the same folks who think backpacks are inappropriate for professional pilots don't say anything about stickers on flight bags

"adult luggage"? please

 

[k_EAT=ho_ME]

however, i still say there is nothing wrong or unprofessional about pilots carrying backpacks. bags are tools, period. not fashion statements. if one finds a backpack is more functional than a briefcase, then by all means it should be used. to each their own.

it's funny that the same folks who think backpacks are inappropriate for professional pilots don't say anything about stickers on flight bags

"adult luggage"? please

Oh, Lord, please, not here too!

 

[SkyBoy1981]

FlyChicaga, you sure that person in your avatar is a chick?

 

[FlyChicaga]

FlyChicaga, you sure that person in your avatar is a chick?

I hope so! It's Marissa Tomei, and I'm in love with her.

 

[HoursHore]

Looks like that dude from Mindfreak

 

[dseagrav]

OK, I match the description of this guy (backpack - pink with Hello Kitty on it, Check! iPod - pink with Hello Kitty on it, Check! Cellphone - silver with Hello Kitty on it, Check! Uhoh!) in almost every way except for the desire to fly regional jets for $peanuts. Should I be worried?

 

[BornAgainPagan]

Oh, Lord, please, not here too!

okay, I just glanced over the 13 pages in another thread........my apologies'

 

[BenderGonzales]

Don't despair. The Jets R' Neat Institute has a number of counselors on staff who can assist you in selecting what we like to call "Big-Boy Luggage".

Don't dismiss the symptoms of SJS. Watch for warning signs. Take action early.

You too can save a pilot career.

 

[Alchemy]

Let's bash RJ FO's. They deserve it. Orginal idea.

 

[BenderGonzales]

Not ALL RJ F/Os... just those with SJS.

There is a difference.

Other pilots who can become afflicted by SJS:

• Flight instructors who seek a rapid upgrade at Mesa, Go-Jets, Chautauqua, Boston-Maine, Colgan, etc.
• Regional airline pilots who, at one time, were PFT participants and who now purchase a Boeing 737 type rating believing that it will guarantee them a job with SWA.
• Regional airline pilots who seek new, larger aircraft at the expense of other pilot-groups AND at their own expense since larger aircraft at regionals decreases hiring at traditional major airlines.
• "Turbine PIC Chasers" who will jump from regional to regional chasing a rapid upgrade with the hopes of getting that elusive 1000 hours PIC turbine... buying a 737 type and... well, you know the rest.

The Institute takes this very seriously. SJS is no laughing matter.