bobbysamd
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MAPD screwups/screwoffs
Essentially, "the interview" is yours to lose. That happened to one of my Mesa "students" ten years ago. Actually, the guy flew reasonably well and was a decent student. But overbearing and a major problem type. He was well known in infamy. I received this individual. He started off fine but became increasingly demanding. Then, he did not schedule for several weeks (which was fine by me). Then, he starts to play catch-up, arrives unprepared, flies with another instructor, and busts his stage check. During this time, he starts arguing with me during his long instrument cross-country regarding the pitch v. power debate, saying that the Assistant Chief declared what controlled what and that he would disregard my 3300 hours of dual given input on the matter (I am being vague deliberately because I don't want to incite another pitch v. power debate.
). I had enough of his lack of respect and went to the Chief Instructor. The Chief Instructor, who was quite familiar with this student, finally decided that this fellow could finish the program but he would not be sent to Corporate for an interview. By exhibiting attitude, this person lost a real opportunity that some people with tons more of experience never get.
Word to the MAPD wise should be sufficient.
Did I say to keep your yap shut?
Good luck with MAPD. And thanks to Stillaboo for updating my comments.
Assuming, of course, that you keep your yap shut, hit all the gates in the program, keep the gatekeepers happy, maintain a B average in your flight courses, and keep your yap shut. Then, you'll get "the interview."
Essentially, "the interview" is yours to lose. That happened to one of my Mesa "students" ten years ago. Actually, the guy flew reasonably well and was a decent student. But overbearing and a major problem type. He was well known in infamy. I received this individual. He started off fine but became increasingly demanding. Then, he did not schedule for several weeks (which was fine by me). Then, he starts to play catch-up, arrives unprepared, flies with another instructor, and busts his stage check. During this time, he starts arguing with me during his long instrument cross-country regarding the pitch v. power debate, saying that the Assistant Chief declared what controlled what and that he would disregard my 3300 hours of dual given input on the matter (I am being vague deliberately because I don't want to incite another pitch v. power debate.
). I had enough of his lack of respect and went to the Chief Instructor. The Chief Instructor, who was quite familiar with this student, finally decided that this fellow could finish the program but he would not be sent to Corporate for an interview. By exhibiting attitude, this person lost a real opportunity that some people with tons more of experience never get.Word to the MAPD wise should be sufficient.
Did I say to keep your yap shut?
Good luck with MAPD. And thanks to Stillaboo for updating my comments.
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