What hope for two-pilot relationships?

[Bluto]

I guess I'm having a tough time imagining being compatible with the female equivalent of my ego, "pilot personality," etc. It seems like she'd be too much like me...Any comments on pilot personality as it relates to attraction and long-term compatibility?

Once you've been around this industry a little longer you'll probably find that the "pilot personality" you've heard so much about is basically a lot of crap. There are all different kinds of pilots with all different kinds of personalities and backgrounds. I married a pilot, she got furloughed and decided to give it up after enjoying the thrills of regional life on reserve . If you enjoy being with someone their choice of career should have little to do with it. Honestly though, I don't know how people do it when both are working at the same time. She and I took turns being furloughed, so it wasn't too bad.

 

[88_MALIBU]

or is that cute bubbly voice coming out of a 300lb frame

LOL Good one

 

[Ineedabrew]

Thank God I am not the only one.

Wow, I thought I was the only pilot married to a pilot. Its been quite interisting. We just had a baby and since my wife is a Captain at an Airline and I am not(F.O)
I get to be a stay home dad. Thinking of going back to Intructing part-time.

I really do need a brew!

 

[Ailerongirl]

Am I the only one who thinks that female pilots tend to be .. how can I put this delicately .. butch? Although to their credit, they look like a million bucks compared to most of the "female" railroaders I've seen. Maybe you pilots just need to get out a little more.

If I didn't think they'd shoot me, I'd post a link to two of my best friends....one's a Capt, one's an F.O. I have a great pic of them in the boxoffice flying a trip together. Both are hot, and neither has that female pilot mentality you guys were talking about. Those of you that know me, will know them! The interesting thing is that both are married to pilots. One husband works at the same regional, and the other at a different regional. Both have learnt how to make it work, and both treasure the time they get to spend with their spouses. Noone will ever understand the industry's pros and cons as well as another pilot (or F/A!)

 

[bigD]

I have a great pic of them in the cockpit flying a trip together.

In that situation it's not a cockpit - it's a box office.

 

[Ailerongirl]

In that situation it's not a cockpit - it's a box office.

Phaseology noted, and edit complete

 

[jetalc]

Thats a good thing

I am also married to a pilot. We also flew for the same company at one time, although that is not the case now. One of the biggest pluses is that I am with someone (as is she) who understands this business and the difficulties it can put on a relationship, and we are therefore better prepared to handle them.

But more than that, she is just an absolutely wonderful person and the best friend I could ever hope to have. The fact that she is a pilot is really just a footnote. I married the person, not the pilot.

I KNOW you didnt marry her for her looks.

An what ever happenen to that CS scum thread?

 

[Lear2460]

I think that it would be difficult to be married to a pilot if you yourself were one.....I think the different schedules would make a couple just like phantoms crossing in the night.....and if you have kids, I think having a healthy family relationship would be just about impossible.

Not being a pilot myself, but having dated pilots who I can fly right seat with, is great. On my time off, I can tag along, he does his own thing as a pilot, I have fun too....learning all the way as well. I work at a FBO where my love of aviation shines through and it gives us a definate subject to discuss at dinner. Going along on trips also helps me understand pilot frustrations and good things, that can help me adjust how I treat pilots in my working enviroment.

I do think with any relationship involving a "pilot" type, you have to have good trust built or it will never make it........

The Mice will play...........

 

[Alchemy]

The "butch" comment got me thinking though - I've been hearing a lot of high pitched, dainty, bobbly head blonde type voices on Houston Center lately. Can any of you regional pilots tell me if there has been a rash of "hiring cute chicks", or is that cute bubbly voice coming out of a 300lb frame? I bet Hugh knows the answer to this!

They'll hire anyone with a pulse! I'm living proof! There were 2 girls out of 31 in my newhire class. Butch was not an issue for them. That ratio has been pretty consistent in the other classes I've seen.