A friend just got hired to fly for a regional carrier, his first "real" airline job.
I had to 'splain to him that a FNG is only permitted to say three things to the Captain:
➤ "Nice landing, sir."
➤ "I'll buy the first round."
➤ "I'll take the fat one."
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June 27, 2024, 06:24 PM
nhtagmember
Things haven’t changed
June 27, 2024, 06:49 PM
bendable
Safety, Situational Awareness and proficiency.
Neck Ties, Hats and ammo brass, Never ,ever touch'em w/o asking first
June 27, 2024, 06:52 PM
egregore
quote:
Guidelines For The FNG
Is that like a JAFO?
June 27, 2024, 08:06 PM
V-Tail
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Is that like a JAFO?
Fucking New Guy (they start as SIC -- Second In Command, also known as First Officer, Right Seater, or Co-Pilot).
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June 27, 2024, 08:27 PM
OKCGene
quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
quote:
Originally posted by egregore:
Is that like a JAFO?
Fucking New Guy (they start as SIC -- Second In Command, also known as First Officer, Right Seater, or Co-Pilot).
HAHAHA I see what you did there.
Roy Scheider, the 1983 movie Blue Thunder, JAFO
lol that was one of the best scenes ever. .
June 28, 2024, 06:37 AM
Blackmore
Don't upset Para.
Oh wait - thought it was for FNGs here at SIGforum
Harshest Dream, Reality
June 28, 2024, 08:16 AM
Fly-Sig
Nearly 30 years ago I was the FNG flying freight in small jets (Falcon 20). This is the briefing one of the captains gave at the beginning of each trip, verbatim. He wasn't even the worst captain there to fly with!
"I don't need your help to fly this airplane, I can reach every switch in this cockpit that I need to from my seat. This is a dictatorship, not a democracy. It can be a benevolent dictatorship if you do what you are told to do. Any questions?"
June 28, 2024, 08:25 AM
jgerge222
How long does it take for the right seat / FNG to become recognized as a Real Pilot?
June 28, 2024, 10:28 AM
jhe888
quote:
Originally posted by V-Tail:
➤ "I'll take the fat one."
By that, I assume you mean "I'll fly the 737."
Anything else will get you in trouble.
The fish is mute, expressionless. The fish doesn't think because the fish knows everything.
June 28, 2024, 11:09 AM
nhtagmember
Giggle snort
June 28, 2024, 11:22 AM
V-Tail
quote:
Originally posted by jgerge222:
How long does it take for the right seat / FNG to become recognized as a Real Pilot?
Depends. Many factors. Some right-seaters choose to remain there because of things like seniority when bidding for routes / schedules etc. Moving to PIC position would put them at the bottom of the seniority list in that role, so when bidding for routes & schedules, they would get the left-overs.
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June 28, 2024, 09:03 PM
Sigfan Roy
In the 727 all the right seater needed to say was:
Pitot Heat, Window heat, Let's eat.
Or universally:
Clear Right You're right I'll take the less desirable one
June 29, 2024, 07:54 AM
Fly-Sig
quote:
Originally posted by jgerge222: How long does it take for the right seat / FNG to become recognized as a Real Pilot?
Until he saves the Captain's ass from a stupid mistake!
