Originally Posted by
kittiepride
(1) Are you guys very good at math?
I'm good at doing quick math equations, like basic division, addition, subtraction, stuff we do all the time. I'm horrible at all the other maths I've long forgotten like Trig, Geometry, Calc, etc...
Originally Posted by
kittiepride
(2) Do you find smooth flights boring and enjoy the challenge of turbulence and other such hiccups??
Nope, the smoother the better. My job is a good ride for pax, so a smooth ride and early arrival are my goals. That said, I do enjoy the stuff we don't deal with as much, like low vis landings or autolands every now and then.
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kittiepride
(3) How does "taking turns" flying work with the captain and the FO?
Each pilot takes a leg, so one leg I takeoff, fly, and land while the other pilot works the radios and does most of the FMS computer inputs. We swap each leg.
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kittiepride
(4) Are stuck mics really common??
Never had one in 30+ years of flying, so I'd say no.
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kittiepride
(5) When did you know you wanted to be a pilot?
Since I was 5 years old. My father worked for an airline and we did space A flying and I got hooked on the job at a young age.
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kittiepride
(6) Do you ever come across any young, eager first or second officers?? I met a second officer at an airport from I think British Airways who must have been all of about 23 or 24 years old who basically told me that he hopes for and dreams about getting his four stripes someday. It was one of the sweetest things ever!
Not really at United, we're all pretty old and seasoned, even the FO'S. I do run into eager pilots who want to get in with the majors, like old friends from the military or young regional jet pilots who are trying to get hired.
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kittiepride
(7) Is United hiring flight attendants right now?
Don't think so, they've been offering furloughs to United flight attendants. Not sure about over on the L-CAL side.
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kittiepride
(8) If you know how to fly an airplane do you know how to fly a helicopter??
Nope, two totally different flying animals. You have to get training and a type rating in a rotor aircraft.
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kittiepride
(9) Do you like or dislike driving long distances (long road trips)?
Hate road trips. 3 hours max in a car for me before I go a little stir crazy.
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kittiepride
(10) Did you ever watch the vintage UAL commercials on Youtube?? If not, you should. They are AMAZING!! : )
No I haven't. It'll just make me dislike the folks running the current United and our PR campaign more if I did.
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