Career Killers

[AH1]

This should be interesting. I attended a course recently that discussed various factors involving pilots. During the preamble, a question was asked-What do you think is one of the biggest factors affecting crews and the potential for disaster. Guess away and I'll get back to you later with the almost unanimous answer from the attemdees.

[TwistedSpar]

in light of recent events....I would have to say not being a team player would definately top the list

[Auto Relight]

in light of recent events....I would have to say not being a team player would definately top the list

 

 

I always find that one interesting.

 

 

Reason being, MOST of us operate out on our own, or with an AME or Pilot in tow, but essentially on our own. One of best attributes I see is an ability to function responsibly on one's own for extended periods.

 

 

That said, I TOTALLY agree, the best companies are where the employees are there to help and support each other, and it's not all about "I." Although reading that "Pilots" thread in the Mtc Forum could lead one to think otherwise..... Lol

 

 

AR

[transquebecniece]

Career Killer: Probably that middle finger spoken of by both sides on the Pilots thread. Just a hunch, anyhoo...sorry, AH1...couldn't stop myself!

[rainman]

Is it cheecky to say, losing ones medical?

[helidude]

Morale

[splitpin]

Morals

[Skidz]

Attitude !

[AH1]

Interesting answers, but nope. The big killer of careers (and this is from owners, chief pilots and ops managers) is:

 

Wives and girl friends. And I'm not kidding.

 

 

This topic was a hot button one that we ended up talking about at great length, with many many many anecdotal examples. One CP had to ground his best pilot because his wife was giving him so much grief about being away, that he nearly crashed because he didn't have his head in the cockpit. What most new pilots don't realize, if they are married or have serious girl friends, is that the novelty of you being away quickly wears thin, regardless of how "understanding" they were at the beginning. You older guys know of where I speak. Yes, I know there are a few of you who have exceptions to this, but in this case, we're talking about the larger percentage of pilots out there, not the manority. Comment?

[helimat]

This should be interesting. I attended a course recently that discussed various factors involving pilots. During the preamble, a question was asked-What do you think is one of the biggest factors affecting crews and the potential for disaster. Guess away and I'll get back to you later with the almost unanimous answer from the attemdees.

 

I don't know if I am reading this correctly, but if I am my guess is that one of the biggest factors affecting crews and the potential for disaster would be pressure from customers to push the limits.

I am curious to hear what the unanimous answer was...

Helimat