Willie
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Therefore, my opinion, Captains aren't in a position of 'bossing' anyone around let alone 'commanding', 'ordering' or 'telling' an F/O what to do and what not to do. Those days are gone I'm afraid.
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Sounds like a CRM class gone awry. The last part of
PIC is "command'. Not 'consensus'. And it just sounds like a continued erosion of the authority of the PIC. It seems some believe the 4th stripe merely indicates a pay raise.
Good leadership skills usually obviate having to 'command' or 'boss' anyone around but occasionally one has to get the attention of those you are leading or at least working with.
And yes, there are Capts who fail to demonstrate leadership. And there are F/Os who push the envelope.
From the initial post, THIS F/O is creating problems. Unnecessary problems. The guy is a rogue. And he will most likely continue to create problems with increasing consequence until someone exerts their authority and challenges him. Or at least gives him reason to change behavior.