Originally Posted by
CaptainSouth
Just as a matter of interest, for the next sector it will cost 572 kg to carry the extra 1000 kg of fuel. So it DOES matter whether you carry extra fuel because you feel like it. It is also why companies would rather get 1 diversion from 100 sectors with min op fuel, than no diversions with 100 flights carrying extra fuel.
CaptainSouth has nailed it. It is business with the intent of making money. 1 diversion would cost no where near as much as a week of pilots taking just 500kg of fuel per sector.
F/O's need to grow up and Captains need to show some leadership.
F/O is a Co-Pilot, not a Co-Captain. Input is expected, absolute acceptance of your way of doing things shouldn't be.
Most of the F/O's attitude towards fuel stems from Captains, so you only have yourselves to blame for our attitude at times.
I expect my Captain to show leadership, guidance that will help me develop as a pilot. Not to dump your personal sh!t and hatred of the company on me. Nor am I interested in your "tricks" and "techniques" for screwing the company.