Originally Posted by
Brain Potter
LJ , I hope you have never operated a passenger-carrying aircraft - because your attitude towards the role of other crew-members would be a CRM nightmare.
Brian, I am not questioning that they are part of a team, I’m just contesting their proposed definition as Aircrew. They perform stewarding duties in an aircraft and mimic safety briefs to the passengers. Their training for safety is pretty superficial (3 weeks or 6 weeks - either way, that falls well short of the training that Aircrew receive). They are called Cabin Crew - others call them Air Stewards (we used to), Air Hostesses, Flight Attendants and other such - the clue is normally in the title! They also receive RRP(FC) - for Flying Crew - whereas Aircrew receive RRP(F) - for Flying - as Aircrew. The rates are different due to the complexity of the role and the employment opportunities outside.
As for Chugalug - keep smoking whatever you’re smoking fella, if it keeps your world in focus for you...
