Originally Posted by
Aussie Bob
Here's a thing then woke brigade won't discuss: Three people turn up for a job interview, one is around 75kg and slim, another is around 100kg and the third is obviously over 100kg. All have similar experience. Who is more likely to grab the CP's attention?
Bear in mind that the CP operates 206, 210, Airvan or similar aircraft, or the operator has a skydiving or seaplane operation.
Do I need to spell it out? Sorry, but it is true, weight makes a difference, a huge difference to operators that wish to remain legal.
Of course, this question is not asked anymore but the judgement is still prevalent. Dress slim, loose weight if need be.
Ran into this back in '07. Got asked my weight by an interviewing CP. When told him the response was along the lines of "That's alot of freight I can't carry if I hire you over someone smaller...."
Mind you this was coming from a guy who i'm pretty sure hadn't seen his own knees over hit guts even when sitting in years....