Originally Posted by
FQT2YS
An Australian explaining how Cold WX OPS works, to someone like me (from Northern Europe) is just hilarious…. It’s one example of many.
What do I know…
I don’t work for EK never have, never will. I’m genuinely curious: why would you be offended if an Australian pilot briefed you on cold weather ops, even if you happen to be more experienced in that area? Personally, I’d see it as an opportunity. If he says something incorrect, you can step in and correct it. If he shares something you didn’t know, you walk away having learned something new. Either way, it’s a win-win.
At my company, we don’t have any British, Australian, or South African pilots, so I can’t speak broadly. But the one British captain we do have is highly professional, and none of the stereotypes I see thrown around here apply to him.
If I flew with an expat pilot from Northern Europe who briefed me on hot weather ops; something I might know better than him I’d still listen. Because I don’t know his background. He might surprise me with something useful, or he might say something that’s off, which gives me the chance to clarify. No ego involved just professionalism. I’d rather be prepared than caught off guard.