Rananim is correct in
every perspective, in my opinion.
A First Officer will not receive respect until he shows same to his Commander....and that is precisely what the Commander is, the
boss,...period.
If said First Officer (who we must remember, is
second in command) has a complaint about the way the ship is run, he can respectfully ask the Captain about his actions, but if there is a personality conflict, would suggest said First Officer button his lip...or go and see the fleet manager later, after he has had a long thought about the situation.
In every company I have worked for, the Captain is given the benefit of the doubt, and the First Officer, if his case is not
solidly made, will find himself behind the eight ball for
any future upgrade...to heavier equipment or Command.
Just the way it is...sadly, a few junior guys have not figured this out.
Now, having said all this, the Commander has a duty and responsibility to take the First Officers legitimate concerns into consideration, and
operate the aircraft according to the company laid down standard procedures...,
period.
If he does not, on a regular basis, without adequate explanation, he needs to be shown the door...pronto.
Cowboy antics are not to be tolerated....ever.
