Miserable Pilots
Now I know it takes two to tango, as they say, and that it takes all sorts but how do we deal with "miserable pilots"?
I am not talking about the ones who grouse about the company and/or the management but those that seem to show little reaction to anything or when they do react only do so in a negative or miserable manner.
These individuals may be technically very able and competent and whilst I agree there is an optimum amount of "chat" especially on the long sectors, I do feel that there is a minority with whom it is impossible to feel any rapport with - does this not pose a potential flight safety issue?
I am, quite franky, thinking of one individual who never seems to smile or laugh at anything and I really wonder how it would be to be this persons copilot, especially for a few days!