DHurst
As an old and bold SNCO, the things that make a good EngO is someone who:
a. Listens….. There is a vast difference between hearing and listening.
b. Tries at least once in their tour to look at the Sqadron state board and not feel the need to ask the Rectification Controller to explain what the aircraft states are. Especially when the recs cont is having one of those days. Its all on the board. However, for the hard of thinking, we will read it out to you if need be.
c. Without being pink and fluffy, at least once a week tries and talks to his guys, at all levels, about normal things. The odd thank you works well. Like everyone, we all need loving, even grumpy rigger SNECs.
d. At the Sqn beer call doesn't go swanning off with their aircrew buddies but stays with his shift. Ps the aircrew don't really like you...they just want your aircraft.
Finally, when the going gets tough, stop smile and have a laugh….it don’t half make things run better when you know that even the EngO can smile through adversity.
If you can do any of the above the people around will see you right…...