MACH 84 is quite right
SOP's are a requirement for a common place to start the flying process. How else can a brand new f/o and a seasoned captain monitor each other's performance on the first flight together, down to mins?
IF your company SOP's are rotten, then report the problem. It is very nice to also include a solution.
My company has a very interesting callout SOP during an ILS approach
1000' (above the airport)
500' (above the airport)
100' (above minimums)
"minimums"
nice huh?
except at a couple of airports where the minimums are 1100' above the airport!
100 above
minimums
1000'
500'
so, I said, how about referencying all calls ABOVE PUBLISHED MINIMUMS?
management couldn't understand
you all be careful out there!
jon