Who irks me with what
ConwayB,
I would like to expand your irking group - perahps more CRM ammunition.
My irk groups:-
1 Pilots 2 Cabin Crew 3 Maintenance 4 Companies 5 Security
All groups - A lack of common courtesy. I think this shows as the most frequent complaint. It costs nothing and buys a lot.
Group 1 The pilots who run away from the aircraft saying ít's good , nothing wrong', but leave several defects in the log.
The pilots who do not discuss a defect to help with diagnosis regarding where, when, etc.
Group 2 The Galley Rats who insist they must have the oven, coffee maker, puked on seat sorted NOW, when the Eng is busier than a cat burying sh1t with a safety related or a no-go defect.
Group 3 The Ramp Tramp who is so full of bullsh1t to the captain because he doesn't want to fix the problem or more likely hasn't the first idea what to do but wants to create the impression he is the number one fixer in the company.
Gruop 4 There is no money to buy parts, equipment, training, etc., because it hasn't been a good year and cash is short. And, then squanders a fortune on advertising, new uniforms and, of course, new management cars.
Group 5 The great unwashed subjecting to their personal 'chip on shoulder' syndrome to anybody within shouting range. Especially those from the grossly overpaid flying types.
A gross inability to apply a grain of common sense on any occassion -Ít's more than my job is worth', etc.etc.
Special message to disillusioned Security Staff - If yo unoe realise your present position is a result of not paying attention at school. Not all is lost - You can join the Army. They will educate you, even teach reading and writing if necessary. Even become a member of society.
I know these are only a minority, but it always they who are remembered.