Dr D's CRM day is a complete waste of time. eJ have always prided themselves on their devotion to training and safety but unfortunately this one man show is a serious step back.

Apart from the man's enormous ego and pathetic attempts to come across as a fully trained commercial pilot, there is no actual CRM content in his course- of which we have a licence requirement to participate in. There is no facilitation and as we all sit in rows like schoolkids no learning.

The Head of CRM was starting to make a real difference at eJ, but due to the ever increasing bmi masonic handshake, all his efforts have been for nil.

Agree with most of the above ... its legal and thats not an easy thing ... its a CAA thing.

So really, this post should be addressed to them.

Tech Ref .... waste of time, crap Q (airbus), needless knowledge ... its an airbus not a boeing boys, and most of us just got e-mailed the answer sheet anyway!!

My SEP lasted about 15 mins, all of us were late due to the roster versus actual time of a taxi round the M25 at rush hour so it was fitted in!!

CRM/Avsec... as we all agree Dr D, "I am an expert for the Army/Navy/Airforce, sit on these interviews, CAA advisor, Safety Buff ..." dream on, please dispose of him, no idea about this world, in his the grass is tangerine and the sky pink!! Just his wierd mind and awful taste in jumpers!! Know FA about CRM no matter what his credentials say and as for AvSec ... well, many of us are ex-forces and can't believe the c*$p he actually comes out with.

Have to disagree with one comment, by Capt PS about the bmi masonic handshake ... I think their far better than the "eJ old boys club" which worked when it was a wee outfit but its time the dinosaurs died!!

Pete OT, you could well be right- its just that it seems you only have to be in JP's wedding photo and there's a management job for you. And trust me, bmi ain't nothing special either!

The technical questionaire will never replace the "chalk and talk" technical lectures that we used to get at Luton.
As far as "Dr" D is concerned, he`s a good mate of the Chief Trainer, who was the Chief Pilot`s best man. Now you all know how he got the job.

When, Oh when, is someone going to be honest and start up "Incest Airlines"?
If you want to maintain standards, keep it in the family!

CRM at EZY
 

Following the discusssions around EZY very close (you never know!?) questions to the orange insiders:

Is that famous CRM-Doctor the father of the idea to have two line captains flying together?
And the other question: is it truely to happen? (two line captains "concept") :confused:

Yup, Capts in the right seat is soon to be up and running. As for the CRM-Tech set up, I have to agree with most posters.
I was less than impressed with the CRM from Dr.D. His ego is inversly proportional to his knowledge. His method (acting) comes straight from Hammer Horror films and his smug grin just p++sed me off.
The Tech exam I managed to do on the longer flights over a period of a few weeks, ably assisited by the FOs generally.
The Jarvis is a s++t hole although the staff do try. It's loud, with the M1 about 30yds away, it's hot, the breakfast is rubbish and I've no doubt no-one asked the crews where they would rather stay. Ah well, ej strikes at the hearts once again!

The efforts of the good Doctor at Luton were frankly astonishing. I am struggling to recall an individual who has ever done so much in his life - it was like a day with James Bond! He knew more about flying than any 737 or 319 training captain in the room, more about being cabin crew than any of the SCCMs present, more about security than any copper and to add to his talents seemed to be on the payroll for Her Majesty in advising various organisations about their flight simulators. Apparently, in addition to years doing 'Goriilas in the Mist' he has also become part of the 'command assessment' process. It was frankly one of the most bizarre displays I have ever witnessed from any presenter. The whole day was devoted to the continuous efforts of one man to prove his own adequacy. What on earth the company were thinking of in employing him I do not know.

I am one of thsoe simple souls who believe in pilots having the credibility to train other pilots and cabin crew having the credibility to train other cabin crew. Clearly there is much we can also learn from each other. I also think that people sharing their personal experiences in CRM lessons are an essential part of the day. Our CRM was a monologue with not a single person asked for a single experience or thought - truly dreadful.

Sadly folks - this boy has got to go!

Yes, Fletch, but how? I have heard some interesting tales about those who opposed him in Midland!!!!

Hahahahaha! :D Nice way to put it!

I can´t remember the name of the guy who did my CRM training but he was always talking like "we this" and "we that," so I think it´s the same guy.

Isn´t his picture on the desk of one of the girls of the training department based in the Altheon building? Miss Moneypenny? ;)

A little birdie told me that the dangerous goods teaching that the great Doctor was doing has had to stop due to the fact that the CAA found out and pointed out he had no approval or license to teach it!

This part is now being done by the cabin crew trainers!!!!

I have to say, that this was the worst training day I have ever attended.