Last co joe couldnt hack it i guess

Cannonballer · Post by **Cannonballer** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 1:52 pm

I see that FNT is looking for a new co joe for the c46. I guess the last guy couldnt hack all the special duties of a good F/O. Like getting sucked out of cargo doors in flight, bungie cord tie downs, and stacking buckets of chicken.

Mr. North · Post by **Mr. North** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 3:23 pm

This company certainly merits the negative judgement shared on these forums. However out of my personal respect for those working at FNT (who were generally a lot nicer then some other people I've met in aviation), I won't delve into the details surrounding my experience with them.

I was hired on a Friday.

Thinking it was my big break on a multi and filled with enthusiasm, I dropped out of uni over the weekend (goodbye $2500 in tuition).

I worked for one day.

I did not return.

Take from that what you will...

Thanks for the gloves Rick, I really wish things could have worked out better.
Fly safe.

Rudy · Post by **Rudy** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:08 pm

You get free gloves?

Cannonballer · Post by **Cannonballer** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 4:24 pm

Mr. North I am glad to hear even though your experience at FNT was not a positive one, at least your attitude remains that way. Although your legacy there was not as long lived as your legndary stigma at skyward, we all wish you the best and hey... at least you wern't stressed out by those pesky exams... i hear they are hard.

Doc · Post by **Doc** » Wed Jan 03, 2007 6:23 pm

Well, they are the lowest bidder in the Northern Stores "Pop and Chips" game. And, you do get what you pay for.

bandit1 · Post by **bandit1** » Thu Jan 04, 2007 6:48 pm

surprised they haven't smoked that hunk of shit into a swamp yet.

sky's the limit · Post by **sky's the limit** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 6:21 pm

bandit1 wrote:surprised they haven't smoked that hunk of shit into a swamp yet.

That makes for a great visual...

So if they're that bad, where's TC???? Oh right, too busy burying the good operators with paper...

STL

Doc · Post by **Doc** » Sat Jan 06, 2007 11:58 pm

Nothing is better for the soul, than finding yourself upside down, in cloud, with nothing on the dials but the maker's name...and still climbing!
Or bringing one home with one turning, and one burning!
No aircraft is unsafe if the captain is handy with duct tape, a Swiss Army Knife, and a can of WD40!

neechi · Post by **neechi** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 11:56 am

Doc wrote:Nothing is better for the soul, than finding yourself upside down, in cloud, with nothing on the dials but the maker's name...and still climbing!
Or bringing one home with one turning, and one burning!
No aircraft is unsafe if the captain is handy with duct tape, a Swiss Army Knife, and a can of WD40!

If you dont mind me asking doc, where is that quote from?

Doc · Post by **Doc** » Mon Jan 08, 2007 3:13 pm

I heard the "upside down in cloud" part from somewhere...the rest I just made up as I went along....but you can use it.

Tholl · Post by **Tholl** » Fri Jan 12, 2007 6:53 pm

I've worked with the FO that left and he is one of the hardest working guys out there with an awesome attitude to boot! He is on the 99 now up in YTH. Congrats man,
-Tholl

squawk · Post by **squawk** » Sat Jan 13, 2007 9:05 pm

A price for everything. The chance to fly that classic dinasour for a half assed operator. Know the guy who put that deal and airplane together. Good man, but a shit show NATV operation with all the politcal bullshit to go with it. Too Bad!

Clearwater · Post by **Clearwater** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 4:24 pm

Ronner · Post by **Ronner** » Mon Jan 15, 2007 8:38 pm

When I talked to the guy he said it was just a name not owned by the first nations. Quite the Machines

Boss Hawg · Post by **Boss Hawg** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:41 am

Let's hope they realize there is no prop on the right engine of the green C46 before they go to takeoff. Hate to see them "smoke the hunk of shit into a swamp."

squawk · Post by **squawk** » Tue Jan 16, 2007 9:52 pm

Clearwater;

I in no way suggested that this operation was a typical native owned operation but simply a poorly run one. I too have worked for entirely owned native operators and have nothing but good things to say. This topic is more about the exception than the norm.
cheers