| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/4/2006 11:07:35 AM | This doesn't concern me, but out of curiority,I was just wondering how women in general feel about Airline Pilots or dating them.? The reason I am asking this is because on another site I read over some womends profiles and there were atleats 4 that have mentiooned that they don't like Pilots because they seem to have an arrogant way about them and they may have an elevated sense of themselves based on what they said. Now I was wondering why that waas, because one would think with Airline pilots, that ALOT of RESPECT would go to them, because they have one of the most demanding and difficult jobs out there. When we fly in a plane, our lives are in their hands right? Ultimately in Gods hands obviously. But you know what I mean.
But I was surprised to see that there are women that have negative views on pilots i don't know why. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/4/2006 11:15:38 AM | I have no negative views towards pilots... haven`t met an arrogant one yet... the only thing I can think why women might tend to shy away would be the worry every time he flies.. same reasoning as fire fighter, police officer.  | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/4/2006 11:47:50 AM | My very first real crush was on a pilot...sigh...memories.
I have a friend who is a pilot. He's handsome and sweet and funny, not at all arrogant.
His schedule though is what kept me from dating him in the beginning. I was not willing to commit to somebody who would only be home seven weekdays a month. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/4/2006 7:30:29 PM | | The polits that I met seemed like cool guys, i mean they have to act professional and keep their cool, maybe thats how some people get mistaken and think that they are arrogant ot conseted when INFACT they are just keeping their cool and being professional. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/4/2006 9:28:15 PM | What about pilots who fly only for recreation? Personal flying is lots of fun and I would enjoy meeting someone who also likes small aircraft. Day trips to Block Island, the Vineyard, Nantucket and other points around the Northeast are fun. I used to fly small aircraft, and enjoyed many fun day trips over the years. As for airline pilots I haven't dated any but I've known some over the years. They are like any other people. Some are real jerks while others are wonderful people. Writing off a whole group of people based on the occupation is ridiculous. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/4/2006 10:00:24 PM | | hi there........i can answer your question from personal experience......ever heard of men with bigger egos than their bodies well that is why.....you must be prepared for this and do not my darlin think anyone commands respect they must always earn it......i do believe that the man's worth is measured by his humbleness..........if there is no humbleness no worth babe no matter what the title seems to be........of course each man is individual but this is my personal experience and because of it i would choose to pass......cheers | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/4/2006 11:19:56 PM | I am one ... and although I am a very easy going and down to earth person (except when I'm flying .... then I'm very above the earth), I have never run into anything like that. Its like any other line of work ... there are good and bad and ignorant in every line.
Its more of a personality issue than a professional one.
I know lots of pilots .... male and female .... and virtually all are realy great people .... I can only remember one with a God complex, and he was Airforce ... not airline.
Sounds like that person (people) are attracting the wrong types in the first place .... and it probably would happen if it was a Doctor or Lawyer or any other line of work too. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/5/2006 7:50:59 AM | I live very close to one of the main hubs for ABX. I hate to say this but it rings true to me. The pilots I've met have been arrogant, full of themselves and just plain a$$holes. I'm talking maybe 30 of them that I have met. They aren't even carrying people. Just cargo. They brag about how much money they make and seem very full of themselves. I'm sure not all pilots are like that but I have yet to meet one. To the pilots out there that are nice guys my apologies.
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/5/2006 8:13:06 AM | Well just remember it's the person not the occupation. I'm sure there are people full of themselves that are in different lines of work.
I don't disagree that there are a$$holes in aviation, but I'm a pilot by profession and I'm a nice guy :)
So I don't think it's fair to judge people by what they do for a living. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/11/2006 3:46:44 AM | | I am a Pilot, and i get this all the time. Women think because you are a pilot that you are****, and that you have a girl in every city. Truth be told that some are sky gods, and the world revolves around them. I work with some like that, and i dont even like them. I have been single for a while. Between the hours i keep, and being away for days on end it is hard to date. I must say i like flying on days off too, and it is great to just take off for lunch 200 miles from home. People will not be what we are looking for no matter what they do for living, and that is just a fact. Dont be so hadr on the nice guys like me. Thanks for post. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/11/2006 4:18:50 AM | whats with the big deal over pilots...flying is like driving a car....
i went and did a simulator flight and then a small plane real flight...its not that big a deal and is in fact in my opinion a very boring job...lots of auto pilot stuff and pre flight, post flight and during flight checks!
And! as for the air hostess job...just a waitress in the air as far as i can see!
Im sure some of you are going to spin out from my comments...but guess what im not scared haha! | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/11/2006 8:56:55 PM | You need to be very focused to advance to an airline pilot job in the first place, but that's true of every other profession. Nobody makes it into medicine, engineering, law, ... without being very focused, either. Other than that, they're mostly just regular folks with better-than average incomes, (for now, anyway) worse-than-average schedules and the whole variety of personalities - arrogant, insecure, and everything in between.
Although they do tend to have their own unique sense of humor - partly because of the stress and boredom of the job, partly because the boss is a thousand miles away and they see him only a few times a year, and partly, I'm sure, just because they're in the unique situation of being able to get away with it. For example:
TSA nitwit: "Sir, I need to examine your bag for weapons and other contraband."
Airline pilot: "If you insist, but you probably shouldn't look in there," (pointing to bag) "you probably ought to look in here." (pointing to forehead) "I am the pilot-in-command of this aircraft and don't need a bomb or weapon to bring it down. I bring it down six times a day."
When you're the PIC, you don't miss your flight by standing up to TSA nonsense.
Air traffic controllers share a similar twisted sense of humor:
ATC: "Northwest 123, turn right immediately to a heading of two seven zero for noise abatement."
Pilot: "Two seven zero heading it is, but we're cruising at 31,000 feet. How is noise abatement relevant?"
ATC: "There's another aircraft at your altitude; if you didn't turn, you would have hit him and made a really big noise."
Disclosure: I fly light airplanes (under 12,500 pounds) but never pursued an airline career. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/12/2006 12:51:07 AM | My brother is a pilot - and not an as$hole, he's actually a loving devoted husband
I've only met one other pilot - here on PoF - and he was arrogant to say the least - not to mention his kooky schedule
To all the pilots that are nice guys - sorry - my experience with one was less than stellar and because of their scheduling I'm sure it's a lonely life for the decent single ones
Just as in life and any profession, the good mixed with the bad...  | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/12/2006 5:23:23 AM |
Now, I've talked with a few coworkers that try to avoid the ego stigma by telling women that they "work in high-speed aluminum" or "I drive a bus", or, my personal favorite, "I'm a greeter for Abercrombie and Fitch."
Len Morgan sometimes referred to his job flying Boeing 747s as a "heavy equipment operator". At 720,000 pounds, I suppose it qualifies. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/12/2006 10:15:12 AM | The first fish I ever dated from the pond was a pilot.. .. he lived an hour away.. .. I think in total we had 5 dates.. .. all of which I had to drive to him.. .. did I think he was c0cky and/or arrogant.. .. yeah maybe a little.. but I don't think it had anything to do with his occupation.. .. he's a mortgage broker now.. .. and just as c0cky and arrogant as ever...lol!
We're still friends.. I talk to him now and then.. .. even considered maybe dating him again.. .. but with the price of gas.. . he will have to come to me.
I like what gallivanting said in her post.. . I wouldn't pick a man to date just because of his occupation.. . he could be a trash collector for all I care.. .. as long as he has all his teeth....lol!
~Pour | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/12/2006 6:51:41 PM | | Hey... i work with pilots..( iam on mat leave right now though) they awsome good guys... but i would never date one.. alot of them like there woman..one in each stop! Dont get me wrong there are good ones, but few and far between in the airline i work for anyways.. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/13/2006 10:21:49 AM | thanks Lovey21 for clarifying that being a professional IN the airline industry (congrats on the babe too!) - not to generalize and I'm sure there are some great guys flying planes - but you've confirmed most suspicions that pilots have alot of opportunity and alot of them seize it.
Very similar to musicians and doctors, which I grew up around and have first hand knowledge of - 'certain' professions for 'some' men, especially the high-paid professions - just lend themselves to arrogant attitudes and womanizing behavior - and if the nature of the beast is a weak one - well then there ya go - I personally steer clear of pilots, musicians and doctors for dating, friends fine, if for nothing else than their schedules are whacked.
preferences... | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/13/2006 2:34:49 PM | | NP.. ... it is very sad when you see them picking up local women in the bar when they have to over night and you know full well they have a loving family at home worrying about them and if they are going to land home ok. But the same happens for both men and women even if you are not a pilot. | |
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| I have a question regarding Airline Pilots and dating
Posted: 5/13/2006 8:28:11 PM | @ Private nites: You said, "I steer clear of pilots, musicians and doctors"
Please, please, please don't lump all people of a certain occupation so negatively! Granted there are bad pilots, musicians and doctors out there, but what about the GOOD doctors, pilots and musicians??? You might be missing out on a perfectly nice guy!
One of my best friends was a doctor and also flew small planes. He was one of the nicest people I ever met in my life. He died a few years ago, and I still miss him terribly. It saddens me that people stereotype people based on their jobs! Had I had the same attitude I would have missed out on a wonderful friendship. (Shakes head sadly).
I am open to being with a guy who treats me right, has a steady job, and is a kind, loving, honest and caring man. It doesn't matter if he's a doctor, pilot or musician. I would be thrilled to meet another fellow like my friend was, regardless of his occupation! | |
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