Pilots who guide ships into the ports of Galveston and Texas City have asked for substantial pay increases, and are fighting an industry pushback against their rate request. The 15 pilots say they earn less than those at other Texas ports, including the 90 Houston Port pilots who help guide ships t…

My opinon of ship pilots are: Arrogant Smug Superior Hubris Odious Larcenous Egregious Selfish Do I want their money? HELL YES! Do I want to be one? HELL NO! Does any ship pilot deserve to make as much as a surgeon? Most do you know! OK, let the shitstorm begin… KaChing!

[quote=c.captain;12556]My opinon of ship pilots are: Arrogant Smug Superior Hubris Odious Larcenous Egregious Selfish Do I want their money? HELL YES! Do I want to be one? HELL NO! Does any ship pilot deserve to make as much as a surgeon? Most do you know! OK, let the shitstorm begin……

What’s PHEEHCTF mean? btw read this one: http://blog.nola.com/tpmoney/2008/12/river_pilots_to_get_pay_raises.html

I like pilots, except the assholes who don’t bring me a newspaper but are happy to drink my coffee and raid my galley.

[quote=c.captain;12572]What’s PHEEHCTF mean? btw read this one: http://blog.nola.com/tpmoney/2008/12/river_pilots_to_get_pay_raises.html[/quote] I think he missed your acronym c.capt!

[quote=dougpine;12569]I know some pilots who fit your description, just like I know some Captains who do as well. And some Mates, ABs, OSs, oh and don’t forget Engineers for god’s sake. But I’ve worked with hundreds of pilots in real world and in training situations, and I find that 98% of them are: …

I’ve been lurking. Haven’t felt much like posting lately.

Just figured it out. I’m a bit thick in the haid, apparently.

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Ya, I was doing that for awhile too…Good to see you…

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