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Steve Schreiber, aged 63, shared a talent crucial for his profession through TikTok.
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EXPLORE FURTHER: As an aviator, these are two actions I would never undertake when traveling as a regular passenger.
A seasoned aviator has revealed an unexpected ability that defines a great captain – and it isn’t related to piloting skills.
Steve Schreiber, 63, from
New Orleans
The individual from the U.S. boasts 26 years of flight experience, with eleven of those years served as a captain. Throughout his career, he has accumulated an impressive 5,860 hours piloting 60 distinct types of aircraft.
Known as Captain Steve online, the ex-U.S. Navy officer frequently offers safety advice related to aviation to his followers.
TikTok
The channel, @captainsteeeve, has more than 370K subscribers.
In April, an experienced pilot went live on a video-sharing platform to share a less-discussed skill needed for captaining an aircraft: the capacity to establish a solid rapport with their copilot.
In the
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Initially, the pilot mentioned that he is not allowed to read anything while in the air unless it pertains directly to the aircraft or to aviation in general.
Although he emphasized the significance of maintaining a secure and smooth flight, he also highlighted that an essential aspect lies in how the discussion proceeds between him and his co-pilot.
Starting with discovering each other’s origins, moving on to heartwarming tales of their families, and then delving into shared interests and hobbies, Schreiber emphasized that an organic conversation between co-pilots is essential.
He remembered his initial interview with his present airline, stating: “During my first interview at the airline, they spent roughly 20 minutes talking with me—technical questions weren’t really their focus.”
Although the captain initially found himself ‘ scratching his head,’ it quickly dawned on him that he had already been deemed a ‘suitable candidate’ by those who hired him, and he was now being evaluated on his capacity to maintain a ‘pleasant’ discussion over an extended period.
He commented, “This is quite significant in this role. Surprisingly, you’d be amazed at how many individuals struggle to maintain a conversation for extended periods. When my co-pilots and I engage in meaningful discussions on various topics, it really seems to shorten the duration of the flight.”
More than 190 spectators expressed curiosity in the comments section, prompting numerous queries regarding possible problems that might occur within the flight deck.
Someone inquired: “Have you ever flown with a co-pilot who was difficult to work with?”
A second pondered, “How uncomfortable is it when your co-pilot holds vastly differing political views compared to yours? Apart from discussing flight-related matters, does an eerie silence fill the cockpit?”
At the same time, a previous aviator reminisced, “During our operations abroad, we often had the most amusing discussions.”
A viewer commented: “I can imagine that might get pretty monotonous, just hearing the air traffic control.”
Another confessed: ‘I was unaware of that, and because of this, I would be an awful airline pilot…’
It comes as a
The pilot shared her advice for travelers who feel uneasy about flying and highlighted actions to steer clear of prior to boarding if anxiety is an issue.
Shibani Kaur Gupta, hailing from London and presently serving as a Line Training Captain at Wizz Air, has shared insights into actions that nervous fliers should and shouldn’t undertake during a flight.
The pilot, who obtained her private license at the age of only 17, mentioned that throughout her many years of interacting with numerous passengers, she consistently offers essential guidance to them.
After previously comforting anxious fliers, the 35-year-old said that their reassurances helped calm people down. She emphasized that hearing “everything will be okay” directly from an authoritative source truly makes a significant impact.
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