09 Feb

Missed Connections

Scheduling’s task of calling crewmembers can be fraught with tension. Assigning crews who are on reserve is a mundane task at best, and a stressful one at worst…until he called her…

In a world where the divide between schedulers and flight crews is as big as the chasm of a broken heart…

Where the notorious standard contention between the two departments constantly simmers always threatening to blow over…

I say conventional work resentment be damned.

And look, I never do this.

I read these things with friends to mock. I mean, what kind of person would write in at random, mooning over someone they don’t even know, all in the hopes that the other person will somehow remember them and respond?

I figured at best it’s desperate and at worst slightly stalkerish but then…

Then I heard your voice.

There are no passengers, only guitars

I don’t even know what you look like, isn’t that wild? But your voice was melodious as I roused you from sleep at 2am to assign you that AUS turn no one wanted because it departs from a satellite base and there’s a country-punk music festival.

I know you’re kind, because you didn’t swear at me, or immediately berate your assignment. You accepted your fate silently, stoically…wait were you even awake?

Anyways.

Where were we?

Austin. Music. A plane. You.

I bet you handle that stone cold pack of weirdos like a champ. Your voice told me that you’d never make the guy with a bow tie and lens-less glasses feel like “too much” for asking for a secure place for his polaroid camera.

Your cute, sleepy, “mm-hms” as I told you departure time and your position assured me that you’re as sweet as you are diligent, and that you’ll find places for all 5-7 guitars that respective owners insist on bringing as carry-ons.

Yeah I’ve got an assignment for you- it’s a direct flight to love

I know this is a long shot. Not only because I talked to you in the wee hours of the morning and I’m not positive you were fully awake. I know I’m a scheduler and you’re a crewmember. They say it’ll never work. We’re just dreaming. We’re from two different worlds.

But what I heard in your voice during that witching hour phone call was the answer to every question I’ve ever had. Your confused “ok thanks” before hanging up was a vow, and my aswering “you’re welcome” was a promise.

To find you.

To love you.

To perhaps connect and share photos of each other before we meet up- it’s 2023 and you can’t be too careful.

All this to say, the essence of your audible presence was unmatched, and I can only hope that you’ll call me back. Not because you’re contractually obligated to return my phone call within 15 minutes to avoid a missed trip, but because you felt it too.

God, tell me you felt it too.

– Jeremy from Crew Scheduling

Posted by | Posted at February 9, 2023 8:30 am |
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Airlines depend on ELP Aviation because our software improves operational efficiencies, eases crew interactions, and increases profitability. We offer products that provide scalable and agile solutions based on the individual Carrier’s needs. We’re already thinking about how to solve the next problem.

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Headquarters:  103 W Spring Ave, Conway Springs, KS, USA

Branch Office: Narayana Enclave, Plot No 610, Road Number 33, Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad-500033, Telangana, India.

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+ 1 (316) 239-6080

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