Originally Posted by
Dave Fitzgerald
In fact, when Attarian first started here at LUAL, he was communicating as Capt Attarian. Minor point, but we told him you could not call yourself that becasue you are not a pilot here at UAL...
Howard was doing this also? Not doubting your recollection. I am thinking about it now, I remember hearing that he never upgraded at NWA, which is not a criticism. Apparently he was a Second Officer Rep, and eventually jumped onto Duane Woerth's coattails. Hopefully someone else can fill in the picture.
I distinctly remember Joe Cupcake (former Delta pilot, a 767 Captain over at Delta, but never flew here at United) calling himself captain. It drew formal protests, and he discontinued his misrepresentions.
Howard Attarian surely ain't a dumb guy, so I am optimistic about his potential.