Originally Posted by
coopervane
I have a nomination for tool of the day
My neighbor and friend of 10 years, also a Delta pilot.
I have had an app in at Delta for over 10 years. I recently wanted to refresh my online app by updating my LOR'S. So I ask my "good buddy" if he would be willing to update his LOR for me. He says NO......Why?
Because 4 years ago, We went on vacation with him and his wife. A bareboat charter. Because we had planned it for over 6 months and I couldn't get the week off at my crappy regional, I called in sick.
So he can't "in good conscience" recommend anyone who would abuse sick policy.
THAT is where the term "douchbag" originates from
I think I flew with that guy! Lost his pension and a quarter million dollars worth of banked sick time, and still reacts to other pilot's "vision problems" with righteous indignation. Since they are out there, and based on extreme scrutiny at our carrier and I assume others, you have some fault in this (with the benefit of 20/20 hindsight).
The situation reminds me of a security clearance poster at a government project I used to work on; "Sure he's your buddy, but does he need to know?" Perhaps your wife should know, so she doesn't screw up a phone contact from the company. Aside from that, all your neighbor, kids and pals at work needed to know is that you scored the time off after relentless effort. Of course how you got to said bareboat charter location would be a tricky business at my carrier, as I believe they now have access to information outside of your own pass riding; think ZED Fare, CASS, maybe even KCM. All I'm saying is you can't be too careful.
All that said, your neighbor is indeed a major tool. Find another DL friend and pull this guy's 4th of July barbecue invitation. If his wife looks like the thumbnail in your profile (your wife?), she's still invited!