Originally Posted by rickair7777

It's not the end-all, be-all, but once it's out there you can never take it back. I would say aggressive social-media vetting by airlines is a very recent thing, last couple of years. Also have heard of recruiters asking you to friend them... that may become the norm, and there's absolutely no recourse on your part but to comply (unless you want your job prospects for that employer to end at that time).

For those who are not at their career-destination, and have not already created a non-politically correct online presence, it's probably in your best interest to tread lightly.