Originally Posted by
tallpilot
I agree that there is an extreme lack of standardized policies and enforcement thereof. However I would hope by now that any active or aspiring airline pilot is aware that airline pilot / social media personality are not career choices that combine well. The wise pilot eschews social media as much as possible.
Granted that is easier for old timers like me. I didn't grow up with it and I find no value in it now. Thousands of careers are about to be destroyed but I am sorry to see this kid's ruined.
There are a few pilots who have a decent social media following. But, they never wear their wings nor any company items, aren’t on duty, and seem professional.
No offense to this guy, but seeing a pilot dancing around the airport while on duty in uniform doesn’t exactly instill confidence from the flying public. Hopefully he and other younger pilots who have grown up with social media being a part of their lives learn from these mistakes.