Originally Posted by stinsonjr
Quick question -
If Calloway knew he was going to face a disciplinary board or something...why was he given access to the jumpseat? What I mean is this - obviously HE knew that FedEx was looking into something that would get him fired...and FedEx knew something that prompted a hearing...so at the point that FedEx knew this, why didn't they suspend him or tell him not to be on property until his hearing? The show, and things I have read make it seem like all was normal until his hearing.
What am I missing (and i am sure I am missing something)? If a pilot, or any other employee is suspected of a transgression serious enough to be terminated over, why are they not immediately suspended (with pay) until the matter is resolved - similiar to a cop turning in his gun and badge until an inquiry is over?
Monday morning quarterbacking I know - but has anything changed? Also - thanks for kicking the Klan member off. I believe most workplace shootings are perpetrated by middle age white males.
Auburn was about to questioned for false info on his application. He took a job with Flying Tigers while still employed with another airline. Flying Tigers fired him when they found out. He eventually gets hired at FedEx. Or course, FedEx buys Flying Tigers. He is known to have a chip on his shoulder at FedEx, is recognized by some Tiger guys, but the eventually gets on Fred Smith's radar by questioning him directly on a call in to some sort of company meeting/pilot meeting. Smith says "who is this guy" and in the course of finding out for Smith, it comes to light there might be some "discrepency" in his application compared to reality. You're right, he was not pulled from any trips or blocked from jumpseating - today, he would not be able to book a jumpseat!