Originally Posted by
newKnow
Not if we are in uniform.
Originally Posted by
Ottopilot
Not normally, but every airport is different. I've taken my shoes off for no reason as a pilot. It does happen. I know what the TSA rules say, but I'm not sure the TSA does.

Gotta agree with Otto. I've had to take my shoes off while on a rotation before. You can argue that you don't have to, but remember, each airport is allowed to go "above and beyond" what the TSA minimum requirement is. Arguing with neanderthals is less satisfying than arguing with walls.