Originally Posted by
nitefr8dog
Sounds to me like an old geezer who can't figure out he needs to speak up. I would also call Flight Standards and the Ethics committee and let them know what a pompous a$$ you are and what a unsafe environment you create in the cockpit. Would also fill out a ASAP report at the first available chance. Good luck with that one at the disciplinary hearing. A phone call to the FAA hotline 1-800-FLY-SAFE goes along way a pushy belligerent overbearing captain if the company will not take action. All you have to do is mention "unstable".
Don't forget OSHA. They'd be really interested if an employer ruled out your ear plugs via disciplinary hearing (no pun intended)

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