HalyardJammer

On the contrary, he's violating a lot of rules with the company blessing. None of us can do what he does. I believe Aviator Chavez was made private as an example. We have to fill our social media posts with: "this reflects my opinion and no way shape or form is representive of my company." We're told that despite being proud of being where we are, we may have wrongthink now or in the future and to disassociate with them while on the internet.

A lot of people on these boards voiced their concerns to one another when in the middle of pay negotiations, he posted a company sponsored video. It was not see as being in unison with his fellow union members and instead shilling for the company in a very critical time.

​​​For Swayne's deeds, that would be the one that bothers me. I think it's neat that he has a successful YouTube channel, I wanted to do that in my career too, but I didn't get the views. And the social media policy is the company and AA's fault, not Swayne's fault, getting upset with him because he got the blessing, in my mind, is a mistake.

CLE to IAH

that didn’t last long

dera

Agency Shop 101, you should know this. You can't not pay union dues and stay employed.
You can be a member in bad standing, or a non-member, but you will pay your dues. Otherwise you will be terminated.

Air Stang 7

My question is, why does anyone seek internet fame if they're in a career not associated with being a narcissistic 'look at me' persona such as acting, journalism, politics etc. Why not just change to another field that is more visible?

Flyhigh47

Why is this even a thread ?
Let the man live his life.
So much jealousy in this world, it’s not easy doing those videos, it takes time and editing.
We should all just support each other.

Those videos are great, very informative, they definitely helped me make my decision in which regional to choose.

In my opinion, keep going bud, forget the haters

HalyardJammer

Two main reasons

Preferential treatment: The rest of are told that we cannot link back to Envoy because they're worried about getting sued or canceled. That we actually received training saying that they want us to include in social media posts: "This statement is my own and is not sponsored or affiliated with the company."

Posting Envoy sponsored videos during pay negotiations: A lot of people question where his loyalty is when we're supposed to be a union together and he's doing what he's doing with the company.

Try to have some critical thinking skills before you start opening your mouth as to people's motives.

Knobcrk1

It’s easy to make fun of his stuff as cheesy and pointless but his target audience is aspiring pilots. Although I think he’s peaked.

2StgTurbine

This argument keeps getting repeated and is really weak. It's not preferential treatment. Envoy thinks he has a talent and wants him to do another job. Are check airmen getting preferential treatment? No, they were picked because they have a talent - training. What about pilots who appear in safety videos? What about pilots airlines use as brand ambassadors at colleges? What about pilots airlines use in their homepage puff pieces?

Envoy does not want their pilots representing the brand on social media without oversight. Oversight takes time and resources. They would rather spend those resources on someone they know is capable of representing the company well.

Crimson37Roger

saying all check airmen have a talent in training made me chuckle

pitchattitude

Talent or not, check airman is an option afforded to pilots as part of the contract. Social media spokesperson at the expense of others is not. He is making money by BEING EMPLOYED AT ENVOY, outside of what is within the contract. If he wants to do that he should be off the seniority list.

Yes, there are plenty of haters, FOR PERSONAL REASONS, and they have no place here or anywhere else, but those of you cheerleading him are working your way to THKoolAid status.