Originally Posted by Aquaticus (Post 3398740)

What happens when he bends metal or has a situation which draws media attention? The Colgan crash and the Lion Air crash had facebook photos in the media within a day. I don't want to embarrass my family or my coworkers especially in a 24 hr news cycle where they will jump all over a guy parading around in his uniform for likes from 12 yr olds. I think alpa and the company are watching because all these personalities are toeing a very fine line and at one end of the equation is a multi-million dollar career. I don't want to see someone ruin that for lack of mentoring. I don't think what he is doing is smart or professional.

Originally Posted by Broncofan (Post 3399131)

you sound like a teenager with your gossip

Originally Posted by Broncofan (Post 3399131)

you sound like a teenager with your gossip

Originally Posted by Broncofan (Post 3399131)

you sound like a teenager with your gossip

Originally Posted by PotatoChip (Post 3399014)

I swear to god I’m sitting next to him a bar at this very moment and he is actively blocking people on Instagram.
I’m 100% serious.
I won’t name the hotel/location for security reasons. But I’m not joking.

Originally Posted by Merle Haggard (Post 3399015)

He and others like him attend UAL "influencer" events and training. He has posted at Aviate which was certainly done at the behest of the company. Whether he is being paid by them or is just getting perks and privileges, it is extra-contractual work that is based on his PILOT position. That's a non-starter for actual union members.

What happens down the road if anyone ever gets a spine about contract negotiations? Will he be posting videos "on behalf of the pilots" (and actually on the orders of the company) apologizing for job actions?

The conflicts of interest here are obvious and totally avoidable.

His newest post is inside info on aircraft crew rest accommodations. Maybe next week he can show everyone how the cockpit door operates. Security anyone?

It's probably time for ALPA to update professional ethics for the times. Maybe professional standards should have a word with him about his activity - and his haircut for that matter.

Originally Posted by AntiPeter (Post 3399149)

Wasn’t the KLM PIC in the Tenerife accident their Chief Pilot who was featured in advertisements?

This is kind of how the industry rolls…it seems to celebrate dangerous people.

Originally Posted by ceelo (Post 3398122)

Facts. The criticism against this guy, Swayne, etc is really just poorly masked bitterness.

Originally Posted by DamnThatWasFast (Post 3401881)

Interesting that guys in this thread think he should be fired for his instagram posts. I think the bigger threat and the easier move by the company would be to hunt down guys in this thread and fire them for cyber bullying. Leave the poor dude alone. Posting his real name on here is a total foul and you guys know better. If you don't like his IG... don't look at it. Pretty simple. Now, Go put on your white new balance sneakers and cargo shorts and go to the swap meet.