Mooning pilots...
09-29-2008, 05:06 AM
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Wanna know why regional pilots do not command the respect and pay that they used to? Partially because a small group of pilots managed to make it to the regionals without growing up and leaving high-school antics behind. Most people want to be responsible, do their jobs, represent the industry well, and be treated with the respect they earn.
I would not blame management for the irresponsible actions of those clowns. People like that only add fuel to negative stereotypes. Years ago, pilots were much more respected and were treated (and paid) accordingly. Maybe we can all have a better shot at enjoying professional pay and respect if certain individuals didn't make the pilot community look like a bunch of drunk teenagers playing "truth or dare."
I would not blame management for the irresponsible actions of those clowns. People like that only add fuel to negative stereotypes. Years ago, pilots were much more respected and were treated (and paid) accordingly. Maybe we can all have a better shot at enjoying professional pay and respect if certain individuals didn't make the pilot community look like a bunch of drunk teenagers playing "truth or dare."
09-29-2008, 06:10 AM
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Two pilots arrested, mooning traffic
Katie Shands Updated: 9/28/2008 4:35:29 PM Posted: 9/28/2008
Two pilots were arrested after an incident Friday on Alcoa Highway. The Alcoa Police Department responded to a call of an intoxicated and irate patron at El Sazon Mexicano Restaurant across from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Officers said they found 43-year-old Jeffery Saltis of Pittsburg mooning northbound traffic on Alcoa Highway. Police also saw 25-year-old Michael Etzel of Virgina taking pictures of Saltis.
Both men were pilots with United Express.
They have been charged with public intoxication, and Saltis faces a charge of indecent exposure.
WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Two pilots arrested, mooning traffic
Katie Shands Updated: 9/28/2008 4:35:29 PM Posted: 9/28/2008
Two pilots were arrested after an incident Friday on Alcoa Highway. The Alcoa Police Department responded to a call of an intoxicated and irate patron at El Sazon Mexicano Restaurant across from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Officers said they found 43-year-old Jeffery Saltis of Pittsburg mooning northbound traffic on Alcoa Highway. Police also saw 25-year-old Michael Etzel of Virgina taking pictures of Saltis.
Both men were pilots with United Express.
They have been charged with public intoxication, and Saltis faces a charge of indecent exposure.
WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Two pilots arrested, mooning traffic
43 years old and still partying like a rockstar? Kinda like watching the 40+ year old captains hitting on the 19 year old F/A's. .............not very amusing
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09-29-2008, 06:20 AM
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09-29-2008, 06:29 AM
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Gotta disagree
If they are on an overnight yes it does matter. If they are at home on there days off and not showing soon then no.
09-29-2008, 07:19 AM
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Trans States Pilots Grounded After Incident Outside Restaurant
Mon, 29 Sep '08
Both Cited For Public Intoxication
Yep... this is certainly the kind of professional image that aviation needs right now. Two Trans States Airlines pilots were arrested last week, after police in Tennessee responded to a public drunkenness call.
The Alcoa Daily Times reports police answered a call from a local Mexican restaurant Friday night, claiming a patron became belligerent after servers cut him off from ordering any more alcohol. The man also allegedly attempted to start a fight with the restaurant manager.
As officers pulled up to the scene, they found Jeffrey Leon Saltis, 43, outside the restaurant, shorts down, and mooning northbound traffic on the Alcoa Highway. A second man -- Michael Cody Etzel, 25 -- was walking with an unidentified woman, who was trying to take pictures of Saltis'... display.
According to the police report, Saltis told officers he was a pilot for United Express. Trans States Airlines spokesman Bill Mishk confirmed two employees were detained by Alcoa police Friday.
The pilots' identities could not be confirmed, Mishk added, citing confidentiality concerns... but he did say the two employees in question have been removed from the flight line, pending an internal investigation.
Police records state Saltis was charged with public intoxication, and indecent exposure. Etzel was charged with public intoxication.
Now that they have some free time on their hands, perhaps the two men may now ruminate on some helpful advice, given earlier this year by the prosecutor in another case that involved two airline employees who partied a bit too hard, and much too publicly.
"On a public service note, this is what alcohol can do."
Trans States Pilots Grounded After Incident Outside Restaurant
Mon, 29 Sep '08
Both Cited For Public Intoxication
Yep... this is certainly the kind of professional image that aviation needs right now. Two Trans States Airlines pilots were arrested last week, after police in Tennessee responded to a public drunkenness call.
As officers pulled up to the scene, they found Jeffrey Leon Saltis, 43, outside the restaurant, shorts down, and mooning northbound traffic on the Alcoa Highway. A second man -- Michael Cody Etzel, 25 -- was walking with an unidentified woman, who was trying to take pictures of Saltis'... display.
According to the police report, Saltis told officers he was a pilot for United Express. Trans States Airlines spokesman Bill Mishk confirmed two employees were detained by Alcoa police Friday.
The pilots' identities could not be confirmed, Mishk added, citing confidentiality concerns... but he did say the two employees in question have been removed from the flight line, pending an internal investigation.
Police records state Saltis was charged with public intoxication, and indecent exposure. Etzel was charged with public intoxication.
Now that they have some free time on their hands, perhaps the two men may now ruminate on some helpful advice, given earlier this year by the prosecutor in another case that involved two airline employees who partied a bit too hard, and much too publicly.
"On a public service note, this is what alcohol can do."
09-29-2008, 07:20 AM
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Wanna know why regional pilots do not command the respect and pay that they used to? Partially because a small group of pilots managed to make it to the regionals without growing up and leaving high-school antics behind. Most people want to be responsible, do their jobs, represent the industry well, and be treated with the respect they earn.
I would not blame management for the irresponsible actions of those clowns. People like that only add fuel to negative stereotypes. Years ago, pilots were much more respected and were treated (and paid) accordingly. Maybe we can all have a better shot at enjoying professional pay and respect if certain individuals didn't make the pilot community look like a bunch of drunk teenagers playing "truth or dare."
I would not blame management for the irresponsible actions of those clowns. People like that only add fuel to negative stereotypes. Years ago, pilots were much more respected and were treated (and paid) accordingly. Maybe we can all have a better shot at enjoying professional pay and respect if certain individuals didn't make the pilot community look like a bunch of drunk teenagers playing "truth or dare."
Don't forget about the drunken hacks of AWA or the NWA pilots years ago who flew home drunk before they were busted.
09-29-2008, 08:07 AM
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09-29-2008, 08:20 AM
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Two pilots arrested, mooning traffic
Katie Shands Updated: 9/28/2008 4:35:29 PM Posted: 9/28/2008
Two pilots were arrested after an incident Friday on Alcoa Highway. The Alcoa Police Department responded to a call of an intoxicated and irate patron at El Sazon Mexicano Restaurant across from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Officers said they found 43-year-old Jeffery Saltis of Pittsburg mooning northbound traffic on Alcoa Highway. Police also saw 25-year-old Michael Etzel of Virgina taking pictures of Saltis.
Both men were pilots with United Express.
They have been charged with public intoxication, and Saltis faces a charge of indecent exposure.
WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Two pilots arrested, mooning traffic
Katie Shands Updated: 9/28/2008 4:35:29 PM Posted: 9/28/2008
Two pilots were arrested after an incident Friday on Alcoa Highway. The Alcoa Police Department responded to a call of an intoxicated and irate patron at El Sazon Mexicano Restaurant across from McGhee Tyson Airport.
Officers said they found 43-year-old Jeffery Saltis of Pittsburg mooning northbound traffic on Alcoa Highway. Police also saw 25-year-old Michael Etzel of Virgina taking pictures of Saltis.
Both men were pilots with United Express.
They have been charged with public intoxication, and Saltis faces a charge of indecent exposure.
WBIR.com | Knoxville, TN | Two pilots arrested, mooning traffic
man im more upset about giving Pittsburgh a bad name... hahaha
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