Ex-pilot wore old uniform, badge to cut security lines

[Meghauli]

I saw a Southwest FA dressed in jean shorts, a tee shirt and flip flops arguing with TSA in a KCM line last month. She was convinced that she received an email saying that she could go through dressed like a slob. I wouldn't go to the grocery store let alone travel non rev dressed like that. Even though I do look damn good wearing jorts. I wanted to say something but I bit my tongue.

 

[Groundpounder]

I saw a Southwest FA dressed in jean shorts, a tee shirt and flip flops arguing with TSA in a KCM line last month. She was convinced that she received an email saying that she could go through dressed like a slob. I wouldn't go to the grocery store let alone travel non rev dressed like that. Even though I do look damn good wearing jorts. I wanted to say something but I bit my tongue.

I can't imagine a woman looking like that! Hideous!

 

[Hacker15e]

The guy is on linkedin, F/A-18 instructor, Jetblue 190s, seems fairly normal. Wonder what lead to such a large lapse in judgment with this and getting fired at Cathay. Maybe just some personal problems interfering with professional life, hope he gets any help he needs.

Very confusing LinkedIn history, though. Never knew the navy had 747-400s!

Naval Officer
Naval Aviator
November 2007 – Present (7 years)
Boeing 747-400 First Officer. Fly over 400 passengers and/or freight internationally on Long Haul flights. Safe worldwide planning and preparation, system studies, flight management computer data and analysis and continual safety and resource training.

 

[fholbert]

Atlas Air now hiring?

Just one position but it comes with a used uniform.

 

[derg]

I saw a Southwest FA dressed in jean shorts, a tee shirt and flip flops arguing with TSA in a KCM line last month. She was convinced that she received an email saying that she could go through dressed like a slob. I wouldn't go to the grocery store let alone travel non rev dressed like that. Even though I do look damn good wearing jorts. I wanted to say something but I bit my tongue.

Uniformed crewmembers only.

She should have known better.

 

[Soku39]

Very confusing LinkedIn history, though. Never knew the navy had 747-400s!

I think that would account for his time at Cathay as a 74 FO.

 

[Hacker15e]

I think that would account for his time at Cathay as a 74 FO.

Sarcasm, my friend.

 

[GypsyPilot]

"...is studying dentistry at Tulane University in New Orleans."

Well, he does seem to have nice teeth.

I once worked with an FO who quit dentistry to become an airline pilot (even went to corporate first).

Giving up a career with redeeming social value to become an airline pilot ? Takes all kinds, I guess.

There's plenty of us around that have done it... Trust me, it's not always what it's cracked up to be with those other careers.

 

[PhilosopherPilot]

Uniformed crewmembers only.

She should have known better.

We are gonna lose KCM due to stupid-ass people. Damn.

 

[SlumTodd_Millionaire]

Uniformed crewmembers only.

That's planned to change, probably by next spring. No uniform needed.

 

[derg]

That's planned to change, probably by next spring. No uniform needed.

So I can walk through buck naked?

Sweet.

I'll start looking for a men's "Brazilian" immediately.

 

[PhilosopherPilot]

So I can walk through buck naked?

Sweet.

I'll start looking for a men's "Brazilian" immediately.

Oh god damn. That image did NOT need to be put into my head. More Jameson... More Jameson...

 

[Dugie8]

So I can walk through buck naked?

Sweet.

I'll start looking for a men's "Brazilian" immediately.

Why Doug, why?

There are lines that never should be crossed....

 

[z987k]

The story doesn't really say but did he use his badge and uniform to simply cut the line or gain access without being screened (which means the tsa failed)?

 

[Screaming_Emu]

So I can walk through buck naked?

Sweet.

I'll start looking for a men's "Brazilian" immediately.

The Brozilian!

 

[derg]

The story doesn't really say but did he use his badge and uniform to simply cut the line or gain access without being screened (which means the tsa failed)?

Looks like he was still in CASS, I presume:

"He was allowed to pass through without undergoing normal passenger security screening, Hino said"

 

[Screaming_Emu]

Looks like he was still in CASS, I presume:

"He was allowed to pass through without undergoing normal passenger security screening, Hino said"

That's what I thought, but then I thought CASS was only a US carriers thing.

 

[dasleben]

That's planned to change, probably by next spring. No uniform needed.

Dude, that would be AMAZING. No wearing the monkey suit for my ticketed commutes, just to do the KCM thing.

 

[derg]

That's what I thought, but then I thought CASS was only a US carriers thing.

Ooh, good catch. As far as I know it is.

Wait, Hawaii is letting people who aren't in KCM bypass security? Seems like some heads need to roll there as well.

Note: I meant "KCM" not "CASS" in the previous posts and well, I doubt if… wait, I'm completely (and admittedly) confused now!

 

[Screaming_Emu]

Ooh, good catch. As far as I know it is.

Wait, Hawaii is letting people who aren't in CASS bypass security? Seems like some heads need to roll there as well.

Thanks Obama!