Pinnacle Capt. has Awesome overnight!

[Spicepilots]

"You won't believe what they do for a living!"

Classic.

 

[flylike44]

looks like everyone at pinnacle just moved up a number.

 

[Salukipilot4590]

I said it once and I'll say it again...if that myspace is really her....she's pretty cute!

I'd do it...just not get caught...

 

[PCL_128]

Eh, she's ok. Not really hot. Probably not worth the trouble.

He'll probably keep his job, though, unless they can prove he was drinking within 12 hours of show time. Even then he might still stand a chance in grievance.

 

[Turtlesfly]

honestly, it's better that this guy got caught the night before for petty crimes rather than show up trashed at the TSA screening machine and getting thrown in jail for attempting to fly intoxicated.

 

[PCL_128]

Yep, and that would be my bid defense, too. He didn't actually show up to work drunk, his "activities" took place off duty, and he hasn't spoken to the media. Unless he's charged with a crime that would prevent him from obtaining SIDA access, I think he can manage to hold on to his job.

 

[AiRegency]

This is the kind of $hit that happens when you hire children to dress up and play pilot. And thats not a slam against all Pinnacle pilots. Just the children.

 

[PCL_128]

This is the kind of $hit that happens when you hire children to dress up and play pilot. And thats not a slam against all Pinnacle pilots. Just the children.

He's actually a good guy from what I remember. As for the "children," I've seen a lot worse behavior from plenty of middle-aged Captains.

 

[lookin4better]

Let's see how long it takes for the media to scrutinize PCL for "hiring a 24 year old captain".

-Brett

and in this case they have every right to do so....next

 

[SaturnPilot]

He'll probably keep his job, though, unless they can prove he was drinking within 12 hours of show time.

I would agree with you if the CP at PCL had enough intelligence to even manage a bake sale, but seeing as how he suspends/fires pilots for things like not eating enough vegetables, I'd say he's probably going to have to fight this one out in grievance...then he might get his job back.

 

[lookin4better]

I would agree with you if the CP at PCL had enough intelligence to even manage a bake sale, but seeing as how he suspends/fires pilots for things like not eating enough vegetables, I'd say he's probably going to have to fight this one out in grievance...then he might get his job back.

Well it will be his last job....he wont be moving on to any Legacy/ good Cargo carrier in this country.....carreer regional pilot for sure

 

[regionalcap]

Eh, she's ok. Not really hot. Probably not worth the trouble.

He'll probably keep his job, though, unless they can prove he was drinking within 12 hours of show time. Even then he might still stand a chance in grievance.

I don't think he is going to be that lucky. Little hard to make your duty in when you are sitting in front of a judge.

 

[BoeingBaller]

Well it will be his last job....he wont be moving on to any Legacy/ good Cargo carrier in this country.....carreer regional pilot for sure

I know many at UAL and SWA that have done much worse.

 

[plunger]

At least Pinnacle hires flight attendants worth banging. PSA can't manage to hire anyone who isn't eligable for social security.

 

[Max Q]

and in this case they have every right to do so....next

Good. Then I would also expect the media to supplement their reports with facts and numbers proving that PCL had an unreasonable expectation that a 24 year old could act as PIC for a 121 carrier.

My prediction is this: among their facts, there are pilots who fall asleep, shoot guns, and get naked in the flightdeck, that are all significantly older than 24.

NEXT.

-Brett

 

[AiRegency]

How are his fellow coworkers supposed to feel about this guy now that he is going to be diverting their union dues from new contract efforts to defending his stupid a$$. And for what? Because he couldn't keep his string in his pants long enough to get to the hotel they were walking to. What, were they afraid their chaperones were going to find out? Pinnacle does get their pilots individual rooms don't they? I wouldn't blame somebody for $hi#in in his flight kit and leaving a note saying "99%!!!". Way to support the cause...


And the idea that some other Captain can do worse, isn't a defense. The fact that they just had to stop along the way to bang one out either indicates just how drunk they were or how stupid they were. It was extremely childish.

 

[Terry Hunter]

Well it will be his last job....he wont be moving on to any Legacy/ good Cargo carrier in this country.....carreer regional pilot for sure

Nah... majors like the guys who have screwed up, changed their life, and have stayed out of trouble for a while... like 4-5 years. They feel better knowing this guy has his "screw up" checked off already, and it probably won't happen with the new (major) employer. It all depends on how you interview, I guess.

 

[lookin4better]

Good. Then I would also expect the media to supplement their reports with facts and numbers proving that PCL had an unreasonable expectation that a 24 year old could act as PIC for a 121 carrier.

My prediction is this: among their facts, there are pilots who fall asleep, shoot guns, and get naked in the flightdeck, that are all significantly older than 24.

NEXT.

-Brett

wow whats this bros issue?? ....

 

[Max Q]

wow thats this bros issue?? ....

What is?

-Brett

 

[PCL_128]

I would agree with you if the CP at PCL had enough intelligence to even manage a bake sale, but seeing as how he suspends/fires pilots for things like not eating enough vegetables, I'd say he's probably going to have to fight this one out in grievance...then he might get his job back.

I never met the new CP before I left, so you could be right. Mefford would have yelled and screamed until he was blue in the face, but he probably wouldn't have fired the guy. Hard telling what the new management boot-licker will try.