TSA Drinking in Uniform

[Jack Mehoff]

I was out for dinner in MCO and at Fridays (about a mile from the airport) and there was a TSA guy sitt'n in a booth with a fat chick and a Tall Mug of beer in his hand. I knew he was TSA because of this F'n FUll Uniform! (he had a really cute poneytail too)

Now is that legal? These ****************************** bags are always taking any cheap shot at us and this guy is in full uniform with a TALL Boy! WTF If it was me in uniform at the bar I'd have the cops on my azz in 5 min.

Can he be reported or is this just another reason why TSA should all get an extra $1000 a year for resigning bonus to retain the work force (USA today this morning)

 

[SplitBar]

I assume it is legal. I know a regular at my local pub who work for TSA and she shows up in uniform on occasion. Lots of NWA Rampies & Mechanices often show up in uniform as well. Doesn't bother me any. Why don't you ask a tSA supervisor next time you go through security if you really want to know what the policy is.

 

[charter dog]

Recognition!

Too bad I would never think of this in the heat of the moment, but picture this:

A tired but jovial looking man stands up and walks to center of the room with a frosty glass beer mug and a and a piece of silverware in his hands. He is middle-aged, perhaps in his late forties with a slightly awkward gait that tells you he is more comfortable sitting down than standing. Holding the glass up in one hand, he bangs the flatware loudly against the beer mug, while saying in loud and clear voice:

"Attention, I'd like to call for a toast! Ladies and gentlemen, won't you please raise your glasses and drink a toast to one of the TSAs finest. Protecting America and all of her air travelers. But drink up quickly please. Judging by the fact that this fine example of TSA vigilance is wearing the full uniform of his service, we must assume he is in a hurry to return to his duties at the airport." Turning to the man in uniform: Let me buy you a quick one for the road!"

Just a thought.

 

[CFIse]

WTF If it was me in uniform at the bar I'd have the cops on my azz in 5 min.

Would you really? And if you did, tell them to take a flying f*!k! If you're not planning on flying, and the TSA guy isn't planning on working, then you can wear your uniform or nothing at all (well that might get you arrested) it's nobodies business.

Now I think my GOM says something about drinking in uniform, so I'm not about to start. But there ain't NOTHING illegal about drinking in uniform, it's drinking (no matter what you wear) and then going flying that's dodgy and I suspect it's the same for the TSA guy - no problem drinking AFTER work, not so good BEFORE work.

Now was it professional - sorry, cracked myself up laughing there - if drinking in uniform was the only professional problem the TSA had I'd live with it - how about stealing stuff from passengers - now THAT's a problem.....

 

[Blucher]

Generally speaking, the universe has a way of taking care of itself. Flight crews are not the only ones who get mad at the TSA. There's a good chance that the friendly waitstaff may have doctored the guy's drink before serving it to him. Brings to mind the scene in "Dumb & Dumber" with the turbo-lax. Who knows, maybe that bartender's grandma was one of the old women in a wheel chair that became a selectee.

-Blucher:laugh:

 

[Fly-n-hi]

Do you have a camera on your cell phone? If yes then you should have taken a picture of the guy downing his beer.

Then next time you went to the airport you could show the TSA supervisor the picture and ask him somthing like "Is there anything wrong with this picture" (assuming that guy in the picture isn't the supervisor).

Maybe they would do something about it or maybe not but at least someone would have been aware of it.

You could have posted it on the internet or sent it to a local paper as well.

Since you saw this guy once it's a safe bet he probably does it all thre time. Try going back again.

 

[FedEx1]

In general, I would bet that most companies do not "allow" you to drink in uniform. Yes, a lot of people do it, and no one is out there being the uniform police, but that doesn't mean it is condoned. Even those rampers probably aren't supposed to....

And I don't mind being held to a higher standard than the TSA.

 

[SplitBar]

In general, I would bet that most companies do not "allow" you to drink in uniform. Yes, a lot of people do it, and no one is out there being the uniform police, but that doesn't mean it is condoned. Even those rampers probably aren't supposed to....

And I don't mind being held to a higher standard than the TSA.

Check out the Wheat 'n' Rye and you will see a bunch of NWA folks in uniform. As long as your not a F/A or pilot it doesn't matter. Heck, even Military pilots can booze it up in uniform. I recall Mav & Goose & Iceman boozing it up and picking up chicks at the bar. Imagine the babes we could score if we could wear our pilot uniform to the bar. Life just isn't fair.

Just kidding of course but I'm sure the ERAU cadets and Mesa FO's would give it a shot.

 

[FlyBarneyJets]

Wow. That ranks right up there with the female TSA agent I saw peddling adult "toys" from a shoulder-bag to the bus drivers at LAX while she was on her way from the parking lot to start her shift at Terminal 1.

How do these idiots get hired?

 

[TCBKING]

Whats the big F***ing deal. Lighten up people...:beer: Maybe if you went over there and bought him a drink or a shot and told him what you did, you might have found out he was a decent person. Unless sitting with a fat chick and a big beer makes you an Ahole. Seriously, life is too short. Just Chill

 

[Jack Mehoff]

He can have all the fat chicks N' Beer he wants. I am just sick of these uneducated sorry azz excuse for national security bust'n our ballz every day at the airport. Yet they can to whatever they feel. Also How do I know he WASNT going back to the airport afterwords? Its not like his buddys would turn him in for being drunk on the job. However you shure as heck know if one of us used mouthwash one morning and they got a whif of scope they would have a stiffy and be call'n the cops for another "drunk pilot"

Also the Article in the USA Today on Friday was just amazing. The Gov. is considering giving these stellar individuals resign bonuses to tetain the workforce. The lowest paid goober gets like 24,000 a year to have socal time and harrass everyone plus all the goverment benifits (health, tax ect.) The average goober thats been on the job for a few years gets like 40,000!

This is why I wanted to go WWE on his ponytailed azz

 

[belchfire]

The Airport wheat and rye has great sandwiches and a couple of reasonably attractive waitresses. Sadly they are in the minority, service is good enough whichever one is waiting on you. And lots of people in NW type uniforms. Not a bad place to hang out!

 

[SplitBar]

He can have all the fat chicks N' Beer he wants. I am just sick of these uneducated sorry azz excuse for national security bust'n our ballz every day at the airport. Yet they can to whatever they feel. Also How do I know he WASNT going back to the airport afterwords? Its not like his buddys would turn him in for being drunk on the job. However you shure as heck know if one of us used mouthwash one morning and they got a whif of scope they would have a stiffy and be call'n the cops for another "drunk pilot"

Also the Article in the USA Today on Friday was just amazing. The Gov. is considering giving these stellar individuals resign bonuses to tetain the workforce. The lowest paid goober gets like 24,000 a year to have socal time and harrass everyone plus all the goverment benifits (health, tax ect.) The average goober thats been on the job for a few years gets like 40,000!

This is why I wanted to go WWE on his ponytailed azz

If you feel your ballz are being busted every time you go through security than you really need to look yourself in the mirror Bro. I realize there are "moments" but lighten up man. The "moments are the exception, not the norm. Most TSA folks are good people and a little respect and joking around with them really goes a long way. I highly suggest you try it. It's up to us to pick our own battles and if you want to fight them out with TSA just keep it up.

 

[FN FAL]

I was out for dinner in MCO and at Fridays (about a mile from the airport) and there was a TSA guy sitt'n in a booth with a fat chick and a Tall Mug of beer in his hand. I knew he was TSA because of this F'n FUll Uniform! (he had a really cute poneytail too)

Now is that legal?

How do you know it wasn't an O'duls NA beer?

I highly doubt that the TSA would allow their agents to drink alcohol in uniform. Even though the guy was off reservation, but outside of policy, he should pay for his crime. However, if you don't know what the rule says about NA beer, you might be barking up a tree.

 

[smellthejeta]

How do you know it wasn't an O'duls NA beer?

I highly doubt that the TSA would allow their agents to drink alcohol in uniform. Even though the guy was off reservation, but outside of policy, he should pay for his crime. However, if you don't know what the rule says about NA beer, you might be barking up a tree.

NA beer still contains very small amounts of alcohol.

 

[FN FAL]

NA beer still contains very small amounts of alcohol.

I can dig that...what do the TSA rules say about off duty behavior in uniform and how does an NA beer fit into all of that? I don't know, you don't know, we don't know. We'd have to ask a TSA dude/dudess what their employee manual says, but I'm betting they can't wear their uniform in bar and drink alcohol off duty while wearing their uniform.

I don't harbor any ill will against them, but like the one poster said, take a cell phone picture and document the incident and send it in. The worst that can happen is that fired TSA dude will look you up after all is said and done and hatchet murder you and yours. Who knows? Life is like a box of chocolates.

 

[Chicken Taco]

Check out the Wheat 'n' Rye and you will see a bunch of NWA folks in uniform. As long as your not a F/A or pilot it doesn't matter.

Yup, Wheat n, Rye at DTW is a great place for a cold one on the way home. It used to be my favorite stop when I commuted from there. If you remember a big guy sitting at the bar wearing a gray fleece over something that might have looked like a uniform a few years back, um..well.. Time to take the 5th

..CT

 

[BCpilot81]

There is something to be said for the tragic irony you experienced my friend. It is kind of like the cop in uniform hauling tail down the expressway doing at least 90 mph. You know that Chevy Nova is not a cruiser, and further he has no lights on. People see authority in uniform, and they assume they are responsible enough to not drink before or on the job. But, our uniforms are that much nicer, and yet if we get caught looking in a bar or liquour store; the entire world is up in arms and the next line you stand in is the unemployment line, rather than security. I feel your pain, and I am just the person that needs anger management enough to have said something.

 

[FN FAL]

There is something to be said for the tragic irony you experienced my friend. It is kind of like the cop in uniform hauling tail down the expressway doing at least 90 mph. You know that Chevy Nova is not a cruiser, and further he has no lights on. People see authority in uniform, and they assume they are responsible enough to not drink before or on the job. But, our uniforms are that much nicer, and yet if we get caught looking in a bar or liquour store; the entire world is up in arms and the next line you stand in is the unemployment line, rather than security. I feel your pain, and I am just the person that needs anger management enough to have said something.

Yea, but drunk TSA agents paging through passenger's panties doesn't really effect me, except for the tax money it's going to cost to defend or pay that lawsuit. If an airline pilot is caught drunk, it means more bad humor on Letterman. Which can cause us all some strife, if you know what I mean.