No, it wasn't while they were in the plane haha
What's up with regional airline pilots guys in the states that keep getting arrested for being drunk and taking their clothes off??! I see a show coming in the near future, Airline Pilots Gone Wild lol...Pilots charged with public intoxication
By Matthew Stewart
of The Daily Times Staff
Two airline pilots were arrested after an incident Friday on Alcoa Highway during which one of the men pulled his shorts down and mooned northbound traffic, according to an Alcoa police report.
Officers responded to a call of an intoxicated subject at El Sazon Mexicano Restaurant, 2650 Alcoa Highway, Alcoa. Officers received information en route that one of the men became irate with the restaurant�s manager after employees refused to serve him more alcoholic drinks, according to the report.
The subject also allegedly attempted to start a physical confrontation with management employees.
While approaching the general area, an officer observed Jeffrey Leon Saltis, 43, Pittsburgh, Pa., pulling his shorts down and mooning northbound traffic. Officers also noticed another male subject later identified as Michael Cody Etzel, 25, Richmond, Va., walking with a female in front of Applebee�s.
The female was attempting to take pictures of the male subject showing his buttocks to the public, according to the report.
Saltis told officers he was a pilot with United Express, according to the report.
Bill Mishk, a spokesperson for Trans States Airlines, which is affiliated with United Express, said the company can confirm they received notification that two employees were detained by local authorities Friday.
Mishk, however, could not for reasons of confidentiality identity these employees, he said.
The employees were pilots, and they were moved immediately from flight status, said Mishk. Trans States Airlines is currently investigating the matter, he said.
Saltis was charged with public intoxication and indecent exposure.
Etzel was charged with public intoxication.
Both men were free on bonds pending a 1:30 p.m. Oct. 6 hearing in Blount County General Sessions Court.
