# Code of Conduct - - - - - - Being a *Walker Air Transport* Pilot is more than just flying and logging hours – it’s how you: - connect with your fellow Company Pilots; - portray yourself – *and* the way your actions reflect upon us when flying in Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulation networks (*IVAO*, *PilotEdge, POSCON* and *VATSIM*) or posting in social media; and, - interact with others in the flight simulation community at large. We're very proud of our organization and the reputation we've built. It’s important to us, therefore, to *always* be known as a professional *and* highly-respected virtual airline. We're also a global community rich in cultural and geographic diversity – our pilots come from all walks of life and reside in countries throughout the world, all of us united by a shared passion for flying. As a result, we continually strive to be welcoming, supportive and accommodating of all people. *Everyone*, we believe, *deserves* to be treated with dignity, respect, tolerance and civility. - - - - - - #### **Code of Conduct** Our **Code of Conduct** outlines the expectations we have regarding your behavior towards others within our company and the flight simulation community at large. We promote the freedom of ideas, expression and open communication; however, we also expect you to follow our **Code of Conduct** when interacting with others while in the company *Discord – and* when using the company's assets in any Air Traffic Control (ATC) simulation network and/or representing us in social media. From time to time, we understand there *will* be differences in opinions, viewpoints and/or perspectives when interacting with others. We readily acknowledge these differences and encourage active debate and/or discussion around them *–* *as long as our values are consistently upheld*. At all times when interacting with others, therefore, you shall: - treat everyone with courtesy, civility and respect; - maintain a professional demeanor; - think before you act; - exercise good judgment and manners; - use the Walker livery – **on all aircraft *and* at all times unless a member of the Patreon program, under which you follow the amended guidelines under said program** – when using our ACARS-driven *Flight Data System*; - **not** discuss religion, sex, politics or any other topics commonly known to be controversial; - **not** harass or threaten anyone; - **not** insult or make derogatory comments about anyone; - **not** use offensive, defamatory or threatening language; - **not** engage in immature or situationally-inappropriate behavior; - **not** disrupt the harmony and camaraderie of the company *Discord*; - **not** troll Walker pilots or others in the Flight Simulation community; - **not** share the private information of other Walker pilots with anyone *without* their express consent; - **not** advertise another virtual airline (unless formally authorized in writing to do so by the *Business Office*); - **not** discuss, reference and/or provide links to sites or locations holding/hosting illegal (pirated) software; - **not** upload or distribute malicious material that may harm another pilot’s computer and/or electronic device(s); and, - **not** post pornographic links or materials. In order to ensure these behavior standards are maintained by all Walker pilots and staff, we have formalized them by creating and implementing this **Code of Conduct**. - - - - - - Should you be found to have violated *any* tenant of this **Code of Conduct**, you may, depending on the severity of the violation(s) and at the discretion of the **Business Office**, be subject to any/all of the **Disciplinary Action** steps noted below, up to and including termination. However, if the **Business Office** determines your violation is of a grave enough nature, whether in matter, intent or effect, the BO reserves the right to skip the warning and reprimand stages and merit your actions with immediate **termination** from Walker Air Transport.
**Violation Stage****Action Steps**
**First****Warning** with corrective action(s) required to alleviate the offending behavior(s).
**Second****Reprimand**; a reduction in the accumulated earnings a pilot has received in the *most recent* twenty-five (25) flights and a reduction in the total points a pilot has accumulated in the *most recent* twenty-five (25) flights.
**Third****Termination** from *Walker Air Transport* and a permanent ban from the company *Discord*.
The decision of the *Business Office* is final. Appeals are **not** permitted. - - - - - - And a final point… *Always* be respectful towards your fellow **Pilots**, **Marshallers** and **Business Office Staff**. Remember – in order to receive the respect of others, you must show respect to them. If, for any reason, you can’t accept the tenants of our **Code of Conduct** and agree to comport yourself in the manners prescribed, submit a **Help Ticket**.