Obviously cannot comment on the SOP's of the carrier (no idea who they are), however I have a few other concerns about this Captain. Allowing loose items on the pedestal is most unwise (in any type), and I notice that despite being the handling pilot once on the ground (normal for most B737 operators, as most only have a tiller on the LHS), he insists on turning off the landing lights.
This is definitely not in accord with the Boeing "area of responsibility" policy.
Maybe he is just one of those "these are all
MY buttons and switches" type of dudes..........
