Originally Posted by
Small cog
There is a way that a pilot can avoid operating while fatigued that doesn’t cost much. Have a read of your Company Ops manual. Does it tell you that a pilot must not fly if they believe they are suffering from fatigue? Of course, that requires a backbone on your part to comply with the regulation.
As for claims that no passengers have died from flying accidents and incidents caused by an intoxicated pilot; go do your research.
Aviation rules and regulations are about minimising risk. Flying while suffering the effects of alcohol are 100% preventable.
Simple in theory, it becomes more complex when the government agency overseeing fatigue rules (U.S. FAA) allows companies refuse pay and take disciplinary action against employees who call off fatigued.