If that pilot were to have committed the same FUI crime in the UK he would have gone to jail, particularly considering how far over the limit he was. From the POV of his standing in the USA he may well be terminated for bringing his employer into disrepute. It would also be just if the FAA echoed the French verdict and suspended his licence for the same period. Although I suspect the FAA will be keener to talk to him about his drinking habits and why he was so far over the limit in the middle of the afternoon. That will come with a minimum of a medical suspension and a mandatory period of therapy before he ever wants to get his medical back. He is in deep **** whichever way you look at it.