manchester pilot arrested
How can we soar like eagles when surrounded by turkeys', ......a question Koi has been asking himself over 28 yrs since graduating. Historically, airlines have always helped pilots who develop alcohol problems, sending them away to be rehabilitated or put down. They need them back in harness as soon as feasible, with the money invested and 9 months of lead in time required to replace . Loose a few, occasionally, with regret. Aviation has always led the field with a hands up honesty, supported by open reporting with the MOR, Company and chirp schemes, let alone an off the record word with the fleet mgr. A quiet phone call to the caa or medics would be accepted as a cry for assistance in a 'safe system culture'. What a dreadful shame that the Police, Accountants, Solicitors, Surgeons, Company Directors, and GP's ...water ski some 20 years behind aviation in terms of accountability, safe systems and open recording. Indeed the medics now approach the airlines for guidance on resource management. The police had no choice but to arrest, given suspicion. Not a nice job to have, so I hear, judging from all the early retirements and escape from the sewer in which most are forced to work to the borders of scotland, land of chief constables. Cookn with gaz.
koi