The pilot, who was not identified, tested above the legal limit for alcohol for pilots, the company said. He was dismissed two days after being removed from the aircraft on suspicion of intoxication
Many people simply don't know the stress involved with flying. Looks glamourous and sort of nifty. And even though booze and pilots have been around as a topic for many many years, I am afraid things might even get worse.
I know that a lot of people are not going to like what I am about to say, but:
He tested above the legal limit; and,
As a Commander, he should by this time in his career, understand that there is stress involved with his position. But he must be able to deal with that stress, without the need for a relaxation stimulant prior to flight.
If my feelings on this offend anyone, I'm sorry. I can accept a person making any number of mistakes, but the decision to fly an aircraft while intoxicated, is not one of them.
Cheers (however inappropriate that word may be regarding this subject) /cj