He was drunk?
Well, maybe.
It appears that he was six hours into a shift (looks to be a fact) and he had a drug test that indicated a breach of blood content > FAA rule < driving rule.
If he showed up pissed and six hours later finally did a piss test ... OK. Most likely showed up drunk.
If, on the other hand, he snuck a quick nip a few minutes before the test (as in, a "sly" addition of some rum to his tea or coffee, and a co worker saw it) then he'd still be in
serious professional breach, but probably not drunk.
It does not look good, no matter how you slice it.
@ Heathrow Director
Yep - it happens. I knew 3 during my career. They're all human - just extremely stupid.
You knew three
what during your career?
a. Air traffic controllers
b. Drunks
c. Drunk air traffic controllers
d. People with drinking problems