slim_slag:
Your statement is rather troubling in that you seem to be convinced no one with a drunk driving record should be allowed to fly for airlines "ever"
I happen to be a self admitted alcoholic who has been convicted of drunk driving in my past.
However many years ago I realized my problem and after many years of trying to quit I addmitted myself to an alcohol addiciton clinic. The cure worked. However to protect myself and my passengers I voluntarily went to Transport Canada and my medical doctor and gave them the medical records from the treatment center. I told them that should I ever take another drink they were to cancel my ALTP. Furthermore I told them they can randomly check me for any drugs or alcohol at any time.
My career has been all I would ever have wished it could be to this day. However had I not faced up to my problem years ago it is unlikely I would even be alive now, nevermind still flying.
Now my question to you is should I be allowed to continue flying for a living with my past history of a drunk driving conviction?
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The hardest ting about flying is knowing when to say no.