[Una Due Tfc][If this pilot did indeed turn up intoxicated before his flight then of course he should face punishment]
Hey Guys, Its a 100% Breath Analyser Check before each flight in our part of the world. Accepted level is "0"!
Copy pasting part of the national regulators rule book:
ACTION ON POSITIVE TEST
Any crew member that tests positive for the first time or refuses to undergo the PFMC/operates the aircraft without undergoing breath analyser test/attempt to evade the test procedure by leaving the airport premises shall be considered as BA positive. Such crew members shall be kept off flying duty and their license/ approval suspended for a period of 3 months. In case the crew member is detected positive during PFMC for the second time, the license/approval shall be suspended for 5 years. For the purpose of this requirement, any crew member who has failed in PFMC before 13th November 2009 shall be considered as BA positive for the first time. In case the crew member fails in PFMC again after 13th November 2009, it shall be considered BA positive second time.
An Instructor/Examiner/Check crew/Cabin Crew In-charge detected positive during the pre-flight medical examination will lose such ratings/authorisation for at least 3 years in addition to the action as mentioned above.
All such violations shall be endorsed on the individual’s licence by DGCA.
In sum, a second chance is indeed given.....and why not....like so many have rightly posted.