Originally Posted by
coaldemon
Will an Ops Manual override the base legislation in this matter? That is the actual question as that is what the Judge assigned will review. In regards to the Random CASA testing that will happen in the sign on area and if you refuse your career is at a turning point.
The point in question is the time between sign on for duty or actual being on board the aircraft until movement under own power.
There seems no legislation for these periods so if a approved Ops Manual states it during this period/s and the regulators point in time, yes it will be a legal document.
It can not override a CASA or other Regulator without a exemption.
A CASA "random drug test is not confined to any area and is possible in any SSAA including a cockpit before or after a flight on duty or not in the cockpit.