Medical and accusation of Alcoholism
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Medical and accusation of Alcoholism
I have been accused of this by a third world Dr. who is hell bent to have his country national crews only.
As my country and that country are both signatories of ICAO, there is a guideline for alcoholics or accused within the ICAO system.
Nameley if found intoxicated on duty, license revoked and treatment begins with attempt to get license back secondly if reported alcoholic then license may or may not be revoked while in treatment.
Lastly when accused, candidate still maintains flying status until it is proven that they are or are not an alcoholic. Ie liver function, assessments and possible ETG testing to make sure not involved in excessive use.
The Dr. has not followed this, as I was accused and passed all tests clearing me as “not problematic”. They insist until I have completed so many re-education and meetings as well as random ETG testing I will not get license back.
2 years gone by and each item completed the Dr. at transport just adds more, it is an obvious abuse of Authority and obstructionist behavior, to fight in court will be after tribunal however I doubt they will take my side against a government official.
However one thing we as pilot or go getters is we never look at human rights, I decided to go after that as they clearly did not follow policy or procedure, and have denied me my livelihood for 2 years now.
I know at almost 50 career is most certainly finished, so my only hope is Human rights will eventually investigate and I will be awarded enough money comparable to what I have lost and the future earning I will miss.
As my country and that country are both signatories of ICAO, there is a guideline for alcoholics or accused within the ICAO system.
Nameley if found intoxicated on duty, license revoked and treatment begins with attempt to get license back secondly if reported alcoholic then license may or may not be revoked while in treatment.
Lastly when accused, candidate still maintains flying status until it is proven that they are or are not an alcoholic. Ie liver function, assessments and possible ETG testing to make sure not involved in excessive use.
The Dr. has not followed this, as I was accused and passed all tests clearing me as “not problematic”. They insist until I have completed so many re-education and meetings as well as random ETG testing I will not get license back.
2 years gone by and each item completed the Dr. at transport just adds more, it is an obvious abuse of Authority and obstructionist behavior, to fight in court will be after tribunal however I doubt they will take my side against a government official.
However one thing we as pilot or go getters is we never look at human rights, I decided to go after that as they clearly did not follow policy or procedure, and have denied me my livelihood for 2 years now.
I know at almost 50 career is most certainly finished, so my only hope is Human rights will eventually investigate and I will be awarded enough money comparable to what I have lost and the future earning I will miss.
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As foreigners, T&Cs are virtually useless. Host country rarely want us with the unachievable aim to nationalise because the latter is a politically worthwhile and a point earning endeavour for the national jobworths hanging on to their jobs.In these cases, the Medical Dept is often used as a tool to rid of the unwanted. Many of my colleagues have failed a company medical although possessing class one medicals. One of my mates was declared a Type 2 Diabetic, grounded, placed on these very nasty statins that the Medics love, but if prescribed to someone who is not diabetic, could, probably kill. He ditched the medicine and is still with us a decade after.
Your case is desperate and stressful. If you have the necessary, pursue. Boy, do they close ranks and make it nigh impossible though .Even your own Country's Regulatory Authority will follow a frustrating path. Even if they restore your Class one, the third world mob does not have to recognise it in order to re-instate you locally. Would you even want to ?
Foreign contract are often all that we have. But, you go there knowing the deal Their terms only & have a very quick exit strategy if you can. I think you are best out of it. Some battles are worth the fight. Others, definitely not.
Your case is desperate and stressful. If you have the necessary, pursue. Boy, do they close ranks and make it nigh impossible though .Even your own Country's Regulatory Authority will follow a frustrating path. Even if they restore your Class one, the third world mob does not have to recognise it in order to re-instate you locally. Would you even want to ?
Foreign contract are often all that we have. But, you go there knowing the deal Their terms only & have a very quick exit strategy if you can. I think you are best out of it. Some battles are worth the fight. Others, definitely not.
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Yes, 2 years and still fighting the accusation, never will I work in africa again.
going to pursue a little different option in regards to licensing, and possibly just go into retirement as aviation is not fun nor lucrative anymore..
going to pursue a little different option in regards to licensing, and possibly just go into retirement as aviation is not fun nor lucrative anymore..
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Amazingly nanny state, but I particularly like
good to know VFR flying is so much easier than coupling an autopilot........
Pilots have shown impairment in their ability to fly an ILS approach or to fly IFR, and even to perform routine VFR flight tasks while under the influence of alcohol
