AA FO Fails Breathalyzer, Arrested
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AA FO Fails Breathalyzer, Arrested
American Airlines Pilot Arrested After Failing Breathalyzer Test at Detroit Airport - ABC News
Does this effectively terminate an airline pilot's career, especially as a 51 year old FO?
How common are breathalyzer tests for airline pilots in the US?
Other countries?
Are the tests truly random or do the companies observe pilot behaviour?
Does this effectively terminate an airline pilot's career, especially as a 51 year old FO?
How common are breathalyzer tests for airline pilots in the US?
Other countries?
Are the tests truly random or do the companies observe pilot behaviour?
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He was reported by TSA because of the way he was acting. So this case didn't have anything to do with random tests nor an observation by company.
Here's the part that has me scratching my head: After the FO was handcuffed on the apron in full view of the passengers, the flight was cancelled due to a "problem with the co-pilot chair". Source. I wonder what problem that might have been? Either the "problem with the chair" was the simple fact that it was now unoccupied, or possibly the chair was... soiled.
Here's the part that has me scratching my head: After the FO was handcuffed on the apron in full view of the passengers, the flight was cancelled due to a "problem with the co-pilot chair". Source. I wonder what problem that might have been? Either the "problem with the chair" was the simple fact that it was now unoccupied, or possibly the chair was... soiled.
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What is it with the handcuffs? Once it is established the FO was unarmed and had not committed a violent crime surely he can be left uncuffed? If he attempts to run away they can just shoot him.
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.04 you are probably fired and reported to the FAA, .02-.04 removed from service and many operators would put you on a program, some returned to service simply after you blow under .02.
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Where I work, we are breathalysed on report, 100%
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I can't speak for every breathalyser from around the globe, but the ones used in this country are unreliable below 0.02%, hence that is made the threshold.
Originally Posted by anson harris
I must be missing something, but every time a US pilot is arrested in Europe for being over the limit, there's massive outrage on PPRuNe. No sign of it here?
Srsly, I'm appalled not only with a pilot that would consider taking the controls in a sodden state, but also any crew that turns a blind eye to past infractions. It's almost never the first time ...
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