Originally Posted by
Windsor
No. He Wont. It does not work that way. Once you step foot on the aircraft, you are considered to have intentions of operating the aircraft. If you cross that line impaired, you are toast. You will face criminal charges, the Faa WILL revoke your license and medical, he will be fired, game over. You do not get the chance to enter the program after crossing this line and getting caught.
"""""The pilot did make it through the checkpoint and he was met by our police officers near the gate of departure," Martin said.""""
Even though he did not step foot on the aircraft (per the CNN report) his INTENTION was to step foot onto the aircraft. He's toast.