Originally Posted by
awax
Yep, I suggested that abstinence from alcohol while on a layover would eliminate 99% of the risk of a related offense. Based on several responses you'd think I was trying to rob their civil rights.
Physiological dependency or social habit/behavioral muscle memory, it really makes no difference, the negative result can be the same at the security line. The unfortunate reality with alcoholics is that they'll rarely admit they have a problem. Everyone knows the rules, if you're going to shank a career - please be senior to me!
I realize how condescending that sounds, but also realize how easy it is to prevent an alcohol related offense. I'm not a total a-hole though, I advocate for a little tough love on the crew van to prevent a bad day at security. Fit for duty starts when you leave the hotel, or at the very least step out of the van at the airport. I'm hoping we all have each other's back.
That's all I have until the next time a crew steps on it.
I won't disagree with the points you made. If you want to be 100% sure you are fit, by all means, do your drinking on your days off. I'm just curious how this van ride went. I've never been to Glasgow so I don't know if the van puts you in close quarters to your buddies, but from my experience, if one of my fellow crew members was inebriated...I think I would be aware of it. At least in the case where it was cut and dry. If we are talking about being on the .02 borderline, I'm not sure he average joe would be able to pick that out.
I'm wondering if something else happened that people aren't talking about.