Originally Posted by
Bahamasflyer
That's a GREAT way to get pilots who might have a problem to come forward (sarcasm).
WHY in the world would anyone voluntarily come forward if they know, even without a legal incident involving alcohol, that they'll lose their certificate and income for a substantial period of time??
Why?
Talk about an incentive to hide everything!
Obviously someone with a DUI or other legal matter involving alcohol is one thing, I'm strictly talking about the scenarios where there are no legal triggering events like DUI or public intoxication.
Because as bad as it is if you come forward - it will be much worse if they find out about it after a mishap or something of the kind.
My kid is still getting in trouble if he admits to playing around with the baseball in the house after being told no too; but if he breaks that window and then tries to hide it or lie about it - you bet the punishment is going to be worse.
It's one of the things that you signed up for when you joined this aviation career field. Safety sensitive positions have extra rules and they can be tough ones.