Originally Posted by Leroy Smith

To be fired because of this - that is a massive indictment of of OO's safety culture. Has the concept of "just culture" not yet arrived on your shores? Every operator is having UAS issues. I know for a fact that there have been heavies from career destination airlines in similar situations. While those crews surely had some remediation (and probably some really uncomfortable discussions w/ the FAA), but they were never in danger of losing their jobs unless it could be shown that they were willfully non-compliant and/or careless+reckless. Having an Association lawyer there to represent you when sitting at that conference table with the feds and the company is priceless. Even if you are sure you are not at fault....... Ask me how I know.
=12pt