Originally Posted by stinsonjr
Regardless of the CBA, if someone is under enough suspicion to even be asked "a few questions", my opinion is that the individual should be removed from the line immediately - with pay - until the situation is cleared up in a formal manner. This suspension would not result in any loss of income to the pilot/crew member therefore the pilot group (ALPA, APA, or other union) should have no problem with it.
That's a great concept, but it's just not that easy. And yes, there are measures in place.