Originally Posted by
JetPiedmont
They could get terminated, but they would probably get reinstated. Remember, USAir just reinstated the pilot that discharged his weapon in the cockpit while disregarding SOP's, so if a pilot can be forgiven for that, it seems that a pilot can be forgiven for just about anything these days.
Anything is possible. It depends if it comes down to if ALPA attorneys want engage in such a battle, and if all parties concerned can jump over the FAA's hurdle.