You guys are way too harsh on Slater. His 'exit' from the industry was an epic win not just for himself, but for everyone who's ever been pushed too far.

No Federal laws have been broken. He's busted FARs, New York laws, and company policies. The FAR bust will get him certificate action, the company policy bust will keep him off the payroll, The only criminal complaint comes from the State of NY- Trespass and Reckless Endangerment. (And Trespass is the only one that should stick - pay your fine and move on.)
Q: How do you make sure a rampie doesn't get hurt when deploying a slide? A: You look through the window in the door, per SOP.

Its understandable that after the heat of the moment he may regret his actions - being a FA seems to have been all he's ever done, the only career hes ever known. But going down the slide was a one way ticket.

And really he should be set for life. The book deal alone should easily make him a couple mil. Then a stint on the Apprentice, maybe a E! or Travel channel show on flying, not to mention being The Daily Show's Senior Airline and (un)Employment Correspondent, For Life!