Another drunk pilot
 

Flight Delayed When Pilot Kept From Getting On Plane - Omaha News Story - KETV Omaha


I hope its not true, but it probably is.

He deserves a seat in the airbus.

Did they give him a sobriety test? I don't think so. The news reporter repeatedly stating he was drunk without any evidence is irresponsible, whether he was drunk or not.

I think they did. I was deadheading through MKE today and had 2 passengers from the flight say the cops pulled him out of the cockpit. I don't think they pull you out of the cockpit and tell you to just go sober up...

This CNN story says explicitly that he failed a BAC test.

Suspected drunk pilot kept off Omaha flight - CNN.com

No worries, he'll be thrown into HIMS and ALPA will have his job back pronto...

Yes. Hopefully he will get help. Sounds like he needs it. Bummer there's not a program for whats wrong with you.

You mean Teamsters will get his job back?

No. He Wont. It does not work that way. Once you step foot on the aircraft, you are considered to have intentions of operating the aircraft. If you cross that line impaired, you are toast. You will face criminal charges, the Faa WILL revoke your license and medical, he will be fired, game over. You do not get the chance to enter the program after crossing this line and getting caught.

"""""The pilot did make it through the checkpoint and he was met by our police officers near the gate of departure," Martin said.""""

Even though he did not step foot on the aircraft (per the CNN report) his INTENTION was to step foot onto the aircraft. He's toast.