My greatest concern as an airline pilot.
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My greatest concern as an airline pilot is getting a false positive random drug test. It's rare but possible. It will become a living nightmare worse than a cancer diognosis. You'll have a better chance of beating cancer that a false positive.
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They take two samples and it is your right to have them run the second sample or request your own test immediately if the first one comes up positive.
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This is a major reason why I came to Spirit. We are, basically, the only US Airline that actually takes this seriously, recognizes it is a problem and are being proactive. We developed a checklist and procedure for this type of event. Finally we'll also going to be installing an The Pall Bleed Air STC filter.
Perhaps many other airlines emphasize not over servicing fluids?
(Is the OP actually an airline pilot … I seem to recall reading that he busted out of Spirit training)
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Apparently I’m a troll just because I disagree with other people’s ideas.
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The airline reported the crew diverted to the nearest available airport in abundance of caution. The airline is working to get the passenger to Cancun, a replacement aircraft is being flown in.
http://flightaware.com/live/flight/UAL831/history/20110731/1300Z/KIAD/MMUN
A United Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration N487UA performing flight UA-243 from Denver,CO to Las Vegas,NV (USA) with 144 passengers and 5 crew, was climbing out of Denver about 60nm into the flight when an unusual odour was observed in the cockpit and cabin of the aircraft. The crew decided to return to Denver for a safe landing about 30 minutes after departure.
The crew of a United Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration N427UA performing flight UA-195 from Philadelphia,PA to Los Angeles,CA (USA), declared emergency and diverted to Las Vegas,NV after passengers reported to have smelled smoke. The airplane landed safely, no traces of fire or smoke were found.
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You really think that’s it? A simple “over service” issue that United realized and other airlines haven’t? Surely you are not that naive?
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