Go Back  Airline Pilot Central Forums > Retired Airlines > Spirit
My greatest concern as an airline pilot. >

My greatest concern as an airline pilot.


Notices

My greatest concern as an airline pilot.

Old 04-25-2019 | 04:18 PM
  #11  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
Default My greatest concern as an airline pilot

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.
Reply
Old 04-25-2019 | 04:25 PM
  #12  
Gravy Choker
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Alphafloor
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.
Don't smoke the cheeba
Reply
Old 04-25-2019 | 04:52 PM
  #13  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined: Apr 2013
Posts: 243
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by YourMom
Don't smoke the cheeba
I don't smoke the sticky cheeba but I do drink the bong water
Reply
Old 04-25-2019 | 07:28 PM
  #14  
Thread Starter
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 3,469
Likes: 44
Default

Originally Posted by Alphafloor
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.
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.
Reply
Old 04-26-2019 | 04:18 AM
  #15  
Gravy Choker
 
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 242
Likes: 0
Default

Literally when I retire there is going to be a waterfall and a clam baked airplane.
Reply
Old 04-26-2019 | 05:59 AM
  #16  
TiredSoul's Avatar
All is fine at .79
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 4,490
Likes: 42
From: Paahlot
Default

I never imagened that a fume event was going to be my greatest health concern as an airline pilot.

http://jag.cami.jccbi.gov/cariprofile.asp
Reply
Old 04-27-2019 | 08:11 AM
  #17  
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 5,213
Likes: 14
From: guppy CA
Default

Originally Posted by CAirBear
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.
I've never heard of a fume event on a United airbus.
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)
Reply
Old 04-27-2019 | 09:33 AM
  #18  
Thread Starter
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined: Oct 2017
Posts: 3,469
Likes: 44
Default

Originally Posted by Andy
I've never heard of a fume event on a United airbus.
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)
Apparently I’m a troll just because I disagree with other people’s ideas.
Reply
Old 04-27-2019 | 10:23 AM
  #19  
On Reserve
 
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 47
Likes: 1
Default

Originally Posted by Andy
I've never heard of a fume event on a United airbus.
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)
A United Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration N401UA performing flight UA-831 from Washington Dulles,DC (USA) to Cancun (Mexico) with 135 passengers and 5 crew, was enroute at FL380 about 110nm northwest of Havana (Cuba) and 130nm westsouthwest of Key West,FL (USA) when passengers reported an unusual smell in the cabin and the crew reported a burning smell in the cockpit. The crew decided to divert to Havana's Jose Marti Airfield for a safe landing about 40 minutes later.

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.
Reply
Old 04-27-2019 | 10:25 AM
  #20  
Omniscient's Avatar
Gets Weekends Off
 
Joined: Apr 2019
Posts: 813
Likes: 0
Default

Originally Posted by Andy
I've never heard of a fume event on a United airbus.
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)
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?
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
WHOisHMSHost
SkyWest
24
08-22-2018 12:09 PM
Zoomie
Major
36
01-28-2015 11:44 AM
iahflyr
Major
27
09-30-2014 09:04 AM
RJDio
United
0
10-23-2010 09:16 PM

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On


Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Your Privacy Choices