United pilots in trouble after drinking...
08-31-2016, 03:19 PM
#111
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I was kind of wondering the same thing. I notice that the Van driver in LHR always goes into the security room - most times ahead of us. Could he signal security. I mean, he hears the pilots talk about what they did after all , on their layover including most times about where they had a beer. Maybe not? But it is kind of strange how our guys get busted especially the ones with very low readings that would be legal over in the states. I recommend any conversation about bar hopping or whatever not be done whilst in the van.
rumours have it that the poor capt that got busted at heathrow a few yrs back was turned in by a scorned stewie
so maybe ppl will snitch and turn us in
be careful on layovers overseas
08-31-2016, 04:13 PM
#112
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. I think special "Glasgow" rules might be prudent. In fact anyone who's flown into LHR knows what a pain security is, maybe the EU airports are trying to one up each other.
After all was said and done, the verdict was: Innocent.
Forgot the details, but seem to remember he was late for pick-up.
Put on his uniform, cabbed it to the airport and tried to pass security to call in sick in ops, or some such thing.
The union was mum on details and so was the company. Private and personal matter.
He got away however.
09-04-2016, 08:11 PM
#113
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I have had security people step close with a cheerful "Good morning, Captain." Sometimes subtle, sometimes not. Likely many reading this have seen the same. They are not being nice; they are after you. They are hunting big game, seeking a trophy- your head mounted on their wall.
0.02, 0.04, 8 hours, 12 hours...whatever. The cardinal rule is: Don't whiz away your entire career over a night of drinking.
0.02, 0.04, 8 hours, 12 hours...whatever. The cardinal rule is: Don't whiz away your entire career over a night of drinking.
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09-05-2016, 07:40 PM
#114
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As an aspiring pilot.. Is it THAT hard to just NOT drink? I've made this a personal rule that as long as my goals are to fly, I will never have one sip. This seems like it should be so ridiculously easy to prevent.
I haven't read all the posts yet...so please don't attack me. ��
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09-05-2016, 08:44 PM
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As an aspiring pilot.. Is it THAT hard to just NOT drink? I've made this a personal rule that as long as my goals are to fly, I will never have one sip. This seems like it should be so ridiculously easy to prevent.
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09-05-2016, 10:01 PM
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Uh... seriously? Not drink for the 30/40 years that you're in this occupation? Most of us have the self control and restraint that it's never even an issue. If you can't trust yourself to have a glass of wine or a beer here or there because you think you can't control yourself, you have some serious problems.
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09-05-2016, 10:37 PM
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Some airlines overseas BAC their crews as they report for duty. There was at least one carrier I worked for overseas that tested pilots when positioning on company business, (not our block off travel)) in plain clothes too. Many carriers from overseas have zero tolerance. The meter had better show all zeros after blowing. Otherwise you be asked to resign your membership from their flying club. If lucky offenders be grounded for no less than 3 months without pay. A repeat offense results in termination. During my work pattern, I choose to abstain, even on long layovers. I'm happy to sit on my deck at home, during my block off, sipping on my adult beverage of choice. I don't want to be the subject of a witch hunt.
09-06-2016, 12:20 AM
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Some airlines overseas BAC their crews as they report for duty. There was at least one carrier I worked for overseas that tested pilots when positioning on company business, (not our block off travel)) in plain clothes too. Many carriers from overseas have zero tolerance. The meter had better show all zeros after blowing. Otherwise you be asked to resign your membership from their flying club. If lucky offenders be grounded for no less than 3 months without pay. A repeat offense results in termination. During my work pattern, I choose to abstain, even on long layovers. I'm happy to sit on my deck at home, during my block off, sipping on my adult beverage of choice. I don't want to be the subject of a witch hunt.
09-06-2016, 01:11 AM
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Some airlines overseas BAC their crews as they report for duty. There was at least one carrier I worked for overseas that tested pilots when positioning on company business, (not our block off travel)) in plain clothes too. Many carriers from overseas have zero tolerance. The meter had better show all zeros after blowing. Otherwise you be asked to resign your membership from their flying club. If lucky offenders be grounded for no less than 3 months without pay. A repeat offense results in termination. During my work pattern, I choose to abstain, even on long layovers. I'm happy to sit on my deck at home, during my block off, sipping on my adult beverage of choice. I don't want to be the subject of a witch hunt.
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