You shouldn't talk about your job at a Bar
02-26-2013, 04:46 PM
#21
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Who administers these breathalyzer tests when someone suspects a positive? Is it the local authority or a dedicated "airport breathalyzer" maintained or sanctioned by the FAA?
I hear about technical dismissals all the time because the unit wasn't calibrated, etc. Forwarding the results seems rather non-custodial to me.
I hear about technical dismissals all the time because the unit wasn't calibrated, etc. Forwarding the results seems rather non-custodial to me.
02-26-2013, 06:03 PM
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It should always be some kind of law enforcement, airport police, etc.
I'd say that paying in cash isn't enough these days. Just don't do it or ever get yourself close to that situation these days. There are cameras EVERYWHERE now. If you are paying in cash to be on the safe side, you are probably on camera.
I'd say that paying in cash isn't enough these days. Just don't do it or ever get yourself close to that situation these days. There are cameras EVERYWHERE now. If you are paying in cash to be on the safe side, you are probably on camera.
02-26-2013, 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by B00sted:1360770
I once had a FA tell me she didn't like pilots from a certain base because they were too anal about drinking rules... Good way to ruin a multimillion dollar career darling.
02-26-2013, 06:35 PM
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I'm always amazed at crew members that drink at the hotel bar and blabber their mouths about what they do for a living. Come on folks, be creative and come up with an alter ego. When I'm on layovers and enjoying some adult beverages (within company and FAA regulations of course), I most definitely do not tell people I'm an airline pilot. ESPECIALLY if you are drinking at the hotel you are staying at.
In the past I have been a traveling health insurance salesman, journalist, jacuzzi salesman, professional photographer, etc. Pick something you have some knowledge about and have fun with it. Do NOT under any circumstances tell people you are a pilot for Christ sake. Maybe 30 years ago it would have been fair game.
In the past I have been a traveling health insurance salesman, journalist, jacuzzi salesman, professional photographer, etc. Pick something you have some knowledge about and have fun with it. Do NOT under any circumstances tell people you are a pilot for Christ sake. Maybe 30 years ago it would have been fair game.
02-26-2013, 06:40 PM
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I can make up stories for the random hotel guests I meet on overnights, but if a van driver or desk clerk sees me drinking within 8 hours they know exactly who I am, what I do, and they can look up when I have to fly on most of my overnights.
02-26-2013, 06:42 PM
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02-26-2013, 06:51 PM
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"A middle aged guy, a 20 somthin' guy, and two young gals walk into a bar. An old barfly looks at his watch and says, 'Hey, you guys are half an hour late.'"
02-26-2013, 06:59 PM
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There are only about 5-6 overnights I do on a regular basis. The van drivers, desk clerks and bartenders all know who we are. There's a bartender at happy hour on one of our overnights who knows what I drink and hands it to me as I walk up without having to order.
I can make up stories for the random hotel guests I meet on overnights, but if a van driver or desk clerk sees me drinking within 8 hours they know exactly who I am, what I do, and they can look up when I have to fly on most of my overnights.
I can make up stories for the random hotel guests I meet on overnights, but if a van driver or desk clerk sees me drinking within 8 hours they know exactly who I am, what I do, and they can look up when I have to fly on most of my overnights.
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