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Doug Taylor · April 26th, 2004, 04:21

One thing to think about is that if he attempts to go thru security, the TSA is going to have a field day and they love leaking stuff to the media. It's like sport. Plus, if he crosses the threshold of the aircraft, he's permanently fired without any chance of rehabilitation.

Here's the kicker, if you suspect a person is under the influence and you knowingly let him onto the aircraft, you're probably going to get fired too, at best, offered a chance to 'resign'.

I think if I was confronted with the situation and after repeated rejected attempts to resolve the situation, I'd hop on the cellular telephone and call in sick for him and then be prepared for the inquisition.

I guess another option would be to call in "unable to fly for safety reasons" and then when the crew scheduler asks what the circumstance is, direct them to the other crewmember.

But you've got to be 110% convinced of the situation.

April 26th, 2004, 04:21	#6
Doug Taylor Agent Smith Join Date: Dec 1969 Location: KSDL Posts: 42,134 Blog Entries: 1	Re: A classic... One thing to think about is that if he attempts to go thru security, the TSA is going to have a field day and they love leaking stuff to the media. It's like sport. Plus, if he crosses the threshold of the aircraft, he's permanently fired without any chance of rehabilitation. Here's the kicker, if you suspect a person is under the influence and you knowingly let him onto the aircraft, you're probably going to get fired too, at best, offered a chance to 'resign'. I think if I was confronted with the situation and after repeated rejected attempts to resolve the situation, I'd hop on the cellular telephone and call in sick for him and then be prepared for the inquisition. I guess another option would be to call in "unable to fly for safety reasons" and then when the crew scheduler asks what the circumstance is, direct them to the other crewmember. But you've got to be 110% convinced of the situation.