Caveman said:
Ladies and gentlemen, we have a winner. I agree completely.
A winner of what?
Caveman said:
If I ever have to confront someone the other person's real problem is whether or not I kick his ass for putting me in that awkward situation. You show up not fit to work and I'm supposed to tap-dance around it and 'suggest' you call in sick. Fukc you!
Profanity is the ultimate indicator of professionalism. Nice school boy whinning about having your own on-the-job difficulties and expectations. Are you going to kick his ass on school grounds? Maybe by the jungle gym?
Too bad you can't fly by yourself then everything would go perfect.
You don't suggest he call in sick. You give him the choice of calling in sick or you'll do it for him. Either way he doesn't operate the jet. Get it?
Caveman said:
Why are you putting me in this predicament? Your second chance was when you were looking in the mirror and knew you were unfit, but you decided to come in anyway.
Pipe guy already said it. We get to back each other up. Help each other. I'd think you would've learned that in the Marines.
The crying and whinning is amazing. Show up to work and do your job. If that means dealing with an alcoholic, then so be it. Why all the emotion? Tell the guy to call in sick. If he doesn't, call in sick for him. Wait for scheduling to put a new pilot on the trip or cancel it. Continue on with your day. What is so difficult for you?
Caveman said:
When it gets to the point I get involved the conversation is going to be very one sided. I talk, you listen and comply without hesitation. If you even inhale before replying with an affirmative I'm calling the cops and the CP. I'm going to call pro standards irregardless.
Grow up big boy. This comment reeks of fear and a lack of understanding of what to really do in this kind of situation.
Calling the cops? Are you serious. So that means when your fellow pilots don't like your behavior they can call the cops too? Same with the CP? I'm sure you are a model employee so nothing will come of it but how times do you want to explain yourself to the cops or CP? Finally..if you call the CP then PSC is out. It is one or the other. But according to your post you really don't know what to do or how to handle this. Your plan of action is to:
Kick his ass
Call the cops
Call the Chief Pilot
Call PSC (a waste of time since you called the CP)
I suggest you call your HIMS Chairman. There is a good chance he is a recovering alcoholic and understands these situations very well. Once you get educated you'll feel better about yourself and the ability to deal with situations like this. You can address your fears head on all while not using violence and making so many calls.
Caveman said:
Somebody that knowingly and willingly risks my job and my family's livelihood (not to mention the stupendous safety issues) doesn't get a second chance from me that day. After treatment and rehab I'll welcome you back, but not today pal.
I realize empathy isn't part of destroying your enemy in the Marines, but guess what, this isn't the Marines.
Alcoholism is considered a medical condition.
It is not a social selection mechanism to eliminate undesirables! If you go down that path then prepare to be weeded out because you might not fit the next level of criteria!
Your reaction and attitude would be similiar to reading your fellow pilot the riot act for having a heart attack in flight. How dare he eat a poor diet, not exercise and get check ups. Why would he:
knowingly and willingly risks my job and my family's livelihood
You people are real gems. Fine examples of the Air Line Pilot Profession. You have the choice to handle this situation with grace and integrity yet you choose the path of fear.
