Suspected drunk pilot in OMA? Republic/CHQ

[XR650R]

This guy will most likely look back on this day and be thankful. Too many modern day pilots hate their job but yet don't have the stones to make a career switch and thus continue the cycle of misery. This guy just had the decision made for him.

 

[emspilot 01]

That's what happens when you only tip $1.

Tipping five or ten bucks always works out a lot better.

 

[Clutch]

i·ro·ny/ˈīrənē/
Noun:
The expression of one's meaning by using language that normally signifies the opposite, typically for humorous or emphatic effect.


Go ahead, Clutch, enlighten me--OR, maybe don't use a simple word without understanding its meaning.

Ok. I'll try.

Here are seven words you never hear...

"It's been a pleasure flying with you"..

 

[Little Mojito]

PS It's ironic that a guy with the name Little Mojito is bashing someone for drinking.

Can you showed me where I bashed the guy for drinking? I have no problem with people drinking. I do have problem with people trying to fly while drunk. It's a slight distinction, but if ryou ead carefully, you might understand.

 

[aa73]

Listen to yourselves bashing each other. A man made a mistake that has huge consequences, including possibly losing his career, and you guys are sitting here flinging mud at each other. Worst than third graders.

Instead of acting like a bunch of school kids, pray for this man - he needs it.

73

 

[Little Mojito]

Ok. I'll try.

Here are seven words you never hear...

"It's been a pleasure flying with you"..

Haha. You know a guy has finally realized he's an idiot when he throws out these words. Can't defend himself, so let's try and divert the conversation. We can do this all day--I have a 2 year old.

 

[Ridgeback]

Not ironic in the least. The van driver made a call that potentially saved lives. At the very least his call kept the other pilot from being placed in a tough spot. Please stop being an idiot--the van driver's phone call didn't ruin this pilot's life. THE PILOT RUINED HIS OWN LIFE. The fact that you are incapable of making that distinction makes me question whether you should be in the cockpit at all. What is it with this generation of kids that cannot take responsibility for their actions? Geesh!

Outstanding Post!!

Pretty much sums up todays young guys....My favorite...It's was the planes fault.

 

[Aviatard]

According to another forum, an XJT crew was on the van to the hotel with the Cha crew the night before. The XJT crew say that both Cha guys were being rude to the van driver, in part because he made them wait for the XJT crew. So if the morning escapades involve the same crew and same van driver (big assumption), my guess is that there was no tipping... unless you count the van driver tipping off the airport police.

 

[ASADFW7]

Dang I wonder what hotel they stay at, I am at the Double Tree in OMA right now.

 

[emspilot 01]

Drunk Pilot in Omaha...

Showing up drunk for a flight is always a bad deal, but nobody knows the circumstances involved. It's amazing to see pilots bashing each other and acting like a bunch of school girls. Is everyone looking for a upgrade from first officer?

 

[79%N1]

Quick question. Was he on board the plane? If not, is it a crime for a crew member to show up intoxicated at the airport?

 

[ackattacker]

Quick question. Was he on board the plane? If not, is it a crime for a crew member to show up intoxicated at the airport?

Good question. In most of the drunk pilot cases I'm aware of they wait till the person gets into the cockpit before they make their move.

However I'm pretty sure I've heard of people being charged with "intent" to operate an aircraft under the influence. I'm not sure if the charge is locality specific.

 

[Ridgeback]

Showing up drunk for a flight is always a bad deal, but nobody knows the circumstances involved. It's amazing to see pilots bashing each other and acting like a bunch of school girls. Is everyone looking for a upgrade from first officer?

And what "Circumstance involved" would make it OK to show up drunk for a flight....Amazing?

"0" tolerance for reporting for duty drunk. Or would you be ok if your doctor was "a little drunk" for your surgery?

 

[ex j-41]

Plenty of doctors with alcohol/drug issues.
They just keep it on the low.

 

[emspilot 01]

Suspected Drunk Pilot...

There are no facts and only speculation to this point. I'm wondering if other flight crew members might have known. Any required crew member showing up with the intent of flying drunk is never a good thing. Besides getting fired from your company. He could end up serving some jail time.

 

[sunlitpath]

Quick question. Was he on board the plane? If not, is it a crime for a crew member to show up intoxicated at the airport?

Yes. Showing up at the airport after an overnight with fellow crewmembers, in the absence of reporting yourself unavailable to crew scheduling, is considered intention to operate. There is no way to escape the wrath that will follow. The company, the public, law enforcement, and many others will not have any sympathy. The only protection from such unpleasant outcomes is to show up without any alcohol in your blood. Therefore, without exception and without excuse, never show up as a crewmember or jumpseater with any alcohol in your blood. You can metabolize one drink an hour. Give yourself wide margin. If you can't do this, then you may need assistance with alcohol dependence. Get private help. Do not go through your company. Stop drinking so much, you dodo bird.

 

[79%N1]

I thought so. I was wondering if he lawyers up and the lawyer can claim he wasn't going to fly, but he was going to call out sick at the airport....etc, etc.

 

[Megalops]

Not bitter at all, just pointing out the cold, hard,,,,,,,,truth. You do not have a HIMS program.

 

[sunlitpath]

I thought so. I was wondering if he lawyers up and the lawyer can claim he wasn't going to fly, but he was going to call out sick at the airport....etc, etc.

I hear ya. There is always a chance in the American Judicial Sytem. This one is a tough sell though.

 

[chqflyer]

well IBT 357 has a great HIMS program,,,,,,,,,wait you guys DONT have a HIMS program do you? in case you dont know, you DONT, YEA IBT, ONE LIST, ONE VOICE, ONE CONTRACT, not that it would help now, but it might have helped before he dove off the deep end. Do you know who has stepped up and helped rep/chq/whoever pilots in the past with this issue? FAPA not IBT. Call Doug Turner maybe he can help.

Does it really make you feel better to take potshots at a lowly rj kid that just ********************ed up his life? Don't worry, the divorce is almost finalized and we can all go about our merry ways.