Pilots who have a stiff drink or two before flying could be in trouble with stiffer rules set to come in. Citing a zero tolerance policy towards alcohol consumption by pilots, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) said yesterday that all pilots operating at...
Those who fail will be subjected to a confirmatory test using a forensic-standard breathalyser, which gives a reading of breath alcohol content.
Pilots who exceed the limit will be grounded immediately, and those found operating under the influence of alcohol may face criminal penalties.Repeat offenders can be fined up to $100,000, jailed for up to five years, or both.Singapore Air Operator Certificate holders will be required to strengthen their alcohol abstention policies and implement an alcohol management programme for their pilots from May 1.
Foreign airlines operating in Singapore are strongly encouraged to implement such a programme, CAAS said.
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