Top AI pilot being probed for evading pre-flight drink test
Air India has ordered a probe against a senior executive pilot who allegedly skipped the mandatory pre-flight alcohol test. The airline has set up a 5-member committee to investigate the allegations, besides reporting the case to aviation regulator DGCA, which has launched its own probe. Sources said the executive pilot is currently heading Air India’s operations department. The action came after a complaint from the Indian Commercial Pilots Association claimed that a senior executive pilot had evaded pre-flight medical test in the last 25 days at Delhi airport. Aircraft Rules prohibit crew members from taking any alcoholic drink 12 hours prior to the commencement of a flight, and it is mandatory for the employee to undergo an alcohol test both before and after operating a flight. <br/>
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Top AI pilot being probed for evading pre-flight drink test
Air India has ordered a probe against a senior executive pilot who allegedly skipped the mandatory pre-flight alcohol test. The airline has set up a 5-member committee to investigate the allegations, besides reporting the case to aviation regulator DGCA, which has launched its own probe. Sources said the executive pilot is currently heading Air India’s operations department. The action came after a complaint from the Indian Commercial Pilots Association claimed that a senior executive pilot had evaded pre-flight medical test in the last 25 days at Delhi airport. Aircraft Rules prohibit crew members from taking any alcoholic drink 12 hours prior to the commencement of a flight, and it is mandatory for the employee to undergo an alcohol test both before and after operating a flight. <br/>
