December 11, 201114 yr Guy deserved what he got. Too bad they didn't get rid of him sooner. A lot sooner. Decades. Guy comes from the bottom of the pit. Check out his history.db.He's only been administrator for several years. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Zachary Waddell -- Caravan Driver -- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/zwaddell Avsim ToS Avsim Screenshot Rules
December 11, 201114 yr He's only been administrator for several years.I think he is talking about working his way as a pilot through Eastern Airlines up until now. Chris Miller
December 11, 201114 yr Lol. Gotcha! ___________________________________________________________________________________ Zachary Waddell -- Caravan Driver -- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/zwaddell Avsim ToS Avsim Screenshot Rules
December 12, 201114 yr The original articles says "road," not "interstate," and the results of the blood alcohol test were not revealed in that article. If this is updated information, then it is important. If it's speculation, though, it's inappropriate.The zero-tolerance policy is for flying, not for driving. That's why there is a statutory limit and not a zero-tolerance statute for driving.Yes, this shows very poor judgment. But, I would have to say that for all their faults, Jack, Bobby and even Ted Kennedy were far better leaders than self-righteous characters like Carter and Dubya. When you insist on personal perfection, you don't always give yourself the best choices.You obviously have not been an FAA employee. When a controller gets busted for drunk driving (not drunk on the job), they are immediately grounded medically. Further, their job is on the line, and depending on how well liked you are by the BUMS, you MAY be able to keep it and get back to work 6 months later. If they dislike you, might as well start looking for a new job.Got what he deserved....a taste of his own medicine.
December 14, 201114 yr As much as I dislike and fear drunk drivers, I'm also a bit concerned about the whole idea that you not only lose your license for a while (good) but now public opinion demands your job as well....The reason he got fired is as the FAA Administrator he failed to lead by example. The higher you climb, the more important your leadership becomes because you set the tone for the entire organization, and for an entire industry.Cheers,- jahman.
December 14, 201114 yr He resigned. ___________________________________________________________________________________ Zachary Waddell -- Caravan Driver -- Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/zwaddell Avsim ToS Avsim Screenshot Rules
December 14, 201114 yr He resigned.We all know how that works at those high levels. Nobody is ever fired, they all resign...Cheers,- jahman.
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