PIA warns cabin crew of strict action if found intoxicated on the job. ( It’s not Pmln corrupt rule anymore)

Imran the legend

Chief Minister (5k+ posts)
Days after a Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) steward was offloaded from a flight for consuming alcohol, the national flag carrier warned its pilots and cabin crew of stern action against officials found intoxicated while on duty, the airline's spokesman Mashhood Tajwar confirmed on Friday.

Tajwar said that officials found violating the national flag carrier's strict rules against alcohol consumption can face suspension or termination of employment.

"It is totally banned and whoever caught will be dealt with in accordance with corporation rules and regulations, which include termination as a maximum punishment," he explained.

According to a Jan 9 internal safety bulletin issued by PIA, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has recommended alcohol testing of cabin crew during ramp inspections as per the UAE Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) Programme.

The GCAA has established the means to "test any flight crew operating a foreign aircraft subject to the UAE SAFA Programme" following the promulgation of requirements prohibiting the use of psychoactive substances including alcohol, the bulletin stated.

The bulletin also laid out mandatory requirements that flight operators must adhere to, including: - That crew members are aware of and adhere to the operators' regulations as they pertain to psychoactive substances. - That crew members submit to testing as and when required by the GCAA without obstruction or complication. - That crew members will be understood to be on duty when they are observed by the GCAA inspector "performing aviation safety activities" or their name appears on the declaration of the intended flight. - That crew members understand the GCAA will report violations to the relevant authorities. - That effective remedial actions are taken to prevent recurrence of any hazards reported by the GCAA.
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If someone is caught drunk "maximum" penalty is termination. In other words they can be suspended or warned as well before termination. How stupid it is in a country where alcohol is not banned but also consider "haram". Compare to US where alochol is not banned or consumption of alcohol is not considered bad but if you come to your work "drunk" you will be FIRED right away. No questions asked. Doesn't matter what kind of job you are doing..coming drunk to work is an offense which can get you fired rigt on the spot. Here PIA your airlines their policy says "maximum penalty is termination". Who make these policies ??
 

asifA1

Minister (2k+ posts)
Strict actions should be taken for such acts while on duty, everywhere in Pakistan people should realize this isn't a ride as from previous unprofessional govt attitudes, severe credibility is at stake.
 

intekhab

Chief Minister (5k+ posts)
What about if someone comes on work after drinking black label honey.....:unsure::unsure::unsure: