(a) whether most of the commercial pilots of Air India and
other airlines are found drunk on duty;
(b) if so, the percentage of those drunk pilots;
(c) whether crew members also consume alcoholic drink in
international flights as it is served to the passengers;and
(d) if so, keeping in view the security of aircraft steps
the Government proposes to take to prevent the same?
MINISTER OF STATE (INDEPENDENT CHARGE) OF THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AVIATION(SHRI PRAFUL PATEL)
(a):- No. Madam. There has been no incident wherein pilots have taken flight under the
influence of alcohol
(b):- Does not arise.
(c):- No,Madam.No such reports have been received by Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
(d):- Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has
issued Civil Aviation Requirements (CAR) Section 5, Series
F, Part 3, issue 1 dated 13.11.2009 that explains the
procedure to be followed for Pre - Flight Medical Check and
Breath Analyzer test for Alcohol consumption. All crew
members have to report for pre flight medical and alco tests
are carried out on random basis. DGCA also carries out
Surveillance Checks on Pre - flight Medical. Action is
taken against pilots as per the company policy. The crew is
immediately grounded as per procedures given in Operations
Manual of the concerned Operator with loss of pay &
allowances.In cases of repetition severe action such as
termination or withdrawal of other privileges, is also taken.