British Airways Pilot Got Fired Due to a Failed Drug Test
The world of aviation can sometimes witness weird and sad events. Today, we bring you the tragic and shameful story of Mike Beaton, British Airways pilot, an experienced pilot of British Airways. Here are the details to the event that happened after a bender.
Mike Beaton got fired because of a coworker’s worries about him not being in a suitable situation to fly. Beaton was at the airport for a flight from Johannesburg, South Africa to London. However, this flight would grab more attention than he expected.
According to the text messages obtained by The Sun newspaper, Beaton decided to kill his time in Johannesburg. Yet, it seems that the night got out of control. In the end, the pilot wasn’t fit to fly and had to leave the plane.
Mike Beaton acted crazy that night under the influence of alcohol and drugs. This situation that escalated quickly caused the pilot to use drugs and his dangerous behavior.
When he arrived in England, Beaton was made to take a drug test and it caused him to get fired. British Airlines has a zero-tolerance policy towards situations like this and do not take this behavior lightly because of their safety and reputation.
This event emphasizes how important safety standards and rules are in the aviation industry. Flight crew should always be professional and ready for a flight. The use of alcohol and drugs is a danger that should be avoided by not only pilots but also all aviation personnel.
In the end, this shameful situation that happened to Mike Beaton is a warning to the aviation industry. Flight safety is above everything else and there should be more precautions taken to avoid this kind of situation. Airline companies should monitor the personnel’s alcohol and drug use with pre and post-flight tests. Passenger safety is one of the most fundamental issues in the aviation industry and it's critical to take the steps necessary to avoid things like this happening again.