Airline staff test positive for drugs

A number of essential airline employees tested positive for hard core drugs and alcohol whilst on the job last year.

At least 14 workers from Australian airlines who operate in “safety sensitive” roles were registered as coming into work whilst under the influences of illegal substances and alcohol, according to the Daily Telegraph.

A Civil Aviation Safety Authority spokesman explained the severity of the crime in an interview with the publication: “It is disappointing a few people are being detected carrying out aviation duties while affected by alcohol or drugs, and the testing program aims to identify these people.

“Everyone in aviation must understand they cannot perform aviation safety sensitive duties while affected by alcohol or drugs.”