The judge has sentenced the two former America West pilots earlier found guilty by a Florida jury of operating an aircraft while intoxicated. The pilot was sentenced to five years in prison. The judge had no sympathy for the pilot, especially in light of the fact that the pilot had been on probation for an alcohol-related offense just months before his arrest. The first officer was was ordered to serve 2 1/2 in prison. When handing down the sentences the judge asked the defendants “What were you thinking?” and told them “What you did was absolutely wrong.” You can read more about the sentencing here.
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Greg Reigel
Greg has more than two decades of experience working with airlines, charter companies, fixed base operators, airports, repair stations, pilots, mechanics, and other aviation businesses in aircraft purchase and sale transactions, regulatory compliance including hazmat and drug and alcohol testing, contract negotiation, airport grant assurances, airport leasing, aircraft related agreements, wet leasing, dry leasing, FAA certificate and civil penalty actions and general aviation and business law matters.
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