All pilots know, or should know, about the DWI/alcohol related offense reporting requirements of FAR 61.15(e). Simply put, if a pilot’s driver’s license is suspended or revoked for an alcohol related offense as defined in the FAR, he or she must report that action to the FAA. A first DWI will get the attention of the folks in Oklahoma City, but typically does not result in any repercussions. However, a pilot who reports a second DWI to the FAA can expect some problems. For more information, please read my latest article on the issue here.
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Navigating The Repurcussions Of A Pilot’s Second DWI
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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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