社会｜JAL、全パイロットに誓約書提出を義務化 / Society | JAL mandates all pilots to submit a pledge.

Summary

Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to require all pilots to submit a pledge to adhere to internal regulations regarding alcohol consumption in response to issues related to pilot drinking.

This measure is part of a strategy to prevent recurrence and will include an emergency discussion among pilots to restore trust. Additionally, management salaries will be reduced, and efforts are underway across the company to address the problem.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: Wait, really? Is that kind of incident actually happening?
Log: Yeah, recently a JAL pilot got into a drinking-related trouble, so they decided to ask all pilots to sign a pledge.
Chako: A pledge? What does it say?
Log: It’s about adhering to the internal regulations regarding alcohol. I’ve also heard there will be emergency discussions among pilots to prevent this from happening again.
Navi: The issue of alcohol consumption is a very significant concern in the aviation industry, and it’s considered an effective measure for restoring trust.
Chako: I see, so that’s why the management’s pay is being cut too!

Admin’s Note

I was surprised by the recent reports regarding JAL’s drinking issue, but I believe that requiring all pilots to submit a pledge is an important step toward rebuilding trust. In particular, holding emergency discussions among the pilots is a good initiative for establishing a collaborative approach to resolving the issue. I also hope that a broader shift in awareness will take place throughout the company, including reductions in executive compensation. Safety must always come first in the aviation industry, so I hope this serves as an opportunity to establish a solid framework.