The Story: A United Airlines Pilot was arrested after reportedly attempting to fly the plane drunk.  OneRiot lists other professions that don’t mix well with mixed drinks.

The Search: Drunk Pilot

We’ve never been a fan of the applause most airplane passengers give upon recognition that their pilots have spared their lives in favor of the option of landing on the runway and taxiing towards the gate.  The general gist of being able to secure such a job as pilot or even cashier (if there’s a gun behind the counter) is that most employable persons be able to do their job with such skill and ease that no one’s life is put at risk in the first place.  Unfortunately, sometimes employees put lives in their own hands when they handle their duties irresponsibly.

It seems a United Airlines pilot, John Vermont Washington (yes, he has two states in his name), was removed from a plane and arrested at Heathrow Airport prior to it taking off en route to Chicago, due to suspicion that he had been drinking.  Now we here at OneRiot know that doing any job drunk is not a good idea…but there are a few that can be ably pulled off…like on-air personality or OneRiot Blogger…and then there are some that should never be attempted while alcoholically impaired.  The following is a list of just a few aside from the obvious Airline Pilot and other forms of transportation provider:

1. Beauty Pageant Judge- Being soused while judging a pageant and donning a set of beer goggles might ensure that Miss America has too much of a “winning personality” for those who will ultimately be judging Miss Universe contest later on that year. (more…)