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As an aircraft mechanic, drug tests are a way of life for me. I get tested on average, 3 times a year. All random and with less than an hours notice.
I do see a problem or two with USAC's policy though.
As a licensed mechanic by the FAA, we are allowed to drink alcohol, but there are guide lines that we have to go by.
No alcohol use within 4 hours of reporting to duty is allowed. If a person blows below a .02, you go back to work. .021 to .39 and you go home for the day. If you blow a .040 or higher, 30 days off work and a 30 day rehab has to be attended and there is a reasonable chance that I could lose my license.
For pilots, the rule is "8 hours, bottle to throttle" for any alcohol consumption.
I think that USAC needs to re-evaluate thier tolerance due to the nature of alcohol lingering in your system.
BTW, I do not drink...
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