William Chandler, a veteran South African pilot, has reportedly been forced to step down after being caught with his forged licence. While not much is known about what happened, the airline will now move to recover funds paid to Chandler as a result of his fraudulent licence.
the pilot had worked for South African Airways (SAA) for 20 years before an incident led to an investigation, Tlali Tlali, spokesperson for the airline, responded to the situation saying Chandler needed to be subjected to thorough assessment. Sources close to the incident say it has now become clear why Chandler had reportedly turned down a position as captain, which would have required him to resubmit his documentation.