FAA Orders Regional Crackdown
#21
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A little bird told me that the FAA/Management are looking into the right to listen to the CVR and prosecute pilots for the 10,000' sterile cockpit rule.
That should stop airplanes from crashing. Cause accidents have nothing to do with poor schedules, short overnights, low pay and long work days.
That should stop airplanes from crashing. Cause accidents have nothing to do with poor schedules, short overnights, low pay and long work days.
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JSH,
Nothing personal my friend, but he does have a point about the Feds. I think that there are many people working in the field that try to their very best. However, the failings at management and politically appointed positions are in stark contrast. I flew for a 135 cargo outfit, and the Feds couldn't have cared less about us, even with a half-dozen accidents during my time there ( none fatal, thank goodness ). Simply not enough inspectors, and not a priority. It is, what it is I reckon.
Nothing personal my friend, but he does have a point about the Feds. I think that there are many people working in the field that try to their very best. However, the failings at management and politically appointed positions are in stark contrast. I flew for a 135 cargo outfit, and the Feds couldn't have cared less about us, even with a half-dozen accidents during my time there ( none fatal, thank goodness ). Simply not enough inspectors, and not a priority. It is, what it is I reckon.
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The word is called, CORRUPTION. At the highest levels of the FAA and DOT. The FAA is merely covering their asses with this nonsense. In a year or two when the dust settles after the 3407 findings are released. It will be back to business as usual. In the meantime, competent, dedicated and professional airline pilots will be nit-picked to death by the FAA, company check airman with personal agendas, managment looking to make a name for themselves and FAA inspectors that are also trying to get a good job. It's freaking BS.
#25
something happens.
public outrage demands action.
faa takes action.
public then outraged on increased ticket prices/flight delays.
faa recends/reduces the amount of action.
a vicious cycle nonetheless...
maybe they should throw on a piece on commutair hiring mins right now.
public outrage demands action.
faa takes action.
public then outraged on increased ticket prices/flight delays.
faa recends/reduces the amount of action.
a vicious cycle nonetheless...
maybe they should throw on a piece on commutair hiring mins right now.
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Important Article on Pay and Fatigue.
Regional carriers, including American Eagle, face pilot training review | News for Dallas, Texas | Dallas Morning News | Dallas Business News
The last paragraph: Unions have argued that the regional pilots – whose annual salaries start around $20,000 on average – can become fatigued as they try to accumulate hours.
Regulators said the quick response stemmed in part from White House concern about revelations of regional carriers' reliance on inexperienced and low-paid pilots.
I do believe that pay and fatigue are tied together. How many regional pilots are kept up at night thinking about paying bills and making ends meet.... or working second or third jobs? I do.
Everything in the media is good momentum for our cause. Write your reps and spread the word!
The last paragraph: Unions have argued that the regional pilots – whose annual salaries start around $20,000 on average – can become fatigued as they try to accumulate hours.
Regulators said the quick response stemmed in part from White House concern about revelations of regional carriers' reliance on inexperienced and low-paid pilots.
I do believe that pay and fatigue are tied together. How many regional pilots are kept up at night thinking about paying bills and making ends meet.... or working second or third jobs? I do.
Everything in the media is good momentum for our cause. Write your reps and spread the word!
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FAA Chief Faces Test on Commuter Safety - WSJ.com
The February crash has heightened scrutiny of the personal stresses confronting many commuter pilots, from chronic fatigue to long-distance commutes. Mr. Babbitt already has indicated he plans to review training requirements for flight crews at commuter airlines. He is expected at Wednesday's hearing to provide more details about stepped-up oversight efforts.
The union contends that turnover of commuter pilots tends to be high and many accept jobs with the goal of moving to larger carriers as soon as possible. As a result, union officials argue many commuter carriers have little incentive to exceed the minimum requirements for federally-imposed training, or to improve the working conditions or lifestyles of their pilots.
Wednesday's hearings should be big, in my opinion.
The February crash has heightened scrutiny of the personal stresses confronting many commuter pilots, from chronic fatigue to long-distance commutes. Mr. Babbitt already has indicated he plans to review training requirements for flight crews at commuter airlines. He is expected at Wednesday's hearing to provide more details about stepped-up oversight efforts.
The union contends that turnover of commuter pilots tends to be high and many accept jobs with the goal of moving to larger carriers as soon as possible. As a result, union officials argue many commuter carriers have little incentive to exceed the minimum requirements for federally-imposed training, or to improve the working conditions or lifestyles of their pilots.
Wednesday's hearings should be big, in my opinion.
#29
There's a lot of aviation outfits in this country that ought to be shutdown. Take a look at a lot of the freight companies out there, in addition to the mentioned commuter operators. Unfortunately the FAA is beyond salvage at this point. Incompetent at best, corrupt at worst.
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The Columbus Dispatch : Air Tahoma grounded by FAA
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