Some things never change ...what a disgrace

[JetMonkey]

After the last person leaves the crew lounge. Just get up, walk over and flip the switch off. Are they gonna do a check at 2am to see if the lights are on?

 

[Poahi]

How can we argue that pilots need more money when too many lack the maturity to manage their own physiological needs? If we have to blame others for our poor judgement, we should not be put in a position of responsibility in the first place.

 

[Bringupthebird]

Next, they'll start playing loud rock music 24 hours a day just like they do to POWs as a form of sleep deprivation torture. Can waterboarding be far behind?

If pilots were waterboarded, management would have a coinbox attached to the faucet and the pilot would say, "Hey buddy I'm out of quarters, can you lend me one?"

 

[MD11Drvr]

A couple pieces of wire and reasonable sized balls can fix this. The one with the balls inserts the wire in each light socket until all the CB's are tripped and the lights are off. They should be off until morning when building maint. shows up to reset them. Enough of this and maybe Management will get the picture.

 

[ACL65PILOT]

The basic problem is the fact that for certification and exercising of the privileges of said certificate fall solely on the shoulders of the certificate holder. (AKA, you) Because of this many companies see their liability limited to faulty maintenance etc. The assumption of crew safety in their eyes is all on you, and when it is our fault it is all on you and not them.
The FAR's allow a lot of latitude with this. Corporations can hide behind many stupid policies by stating that "Federal Law;" FAR's allow the pilot a get out of jail free card.

To change many if the issues surrounding all of the contributing factors of the Colgan crash, this glaring loophole needs to be addressed.

 

[lionflyer]

The basic problem is the fact that for certification and exercising of the privileges of said certificate fall solely on the shoulders of the certificate holder. (AKA, you) Because of this many companies see their liability limited to faulty maintenance etc. The assumption of crew safety in their eyes is all on you, and when it is our fault it is all on you and not them.
The FAR's allow a lot of latitude with this. Corporations can hide behind many stupid policies by stating that "Federal Law;" FAR's allow the pilot a get out of jail free card.

To change many if the issues surrounding all of the contributing factors of the Colgan crash, this glaring loophole needs to be addressed.

If you use that "get out jail free" card too many times , you might have a few issues on your next PC if you know what i mean. It's BS I know but we all know how the game is played.

 

[Chest Rockwell]

Pilots have to be responsible for sowing up for work fit to fly. Commuting is a choice (I commute myself) that occasionally forces additional difficult choices. If you cannot manage a reasonable level of rest and readiness, you may have to choose another career.

 

[sleeves]

you may have to choose another career.

I think we should all choice a new career, on the same day.

 

[skybert]

What's next company issued sleeping bags in initial training!

25 bucks a week out of your pay for six months.....