Originally Posted by
iadfo
I can't imagine a judge finding CAL negligent as a result of outsourcing. After all, the FAA is the one who approved their training program and issued their operating certificate. "They" are the experts right? But who knows, it will probably be tied up in courts for years through appeals, supplying a source of income for the attourneys involved.
In reading what you wrote, I believe your missing what I'm saying...
As per the article, The Federal Judge ordered Continental Airlines to turn over info on Pilot Training. I ask you, if CAL and Colgan have two separate Ops Cert's, what do you want to bet their Training Operation "could be" apples vs oranges?? Who knows, Colgan's training program could be closer to other operators not even mentioned. As far as CAL having any operational control, or direct record keeping of Colgan's Pilot Training Records beyond Colgan itself, doubt it. If that does happen to be the case, IE Colgan NOT having their record keeping online to that at which the Ops Spec/Cert implies, they (Colgan) have a lot to be worried about.
As far as CAL being "wiped free" of liability on the grounds that Colgan was "just a dba" figure w/ CAL's name painted on the tail.....CAL will have a lot of liability in this case one would think.....But I'm sure our fearless "leader" (term used beyond loosely), Jeff, would argue otherwise.....At least for the several yrs of trail that this case(s) will most likely serve.