Originally Posted by
buzzpat
GMAB. Does the FAA ever jump seat on SWA? I welcome the folks, tell them where we are in the conga line, and not worry about it. If the FAA deems that a violation, so be it. I haven't had a problem in 14 years.
To add some info to the discussion:
At a former 121 carrier in a past life of mine we indeed had the faa going after some guys for deviating from the script in the fom on the takeoff pa while moving. Violating sterile cockpit.
So yes, they (the faa) have done it.
Looked at one of our VOL I and it clearly states to give the following pa with the script in quotes.
Seems to me a chief line check pilot has nothing to say regarding faa action. If you get the wrong faa type riding in front or back, that is what matters.