Originally Posted by
Dave Fitzgerald
Pro standards does not have any teeth, correct. But when flt ops does get involved, that will be their first question. And, if you have any issues, they will use the fact that you have talked to pro standards to pile on in any investigation or disciplinary hearings.
Be careful, but be honest. Tell it like it is. Pro standards does not have teeth, but you do need to be on record as having consulted.
There is also another way. You can have the flight office reach out to pro standards instead of you. most of the flight office folks wear alpa pins and they support the process.
This can sort of take the monkey off your back and it still helps to close the loop. There is no contractual requirement for you to directly go to the pro standards yourself.
I would personally rather talk it over at the bar or over a cup of coffee. Most of the problem guys were scabs and they went from FE straight to the left seat without being an FO so they don't "get it." so to speak. Most of those problems should be worked out by now though.