Originally Posted by
Sunvox
Howard wants to know how to change the United culture on aircraft refusals. Apparently we average 2 per day where as Delta and American have less than that per month. He feels United pilots are too quick to shoot down a plane when conditions are not warranted.
Originally Posted by
Sunvox
Howard did say, 10 years ago we had 50 a day, and he admitted there was a period in UAL history when maintenance simply didn't have the resources to keep up
Thanks to some stalwart Captains the "the MEL says it's legal" go along, get along mentality has failed to win the day at United. Thanks to these leaders we have a strong Captains Authority culture for those wish to access it and we enjoy things like Iridium Satcom on international fleets, functional APUs, quieter FCRFs, crew meals when requested and a better understanding of Captain's authority and responsibility. I appreciate what these Captains do for their fellow crew members and our customers.