How is MX at Spirit? In previous years the FAA was investigating some flakey Spirit practices.


Looking at public records at FAA databases, Spirit has had issues. At least in the past, Many that others do as well, but seems a lot of larger issues that go public. I.E. More than 1 Fume event where a crew nearly passed out. Several engine failures. Flight control malfunctions. I've read that Heavy 'C' checks are outsourced in South America. Planes with multiple MEL's. Read some feedback from former Spirit Mechanics who indicated concerns with how Spirit was running their MX department.

What a pilot's perspective? I have heard in recent years, it's been improving, but the practice of 'pencil-whipping' airplanes back into service is not unheard of. I used to work for one such operator.