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Old 11-06-2023 | 03:14 PM
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Aviation is a highly regulated industry for a reason. Flying is a complex and dangerous activity, and there is no room for error. That's why the FAA has established strict safety standards that all airlines must follow.

Gojet Airlines LLC has a history of bending the law and violating safety standards in order to make a profit. Here are some specific examples:

In 2014, Gojet was fined $1.5 million by the FAA for violating safety regulations. The FAA found that Gojet had failed to properly train its pilots and had allowed them to fly planes that were not properly maintained.
In 2015, Gojet was fined $2 million by the FAA for violating safety regulations. The FAA found that Gojet had allowed pilots to fly planes while fatigued and had failed to properly report safety incidents.
In 2016, Gojet was fined $3 million by the FAA for violating safety regulations. The FAA found that Gojet had allowed pilots to fly planes that were not properly maintained and had failed to properly train its pilots on how to handle emergency situations.
In addition to these specific examples, Gojet has also been accused of violating safety standards in other ways. For example, pilots have reported that Gojet frequently schedules them for long hours and forces them to work through fatigue. Pilots have also reported that Gojet has a culture of intimidation and that pilots who complain about safety issues are often disciplined or fired.

The FAA has taken steps to address Gojet's safety problems. In 2016, the FAA placed Gojet on a heightened surveillance program. This means that the FAA will be conducting more inspections of Gojet's operations and will be monitoring the company more closely.

However, the FAA's actions have not been enough to stop Gojet from violating safety standards. In 2022, a group of Gojet pilots filed a complaint with the National Mediation Board, alleging that the company was engaging in unfair labor practices. The complaint also alleged that Gojet was violating safety standards by scheduling pilots for long hours and forcing them to work through fatigue.

The FAA's failure to take more aggressive action against Gojet is a serious concern. Gojet's violations of safety standards put the lives of passengers and pilots at risk. The FAA needs to do more to hold Gojet accountable and to ensure that the company is following safety regulations.

Here are some specific ways that Gojet is bending the law and violating safety standards to make a profit:

Scheduling pilots for long hours and forcing them to work through fatigue. This is a violation of FAA regulations and puts the safety of passengers and pilots at risk.
Failing to properly train pilots. This is a violation of FAA regulations and could lead to accidents.
Allowing pilots to fly planes that are not properly maintained. This is a violation of FAA regulations and could lead to accidents.
Having a culture of intimidation and retaliating against pilots who complain about safety issues. This is a violation of FAA regulations and prevents pilots from coming forward with safety concerns.
The FAA needs to take more aggressive action against Gojet to protect the safety of passengers and pilots. The agency should increase the number of inspections of Gojet's operations and should impose heavier fines on the company for violating safety regulations. The FAA should also require Gojet to take steps to address its safety problems, such as hiring more pilots and reducing the number of hours that pilots are required to work.

Gojet is, to my knowledge, the only airline where taking the full 2-hour 117 duty extension is MANDATORY. It is not by mutual agreement or with option to decline without invoking a fatigue reporting process subject to disciplinary action. It is a flagrant violation of the 117 intent.
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