Originally Posted by
Broncofan
I don’t think anyone is arguing that the Captain should be gone. After numerous years as not only a Captain but also a TK instructor, she should have known better. However, I think we all have a soft spot for the FO. As a new hire who potentially doesn’t have much 121, let alone airline charter, I could see how you could end up convinced by the captain saying “oh don’t worry about it, we are part 91 today so the rules don’t apply.” SHOULD he have known better? Sure, he should have read the manual about charter flights prior to operating. But perhaps it was a last minute reserve assignment and was relying on instructor captains “expertise”.
on a side note, as a prior TK guy I completely agree that our Indoc and FOM training is abysmal compared to other airlines I have operated at.
It’s rough. Terminating otherwise proficient pilots for cause is sad business. Ideally you’d prefer discretion to requal and use unforeseen gaps in training as justification. They (feds) may not have been leniency minded or otherwise directed. I’ve witnessed worse with no harm no foul consequences. Let’s be candid, nothing really happened.
They, united safety, used to publish a quarterly summary of notable irregular events entitled Safetyliner. At least I think that’s what it was called. Super shared discovery, simply told and de-identified. Too bad corporate liability exposure and public perception bias makes that kind of story telling a no go these days. In any case, ive drooled enough. Fly the friendly skies folks, you're in good hands.