Originally Posted by
Carl Spackler
Captain's authority can NEVER be taken away, it can only be GIVEN away.
Carl
I would agree Carl; however, let's say that the authority the Captain has under the FAR's is being "threatened" by the likes of Mr. Tilton et al. If we,as a group, don't stand tall and say "Hell No", you're not taking our authority to operate the aircraft in a safe, professional manner while making decisions we feel are appropriate under the circumstances, then we've lost the battle.
The situation at United is unique and that prompted the thread. I'm just concerned that the pressures to reduce the authority the Captain has will spread across the board in time....if not checked.
I hope I'm wrong.
G'Day Mates