Originally Posted by
Homa
It's all about what SWA has been doing behind the scenes to keep the FAA happy. I'm guessing fully paid for golf tournaments, etc. for the Feds.
I know they do this sort of thing for ATC... why not the FAA and other private and government entities. They're just keeping the wheels greased.
That's a pretty serious accusation there Homa.
I can't comment on ATC as I don't know much of anything about them.
That said, paying for anything -like you suggest- for any member/employee of the FAA would be a far greater offense than the unapproved parts issue, if it was done in an effort to seek some grace. It would also get the recipient of the gratuity (if you will) in some serious trouble.
No, I don't work for the FAA, but I am quite familiar with this policy.
It's a matter of ethics, and if you actually have proof of what you suggest, then you should report it officially.
http://www.oig.dot.gov/Hotline