Old 10-23-2009 | 02:32 AM
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Originally Posted by youngairliner
If the crew fell asleep (both of them) they should be fired and never work in this business again. Period. If they were arguing so much that they didn't hear center calling for their descent for 150 miles they should be fired. Period. If they dropped their headset on the floor and didn't notice for a long time they should be fired. Period.

I see a lot of talk on these forums about being professional. I have seen from time to time someone be tired in the cockpit. When One is tired, and the other notices, you either wake their ass up or realize your are betting your career on the fact that you can stay awake. I don't want to make that bet ever.

This has nothing to do with Military/Civilian or Commuter/Mainline. They F*cked up just like the idiots that landed on a Taxi Way. They should be fired too. A little accountability in our profession would go a long way. An honest mistake is one thing, negligence is another.

I guess some people don't want to hear that some people in our line of work shouldn't be here and should be FIRED.

Kharma just dictated that I will land on a taxiway next week, and yes I should be fired.
OK, OK, we get your point...we all need to be FIRED. But what would you do about airlines like Southwest, that make improper repairs to aircraft or are found to be using unauthorized parts? Should they also be "fired" (have their operating certificate revoked) and barred from ever holding one again?

My point is, let's not rush to judgement about these guys. There's a LOT more to their stories than a few lines in the WSJ.