Originally Posted by
Seatownflyer
Sure. They listen to the CVR and when one of them says, "nice day outside." while they are below 10,000ft the FAA then says "Sterile cockpit violation!!" and tries to bust them. Don't think the crew prior to them (within the 2 hour recording time) is safe either. This has happened. Recently.
Happened before? The FAA cannot use the CVR for disciplinary action! Sully didn't get in any trouble for violating the sterile cockpit rule before takeoff.
I have heard that SKW management listens to to the CVR periodically (pilots don't have a contract prohibiting it). But even then, I don't think they are allowed to use it for disciplinary action.