I know that T is a bit confused, and I worry about a little schizophrenia there also. See, he really does care, because he responded and he asked me how I am enjoying retirement. That's so nice of him. Maybe we can get him, by the end of next month to hit 12,000 posts in just over six years. He must go through withdrawal when he's out of his basement, not posting. Could be a record for a non moderator. All in good fun there T.

My question is to G4, is where is the FSDO and POI in all of this? Is there a safety culture that allows for reporting of events with no ramifications? In this day and age of SMS's, it would seem inconceivable that there is a "major" airline operating in this manner, if all is true that is related here.

I always had heard fairly good stuff about G4.

 

We've hired some safety people. Problem is that when you tell them a problem, they tell it to someone who doesn't care and doesn't want to change. It stops there.

Good example is yet another pseudo engine failure last week on the airbus. It hit a bird in the engine and air returned. They replaced two blades and sent it back out full of passengers without test running it. It took off and had to declare an emergency and land one engine idle because it was so out of whack. When told that they should have balanced it and then tested it they replied that it wasn't required. End of story.

There's dozens of stories like this where something could be fixed with common sense but is blocked by someone up high in dispatch or stations or maintenance who says "it isn't required so we won't do it".

Our work rules are the FARs. Why would things be any different when it comes to safety? Unless it's mandated they must do it they don't.

 

Just of curiosity, why there are no calls placed to the FAA hotline about these incidences? I know some airlines have the FSDOs in their pockets but at least this way you will be raising some eyebrows in DC.

 

Wow. Paint with a broad brush much?

I watch my CAs consistently treat OAL pilots with respect, including regional guys. I've seen plenty of DAL guys(myself included) sit on FA jump seats so that OAL pilots could sit on the flight deck jumpseat. Just a few months ago, two mainline pilots took FA jump seats so that regional pilots could sit in the flight deck jumpseats.

Also, based on the number of apps DAL is drowning in, I'd say your opinion is rarely shared.

Good luck to the G4 pilots. It might be time to call ALPA.

 

+1 seeing this first hand I completely agree.

 

I can't agree with this enough! Never been treated with anything but respect when j/s on Delta. The guys are great, extremely friendly, always made me feel at home.

Delta's planes? Old tin cans held together with bailing wire and speed tape, had to return to the gate a couple of times, but they get the job done.

 

Out of curiosity, what are the bases for Allegiant?

 

See the "Airline Profiles" link at the top of the page....

 

Nothing like a RTO out of LAS this morning to start our Sundays.....

 

Two in a row, just for good measure.