Great Lakes' Part 135 plan
#31
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Not that I hold any vested interest in this but I do think this a very cleaver idea. Lets admit it, these new ATP rules are a joke (and if you don't think so, you either have the blinders on or actually benefit from them). So I applaud GLA for actually thinking of ways around these dumb new rules.
I would assume the DOT will make GLA differentiate between 121 and 135 legs to the passengers, just like they do for Express carriers now.
I would assume the DOT will make GLA differentiate between 121 and 135 legs to the passengers, just like they do for Express carriers now.
#32
It is b/c they think reaching "some" number is going to make you safer. But then they reduce the hours by 500 if you go to a joke of a 141 school anyway. They didn't go after the real issue; instead they came up with these arbitrary numbers to make the general public feel better.
I could go on but I'm just to tired to flight it anymore
Everyone who simply looks at the hour aspect as the fix is so narrow-minded in their thinking.
I could go on but I'm just to tired to flight it anymore
Everyone who simply looks at the hour aspect as the fix is so narrow-minded in their thinking.
#33
FAA may not think much of doing an overnight swap of 121 for 135 at GLA, but the truth remains it is a slippery swap aimed at saving GLA money, at the direct expense of airline safety. Safety is both the appearance of safety as well as the spirit and practice of safety. Regional airline safety is a hot button topic since Colgan 3407. GLA apparently wants to do a simple rule swap to circumvent 121 safety rules which were put there for a reason. I doubt they will get much traction with the FAA due to the current political environment and their 135 certificate will be denied. I am really not arguing whether it is a substantial difference in safety, as GLA has always tapped the least experienced pilots and they would simply do the same (if allowed to) under 135 rules. On the personal side, I feel this is a slippery maneuver to circumvent safety in favor of making a buck, and it is also a direct attempt to circumvent the will of the Congress. Again, it is not the safety I am concerned about as much as the attitude and lack of care about appearances GLA shows here.
#34
#35
It is easy to figure out WHY they gave credit for certain schooling.
It is generally thought that a structed training environment is considered.....well....more structured and therefore of higher quality. Is that always the case - no, but I bet it is true in a majority if the bell curve.
It is generally thought that a structed training environment is considered.....well....more structured and therefore of higher quality. Is that always the case - no, but I bet it is true in a majority if the bell curve.
Military got included because their programs are obviously structured as well, and the aviation schools could not justify excluding them. they would have preferred to exclude military, so as to solidify their monopoly as being the only fast-path to a 121 cockpit.
Me too. I'd keep the mil exemption but that's it.
#36
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But does getting this open the floodgates to pilot applications? I just cannot see people knocking down the door for a 135 operation and a 3 year $17,500 training contract.
#37
FAA may not think much of doing an overnight swap of 121 for 135 at GLA, but the truth remains it is a slippery swap aimed at saving GLA money, at the direct expense of airline safety. Safety is both the appearance of safety as well as the spirit and practice of safety. Regional airline safety is a hot button topic since Colgan 3407. GLA apparently wants to do a simple rule swap to circumvent 121 safety rules which were put there for a reason. I doubt they will get much traction with the FAA due to the current political environment and their 135 certificate will be denied. I am really not arguing whether it is a substantial difference in safety, as GLA has always tapped the least experienced pilots and they would simply do the same (if allowed to) under 135 rules. On the personal side, I feel this is a slippery maneuver to circumvent safety in favor of making a buck, and it is also a direct attempt to circumvent the will of the Congress. Again, it is not the safety I am concerned about as much as the attitude and lack of care about appearances GLA shows here.
I hope they don't get away with it, but I suspect they will because the FAA can't discriminate against GLA while allowing all those operators up in Alaska to keep providing their vital services under the same provisions.
#38
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If GLA pulls it off.... it is a genius move if you think about it. If not, something has to give.
But WRT circumventing rules, it won't be the first time: GLA already operates part 121 using less-restrictive part-135 rest rules. The Colgan incident was also a catalyst to improve things fatigue-wise, yet GLA already has an 'out'.
I don't think any of this is right, but it is the way it is.
But WRT circumventing rules, it won't be the first time: GLA already operates part 121 using less-restrictive part-135 rest rules. The Colgan incident was also a catalyst to improve things fatigue-wise, yet GLA already has an 'out'.
I don't think any of this is right, but it is the way it is.
#39
If they are allowed to do this it would, to a degree, defeat the spirit of the new rules and circumvent the possible increase in safety.
I hope they don't get away with it, but I suspect they will because the FAA can't discriminate against GLA while allowing all those operators up in Alaska to keep providing their vital services under the same provisions.
I hope they don't get away with it, but I suspect they will because the FAA can't discriminate against GLA while allowing all those operators up in Alaska to keep providing their vital services under the same provisions.
I can just read the help wanted ads. GLA hiring retired greeters to be an on call First Officer. Who said this was a young man's game? Of course if you keel over before your contract to pay back training costs lapse, we'll go after your estate!
Last edited by hypoxia; 07-11-2013 at 12:47 PM.
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