American Airlines pilots say ‘reckless’ cockpit procedure changes could hurt safety – By Julia Musto (FOX Business) / Jan 7, 2023
A union that represents American Airlines pilots claimed actions were ‘unwise and unsafe’
A union that represents American Airlines pilots is reportedly raising concerns about new cockpit procedures, claiming that pilots have not been given enough time or training.
In a Jan. 2 statement, the Allied Pilot Association said that American Airlines Flight Operations management was attempting to get around robust safety-related pilot training by unilaterally imposing operational changes using a handout.
According to USA Today, APA spokesperson Captain Dennis Tajer said they had also received updates to the operating manual and a short video with a general overview of the changes that he said wasn’t specific to the aircraft American pilots fly.
“While APA does not oppose fleet harmonization, we are steadfast in our commitment that pilots must be properly trained BEFORE operating with passengers. This training must be developed in a stakeholder safety culture that acknowledges and addresses concerns raised by APA. To date, that has not occurred,” the union stated. “This attempt to train by bulletin, while ignoring serious safety concerns and well-established best practices, runs the risk of dramatically eroding margins of safety.”
