Many Asian airlines have a steep cockpit gradient as a result of national culture but it doesn’t end there. The Asian carriers I have worked for have many problems arising for social norms that have resulted in accidents such as:
Decision making based on fear of repercussion leading to hesitation to go round.
Passing sub standard crew in sim checks to avoid loss of face.
Total lack of curiosity resulting in no interest to learn beyond basic type training.
Unwillingness to rapidly adapt to change in a fluid situation.
Last edited by Zapatas Blood; 8th Jul 2013 at 15:44.