Originally Posted by
Sikpilot
Probably because they have been getting away with it all along. I would think the problem starts at the top at this airline and as a pilot, there is NO CHANCE you will be called in to the Chief pilots office because the plane told him you landed the aircraft and never stabilized the approach.
To complete an overall picture for the Airbus fleet, apart from FDR / FDM which might have been available, ask ATC at the various national airports as to the ‘style’ of the approaches generally.
Any “Pony Express” mentality?
Had the radar recordings prior to this tragic avoidable event been analysed (preserved for 30+ days before used again?) then a clearer picture would have emerged as to the modus operandi of PIA.
As for the concept of failing the psychometric testing prior to employment, appealing to a Tribunal, who can then instruct the employer to enrol them....more questions than answers....wonder if his training records any unusual qualities...? Just who was he?