Originally Posted by
Wickerbill
The point is, if you are 15 ft too low over the fence at LHR or LGW nobody knows or even cares. BUT 15 ft too low over the threshold at JSI looks spectacular.
Not so, an operator of RPT will always have a FDM system to check flight data. EASA's 035, and 037 rules apply to the safety and QA requirement. The flight data would be showing this as low TCH, and may also see it as a short landing. (Historically, when guys & girls deviate from the standard flight path that they follow there is an associated variation in flare, landing g, and both short and long landings as the crew are out of the usual geometry and timing for the landing).
EASA operations are required to have non-punitive management practices; if the company takes action that may be determined to be contrary to the mandatory safety policy statement components on that would be grounds for.... grounding of the AOC and denial of the AOCH as a FPP for the AOC. Being punitive comes with some serious risks, e.g., suspension or canceling of the AOC. Would EASA do that? They do take certificate action on occasions, I would suggest that reading and complying with the letter and spirit of the safety policy is a reasonable practice for managers, but is often lost in the day-to-day commercial realities. EASA has no restriction to consider mismanagement other than major non-compliance and worthy of certificate action.