Nice to see the responses from Licensed Aircraft Engineers who think and feel the same way as I do. As a manager I have always told staff that if they delay an aircraft because they are not satisfied with its serviceabilty and they can justify their actions I will back them every time. This is not a glib statement, it is a fact.
Once you start down the slippery slope of 'pen it off; or 'it'll do a trip' you have crossed the line and your personal standards drop. I always remember, it is my Licence that I worked damned hard and long to get and it is up to me to safeguard my Licence.
Once you get a reputation as a 'pen off' merchant the name sticks and we should avoid employing such people. There will be precious few Licensed Aircraft Engineers to go around in the future as it is so we had better make sure that those that do exist are up for the job and maintain the required high standards.
Temps the Technician