None the less, I don't believe it was management that serviced the oil incorrectly, or failed to install those two flap panels which lead to the incident.
Good Point Cod.....
However there is no proof that it was a licenced person who serviced the oil either. There are so few licenced people now in BA that the licenced guys HAVE to take the word of the mechanics.
Lets not forget that, at one time, before they sold off the "family silver" BA Engineering, despite it's many failings, could actually offer a world class service compared to many others. Not anymore.
How true Krystal.....
We still do offer a world class service on our line stations. A service that could and should be making money. But, as the bosses only want to reduce our numbers, we cant compete. We are so top heavy that it just isnt viable.
Here are some rough figures taken from the 2003 Airline Personnel Costs Survey (
CAA 2003 )
Airline .............. Flt Crew ............ Engineering
BMI ................... 600 ........... 650
Britannia .............. 420 ............ 530
BA ...................... 3300 ................ 7000
Virgin .................. 520 .............. 890
These figures speak volumes. BA has around 300 B1 licenced engineers. Who are the rest??
PLM