The last time we had an external safety audit, the idiot that was running it became our chief pilot. Anyone remember TCK and the damage he caused to the airline.
I agree that absolutely nothing positive can come out of LOSA, not because of the process, but because our management have closed minds to negative feedback. They just want this as another box ticked.
Having the audit fail due to lack of co-operation by crews would send a far clearer message to both the auditors and management. Still, nothing will change no matter which path it goes down. So as far as i am concerned, i see no benefit to having someone sitting in my flightdeck conducting a useless survey.
I am open to being convinced other wise.
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