I’ve been at KAL a bunch of years. One of the best contract jobs around.
But I can relate to what cantdance writes. I see no exaggeration, I’ve seen it all.
The LCP acting as F/O for him for his checkride is one of the nicest fellows around, a true gentleman. But faced with the pressure of an already decided outcome by the KMOT, he did what generations before him has done – knuckled down under superior pressure. He should have performed as CRM dictated, and challenged the checker on unfair issues, been a man for once, but would I have been different if I had been raised in that culture? Would you have?
Cantdance, you are right to feel anger, I do too, you grew up in a culture that was so different, as did I, and even though you were aware of the vast cultural differences, some things are absolute, especially in aviation, transcending the barriers, so that you were compelled to speak out. I commend you, you were right, and I’m glad you let us all know.
We've seen many improvements over the last decade, but there are many more required.