411A, I know you have spent many years on the L1011 and I am sure you are a very experienced Commander. You do, however, seem to believe that it is only the experience of the Captain which saves the day when things go pear shape.
Sometimes, it is the
only factor.
I'm talking about fully trained F/E's with considerable experience as a Ground Engineer before they trained as a F/E, not a pilot placed in the F/E's seat.
Yep, couldn't agree more.
However, when these few F/E's act on their own, and start actioning fire pull handles without good reason,
everyone ends up in trouble, make no mistake.
Definitely not a good scenario.
This is precisely why fleet managers have heartburn.
Big time.