The real story
This version of the story is not accurate, that is what the crew said, but actually what happened is they got repeated maneuvers with grade 2 and 1.
The only mistake of the TRE was to let them pass with a maneuver graded 1.
He reported it to the DCPT, he was alerted to the "paper work mistake"
A pilot may get 5 items graded 2. But if any one item graded 2 twice or graded 1, the final result should be considered as "Fail".
The TRE called the 2 pilots on the same night to tell them sorry …I made a administrative mistake, you can't get a pass with a single drill graded 1. The result is : Fail and I will correct the paperwork, please meet capt. S.D. tomorrow and sign a new form.
The Capt. said that he went and did not find S.D. so he left!!
He was asked why did you fly after you were informed of a fail result? He said…I saw the aims was showing a valid date for my license so I though everything is OK!!
The next week, they both got a re-check with another TRE, who passed them.
The captain is under scrutiny from the management, for a follow up on his level, since QA is hiring lately very low quality pilots.
Last edited by A320 Man; 23rd Oct 2008 at 21:01.