Ego, Self-esteem and HF Reporting
Centaurus,
When we have a system that reinforces professionalism, is intolerant of management interference and is populated by experienced pilots who have the self-esteem and selflessness to report the cock-ups and near misses for the betterment of us all - then we will be on the right track.
When we as a peer group applaud open reporting and ostracise those who lack the courage to put their hand up for the errors that may be the clue that prevents the next accident - then we will start to manage the new and increasing risks.
Unfortunately, the sort of behaviour that is critical to future success is still held hostage to management behaviour that seems to be inadequately constrained by current IR rules and weak representation. There has to be a way that representative groups can regain some balance in the bargaining power needed to ensure that technical and safety issues are properly investigated and the identified risks adequately mitigated, as well as ensuring that procedural fairness is accorded to all.
And I most certainly do not mean that any rebalancing of power comes from precipitate industrial action or unsustainable demands for restrictive work practices unrelated to safety.
Stay Alive,