This thread reminded me of a quote in the Haddon-Cave report.
17.35.1 By Brigadier General Duane Deal:
“If reliability and safety are preached as “organizational bumper stickers”, but leaders constantly emphasize keeping on schedule and saving money, workers will soon realize what is deemed important and change accordingly. Such was the case with the shuttle program.”
What was the point of setting up the MAA if the intent is nullified by lack of experienced manpower? As Jobza Guddun says
What this means to the guys on the line is that the fewer experienced troops there are get used to achieve the flying programme - this is usually just about achieveable with them working flat out most of the time, going from job to job.
I know that no individual will intentionally compromise airworthiness or flight safety but I infer from the comments on this thread that the RAF is doing just that as a result of government policy!
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