I’ve gotten away from a few channels that I used to enjoy, but here I am. 😁. I’m going to do something I don’t like (comment part way through the video), so I’ll also apologize. First - a bit on my quals - I’m an almost 58-yr old white woman. I considered myself blessed because though, early in my career when I was a subject matter expert, I’d have to get a man involved to say the same thing I had just said, I never had to work in an environment where there was out-in-the-open misogyny. Heck, at that job, one of the VPs was a black woman. While I don’t fly anymore, I hold a Commercial Multi-Engine Land pilot certificate with additional ratings and also hold an Advanced Ground Instructor certificate. My mom served as an exec assistant for a regional airline, so I was blessed to get to participate in some pilot training exercises. The instructor I had the longest is now a pilot for Southwest; others are involved in GA ownership, run flight schools, etc. mt instructors included FAA examiners, former military pilots, and corporate pilots.
I could not agree more with your move to long form. I have a lot of concerns with short form being the only info source for so many people.
On Charlie - I think it’s very complicated. I think that his accomplishments were very overshadowed by manipulations and other things that occurred by benefactors and others in his life. This has been made clear to me by folks that knew him and were saddened by his death and some of the directions he had taken.
On the pilot situation - and DEI. I am 4 days removed from a company I was at for 22 years. Because we hired very specific individuals (PhD in very specific research areas), we always had to respond to EEOC audits with clarifying statements. There were no fines or consequences. This is affirmative action. I think most of us hate the concept of quotas, but this did make a big difference in people getting hired and being able to show their value. DEI is an initiative that refers to culture - do you hire or try to give opportunities to those that otherwise may not get them? Are your policies inclusive? Every company I’ve been at has made allowances for people with kids. The executive VP of the company I just left had 2 long maternity leaves during her time at the company. This is inclusion. I have benefited from people respecting me when I was younger and I have done the same. My favorite co-worker was 25 when he started just a couple years ago. I learned so much from him, and… he told me before I left that I was the reason he was where he was - due to how I treated him and supposedly helped him out. The problem comes with institutions that don’t implement it properly or joke about it. Yes, the situation you describe exists, but the policy in and of itself exists. We now see more of hiring incompetent folks based on who they know and not interviewing someone who might be the best person you ever hire. To your point of a certain percentage of a group - it may be law, but it’s not DEI and it’s not something you can’t get around. Years ago, I worked for a company in Cambridge MA. Our new CEO happened to be Mormon. He brought in a bunch of his own colleagues (a normal occurrence). However, it did cause some problems and a company based in Cambridge MA didn’t come close to exhibiting the diversity of its location. (The lawsuit was successful).
I’m glad you played that whole clip - I’d never seen it before. But here’s how it really works - for any level of pilot certificate (private upward), you must first have a medical. MANY people have to hang it up due to this (I almost had to myself due to an eye issue. I didn’t get past it because I was a woman; I had to pay a specialist to run a battery of tests and then apply for a waiver. Yes, I got it, but I had to prove that the issues normally associated with the condition did not affect me. You then have a written exam AND a flying exam. You have currency requirements for flying in certain conditions and with passengers. For me, I never exercised my ability to fly for pay, so I needed to fly with an instructor and have a knowledge review with an instructor every 24 months. The frequency of medical exams and check rides goes up with each level of certification. At my level of flying, I had a high performance rating. This and my multi engine gave me the ability to fly a lot of different planes, but when you get to a certain category of planes, that requires a type rating. Certificates can sometimes have restrictions, just like our drivers licenses. The crash that killed Greg Biffle (NASCAR driver)? I’m not sure it would have made a difference, but the pilot was not authorized to fly that plane without another pilot.
If I’m you, I’m now saying “But, Amy….” And you would be correct. There are multiple problems in the industry… several years ago, Boeing had to testify in front on Congress after a whistleblower complained about safety. In manufacturing, the FAA would certify individual(s) at the company and authorize them to do inspections. It was efficient and saved $$. Companies didn’t need to wait for the FAA to come out. It worked for a long time. Similarly, when you have a fleet of pilots working for an airline, they have check pilots. Airlines often have more stringent requirements on the frequency of check rides, so check pilots are responsible for performing these proficiency checks. Most airline folk take these responsibilities seriously. However….
Boeing execs pressured the engineers and overruled them at times. Safety corners were cut. Just like in so many other industries - profits are always a driving force, but ethics used to be, as well. (737 Maxx and also, the Challenger.)
There’s a pilot shortage. In some cases, check pilots were pressured to sign off people they shouldn’t have. Some universities flight schools have agreements with specific airlines. Individuals who meet certain requirements are guaranteed a job at the airlines (that Air Canada hard landing that resulted in a flipped a/c?). Pressure from execs and sometimes, just being human can result in bad decisions. That young woman was at the airline because of her collegiate program, not DEI.
Sorry for the long response, but it was something I actually know about.
You'll see that the goal posts continually move and they will tell you that not believing in race is a form of racism.
Thank you for always having such clear perspective. It's greatly appreciated.
I never knew Charlie but, I miss him. Such a profound loss.
I appreciate your diligence, straight forward delivery. I too want and pray for Charlie’s message to live on. Are you his David?
I’m so grateful I found this clear thinking and subscribed. God bless this ministry. And thank you.
Your content is great.
Thank you Kaizen. You are a rational voice in an insane world.
I’ve gotten away from a few channels that I used to enjoy, but here I am. 😁. I’m going to do something I don’t like (comment part way through the video), so I’ll also apologize. First - a bit on my quals - I’m an almost 58-yr old white woman. I considered myself blessed because though, early in my career when I was a subject matter expert, I’d have to get a man involved to say the same thing I had just said, I never had to work in an environment where there was out-in-the-open misogyny. Heck, at that job, one of the VPs was a black woman. While I don’t fly anymore, I hold a Commercial Multi-Engine Land pilot certificate with additional ratings and also hold an Advanced Ground Instructor certificate. My mom served as an exec assistant for a regional airline, so I was blessed to get to participate in some pilot training exercises. The instructor I had the longest is now a pilot for Southwest; others are involved in GA ownership, run flight schools, etc. mt instructors included FAA examiners, former military pilots, and corporate pilots.
I could not agree more with your move to long form. I have a lot of concerns with short form being the only info source for so many people.
On Charlie - I think it’s very complicated. I think that his accomplishments were very overshadowed by manipulations and other things that occurred by benefactors and others in his life. This has been made clear to me by folks that knew him and were saddened by his death and some of the directions he had taken.
On the pilot situation - and DEI. I am 4 days removed from a company I was at for 22 years. Because we hired very specific individuals (PhD in very specific research areas), we always had to respond to EEOC audits with clarifying statements. There were no fines or consequences. This is affirmative action. I think most of us hate the concept of quotas, but this did make a big difference in people getting hired and being able to show their value. DEI is an initiative that refers to culture - do you hire or try to give opportunities to those that otherwise may not get them? Are your policies inclusive? Every company I’ve been at has made allowances for people with kids. The executive VP of the company I just left had 2 long maternity leaves during her time at the company. This is inclusion. I have benefited from people respecting me when I was younger and I have done the same. My favorite co-worker was 25 when he started just a couple years ago. I learned so much from him, and… he told me before I left that I was the reason he was where he was - due to how I treated him and supposedly helped him out. The problem comes with institutions that don’t implement it properly or joke about it. Yes, the situation you describe exists, but the policy in and of itself exists. We now see more of hiring incompetent folks based on who they know and not interviewing someone who might be the best person you ever hire. To your point of a certain percentage of a group - it may be law, but it’s not DEI and it’s not something you can’t get around. Years ago, I worked for a company in Cambridge MA. Our new CEO happened to be Mormon. He brought in a bunch of his own colleagues (a normal occurrence). However, it did cause some problems and a company based in Cambridge MA didn’t come close to exhibiting the diversity of its location. (The lawsuit was successful).
I’m glad you played that whole clip - I’d never seen it before. But here’s how it really works - for any level of pilot certificate (private upward), you must first have a medical. MANY people have to hang it up due to this (I almost had to myself due to an eye issue. I didn’t get past it because I was a woman; I had to pay a specialist to run a battery of tests and then apply for a waiver. Yes, I got it, but I had to prove that the issues normally associated with the condition did not affect me. You then have a written exam AND a flying exam. You have currency requirements for flying in certain conditions and with passengers. For me, I never exercised my ability to fly for pay, so I needed to fly with an instructor and have a knowledge review with an instructor every 24 months. The frequency of medical exams and check rides goes up with each level of certification. At my level of flying, I had a high performance rating. This and my multi engine gave me the ability to fly a lot of different planes, but when you get to a certain category of planes, that requires a type rating. Certificates can sometimes have restrictions, just like our drivers licenses. The crash that killed Greg Biffle (NASCAR driver)? I’m not sure it would have made a difference, but the pilot was not authorized to fly that plane without another pilot.
If I’m you, I’m now saying “But, Amy….” And you would be correct. There are multiple problems in the industry… several years ago, Boeing had to testify in front on Congress after a whistleblower complained about safety. In manufacturing, the FAA would certify individual(s) at the company and authorize them to do inspections. It was efficient and saved $$. Companies didn’t need to wait for the FAA to come out. It worked for a long time. Similarly, when you have a fleet of pilots working for an airline, they have check pilots. Airlines often have more stringent requirements on the frequency of check rides, so check pilots are responsible for performing these proficiency checks. Most airline folk take these responsibilities seriously. However….
Boeing execs pressured the engineers and overruled them at times. Safety corners were cut. Just like in so many other industries - profits are always a driving force, but ethics used to be, as well. (737 Maxx and also, the Challenger.)
There’s a pilot shortage. In some cases, check pilots were pressured to sign off people they shouldn’t have. Some universities flight schools have agreements with specific airlines. Individuals who meet certain requirements are guaranteed a job at the airlines (that Air Canada hard landing that resulted in a flipped a/c?). Pressure from execs and sometimes, just being human can result in bad decisions. That young woman was at the airline because of her collegiate program, not DEI.
Sorry for the long response, but it was something I actually know about.
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