Compliance Reminder

March 27, 2012

As carriers make every effort to appease the FAA’s ever increasing demands, technicians

are finding that their work environment has become more and more restricted and that the

processes that where meant to “improve” maintenance have in fact increased technician

exposure and given the authorities even more ways to dissect the aircraft technician.

You have no doubt seen and read numerous articles and memos from the company

reminding you to help keep costs down by reducing sick calls, working safer, and

assuring compliance. While at the same time, you may have read articles I have written

or attended meetings in which your AMFA representatives echoed the aforementioned

topics.

I would again like to remind you that staying up to date with changes are your

responsibility and that anytime you work on an aircraft it must be documented - even a

simple screw or light bulb installation. As technicians, it is in our best interest to follow

established procedures in the MPM, GPM, AMM, and other documentation to avoid

opportunities for non-compliance. Remember that anytime saved is quickly offset by

costs incurred with an FAA investigation or self disclosure.

By improving accountability to ourselves, we will be using the best practices that can

deliver efficient, compliant, safe, and measurable results.

Relax about the time pressure. Take the time you need to ensure the aircraft is correct and

work safely.

Fred Digne

Safety & Standards Director

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