US Airways: Survey Reveals Pilot Concerns
Although 24 documented incidents out of about 1.1 million is a very low number, according to an “Observer” survey of 1,560 pilots, US Airways goal of on-time departure may contribute to safety issues. According to U.S. Airways pilots, company policy emphasizes timely departures over safety concerns.
The survey involved fewer than forty percent of the U.S. Airways 4,100 pilots, so the perspective may be skewed. There are factions: west vs east pilots; new pilots over those with seniority. The different groups have different opinions based on decisions the company has made which affects each “group” differently.
USAPA believes the survey can be used to enhance airline safety.