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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
So, if the airline an FAA inspector is assigned to oversee for compliance to FAA regulations receives $15,000.00 worth of free training from that airline contrary to FAA's rules of conduct, was there a real conflict of interest? http://www.usatoday.com/travel/fligh...outhwest_N.htm Southwest gave free training to FAA manager By Alan Levin, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The manager of the federal office that oversees Southwest Airlines accepted thousands of dollars in free pilot training from the carrier under an arrangement that violates rules of conduct, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday. The training program had been approved by regional officials and had been in place for years. The FAA has halted the program because it violates its rules, according to spokeswoman Diane Spitalieri. The FAA would not comment specifically on the supervisor's training because the matter is "under investigation," Spitalieri said. FAA manager Bobby Hedlund, who was promoted last year to head the Southwest office, received months of training in 2005 that qualified him to fly the Boeing 737, according to recent testimony before Congress from three current and former FAA officials. Southwest received a proposed $10.2 million fine in March for safety violations. FAA inspectors often receive training to stay abreast of changing technology and airline operations, but the training is mostly done at the FAA's expense. The free training highlights the continuing cozy relationship between Southwest and some of the government officials who oversee it, said Robert Naccache, who worked in the Southwest office until he retired last year. "This is the most flagrant conflict of interest that I have ever witnessed in my 20-year career in the federal government," Naccache said during a hearing last month. His testimony was buttressed by Michael Mills, the FAA's former Southwest manager, and Bobby Boutris, one of two federal whistle-blowers who first raised concerns about Southwest. The training Hedlund received would cost a private citizen $15,000 or more, according to the officials and flight schools. It also would enhance a résumé, opening doors for employment at airlines or other private aviation firms. The FAA officials who testified at the hearing called the arrangement a conflict of interest. ... |
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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
The FAA is sucking Airline and Big Business cock
It has lost it's focus and it's rudder is broken Fire all FAA Management and start over Larry Dighera wrote: So, if the airline an FAA inspector is assigned to oversee for compliance to FAA regulations receives $15,000.00 worth of free training from that airline contrary to FAA's rules of conduct, was there a real conflict of interest? http://www.usatoday.com/travel/fligh...outhwest_N.htm Southwest gave free training to FAA manager By Alan Levin, USA TODAY WASHINGTON — The manager of the federal office that oversees Southwest Airlines accepted thousands of dollars in free pilot training from the carrier under an arrangement that violates rules of conduct, the Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday. The training program had been approved by regional officials and had been in place for years. The FAA has halted the program because it violates its rules, according to spokeswoman Diane Spitalieri. The FAA would not comment specifically on the supervisor's training because the matter is "under investigation," Spitalieri said. FAA manager Bobby Hedlund, who was promoted last year to head the Southwest office, received months of training in 2005 that qualified him to fly the Boeing 737, according to recent testimony before Congress from three current and former FAA officials. Southwest received a proposed $10.2 million fine in March for safety violations. FAA inspectors often receive training to stay abreast of changing technology and airline operations, but the training is mostly done at the FAA's expense. The free training highlights the continuing cozy relationship between Southwest and some of the government officials who oversee it, said Robert Naccache, who worked in the Southwest office until he retired last year. "This is the most flagrant conflict of interest that I have ever witnessed in my 20-year career in the federal government," Naccache said during a hearing last month. His testimony was buttressed by Michael Mills, the FAA's former Southwest manager, and Bobby Boutris, one of two federal whistle-blowers who first raised concerns about Southwest. The training Hedlund received would cost a private citizen $15,000 or more, according to the officials and flight schools. It also would enhance a résumé, opening doors for employment at airlines or other private aviation firms. The FAA officials who testified at the hearing called the arrangement a conflict of interest. ... |
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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
"Larry Dighera" wrote in message
... ... FAA inspectors often receive training to stay abreast of changing technology and airline operations, but the training is mostly done at the FAA's expense. ... So, like, this guy got free training from the airline instead of free training from the FAA? What am I missing here? He saved us a few tax dollars? -- Geoff The Sea Hawk at Wow Way d0t Com remove spaces and make the obvious substitutions to reply by mail When immigration is outlawed, only outlaws will immigrate. |
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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
On May 9, 3:12*pm, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk At Wow Way
D0t C0m wrote: So, like, this guy got free training from the airline instead of free training from the FAA? What am I missing here? He saved us a few tax dollars? A couple of things that you are missing. This person was not in a position that required this training and it is inapropriate to recieve gifts from a company you are charged with overseeing. Thats SWA for ya. |
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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
"Whatever" wrote in message ... The FAA is sucking Airline and Big Business cock It has lost it's focus and it's rudder is broken Fire all FAA Management and start over They should turn it over t the DMV. Really we would see no difference. |
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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
On May 9, 5:30 pm, "F. Baum" wrote:
On May 9, 3:12 pm, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk At Wow Way D0t C0m wrote: So, like, this guy got free training from the airline instead of free training from the FAA? What am I missing here? He saved us a few tax dollars? A couple of things that you are missing. This person was not in a position that required this training and it is inapropriate to recieve gifts from a company you are charged with overseeing. Thats SWA for ya. Why is SWA being blamed for someone at FAA violating their ethical rules? |
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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
Andrew Sarangan wrote:
On May 9, 5:30 pm, "F. Baum" wrote: On May 9, 3:12 pm, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk At Wow Way D0t C0m wrote: So, like, this guy got free training from the airline instead of free training from the FAA? What am I missing here? He saved us a few tax dollars? A couple of things that you are missing. This person was not in a position that required this training and it is inapropriate to recieve gifts from a company you are charged with overseeing. Thats SWA for ya. Why is SWA being blamed for someone at FAA violating their ethical rules? Because giving gifts of value to government employees who are responsible for oversight of the giver is generally illegal in the US. -- Jim Pennino Remove .spam.sux to reply. |
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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
wrote in message news Andrew Sarangan wrote: On May 9, 5:30 pm, "F. Baum" wrote: On May 9, 3:12 pm, "Capt. Geoffrey Thorpe" The Sea Hawk At Wow Way D0t C0m wrote: So, like, this guy got free training from the airline instead of free training from the FAA? What am I missing here? He saved us a few tax dollars? A couple of things that you are missing. This person was not in a position that required this training and it is inapropriate to recieve gifts from a company you are charged with overseeing. Thats SWA for ya. Why is SWA being blamed for someone at FAA violating their ethical rules? Because giving gifts of value to government employees who are responsible for oversight of the giver is generally illegal in the US. -- Jim Pennino Remove .spam.sux to reply. One word!!!! Bribery |
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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
I hard time believing that a gifts of little value, especially
intangible ones like training, could be considered bribery unless there was a motive to influence the officers decision. Some are friendly gestures, and some are bribes. It can't all be the same. What about the police officers who eat free at restaurants? |
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Southwest gave free training to FAA manager
On May 10, 9:44*pm, Andrew Sarangan
I hard time believing that a gifts of little value, especially intangible ones like training, *could be considered bribery unless there was a motive to influence the officers decision. Some are friendly gestures, and some are bribes. What about the police officers who eat free at restaurants? Bad idea. Have you seen how many fat cops there are ? Seriously though, we are at the tip of the iceburg with SWA and their lapses of regulatory compliance. A 15K gift is not intangeble. I know an FTC employee who has to check all of her finances and even credit cards to make sure non of them conduct bussiness with the Banks she oversees. |
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