There are no new ploys; only old whores.
The tested and proven chicanery has never let CASA down - all paid for through Com-Care's dollars, even when they lie through their teeth.
Buckley - "That legally document that clearly outline “safety and supervisory responsibility” already existed, and Mr Carmody would have been fully aware of that and had access to it. It is called the Exposition."
"The very same Exposition that CASA designed with me over a two-year period, fully approved in April 2017, and fully audited in November 2018, and raised no concerns at all about. That is the only industry document that contains that information. The exposition clearly outlined safety and supervisory responsibility. Part of it is attached. It is only a small component of our manual suite, but the pertinent section at this stage."
Poor, benighted Glen - lost and alone, a bit like Alice; her wot fell down a rabbit hole and tried to work out WTD was going on. When Glen applied for his AOC and wrote his 'exposition' (A Wally's word for Operation Manual) little did he know or understand the rabbit hole he'd fallen into. Alice in Wonderland - Glen in Blunder land - same-same....
In primus - Lead Balloon (legend) is providing, gratis, most excellent, logical advice . I shall, in my clumsy manner tell you a 'story' which may assist;(no names, no pack drill) your balance and even a strategy para-dime shift. I shall begin:-
Once upon a time a charter outfit ran head on into a bun-fight; brought into being by an accident - another long story with many 'in's and outs'. The upshot was, in broad terms - that 'matters aeronautical' needed to change. A letter detailing the 'mandatory' changes was issued - no option; comply or close down, no choices. So, in order to keep the business alive they set about a major 'change' - edicts accepted and, fully supported by the management team, no budget limitations, no arguments, complete support. It took a little while; but not too long, and in 'rapid' time (CASA clock) an operation was transformed; a fully approved, accepted and CASA applauded transformation, which worked extraordinarily well. Win - win. CASA delighted - management happy as pigs in clover - and why not; the system was efficient, operationally sound and 'cost' effective to boot.
All was well until one day; against advice, management decided (in their opinion) that the last four, imposed petty restrictions had to go; now - now. There was no reason for this; the restrictions would have been gone within three, possibly four months and clean bill of health issued along with a gold star; alas. I want, very much, to explain the next passage of play to Glen, in the hope that he full comprehend exactly what he is dealing with. In essentials, it is a very, very simple, short story. A badly phrased letter was writ; CASA responded with a very hostile audit. The 'operations manual'; fully approved and in effect for 18 months was declared 'null and void'. The previous manual suite was declared to be still in effect, despite clear (blood curdling threats that it must be discarded) - from there on, there was no hope of remittance. 40 odd jobs vanished as a successful company and several careers came to a sudden end - just like that. Why? Well my friend; that is what you are trying to face down. Hung, drawn and quartered on a manual that CASA insisted be changed; was changed, was operational for 18 months - suddenly declared 'invalid' and the case prosecuted against based on the 'old' system and it's manual. Give you a hint - operations went 'multi-crew' with all the whistles and bells (even a fledgling SMS)- approved and accepted (all signed off) - then declared invalid - all crew grounded because CASA denied all previous acceptance and approval was not 'not accepted' - just like that. That is what you are facing down; LB knows and understands this; his advice is sage, timely and spot on.
There; a bed time story to terrify the kids with; but be prepared for the most extraordinary twists and turns to come out of the box. Never, not ever, believe that CASA have done all they can to you - believe me - there's more and there's no depth to which they will not stoop to ensure that 'they' and only they hold all the cards.
Aye sleep well - if you can.
Toot - toot...
The tested and proven chicanery has never let CASA down - all paid for through Com-Care's dollars, even when they lie through their teeth.
Buckley - "That legally document that clearly outline “safety and supervisory responsibility” already existed, and Mr Carmody would have been fully aware of that and had access to it. It is called the Exposition."
"The very same Exposition that CASA designed with me over a two-year period, fully approved in April 2017, and fully audited in November 2018, and raised no concerns at all about. That is the only industry document that contains that information. The exposition clearly outlined safety and supervisory responsibility. Part of it is attached. It is only a small component of our manual suite, but the pertinent section at this stage."
Poor, benighted Glen - lost and alone, a bit like Alice; her wot fell down a rabbit hole and tried to work out WTD was going on. When Glen applied for his AOC and wrote his 'exposition' (A Wally's word for Operation Manual) little did he know or understand the rabbit hole he'd fallen into. Alice in Wonderland - Glen in Blunder land - same-same....
In primus - Lead Balloon (legend) is providing, gratis, most excellent, logical advice . I shall, in my clumsy manner tell you a 'story' which may assist;(no names, no pack drill) your balance and even a strategy para-dime shift. I shall begin:-
Once upon a time a charter outfit ran head on into a bun-fight; brought into being by an accident - another long story with many 'in's and outs'. The upshot was, in broad terms - that 'matters aeronautical' needed to change. A letter detailing the 'mandatory' changes was issued - no option; comply or close down, no choices. So, in order to keep the business alive they set about a major 'change' - edicts accepted and, fully supported by the management team, no budget limitations, no arguments, complete support. It took a little while; but not too long, and in 'rapid' time (CASA clock) an operation was transformed; a fully approved, accepted and CASA applauded transformation, which worked extraordinarily well. Win - win. CASA delighted - management happy as pigs in clover - and why not; the system was efficient, operationally sound and 'cost' effective to boot.
All was well until one day; against advice, management decided (in their opinion) that the last four, imposed petty restrictions had to go; now - now. There was no reason for this; the restrictions would have been gone within three, possibly four months and clean bill of health issued along with a gold star; alas. I want, very much, to explain the next passage of play to Glen, in the hope that he full comprehend exactly what he is dealing with. In essentials, it is a very, very simple, short story. A badly phrased letter was writ; CASA responded with a very hostile audit. The 'operations manual'; fully approved and in effect for 18 months was declared 'null and void'. The previous manual suite was declared to be still in effect, despite clear (blood curdling threats that it must be discarded) - from there on, there was no hope of remittance. 40 odd jobs vanished as a successful company and several careers came to a sudden end - just like that. Why? Well my friend; that is what you are trying to face down. Hung, drawn and quartered on a manual that CASA insisted be changed; was changed, was operational for 18 months - suddenly declared 'invalid' and the case prosecuted against based on the 'old' system and it's manual. Give you a hint - operations went 'multi-crew' with all the whistles and bells (even a fledgling SMS)- approved and accepted (all signed off) - then declared invalid - all crew grounded because CASA denied all previous acceptance and approval was not 'not accepted' - just like that. That is what you are facing down; LB knows and understands this; his advice is sage, timely and spot on.
There; a bed time story to terrify the kids with; but be prepared for the most extraordinary twists and turns to come out of the box. Never, not ever, believe that CASA have done all they can to you - believe me - there's more and there's no depth to which they will not stoop to ensure that 'they' and only they hold all the cards.
Aye sleep well - if you can.
Toot - toot...