FedEx the FAA & alleged corruption

[FedExwhistleblower]

He's Uncle Mattie's butt puppet. You'll have to wait until Matt fills him in.

Butt Puppet, that describes him perfectly

 

[59 Dano]

Dano you are a complete waste of time.

I'm really trying to take your complaints about FedEx seriously. If the FAA won't do it after your multiple attempts to get them to do so, why should I?

 

[59 Dano]

Butt Puppet, that describes him perfectly

Awwww, it's always so sweet when anonymous malcontents with their internet BS manage to find one another and hook up on message boards! eHarmony has nothing on BC!

 

[FedExwhistleblower]

I'm really trying to take your complaints about FedEx seriously. If the FAA won't do it after your multiple attempts to get them to do so, why should I?

The FAA Substantiated and Partially Substantiated many of my claims. While they also failed to investigate claims due to their lack of competency that has gone on for decades allowing FedEx to break the regulations while they turned a blind eye. It starts with the FedEx facility and goes all the way to allowing unairworthy aircraft to fly with their knowledge and absolutely no action on the FAA's part. They are handling this as if they ignore it, it will go away. Problem for them is I am not going away. The FAA is as guilty as FedEx and there needs to be accountability.

 

[59 Dano]

The FAA Substantiated and Partially Substantiated many of my claims. While they also failed to investigate claims due to their lack of competency that has gone on for decades allowing FedEx to break the regulations while they turned a blind eye. It starts with the FedEx facility and goes all the way to allowing unairworthy aircraft to fly with their knowledge and absolutely no action on the FAA's part. They are handling this as if they ignore it, it will go away. Problem for them is I am not going away. The FAA is as guilty as FedEx and there needs to be accountability.

That doesn't answer the question of why I (or someone else) should take what you say seriously when the FAA doesn't.

My personal experience is that there is an inverse relationship between the validity of a complaint and the amount of "the system is so corrupt/incompetent" mudslinging and finger pointing involved.

The FAA practically looks to nail FedEx on anything and everything it can, even things as minor as misfiled DG shippers' declarations. The agency is going to overlook things that would make them some serious money?

 

[STFXG]

Far 145.103 v (c) A certificated repair station may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on articles outside of its housing if it provides suitable facilities that are acceptable to the FAA and meet the requirements of §145.103(a) so that the work can be done in accordance with the requirements of part 43 of this chapter.

Sounds like 3 walls is acceptable to the FAA.




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[FedExwhistleblower]

That doesn't answer the question of why I (or someone else) should take what you say seriously when the FAA doesn't.

My personal experience is that there is an inverse relationship between the validity of a complaint and the amount of "the system is so corrupt/incompetent" mudslinging and finger pointing involved.

The FAA practically looks to nail FedEx on anything and everything it can, even things as minor as misfiled DG shippers' declarations. The agency is going to overlook things that would make them some serious money?

What you deal with has nothing to do with aircraft maintenance. There are plenty of fines for hazardous goods. Just do a search. Then try and fine any fines for aircraft maintenance, you won't. If there were any ,they have been covered up. They fine them for that stuff because it doesn't really impact fedex, look at it as a tax, which by the way is tax deductible. Start grounding aircraft and then you are making an impact, not to mention what it would do to FedEx's reputation, or the FAA's For ignoring the problems. All Fedex cares about is Profits and their reputation, and they spend millions to protect it. You should do a little research, try the SWA case in 2008 to start. I have been dealing with some of the people involved in that, then check out the office of Audits and Evaluations and the Inspector Generals opinion of how the FAA is doing their job. Their opinion is that they're not. There are many articles that substantiate the FAA is failing to regulate the airlines. Don't take my word for it look it up yourself.

 

[FedExwhistleblower]

Far 145.103 v (c) A certificated repair station may perform maintenance, preventive maintenance, or alterations on articles outside of its housing if it provides suitable facilities that are acceptable to the FAA and meet the requirements of §145.103(a) so that the work can be done in accordance with the requirements of part 43 of this chapter.

Sounds like 3 walls is acceptable to the FAA.




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If they meet the requirements of part 43. Which it does not due to the environmental conditions and the fact that the aircraft moves around in the wind. There have been instances of buckling of the skins, parts that don't fit including tailcones, holes not lining up, shoring (hydraulic jacks) moving because of the temperature changes, etc. None of that is acceptable.
§43.13 Performance rules (general).
(a) Each person performing maintenance, alteration, or preventive maintenance on an aircraft, engine, propeller, or appliance shall use the methods, techniques, and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer's maintenance manual or Instructions for Continued Airworthiness prepared by its manufacturer, or other methods, techniques, and practices acceptable to the Administrator, except as noted in §43.16. He shall use the tools, equipment, and test apparatus necessary to assure completion of the work in accordance with accepted industry practices. If special equipment or test apparatus is recommended by the manufacturer involved, he must use that equipment or apparatus or its equivalent acceptable to the Administrator.

(b) Each person maintaining or altering, or performing preventive maintenance, shall do that work in such a manner and use materials of such a quality, that the condition of the aircraft, airframe, aircraft engine, propeller, or appliance worked on will be at least equal to its original or properly altered condition (with regard to aerodynamic function, structural strength, resistance to vibration and deterioration, and other qualities affecting airworthiness).

 

[STFXG]

Have there been any airworthiness directives or findings that contradict directly with what fedex is doing? Or any accidents resulting from the conditions the aircraft are being repaired in?

What you describe sounds like things happening in the hangar during inspection and repair. Not issues with the aircraft during flight or what would cause imminent danger to the crew or public.

Are the aircraft leaving the hanger and then the skin is showing damage? Or structural damage being found after leaving the facilities?


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[MrFedEx]

That doesn't answer the question of why I (or someone else) should take what you say seriously when the FAA doesn't.

My personal experience is that there is an inverse relationship between the validity of a complaint and the amount of "the system is so corrupt/incompetent" mudslinging and finger pointing involved.

The FAA practically looks to nail FedEx on anything and everything it can, even things as minor as misfiled DG shippers' declarations. The agency is going to overlook things that would make them some serious money?

My personal experience is that there is direct relationship between the validity of a comment and the connection to FedEx upper management on the part of the shill.

The OP's point is that the FAA seemed to be taking it seriously until Fred's Political Action Squad (FPAS) took action. The FAA has been criticized in the past for developing overly cozy relationships with the airlines it is supposed to be monitoring very closely. Gee, I wonder how many FAA inspectors end-up as "Directors of Maintenance" or similar positions when they leave the FAA? That would be wrong, Dano boy, and a serious conflict of interest. Looking the other way on MX gets people killed, but it saves airlines (and delivery companies) big bucks.

Now, go maintain MT3 like a good lackey.

 

[MrFedEx]

I'm really trying to take your complaints about FedEx seriously. If the FAA won't do it after your multiple attempts to get them to do so, why should I?

LAX is right next to the Pacific Ocean. The western approach to LAX is the ocean. That means salt air, and salt fog are pervasive. Ever know anyone who lives close to the ocean? Ask them what it does to the paint on their cars and their electrical systems. Does it do the same thing to airplanes? Why, yes, it does, and that's why ocean-adjacent hangars need to be completely enclosed, especially when airplanes are undergoing extensive checks which require them to sit, (partially disassembled) in salt air for extended periods of time.

 

[59 Dano]

What you deal with has nothing to do with aircraft maintenance. There are plenty of fines for hazardous goods. Just do a search. Then try and fine any fines for aircraft maintenance, you won't. If there were any ,they have been covered up. They fine them for that stuff because it doesn't really impact fedex, look at it as a tax, which by the way is tax deductible. Start grounding aircraft and then you are making an impact, not to mention what it would do to FedEx's reputation, or the FAA's For ignoring the problems. All Fedex cares about is Profits and their reputation, and they spend millions to protect it. You should do a little research, try the SWA case in 2008 to start. I have been dealing with some of the people involved in that, then check out the office of Audits and Evaluations and the Inspector Generals opinion of how the FAA is doing their job. Their opinion is that they're not. There are many articles that substantiate the FAA is failing to regulate the airlines.

So the FAA wants planes that aren't airworthy to be in the air?

Don't take my word for it look it up yourself.

If it's not worth your time to post what you think I should see, it's not worth my time go looking all over the internet for it.

 

[MrFedEx]

Why don't you tell us?



You'll have to wait until I'm finished with your wife. She says she gets awfully lonely because you spend soooo much time here and once you do bother with her, all you do is complain about FedEx.

My wife is very satisfied, and has pretty low opinion of lackeys, so I'm not worried. It is common for FAA inspectors to go to work for the airlines they formerly inspected, just as it's common for legislators to become lobbyists for the companies they used to regulate. Funny how that works. Hey, Mattie says he found a stain on the Gulfsteam's carpet. You'd better go get on that...and on Matt.

Perhaps Fred should provide a proper facility.

 

[59 Dano]

My wife is very satisfied, and has pretty low opinion of lackeys, so I'm not worried.

What does she think of men who can't follow their own advice? You, for example.

It is common for FAA inspectors to go to work for the airlines they formerly inspected, just as it's common for legislators to become lobbyists for the companies they used to regulate. Funny how that works. Hey, Mattie says he found a stain on the Gulfsteam's carpet. You'd better go get on that...and on Matt.

And she probably is tired of an old sickly coward, too.

 

[dezguy]

I'm really trying to take your complaints about FedEx seriously. If the FAA won't do it after your multiple attempts to get them to do so, why should I?

I didn't know it was your attention he/she was try to get. I thought he/she was trying to get someone to investigate what he/she considers wrong doings in their workplace, not trying to impress or convince some guy on the internet. Silly me.

 

[FedExwhistleblower]

My wife is very satisfied, and has pretty low opinion of lackeys, so I'm not worried. It is common for FAA inspectors to go to work for the airlines they formerly inspected, just as it's common for legislators to become lobbyists for the companies they used to regulate. Funny how that works. Hey, Mattie says he found a stain on the Gulfsteam's carpet. You'd better go get on that...and on Matt.

Perhaps Fred should provide a proper facility.

My wife is very satisfied, and has pretty low opinion of lackeys, so I'm not worried. It is common for FAA inspectors to go to work for the airlines they formerly inspected, just as it's common for legislators to become lobbyists for the companies they used to regulate. Funny how that works. Hey, Mattie says he found a stain on the Gulfsteam's carpet. You'd better go get on that...and on Matt.

Perhaps Fred should provide a proper facility.

Dano is a real piece of work. He does not possess the intellectual skills or knowledge to bring a legitimate conversation to the table, therefore he reverts to moronic comments about other peoples wives. He'll be running the company in no time, definitely has the required skills for management.

 

[FedExwhistleblower]

FedEx is not off the hook as of yet. I have had a couple of productive conversations recently with some new players in the government, and they are taking yet another look at this issue with more oversight. As of Friday their was an admission that the FAA "Ran through this investigation" and has to readdress many issues including the facility and aircraft. Hopefully this is not a strategic move on their part and there is accountability for all that have been involved in covering this up.

 

[MrFedEx]

FedEx is not off the hook as of yet. I have had a couple of productive conversations recently with some new players in the government, and they are taking yet another look at this issue with more oversight. As of Friday their was an admission that the FAA "Ran through this investigation" and has to readdress many issues including the facility and aircraft. Hopefully this is not a strategic move on their part and there is accountability for all that have been involved in covering this up.

"Bravo Zulu" for your efforts. FedEx plays dirty, but sometimes they get caught trying to game the system. I sincerely hope your case gets the attention it demands and that FedEx gets held accountable for not playing by the rules.

 

[FedExwhistleblower]

Looks as if the FAA's Intervention Specialist is taking a serious look at this, should have an updated substantiation letter within a couple of weeks, that will also address internal investigations due to the cover ups within the FAA and FedEx.

 

[MrFedEx]

Looks as if the FAA's Intervention Specialist is taking a serious look at this, should have an updated substantiation letter within a couple of weeks, that will also address internal investigations due to the cover ups within the FAA and FedEx.

Good. We all know FedEx never lies, right?