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Rule riles aviators - Airport set to bar mechanics who don’t have official permits
Apparently at Eugene Oregon airport (EUG) it's against the law to have the mechanic you want work on your airplane - you have to let the FBO (Atlantic Aviation) do it, unless of course they don't want to! (www.registerguard.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
MONOPOLY !!!!
Hate what Atlantic has done to both of the Flightcraft FBO's they bought out. The big players at EUG with on-staff mechanics will continue to turn the wrenches as they are permitted to by FAA regs, and customers without full time mechanics will take their planes elsewhere (many of them already are). Atlantic will lose out because of their "you don't like it? Tough crap" attitude. They'll continue to see marginal performance out of their locations without any competition because customers wil continue to purchase the minimum fuel to get off the airport.
This is fairly common actually.
Haven't seen you on here the last several weeks. Did you my last comment to you and potential offer? If you did, what do you think, and if not, I'll try to find it and resend. It is still there for the time being if you have any interest. If not, we'll just let it slide. Wayne
The document that governs airports that receive federal monies is the Airports Compliance Handbook (Order 5190.6A - there may be a more current revision). Paragraph 22f states that an aircraft owner/operator may perform services on its own aircraft with its own employees.
Anyone conducting an aeronautical activity, such as performing maintenance on someone elses airplane, must meet the standards of the airport. The airport owner should publish minimum standards and then everyone conducting aeronautical activites must meet those standards. If you are unable or unwilling to meet the minimum standards then you are not authorized to conduct aeronautical activities at that airport.
Yes, it is sometimes annoying that there are restrictions. But is it "fair" for one maintenance facility to meet the airport requirements for insurance and public access, adding to its operating costs, while another facility does not meet those requirements and therefore operates at a lower cost? All the government is trying to do is establish a "level playing field" for aeronautical business.
Anyone conducting an aeronautical activity, such as performing maintenance on someone elses airplane, must meet the standards of the airport. The airport owner should publish minimum standards and then everyone conducting aeronautical activites must meet those standards. If you are unable or unwilling to meet the minimum standards then you are not authorized to conduct aeronautical activities at that airport.
Yes, it is sometimes annoying that there are restrictions. But is it "fair" for one maintenance facility to meet the airport requirements for insurance and public access, adding to its operating costs, while another facility does not meet those requirements and therefore operates at a lower cost? All the government is trying to do is establish a "level playing field" for aeronautical business.
Hypothetically, I own a 182 and want Hank to perform maintenance on my aircraft because, after all, Hank has been turning the wrenches on my airplane for the past 20 years, and I only trust Hank. Looking at paragraph 22f, why not just call Hank my employee since I own the aircraft and I am paying him for his services and tell Atlantic to pound sand?
I'm sure there is a loophole to be found, however, calling someone your "employee" has lots of ramifications and most of them not good.
I'll second that. Lot's more to it than just calling someone your employee. In a p#$$%^&* contest such as this, you would very well need the documentation to back it up.
That's your business experience showing up ILO your pilot experience. As you well know you have a lot of obligations to any true employee and a paper trail. Dry down your way Whayne?
I mean Wayne. Sorry. Our Cat distributor is Whayne Supply. Habits are hard to break. Lol
Bad dry. I'll answer to anything.LOL. BTW, had a new grandson yesterday afternoon about 2. They were planned for the 9th but Nature don't wait. 10lb 8 oz boy, 20 1/2" long. All doing well, but I probably won't be on much in the next day or 3.lol
Congrats!!!!
they found a heart murmur during the night on the baby. Macine here not small enough to do echo on him so they transferred him to childrens hosp in LIT. All I know right now, more when I do, Wayne
Sorry to hear that. I'm sure all will be well. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Had a tough time with my son when he was born 17 years ago but the Lord took care of us.
I'm sure he will but you can't help but feel a little anxious. I just spoke with my son. The talked to Childrens and are stillawaiting test results.