The Operators Manual, Human Factors in Aviation by the FAA, it speaks to establishing procedural compliance programs. One method is to establish a Just Culture, which front line employees are not punished for actions, omissions, or decisions taken by them that are commensurate with their experience and training, but where gross negligence, willful violations, and destructive acts are not tolerated.
You are a new hire as an Aviation Maintenance Technician (AMT) at an aircraft maintenance facility. You have been assigned a mentor to help you get acquainted with your new shop, however during your tours and demonstrations of the company’s procedures your mentor explains to you that you better do your job well and not make mistakes, the leadership here does not respond well to employees speaking up about issues they see in the facility that could affect the bottom dollar. As a new hire, you shake your head in agreement. But as time goes on, you notice issues about employees cutting corners, rushing documentation, and potential procedure violations that could have an effect on aircraft safety. How do you speak up? Should you speak up? What avenues do you have to say something? How would you incorporate your Christian values and beliefs into solving this problem? Feel free to speak to how you would handle this situation if faced with it or give examples of how you have handled situations like this (do not use personal or business names).
