Airline Mechanics Report Continued Pressure To Work In Unsafe Conditions

A CBS News investigation has culminated in a report that shows many aviation mechanics feel that their safety and the safety of passengers is constantly put on the line because of pressure to turn planes around faster than ever before.

Tense Confrontation Shows Mechanic's Fears

"We're an accident waiting to happen." the mechanic tells a manager in a video caught on a cell phone camera.

The Federal Aviation Administration believes that confrontations like this one are occurring more frequently because airlines are pushing to have as many planes in the sky as possible, bringing in revenue. In order to do this, mechanics are placed under incredible pressure to check and fix planes as quickly as possible. The problem is that this pressure can cause mistakes to be made and accidents to happen.

In some cases, the pressure is so intense that the FAA has discovered that mechanics have been retaliated against for pulling planes because of mechanical issues. In other situations, mechanics have been seriously injured because they are rushing to do their job and not taking the proper safety precautions.

Safety Precautions Save Lives

Even if it adds time to a task, safety procedures exist to protect workers from being hurt on the job. While many employers don't want to admit it, protecting workers actually saves a company money in the long run. But it's difficult to see past the immediate money that is being spent by consumers.

If you or a loved one have been injured on the job, let our workers' compensation law firm help you get the compensation that you deserve.

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