For the first two quarters of this year, there has been $8,416,525 fines imposed on US airlines for maintenance. Most of the fines went to Southwest Airlines at a total of $7,500,000 and for United Airlines $56,250 this year.
To help to reduce maintenance errors always have your MM’s with you and read carefully. Night shift workers are most likely to commit errors between 3 A.M. and 5 A.M. know the symptoms of fatigue and keep an eye on your coworkers.
For more information on fatigue here are some links.
National Sleep Foundation
Sleep Education
