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Gulfstream International Airlines, not to be confused with Gulfstream Aerospace, may have to pay as much as $1.3 million in fines. The FAA discovered that the airline has been negligent in keeping track of electronic scheduling, forcing crews to work over their flight time limitations. Secondly, officials have found unapproved air conditioning compressors installed with improperly maintained vent blowers.
Gulfstream International is based in Dania, Florida where they operate 21 Beechcraft 1900’s on routes to as far as Jamestown, NY. They have code shares with Continental, United, and Northwest Express. The company has a bad reputation of hiring pilots with low flight time who are willing to pay the company for flying as a First Officer on their aircraft. In other words the co-pilot is actually a paying customer of the airline.
4 Responses to “Gulfstream International Airlines Fined $1.3M”
GIA is full of problems.
I figured the FAA would have found more problems than just those two.
Gulfstream is the biggest disgrace to aviation. AVOID at ALL costs.
There are a few airlines that want pilots to pay for training, Southwest for instance requires pilots who obtain a 737 type rating on their own. In the airline’s defense, the pilot knows he has the job prior to spending the $5,000 for the rating and will be working for a desirable and stable airline, so far. However, it’s totally different than Gulfstream which requires students to pay for second rate training and thereafter pay to be a co-pilot. It’s just a matter of time before they cease to exist.
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