if you push your pen the wrong way is there a possibility of death? if you install your hydraulic actuator the wrong way is there a possibility of death?I would find it hard for anyone to Tech charge anybody in the RAF now , even find them guilty of negligence without a really good case. Lack of supervision, manpower and basic things to do the job you could wangle your way out of it through a court martial easy.
Its not the best thing and people work there best as always to do the job 100% , the days hopefully of blame culture are over so tech charges need not apply hence thats why Techies dont get extra pay to cover risk anymore.
From pushing a pen , making a pan of soup or replacing a hydraulic actuator on a multi jet aircraft we all have the same risk and resposability to ensure the job is done correct.
The MOD has made it that way unfortunate but that is there choice.
What a load of sh1t BillyBunter!
Is it still possible to get ”Tech Charged” in this day and age or has that system of discipline gone out of the window?
If it is not used what is the current method of correcting maintenance discipline in the technical work place?
S
There are still 2 charges that could cover this: Negligently performing a duty and (the wording may be wrong) failing to perform a duty.
However, for both to stick, there must be up to date TORs and/or work instructions that the individual has signed as having read and understood.
There is also minor admin action which can comprise a minor punishment (extra section duties for example) and/or a form of counselling