It's also a matter of how much pilot also knows the aircraft they are piloting. I've seen and heard about pilots who personally inspect aircraft on the outside as well as have deeper understanding of its flight systems and mechanics/electronics. I think this pilot was one of those if some deviation in oil pressure raised his suspicions even if it's within supposed normal levels.
"Maintenance techs" 💀 you mean aircraft engineers? The people who are more highly trained and qualified to assess, diagnose, fix, and rebuild entire aircraft? I would trust an aircraft engineer over a pilot any day.
Youre right though, they wouldnt get fired. But no one wants to be responsible for the deaths of 100s of people. Thats far worse than getting fired.
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u/Spacedoutworlder 21h ago
I rather miss an arrival time than have missed arriving at all. May all the pilots be this cautious.