Logbook question for you airline/corporate people

[StrykerINF]

So I ran across a forum over the internet earlier today about lost logbooks. Here's my question for you guys in the airline/corporate/135 operations- How exactly does it affect people later on down the road for people to lose their logbooks? Do flight departments- 121, 91 corporate, 135, etc. virtually blackball (or just hard as hell to get a job) people who have lost logbooks and have the "sworn affidavit + latest 8710" at the beginning of a new logbook? I base it on 2 things. I saw one where a guy on a forum said it has haunted him forever, but then I know my DPE from my flight instructor checkrides lost his many years ago and seems to be doing just fine (FAA never made it an issue with his "sworn statement")

 

[butt]

It has less to do with the hours, and more due to the fact that if you can't keep track og a logbook, then how can you be trusted to keep track of anything else in the cockpit? Airlines want people who are on top of things. They don't want to have to worry about a pilot losing track of how much fuel they have on board in the same way he lost track of his logbook. Losing your logbook is a sign of personal irresponsibility.

 

[SteveC]

I don't think I even brought my logbooks to the 135 charter interviews that I've done. I sure don't remember anyone going through them. I wouldn't worry about it much for this side of the industry.

 

[USMCmech]

Losing your logbook is a sign of personal irresponsibility.

Baloney.

Getting your flight bag robbed out of your car or your apartment catching fire, says you were unlucky, not irresponsible.


Having lost your log book is a royal PITA, but it will not keep you from getting a job. If you do lose one, reconstruct it as best you can. Your flight hours will face a little more scrutiny.

 

[Stomp16]

One thing that I have done since the very beginning is to periodically scan and print logbook pages. I then store them away in a safety deposit box. Also keep an online version as well.

 

[drunkenbeagle]

Losing your logbook is a sign of personal irresponsibility.

It isn't an issue at all. It happens. Your latest 8710 is fine in lieu of a logbook original. Keep your 8170's dead accurate, and keeping an e-logbook at the same time is even better. A DPE and airline pilot told me this today, was impressed with my very accurate 8710 and e-logbook.