Emergency Landing Rights

Your regional airline faces immediate shutdown after whistleblowers exposed systematic maintenance record falsification. As Chief Operations Officer, you have 15 minutes to defend your airline before the FAA Emergency Review Board. 48 aircraft, 2,800 employees, and your career hang in the balance.

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B1-B2

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Scenario Overview

Your Role

Chief Operations Officer of SkyRoute Regional Airlines

Conversation Partner

FAA Chief Inspector Margaret Thorne

Setting

Federal hearing room with harsh overhead fluorescent lighting, a long mahogany table, and digital displays showing maintenance violation documentation

Location

FAA Regional Headquarters, Emergency Review Chamber

Learning Objectives

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Acknowledge specific maintenance oversights without admitting systemic fraud

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Present a detailed safety protocol overhaul plan

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Negotiate limited operations continuation while fixes are implemented

About This Scenario

How It Starts

“Chief Operations Officer, we have credible evidence of systemic maintenance log falsification across your fleet. Before I sign this emergency grounding order, convince me why I shouldn't shut down your entire operation right now.”

This is how FAA Chief Inspector Margaret Thorne's greeting will start.

Practice Details

Scenario ID

#23

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