Originally Posted by
porcia83
So how does that work now with the FAA and it's inspectors?
I can't speak to how the FAA handles it, but I can speak in general as to how the DoD handles indemnification.
If I did something in my official capacity, and I was acting within the scope of my duties (always except in case of gross misconduct), then if sued the US Attorney would ask for the US Government to assume liability. Given that FAA is federal, I think it's fair to assume they work the same way. If an FAA inspector is acting within the scope of his employment, in an official capacity, then the USG would similarly step in and assume liability.
I would hope the AMA would formally indemnify inspectors acting on behalf of the AMA in direct support of an AMA program that's only possible under a very specific section of law. Otherwise, AMA is allowing inspectors to assume all the risk should there ever be a suit. That hardly seems fair.