Citation Excel (C560XL)
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Communication Breakdown; Time Pressure
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Inflight Event / Encounter Bird / Animal
General Maintenance Action
Procedure; Human Factors; Environment - Non Weather Related
On landing rollout encountered flock of birds. Hit multiple birds and heard them impact different parts of the plane. Immediate smell of burned bird filled the cabin implying we had at least one ingested in the engine. The following morning we met with the mechanic. He performed 2 inspections and noticed one of the blades had a 'shadow.' He was very concerned with this however our Maintenance department was more concerned about the plane leaving on time for a live leg. There was apparent no guidance from our Maintenance department other than we were [running late]. After further examinations and consultations with [manufacturer] and successful engine runs it was in fact determined to be okay. I can't vouch for whatever was said on the Maintenance side just what I heard the mechanic telling [local maintenance]. I'm a little concerned with the idea that any internal engine issue was not as critical as departing on time.I [suggest] try having a different priority when it comes to the safe operation. Especially since nothing happened; but easily could have been different as we all know what birds can do to a jet engine.
Corporate aircraft pilot reported company Maintenance was more concerned the trip departed on time than the damage that may have occurred from a bird strike to the engine.