A320
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Situational Awareness; Training / Qualification
Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy; Ground Event / Encounter FOD
General None Reported / Taken
Human Factors
While performing the preflight walkaround; I noticed [a contract ramp person] left paperwork and a pen in the intake of the left engine. This shortcut is completely unacceptable. I waited for him to return and said 'You can't be doing that.'; and he removed the paperwork.The next time I see this I'm disposing of all paperwork and material in the FOD bin. I'm tired of seeing this happen repeatedly.
A320 pilot reported finding paperwork and a pen in the engine cowling during preflight walk around inspection.