Flight Safety Information June 10, 2015 - No. 113 In This Issue FAA Rules Out Cockpit Redesign to Thwart Pilots' Sabotage Commercial aviation safety performance unveiled The airline industry wants your carry-on to be 40% smaller Report claims dozens on Terror Watch List were hired for airport jobs CAAP allows 2 suspended airlines to resume flights; safety requirements met (Philippines) Did MH370 pilot fly into the ocean in a 'perfect' nose-dive? PROS 2015 TRAINING Mitsubishi Eyes European Orders for Japan's First Passenger Jet Small-town airports close as fewer pilots take to skies Master plan to uplift Thailand's aviation industry Harvard University Pilot Health Study Graduate Research - Pilot Survey UNITED NATIONS Position Announcement Upcoming Events JOBS AVAILABLE (New Positions) FAA Rules Out Cockpit Redesign to Thwart Pilots' Sabotage by Alan Levin GRAPHIC: Co-Pilot May Have Initiated Descent More than a year after the Malaysia Air disappearance raised questions about pilot sabotage, the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration confided to investigators it has found no legal or technologically feasible way to make cockpit electronics impervious to tampering. The finding came in a written response to a National Transportation Safety Board recommendation to redesign black box recorders and other critical electronics so they can't be switched off during flight. The main impediment is that pilots sometimes need to cut the power in the event of overheating or fire, the FAA said in the letter obtained by Bloomberg News. "There appears to be no safe way to ensure recorders cannot be intentionally disabled while keeping the airplane safe from electrical failure that could become hazardous," FAA Administrator Michael Huerta wrote in the April 22 letter. The FAA also rejected the NTSB's calls for adding video recorders in cockpits, saying there is "no compelling evidence" it would help investigations. The FAA's positions add new complexity to the issues underlying attempts to prevent another disappearance of a plane like Malaysia Air Flight 370 and to combat intentional acts such as the pilot who this year crashed a Deutsche Lufthansa AG Germanwings plane into the French Alps. The FAA declined to comment beyond the letter, spokesman Les Dorr said in an e-mail. The agency has been taking steps to address the risk of pilot tampering. Last month it formed an advisory panel to examine how it can better screen pilots for mental illness, and it's also part of a United Nations group studying broader flight-tracking suggestions. Malaysia Air The NTSB has been seeking ways to make flight-data recorders tamper resistant since 2000. Its original recommendation was prompted by the 1997 crash of a SilkAir plane in Indonesia that killed 104 people. The NTSB concluded that the captain, who had growing debts and was in trouble at work, cut power to the recorders and dove the plane into a river. The issue was raised again last year when a Malaysian Airline System Bhd flight with 239 people aboard vanished without a trace on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing. A months-long search of the Indian Ocean was complicated because it appears the Boeing Co. 777 was deliberately turned off course and its radios and tracking equipment were switched off, according to Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. Nine Recommendations Because of that case and pilot suicides that preceded this year's Germanwings crash, the NTSB in January issued nine recommendations calling for better aircraft tracking, improved flight recorders and systems that couldn't be disabled by pilots. The FAA's response to the NTSB laid out reasons why such changes weren't feasible. Huerta cited aviation regulations that require aircraft designers to give pilots the ability to switch off electrical power from components in the event they overheat and threaten to cause a fire. One example occurred in 1998 when pilots of a Swissair flight detected smoke in the cockpit but were unable to cut power to the in-flight entertainment system to diagnose and contain the problem, the FAA said. A fire spread and the plane crashed in the Atlantic Ocean near Nova Scotia, killing all 229 aboard. "The FAA does not want to introduce design requirements that could expose the airplane to system risks that can lead to cascading failure and fires," the FAA's letter said. Pilot Opposition Pilot groups, such as the Air Line Pilots Association union, have also opposed measures that limit their ability to shut off power to aircraft components as a result of the Swissair accident and other fire incidents. While some manufacturers have moved circuit breakers for some electrical components out of the cockpit, it's still possible to disconnect them by cutting power to broader circuits, according to the agency. "With such designs, a determined, malicious, technically competent crew member could still manipulate flight deck accessible circuit breakers to disable data recorders," the FAA said. The issue of whether electronics can be made tamper-proof without causing additional safety risks has sparked debate. Rick Castaldo, a consultant and former FAA engineer, said in interviews last year that a new generation of sophisticated circuit breakers could protect against electrical fires without giving pilots the option of shutting critical equipment. Some electronic systems are already designed to operate without input from the cockpit and it's possible to design them so they can't be disabled, Chris Benich, vice president of aerospace regulatory affairs at Honeywell International Inc., told the NTSB at a forum Oct. 7. The UN's International Civil Aviation Organization, which sets global standards for airlines, endorsed steps to improve flight tracking at a session on Feb. 3. An ICAO statement didn't specify whether it would back a standard for making flight recorders and other cockpit equipment tamper-resistant. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-09/faa-finds-few-options-for-pilot-proofing-cockpit- electronics Back to Top Commercial aviation safety performance unveiled The International Air Transport Association (Iata) unveiled the preliminary first quarter commercial aviation safety performance data for the year. The preliminary results are subject to revision based on the determination of the Accident Classification Task Force, it said. The global jet accident rate (measure in hull losses per one million flights) was 0.38, which was equivalent to one accident for every 2.6 million flights, said the report. This was an improvement over the five year rate (2010-2014) when the global hull loss rate stood at 0.45 but about the full year 2014 rate of 0.23, which was lowest in aviation history, it said. The preliminary turboprop hull loss rate was 1.58, which was improvement on the five year rate of 2.92 and the 2014 annual rate of 2.32. The all accident rate - jets and turboprops - for airlines on the Iata Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registry was 2.11, which was nearly twice as good as the rate for non-IOSA airlines (4.10). There were six hull loss accidents - three jets and 3 turbojets - among the 9.8 million flights, the report said. Tony Tyler, director general and chief executive officer, Iata, said: "Flying is safe. The industry has become so reliable in its safety record that relatively small variations in performance from year to year can skew the numbers. "The safety performance over one quarter is insufficient to come to any conclusions. However, as the data fits within the five-year trend of improvement it reassures us that the industry strategy is driving us in the right direction." Historically, the major thrusts for safety improvements have come through the well-established system of air accident investigations, said a statement. As accidents become ever rarer, it is clear that sustainable future gains will come from a systemic, data- driven approach to safety that builds on continuous improvement supported by cooperation and partnership among safety stakeholders. A global perspective that develops standards through the sharing of expertise is vital to this strategy, it said. Adherence to global standards and recommended practices are a pre-requisite to safety. To strengthen IOSA, the global standard for measuring operational safety, Iata is transitioning this year to Enhanced IOSA, which will introduce continuous monitoring across the two-year audit cycle. This is moving IOSA from a once-every-two-year snapshot to a continuous management process. Iata has also launched the Iata Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA), which is intended for operators that are not eligible for the IOSA, either because they operate aircraft that have a maximum take-off weight below the 5,700 kg threshold for participation in IOSA or because their business model does not allow conformity with IOSA's standards. The audit programmes such as Enhanced IOSA and ISSA are an important element of Iata's Six Point Safety Program, a comprehensive data-driven approach to identify and address organisational, operational, and emerging safety issues. It include reducing operational risk; enhancing quality and compliance through audit programmes; advocating for improved aviation infrastructure, such as the implementation of performance-based navigation approaches; supporting consistent implementation of Safety Management Systems; supporting effective recruitment and training to enhance quality and compliance through such programs as the Iata Quality and Training Initiative and ICAO's Multi-crew Pilot License; and identifying and addressing emerging safety issues, such as lithium batteries. Underlying this foundational approach to safety is the Global Aviation Data Management (GADM) programme, a comprehensive safety data warehouse. GADM includes analysis reports covering accidents, incidents, ground damage, maintenance, and audits, plus data from nearly two million flights and over one million air safety reports. More than 470 organisations, including more than 90 per cent of Iata member airlines, are participating in at least one GADM database. "While we must always try to be ready for the unexpected, future safety gains will come increasingly from analysing data from all flights, not just the infinitesimal percentage of flights where something goes wrong. GADM will guide us to apply our resources where they can have the biggest impact on safety." Tyler added. - TradeArabia News Service http://www.tradearabia.com/news/TTN_283915.html Back to Top The airline industry wants your carry-on to be 40% smaller A passenger places his luggage into the overhead bin before an American Airlines flight from Miami to New York December 10, 2013. The airlines want there to be less bag to lift. (Reuters/Carlo Allegri) The consortium of global airlines is trying to squeeze your carry-on bag. On June 8 the International Air Transport Association (IATA) proposed a new minimum size it wants member airlines to allow on board. Its 55cm x 35cm x 20cm (22 x 14 x 8 inches) yields a volume of 38,500 cm³. That's 39% down from the previous IATA standard of 56cm x 45cm x 25 cm- the equivalent of four soccer balls' worth less volume. The change comes as airlines are reducing their limits for bag size anyway and collecting more and more fees from passengers who check their bags. Aircraft manufacturers, for their part, are still engineering new ways to increase overhead bin capacity. The reduction is a result of the "IATA Cabin OK" program which seeks to certify certain luggage as meeting IATA requirements. Tom Windmuller, an executive at the group, says it's intended to make sure flyers have confidence that their bag will be allowed on board. In the process, the aim is to improve airline performance by reducing the time it takes to board a plane. Airlines aren't obligated to adopt the IATA policy, but in a video on the IATA website, Windmuller says 30 or 40 airlines are "interested," with a dozen saying they'd accept the requirements as is. The proposed baggage size is smaller than the current limits on American Airlines, Delta, United, Southwest, British Airways, EasyJet, Lufthansa, Air France, and Emirates. Only EasyJet and British Airways allow carry- ons as large as the old standard for economy class passengers. On the one hand, this means that if you buy an "IATA Cabin OK" certified bag, it will definitely be small enough to fly on any of those airlines. On the other hand, it means that if you're already fighting one of these airlines over the size of your carry-ons, the new dimensions are only going to make it worse. http://qz.com/423995/the-airline-industry-wants-your-carry-on-to-be-40-smaller/ Back to Top Report claims dozens on Terror Watch List were hired for airport jobs SAN FRANCISCO (KTVU) - A disturbing new report shows dozens of people on the Terror Watch List were hired for airport jobs across the US, even though they went through a TSA employment screening. The federal agency failed to identify 73 airport workers who may be associated with terrorism according to a 30-plus page audit released Monday. The Inspector General Report states the TSA does not have access to all the Terror Watch List information it needs to make proper judgements. The agency checks airline and airport applicants and workers against a Department of Homeland Security watch list that reportedly isn't as comprehensive as the Government's Terrorist database. The workers in question were able to get clearances giving them access to secure areas of airports throughout the US. This allowed them to work for major airlines, airport vendors and other employers. The current issue is just the latest problem for the TSA. Last week a report showed undercover agents had a 95 percent success rate at sneaking fake bombs and other weapons past airport security checkpoints. The TSA is scheduled to go before the Senate Homeland Security Committee Tuesday to discuss these issues. The agency says it will address the employee screening issues by the end of the year and is working to ensure it has access to all necessary Terrorism Watch List information. http://wn.ktvu.com/story/29275698/report-claims-dozens-on-terror-watch-list-were-hired-for-airport-jobs Back to Top CAAP allows 2 suspended airlines to resume flights; safety requirements met (Philippines) This handout photo taken on December 7, 2010 and received from Malacanang Photo Bureau (MPB) on December 8, shows Philippine President Benigno Aquino (left, front) waving during the inauguration of SEAir plane airbus 319 at Clark international airport. Singapore's Tiger Airways said Thursday, June 7, 2012, that it has paid $7 million for a 40 percent stake in SEAir. AFP PHOTO/RYAN LIM/MPB AFP FILE PHOTO THE CIVIL Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has allowed two airlines that were previously suspended on safety issues to resume their flights. CAAP Director General William Hotchkiss lifted the suspension on the air operator certificates (AOCs) of Southeast Asian Airlines (SEAir) International Inc and Magnum Air or Skyjet Airlines Inc. after the companies aptly addressed safety concerns observed in April by a European Union (EU) aviation assessment team. According to CAAP spokesperson Eric Apolonio, the suspension of the two airline firms' AOCs was lifted after the aviation authority validated the corrective measures they undertook helped them meet aviation safety standards. In a statement Apolonio said that both SEAir and Skyjet submitted their respective actions taken on safety observations enumerated by the EU assessment team. "CAAP monitored and evaluated their compliance and found them acceptable," Apolonio pointed out, adding that the lifting of the AOC suspension for SEAir was issued on June 5 while that of Skyjet was issued the next day. He, however, said that while both airline firms were allowed to proceed with their operations, they were given notice that they would be "the subject of a heightened surveillance" by the CAAP. The suspension of the two carriers' AOCs was based on the outcome of an April 16 to 24 visit of a five-man EU safety assessment team, made up of experts from the European Commission and the European Aviation Safety Agency, which evaluated the country's safety oversight system for air carriers and the ability of local airline firms to comply with aviation safety regulations. In ordering the suspension of SEAir's AOC, Hotchkiss cited a report from the EU assessment team enumerating 15 observations, from management structure, SMS, and accident prevention and flight safety program to flight data management, which posed significant safety concerns in its commercial air transport operations. In grounding Skyjet flights, the CAAP director general cited eight safety shortcomings, including flight data monitoring and quality assurance, airworthiness and maintenance control, observed by the EU evaluation team. http://business.inquirer.net/193211/caap-allows-2-suspended-airlines-to-resume-flights-safety- requirements-met#ixzz3ceylS1sR Back to Top Did MH370 pilot fly into the ocean in a 'perfect' nose-dive? New theory suggests entering the water at 90 degrees would have kept the plane intact, which is why no wreckage has been found * Vertical entry would have caused the least resistance, say researchers * Mathematician: 'Forensics strongly supports MH370 plunged in nosedive' * Team arrived at findings after studying scenarios on a supercomputer Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 vanished without a trace because the pilot pulled off a perfect nose-dive into the ocean, a new theory suggests. A team of mathematicians concluded that the Boeing 777 must have plunged into the water at a 90-degree angle after analysing a series of computer simulations. They say it is the only scenario that would have kept the aircraft intact and explains why no wreckage or oil has been found since it disappeared in March last year with 239 people on board. Mystery: The search for the aircraft (above) and the 239 people on board was moved initially to the southern Indian Ocean after an analysis of satellite data after it disappeared in March last year Mystery: The search for the aircraft (above) and the 239 people on board was moved initially to the southern Indian Ocean after an analysis of satellite data after it disappeared in March last year Vast: A detailed map of the current search zone. After tens of thousands of square miles being scoured with special sonar equipment and ships, it has been decided further searching will be futile without a credible lead Mathematician Goong Chen, who led the research team, said: 'The true final moments of MH370 are likely to remain a mystery until someday when its black box is finally recovered and decoded. 'But forensics strongly supports that MH370 plunged into the ocean in a nosedive.' The researchers used a supercomputer to test five different landing scenarios including a gliding water entry like the one performed by Captain Chesley Sullenberger when he landed a U.S. Airways flight safely on the Hudson River in what is known as 'the miracle of the Hudson'. However, this was discounted with MH370 because 'ditching a large airplane on the open Indian Ocean generally would involve waves of height several meters or more, easily causing breakup and the leak of debris.' The team, from Texas A&M University at Qatar, said the most likely scenario was a vertical or very steep entry because it would have caused the least resistance - much like when a professional diver enters the water with little splash. This would have allowed it to remain completely intact before sinking to the bottom of the Indian Ocean. The findings come a week after desperate families had their hopes dashed when officials announced they had virtually given up the search for the missing flight. This image shows the extreme weather conditions which the GO Phoenix search ship is battling against in the hunt for missing flight MH370 in the southern Indian Ocean. Officials have announced that they will not be extending the search zone because there were no new credible leads Salvage experts said the hunt would not be extended beyond the current search zone in the southern Indian Ocean despite earlier promises that it would be. In April, the Australian-led Joint Agency Co-ordination Centre said if no clues to the aircraft's resting place were found in the current search area, the hunt would be doubled in size to cover 46,300 square miles. But in a shock announcement, the agency said that governments involved in the search had agreed that in the absence of credible new information that leads to a specific location 'there will be no further expansion of the search area.' Numerous false alarms have been raised since the aircraft vanished in March last year and those that have been followed up have proved to be worthless. The search has included checks in remote islands in the Indian Ocean and in jungle and desert areas, stretching from the wastelands of Asia to the deep uncharted waters south west of Australia. http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3118002/Did-MH370-pilot-fly-ocean-perfect-nose-dive-New- theory-suggests-entering-water-90-degrees-kept-plane-intact.html#ixzz3celJ90Ri Back to Top Back to Top Mitsubishi Eyes European Orders for Japan's First Passenger Jet MRJ Passenger Aircraft A Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) passenger aircraft during the low speed taxiing tests at Prefectural Nagoya Airport in Aichi, Japan. Photographer: Kiyoshi Ota/Bloomberg Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp., which is developing Japan's first passenger jet, says the company is looking to expand its business in Europe and the Middle East and expects its first orders from there soon. "We have already received inquiries from Europe," President Hiromichi Morimoto told reporters in Nagoya, Japan Wednesday in his first press conference since taking the company's helm in April. "I hope we can soon report the receipt of orders." Mitsubishi Aircraft recently opened a sales office in Amsterdam to expand its presence on the continent, Morimoto said. The company will show a mock up of the MRJ regional jet at this month's Paris Air Show, Morimoto said. The MRJ, powered by Pratt & Whitney turbofan engines, will test whether a new entrant can break the hold of Embraer SA and Bombardier Inc. on the market for small passenger jets. Boeing Co. and its European rival Airbus Group SE dominate the market for larger passenger planes, while Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China, or Comac, is developing its own large jet. Flight Delayed Mitsubishi is building 78- and 92-seat versions of the plane, developed at a cost it estimates at 180 billion yen ($1.5 billion). The company plans to develop 100-seat versions in the future. Mitsubishi started low-speed taxiing tests this month and said in April that the jet's maiden flight will be postponed to September or October. Since announcing plans in 2008 to build the planes, the company has pushed back the date for test flights four times. One advantage Mitsubishi has is an order book, including options, for 407 jets. All Nippon Airways Co. will be the debut carrier, with deliveries starting in April-June 2017, four years later than originally planned. Another five carriers also have placed orders for the MRJ. Mitsubishi says it wants eventually to win half the global market for regional aircraft. Montreal-based Bombardier is focusing on its new CSeries jet, also delayed, which will be able to carry as many as 160 passengers. Japan Versus China Japan and China are leading an Asian race to compete for regional jet orders. China's first regional jet, Comac's ARJ21-700, received an airworthiness certificate in December and will be delivered to Chengdu Airlines by the end of this year, according to Xinhua News Agency. In addition, Japan's Honda Aircraft Co. is preparing to deliver a small business jet this year that can seat as many as six passengers. Honda Aircraft has received orders for more than 100 of the planes, President Michimasa Fujino has said. http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2015-06-10/mitsubishi-eyes-european-orders-for-japan-s-first- passenger-jet Back to Top Small-town airports close as fewer pilots take to skies DES MOINES, Iowa - For the first time in 60 years, airplanes won't be roaring down the runway at the airstrip in Onawa, Iowa, this summer. Racing dragsters will. Like many small cities across the country, Onawa is closing its airfield largely because of the steady decline in the number of pilots, especially in rural areas. After June 30, dragsters will be using the 3,400-foot-long concrete runway. "It was a very hard decision for our council, but they decided, it's just not working," said Bradley Hanson, administrator of the western Iowa town halfway between Sioux City and Council Bluffs. Many small towns have had airfields almost since the early barnstorming days and expanded them after World War II when military pilots returned home, ready to resume work but eager to keep flying. The number of pilots with private certificates peaked at 357,000 in 1980. Since then, though, that number has nose-dived to 188,000, and hundreds of local airfields have been closing. Interest has waned as planes became much more costly. New small planes that cost about $13,000 in the late 1960s now go for $250,000 or more, and owners also must pay more for specialized aviation fuel, liability insurance, maintenance and hangar space. So few planes touched down at the airport in nearby Hartley, Iowa, that the small community tore up its runway in 2010 and leased it to a farmer who now grows corn on the 80 acres. "Nobody was buying airplanes, so when the runway and hangers needed work, they decided to do away with it," said Howard Orchard, the town's unofficial historian. Likewise, officials in the 6,000 person city of Hillsboro, Illinois, also found a more profitable use for their rarely used airfield. They sold it to a company mining coal. "It was a hard pill to swallow for me to tell these guys we had to do away with it," said Bill Baran, the mayor at the time, who broke the bad news to local flyers. Dozens of pilots had once used the field, but only two planes were still based there when officials agreed to sell it in 2008. The pilot decline comes even as commercial aviation is drawing more passengers, with the industry expecting to see a record number of travelers this summer. That success has come with a price, though, as the once-flashy image of flying has been tarnished by hectic airports, packed commercial jets and frequent delays. For many people, there remains little glamour in flying. "Air travel is not nearly as interesting as it used to be," said Tom Haines, a pilot since 1977 and editor with the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association. At many small, rural airfields, where decades ago farmers, small-business owners and blue collar workers joined flying clubs and gathered for family barbecues amid the roar of planes, it now can be pretty quiet. While some general aviation airports in urban areas remain busy, others have "a little of a ghost town feel," said Haines. At Martin Field in South Sioux City, owner Gene Martin recalls when teenagers would bike out to the airfield and pay for flight lessons with money they earned from paper routes. Now, young people seem more interested in video games, Martin said. The number of flight instructors at his field has fallen from 12 to three, and they're not especially busy, he said. Still, he's turned down offers to sell his 130 acres to housing developers. "We're trying to hang in there," said Martin, whose grandfather started the airfield in the 1930s. With the number of public airports having dropped from 5,589 in 1990 to 5,155 in 2013, pilots have more trouble finding places to keep their planes. When the Onawa airport closes, pilot Ed Weiner will move his airplane to a town 25 miles away. If properly developed, he believes the airfield would provide more economic benefit to the town than the drag strip will. Weiner, 70, says more people would fly small planes if they knew what the experience was like. "If you've never had it, you'll never miss it," he said. "It's like trying to describe the taste of chocolate cake." http://journalstar.com/business/local/small-town-airports-close-as-fewer-pilots-take-to- skies/article_5cbe7c62-f6c1-5005-b82d-c24f22210ade.html Back to Top Master plan to uplift Thailand's aviation industry The Transport Ministry will set up a committee to oversee the first-ever air transport master plan, which will be completed by the Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP). Soithip Trisuddhi, permanent secretary for transport, said that the 10-year master plan would streamline air transport strategies overseen by various departments. The master plan should be completed within a year. "Relevant transport departments and agencies have never synchronised their strategies, resulting in discrepancies in capacity building in terms of airport expansion, air traffic control and human resource development. There is no integrated development strategy in the aviation industry. The master plan will guide them on capacity expansion," she said. Among the departments and agencies, Airports of Thailand is now in charge of six international airports. The Civil Aviation Department oversees 28 provincial airports. Aeronautical Radio of Thailand is in charge of air traffic control. The Civil Aviation Training Centre focuses on human resource development. In drafting the plan, the OTP will focus on five key areas related to airport management, the aviation industry, air traffic, aviation laws and human resource development. OTP's chief Peerapol Thawornsupacharoen said that the drafting would require a sum of Bt60-Bt70 million. http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Master-plan-to-uplift-Thailands-aviation-industry- 30262051.html Back to Top Harvard University Pilot Health Study Researchers at Harvard University, are conducting the largest anonymous airline pilot health study to date.(www.pilothealthstudy.org) This study is open to current, retired, and airline and corporate pilots. It will be used to research the environmental effects of the unique cockpit environment. Including fatigue, air quality, radiation, noise, and additional areas. To date, the study has pilots from over 23 countries participating. We would like you to participate and pass it on to your fellow pilots. Safety is enhanced through knowledge! Back to Top Graduate Research - Pilot Survey Dear pilot This survey is part of a research for master degree in safety engineering. In this survey we would like to have your opinion on parameters regarding workload during the following flight phases: approach, landing and missed approach. It is important for us to get your perspective on these parameters according to your own professional experience. This survey is appointed to Air Carrier "GLASS COCKPIT" trained pilots. However, Air Carrier Non "GLASS COCKPIT" pilots are welcome to answer this survey as well. Please note that this survey will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. Kind regards Jack Limor https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1E24NQIZrPQM7tFOCAFz0y4uQvell44TZ2d0ZfSc4Skw/viewform?c=0&w=1 Back to Top UNITED NATIONS Position Announcement Ref. No.: TJO/2015/014 TEMPORARY JOB OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT P-2 Associate Aviation Safety Officer TJO Grade Level1 Functional Title Aviation Safety Unit Department/Office/Division/ Service/Section Management & Operations Support / Logistics Deadline June 15, 2015 Duty Station: El Fasher (Sudan) Estimated Start Date: 1 July 2015 Duration of need: 6 months Open to External Candidates? YES DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Aviation Safety Unit is responsible for providing recommendations to the Mission's management on all aviation safety related matters, promoting aviation safety awareness and implementing the mission aviation safety programs. The Aviation Safety Unit is also responsible for identification of aviation hazards and participation in the risk evaluation and risk mitigation processes. The Unit is also responsible for processing occurrence and hazard reports, and identification of trends. It may participate in the investigation of incidents and accidents. The Aviation Safety Unit also coordinates and provides aviation safety related training/exercises such as hazard identification and awareness, aviation emergency response plan exercises and drills, and prepares and distributes aviation safety awareness materials. Under the direct supervision of the Mission's Chief Aviation Safety Officer (CASO), the Associate Aviation Safety Officer will be responsible for the following duties: * As directed, assists in the implementation of the mission's Aviation Safety Programme, which includes but is not limited to promoting safety and safety awareness in the Mission. * Identifies aviation safety hazards and provides guidance on Aviation Risk Management activities. * Carries out safety inspections, assessments and surveys. * Identifies safety trends and conducts site inspections. * Compiles aviation safety statistics, maintains and processes aircraft occurrence reports. * Distributes safety literature, newsletters and consolidated reports to appropriate areas. * Organizes safety briefings and training. * Performing other duties as required. Apply to: habil@un.org https://careers.un.org/lbw/Home.aspx Back to Top Upcoming Events: IS-BAO Auditing June 10, 2015 Toluca, Mexico https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=1710550 Fundamentals of IS-BAO June 15, 2015 CBAA 2015: St. Hubert, Quebec Canada https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=1659064 IS-BAO Auditing June 16, 2015 CBAA 2015: St. Hubert, Quebec Canada https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=1659075 Fundamentals of IS-BAH June 15, 2015 St. Hubert, Quebec Canada https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=1659069 IS-BAH Auditing June 16, 2015 St. Hubert, Quebec Canada https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?eventid=1659079 6th Pan American Aviation Safety Summit June 22-26th Medellin, Colombia http://www.alta.aero/safety/2015/home.php Safety Management Systems Training & Workshop Course offered by ATC Vantage Inc. Tampa, FL August 6-7, 2015 www.atcvantage.com/training Aircraft Fire Hazards, Protection & Investigation Course 9-11 Sept. 2015 Hotel Ibis Nanterre La Defense (near Paris) France http://blazetech.com/resources/pro_services/FireCourse-France_2015.pdf Back to Top JOBS AVAILABLE: Director of Safety Haverfield Aviation Submit Resume to: hr@haverfield.com NTSB Aviation Accident Investigator (Air Carrier Operations) NTSB https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/392318400 https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/398022200 Manager Flight Safety JetBlue APPLY HERE Deputy Director of Flight Operations & Technical Services Helicopter Association International APPLY HERE Manager Safety & Compliance Maintenance and Continued Airworthiness Air Astana APPLY HERE Curt Lewis