Flight Safety Information March 14, 2017 - No. 053 Incident: Swiss A343 near Dakar on Mar 13th 2017 Accident: Jetblue A320 near Fort Lauderdale on Mar 11th 2017, turbulence injures passenger Three hot air balloons crash in Turkey injuring at least 49 tourists FAA Working on More Flexible ASAP Guidance FAA requires next SpaceX launch to be insured for $63 million EasyJet may seek Malta licence to continue to fly freely in Europe post Brexit Announcement Of Brazil Hangar Worries Tulsa American Airlines Employees What Does a Lessor Have to Do with Aircraft Technical Management? Gogo passes 3,000 installed aircraft with in-flight connectivity in commercial aviation CDB Aviation orders 30 737 Max aircraft AIB, Nigerian Air Force partner on air safety Kwara International Aviation College trains 110 pilots in five years (Nigeria) Southern, Mesa tackle pilot shortage with new alliance Grant Opportunity for Aviation Students to Attend CHC Safety & Quality Summit Position: Loss Control Consultant Incident: Swiss A343 near Dakar on Mar 13th 2017, emergency descent, airline reports fuel pump failure A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A340-300, registration HB-JMA performing flight LX-92 (dep Mar 12th) from Zurich (Switzerland) to Sao Paulo,SP (Brazil) with 215 passengers, was enroute at FL340 about 380nm northeast of Dakar (Senegal) in Mauritianian Airspace when the aircraft performed an emergency descent reaching FL100 within 7 minutes (average rate of descent 3400fpm). The aircraft subsequently diverted to Dakar for a safe landing about 90 minutes after leaving FL340. The airline reported there was a technical irregularity (fuel pump), the flight could not be continued and was diverted to Dakar for a safe landing. Passengers and crew are doing well. A replacement A340-300 registration HB-JMI is currently positioning to Dakar and is currently estimated to reach Sao Paulo with a delay of 13.5 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4a624885&opt=0 Back to Top Accident: Jetblue A320 near Fort Lauderdale on Mar 11th 2017, turbulence injures passenger A Jetblue Airbus A320-200, registration N658JB performing flight B6-1020 from Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) to Fort Lauderdale,FL (USA), was descending towards Fort Lauderdale temporarily maintaining FL240 about 80nm eastsoutheast of Fort Lauderdale when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing altitude deviations of -200/+150 feet. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on runway 10R about 25 minutes later. The FAA reported a passenger received serious injuries when the aircraft encountered turbulence near Fort Lauderdale at 23:31Z. Infrared Satellite Image GOES-East Mar 11th 2017 23:45Z (Graphics: AVH/NASA): http://avherald.com/h?article=4a6257d1&opt=0 Back to Top Three hot air balloons crash in Turkey injuring at least 49 tourists Dozens of people, mostly foreign tourists, have been injured when three hot-air balloons made hard landings in strong winds in central Turkey, according to the country's state-run news agency. The balloons were carrying mostly European and Chinese tourists for rides over Turkey's Cappadocia region when the winds suddenly picked up and forced some of them to make emergency landings, the Dogan news agency said. Nine of the 49 people hurt in the incident were being treated for fractured bones while the rest had minor injuries and were quickly released from hospital, the news agency reported. Cappadocia is known for its volcanic rock formations, underground cities and churches carved into mountainsides. Last month, a Danish tourist was killed in Cappadocia when a hot-air balloon made a similar hard landing. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/three-hot-air-balloons-crash-turkey-emergency- landing-49-tourists-injured-cappadocia-region-a7628706.html Back to Top FAA Working on More Flexible ASAP Guidance The FAA is committed to making Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAPs) more flexible as part of a needed evolution to increase their effectiveness and appeal, FAA Flight Standards Service director John Duncan said last week at the Air Charter Safety Symposium in Ashburn, Virginia. As part of this, the FAA is working on a third draft of Advisory Circular (AC) 120-66C, which guides ASAPs. While there is no timeline for the AC's release, Duncan suggested that it will loosen some perceived program constraints. One example is the current push to report incidents within 24 hours. This works well for flight operations, such as when a pilot deviates from an assigned altitude and self-reports following the flight; however, on the maintenance side mishaps are often uncovered weeks later, usually by someone other than the person who made the error. Therefore, such maintenance incidents often go unreported because of a lack of clarity about possible ramifications. "It's still valuable information," Duncan said. "We don't want tight constraints in the AC to constrain us from getting that information." http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2017-03-12/faa-working-more-flexible-asap- guidance Back to Top FAA requires next SpaceX launch to be insured for $63 million Increased liability comes six months after pad explosion A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket lifts off from Cape Canaveral, Florida, on Feb, 19, 2017. By ANDY PASZTOR A SpaceX rocket scheduled to boost a commercial satellite into orbit from Florida before dawn on Tuesday carries five times as much liability coverage for prelaunch operations as launches in previous years. The higher limit, mandated by federal officials, reflects heightened U.S. concerns about the potential extent of damage to nearby government property in the event of an accident before blastoff. But at this point it isn't clear what specifically prompted imposition of higher liability coverage on Space Exploration Technologies Corp. Billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX-Space Exploration Technologies-said it plans to take tourists on a trip around the moon in as little as two years, after it starts ferrying NASA astronauts to the international space station. Photo: SpaceX/EPA Before approving earlier this month a license authorizing launch of a Falcon 9 rocket from the Kennedy Space Center to transport an EchoStar Corp. broadcast satellite into orbit, the Federal Aviation Administration mandated at least $63 million liability coverage for government property that could be damaged by prelaunch activities. Until this year, the required coverage for such operations was $13 million. The amount of coverage required for the flight itself - to pay for possible damage to government property in case the booster malfunctions and parts fall back to Earth - hasn't changed. FAA records show the license was issued on March 1. Tuesday's launch is the second Falcon 9 mission from the venerable Florida space center since a September 2016 rocket explosion during routine ground tests at a nearby Air Force pad. http://www.marketwatch.com/story/faa-requires-next-spacex-launch-to-be-insured-for-63-million-2017- 03-13 Back to Top EasyJet may seek Malta licence to continue to fly freely in Europe post Brexit Low cost airline easyJet may seek an operating licence in Malta in order to be able to fly freely across the European Union after the UK leaves the bloc, according to media reports. The airline is currently based in Luton in the UK and like other UK-based airlines wants an early decision on whether it can continue to make use of the EU's Open Skies arrangement post Brexit. European Union-based airlines have the right to fly to and from any country in the bloc or even within other member states thanks to the single aviation market created in the 1990s. The Brexit vote means Britain has to renegotiate that access to Europe's skies. EasyJet is reportedly already seeking a new operating licence in another EU member state, with Ireland or Malta seen as likely choices as their official language is English. But another issue is the flight schedules for summer 2019, when Britain is due to be out of the EU, and which carriers will start planning in a year's time, Ryanair marketing officer Kenny Jacobs said. "The message to London is please give us urgency and give us real options. And don't give us options in 18 months' time because we're planning the summer of 2019 in 365 days," Jacobs told media on the sidelines of the ITB travel fair. "If there isn't a solution that's known and workable then it becomes a factor for us and every other airline planning their summer 2019 capacity," he said. Ryanair is already curtailing growth in Britain as a result of the Brexit vote, limiting capacity expansion to 6 percent this year against more than 10 percent in previous years. Prime Minister Theresa May has said she wants Britain to be free of European Court of Justice (ECJ) influence, ruling out access to the single aviation market using models employed by Norway and Switzerland. Those agreements include accepting the role of the ECJ as the final arbiter in disputes. Totis Kotsonis, partner at international law firm Eversheds Sutherland, told Reuters one option could be for Britain and the EU to agree a different resolution mechanism, which does not involve the ECJ having oversight over the UK's compliance with EU aviation laws. MESSY TALKS Ryanair's Jacobs said upcoming elections in France and Germany could hold up the process, while talks would likely be messy and emotionally charged. Other industry experts say some countries may not be keen to give Britain the same level of access to their skies as before, after carriers like easyJet took market share in their regions. "(They) could be happy not to see some of the UK-based airlines having all the traffic rights to serve Europe," Alexandre de Juniac, head of airlines association IATA and former CEO of Air France-KLM, said last month. Kotsonis of Eversheds Sutherland said he was confident Britain could come to a solution, pointing out it already complies with existing EU aviation laws and has no plans to change that the day it leaves the EU. "We'd be starting discussions while already fully compliant with EU aviation laws. Also, the UK's importance in the wider European and global aviation market should not be underestimated. That should count in our favour," he said. It is also unclear at this stage whether Britain will seek to remain a member of the European Aviation Safety Agency, which oversees safety legislation. Leaving that body could impact firms providing maintenance or the certification of aircraft parts. Britain's government has so far said only that the aviation sector is crucial to the country and that it will seek "liberal access". http://www.timesofmalta.com/articles/view/20170313/local/easyjet-may-seek-malta-licence.642325 Back to Top Announcement Of Brazil Hangar Worries Tulsa American Airlines Employees TULSA, Oklahoma - American Airlines announced plans to spend $100 million to build a maintenance facility in Brazil. The company has one of the largest maintenance centers in the country based in Tulsa; the airline said the Brazil facility will not affect workflow or jobs in Tulsa, but some workers said it's the future they're worried about. The facility that will be built in Brazil is meant for line maintenance work that gets done to planes that are in use - oil changes and light repairs. The Tulsa facility is for heavy maintenance, which can mean a complete teardown or rebuild - taking the plane out of service for some time. The local 514 is made up of Transport Workers Union of America. Local Union president Dale Danker said he's watched the membership decrease over the years. "More outsourcing, more airplanes fly somewhere else and get worked on, it's that simple," he said. The union works in Tulsa doing major engine overhaul. American Airlines employee Kunal Shinde said, "We used to be one of the largest employers in Oklahoma, and now we are just a shade of that." The airline announced plans for a $100 million, two-hangar maintenance facility in Brazil solely for line work. In a statement, they said: "American has proudly served Brazil for almost 27 years. We plan to break ground on a two-bay hangar in Sao Paulo (GRU) later this year. This hangar gives us the opportunity to continue line maintenance work on widebody aircraft parked for up to 12 hours. The hangar will be for exclusive use by American and will be staffed by American Airlines Tech Ops employees, and will not impact work already done in Tulsa and the U.S." Danker said, "They say that now. What's it going to be later?" And that's what the 514 is worried about. "There will be another contract and what's it going to say in that contract," Danker asked. Fearing the new build paves the way for future outsourcing, and saying the announcement is just another piece of an outsourcing trend. "Our numbers have gone down, down, down," Danker said. "We have felt that impact hard since 2001." Some, wanting and hoping the commander-in-chief weighs in. Employee Doug Barnett said, "If we got this new president that wants to come on board and do it with the auto industry, why not with aircraft?" American Airlines will be breaking ground this year for the Brazil hangar but the company said it will not impact the work already being done in the U.S. http://www.newson6.com/story/34798339/announcement-of-brazil-hangar-worries-tulsa-american- airlines-employees Back to Top What Does a Lessor Have to Do with Aircraft Technical Management? Over 40% of the world's aircraft fleet is leased rather than owned by airlines, according to Boeing data. It is only natural that banks and other financial institutions play a major role in aircraft leasing, as these are high value assets that efficiently employ large amounts of capital and have a great ROI. However, while these companies are run by financial specialists, plane leasing still contains an aspect that falls outside of their area of expertise - and costs them millions. The average term for the lease of a new aircraft is years, with general trend being 9 years which is close to half of its life. Most of the time, it is the lessees responsibility to take care of aircraft maintenance. In a survey of airlines carried out by the FAA, almost all of them appeared to be outsourcing component maintenance (overhaul, performance restoration, etc.) to third party repair shops including engines. Such repair shops have the necessary facilities, equipment and qualified staff as well as approved capability by relative authority which is not normally possessed by airlines. All of the respondents outsourced other maintenance (aircraft heavy maintenance, modifications, painting, etc.) to third party MRO, too. In this scenario, the lessors shall rely on signed contracts but still must trust the lessees or the company they hire to keep aircraft and its documentation maintained meeting appropriate aviation standards. When the time comes to lease aircraft to another company, it has to be inspected to ensure safety and airworthiness. This can be relatively quick and cheap if all the documentation is in order and aircraft has been well kept. In other cases, many findings can be raised which will lead to long inspection term and cost serious money. An aircraft that spends a month on the ground can cost up to $50 000 per day in loses as various maintenance works and parking fees need to be paid. And that is a plane that in pristine condition - after lengthier or rougher lease, engine overhaul on an Airbus A320 FAM or Boeing 737NG plane alone can cost near $3 million, as shown by SGI Aviation data. This is the price before cabin reconfigurations, which start at $100 000 and can spiral into millions. Of course, the overhaul would be even more costly on wide-body planes. "We are aware that lessors are financial specialists first and they lack the technical specialists that could efficiently look after the aircraft," says Donatas Dockus, VP Sales for Aircraft Lessors at FL Technics. "That is why lessors often contract technical specialists or corresponding organizations to carry out inspections before, during or after the period of the lease, making sure that the lessees are keeping aircraft according to signed contract and requirements of related aviation authority. Those specialists can also consult on more technical aspects of aircraft leasing and can warn the lessors of risky deals. Not being aware of, say, engine trouble, can cost a lot in this business." Any unexpected findings while receiving the plane or during the delivery to the next lessee may have serious impact on lease conditions or even reduce price of the asset by 15-30%, as stated by findings of AviaAM Leasing. Inability to deliver a plane on the time outlined in the contract may incur substantial penalties and even loss of business. Meanwhile, the plane would spend time idle on the ground, generating loss instead of profit. "Knowing the financial side of leasing is important, but investing in technical knowledge is crucial if one wants to maximize profits. Opening an engineering department and collecting a crew from scratch is a lengthy, expensive task, one that actual airlines don't always conduct themselves. For a smart investor in aviation hiring consultants sounds way more attractive. You invest in the plane - they keep it flying," concludes D. Dockus. http://www.aviationpros.com/press_release/12314847/what-does-a-lessor-have-to-do-with-aircraft- technical-management Back to Top Gogo passes 3,000 installed aircraft with in-flight connectivity in commercial aviation More than 130 of the 3,000 commercial aircraft are now installed with Gogo's industry leading 2Ku technology that leverages Gogo's global satellite network. CHICAGO - Gogo, leading global provider of in-flight broadband connectivity and connectivity-enabled services to commercial and business aviation, has reached a major milestone by installing its 3,000th commercial aircraft with in-flight connectivity. Today, the company has 3,000 commercial aircraft and more than 4,200 business aircraft, totaling 7,200 aircraft installed. More than 130 of the 3,000 commercial aircraft are now installed with Gogo's industry leading 2Ku technology that leverages Gogo's global satellite network. "The demand for in-flight connectivity continues to grow at a rapid pace and we are quickly moving beyond connecting passengers to connecting flight attendants, pilots and eventually components on the planes themselves," said Michael Small, president and CEO at Gogo. "To meet this demand, Gogo has invested in the best broadband networks to meet the needs of global aviation - no matter the size of the aircraft or where that aircraft flies." Most of the 7,200 aircraft are connected using Gogo's North American ground network, but an increasing number of commercial aircraft are now flying on Gogo's global satellite network. 2Ku relies on the new low profile, high efficiency Ku-band satellite antennas that outperform other connectivity solutions in the global aviation market. Since the announcement of Gogo's 2Ku technology, 12 airlines representing more than 1500 aircraft have signed up for the service. Nearly all of these aircraft are expected to be installed by the end of 2018. "Whether an aircraft is flying on our global satellite network or on our North American ATG network, we are delivering industry leading performance in terms of coverage, cost, capacity and reliability. With high- throughput satellites being added to our global network and an upgrade being made to our ATG network, both networks will bring even better performance in 2017 and beyond," added Small. https://www.traveldailynews.com/post/gogo-passes-3000-installed-aircraft-with-in-flight-connectivity-in- commercial-aviation#sthash.vX5YFVr1.dpuf Back to Top CDB Aviation orders 30 737 Max aircraft CDB Aviation Lease Finance today announced a new order with a list price value of $3.3 billion for 30 Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft. The order by the Dublin, Ireland-based subsidiary of China Development Bank Financial Leasing doubles the parent company's orderbook of the Renton, Washington-produced single-aisle family. CDB had ordered a total of 30 737NGs, including 27 737-800s and three 737-700s, of which 11 have been delivered so far. The 737 Max order was previously attributed to an unidentified customer in Boeing's orders and deliveries data. The re-engined narrowbody is powered by CFM International Leap-1B engines, which are designed to be more fuel-efficient than the CFM56-7B turbofans on the 737NG family. "The 30 Boeing 737 MAXs in our portfolio provide the competitive advantages of fuel efficiency, reliability and passenger experience [customers] are looking for in the single-aisle airplane," says Peter Chang, president and chief executive of CDB Aviation. Boeing has signed up 83 customers for the 737 Max, ordering more than 3,600 aircraft globally. "We are very pleased to expand our partnership with CDB Aviation with this announcement," says Rick Anderson, Boeing's vice-president of Northeast Asia sales. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/cdb-aviation-orders-30-737-max-aircraft-435108/ Back to Top AIB, Nigerian Air Force partner on air safety The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) and Accident Investigation Bureau (AIB) have unfolded plans to enhance aviation safety. They agreed to set up a joint-committee to explore areas of mutual cooperation. The deal, according to the Head, Public Affairs of the Bureau, Tunji Oketunbi, was a fallout of a meeting between the leadership of the two bodies last week in Abuja. AIB's new Commissioner and Chief Executive Officer, Akin Olateru, visited the Chief of Air Staff (AVM), Air Vice Marshal Sadique Abubakar, where the two bodies examined areas of cooperation, Oketunbi said. The Chief of Air Staff, according to Oketunbi, lauded the role of AIB in promoting safety in the industry, saying the Air Force would be willing to extend its human and material resources to the bureau, urging its management to identify the needed areas of assistance. AVM Abubakar called on the AIB to initiate proactive measures that will mitigate the effects of air accidents. He invited AIB to be part of safety evaluation to have independent assessment from an external organisation Olateru praised the Air Force for its role in supporting civil aviation and defence of the country. He said the importance of a stronger relationship between the two bodies cannot be over emphasised as the Air Force is strategically placed to help during emergencies with its facilities spread across the country. He canvassed cooperation in human capital development and emergency response. "There are a lot of things the Nigerian Air Force can do to assist the Accident Investigation Bureau in training. We know you don't joke with the training of Nigerian Air Force personnel. "We need to cooperate with you in developing human capital. We also need a documented emergency response plan in which you can play a very critical role," Olateru said. Working together, he said, will help AIB in fulfilling its mandate of accident investigation and prevention. The AIB chief offered the Air Force the opportunity to use the Bureau's flight laboratory for its incident and accident purposes just as the Chief of Air Staff pledged to post an officer to work in AIB as done to Nigerian Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) and other agencies. http://thenationonlineng.net/aib-nigerian-air-force-partner-air-safety/ Back to Top Kwara International Aviation College trains 110 pilots in five years (Nigeria) The International Aviation College (IAC) owned by the Kwara State government has trained a total of 110 pilots in different categories since its five years of establishment. Speaking with journalists in Ilorin on Monday, the rector of the college, Mr Abdul Abdulkarim, said that the licensed trained pilots include 45 commercial pilots, private pilots, instrument ratings and multi engine experts. The rector of the college, who said that it had assisted to train pilots in the Airforce, police and oil sectors in the country since its establishment, added that graduates of the college were now presently engaged as commercial pilots and instructors in nation's airline companies and aviation schools. Mr Abdulkarim also said that high financial implication of getting trained as a pilot in the country was due to foreign exchange, called for collaboration with organisations and individuals in sponsorship of students, equipment. He also said that other Nigerians should emulate the Speaker, Niger state House of Assembly, Alhaji Masara, who he said had sponsored 10 students in the college, adding that the students are expected to commence training in few weeks. The rector of the college described the aviation college as a one-stop station for pilot training in Africa, saying that it can boast of seven aircraft and experienced tutors. He listed some of the courses being offered in the aviation school to include fixed wing, rotary wing, flight dispatcher and technician courses. He said they currently had a joint venture with the Nigerian Navy and an MoU with Kwara state University, which he said it is the only university offering aeronautic engineering. http://tribuneonlineng.com/kwara-international-aviation-college-trains-110-pilots-five-years/ Back to Top Southern, Mesa tackle pilot shortage with new alliance Southern Airways Memphis area commuter airline Southern Airways Express is teaming up with regional carrier Mesa Airlines to groom pilots amid stricter training requirements for commercial airlines. The airlines on Monday announced the launch of the Mesa-Southern Pilot Cadet Training Program to provide advancement opportunities for Southern pilots and a pipeline of qualified pilots for Mesa. The partnership comes at a time when the airline industry is struggling with a pilot shortage compounded by an increased experience requirement for commercial airline pilots moving up the career ladder. "In response to the restrictive and financially punitive government regulations recently imposed on aspiring commercial pilots, Mesa and Southern Airways are working together to make the path to an airline career more accessible to qualified candidates," Mesa chief executive officer Jonathan Ornstein said in a news release. "We look forward to partnering with Southern on this new and innovative program." The stricter Federal Aviation Administration rule was fallout from a 2009 fatal crash in Buffalo of a Colgan Air flight operated by former Memphis-based regional airline Pinnacle Airlines Corp. The FAA changed the requirement for co-pilots or first officers to hold an Airline Transport Pilot certificate to 1,500 flights hours from 250 hours. The regional airline industry has criticized the FAA rule as making it too costly for aspiring pilots to achieve certification. The pilots' union has defended the rule as making commercial air travel safer and blamed the pilot shortage on low pay by regional airlines. Under a five-year agreement, Southern and Mesa will offer up to $15,000 in combined forgivable loans to cadets and allow cadets to accrue Mesa pay and vacation longevity time while flying for Southern. Southern, founded in 2013 by Hernando lawyer Stan Little, operates 24 Cessna Caravanand Grand Caravan turboprop aircraft typically seating up to 10 passengers. The carrier offers more than 100 daily flights, connecting smaller cities with Memphis, Pittsburgh, Washington-Dulles and Baltimore-Washington airports. It's opening a hub at Dallas-Ft. Worth this spring. Mesa, based in Phoenix, operates more than 600 flights a day with 133 regional jets as a United Express and American Eagle carrier. Little, Southern's chairman said, "Southern Airways is excited to join Mesa in this innovative partnership which will provide a full-career pathway to new pilots at two of the fastest-growing airlines in the United States. Since both companies operate hubs at Dallas-Ft. Worth and Washington-Dulles, this alliance is a natural fit." http://www.commercialappeal.com/story/money/industries/logistics/2017/03/13/southern-mesa-tackle- pilot-shortage-new-alliance/99124450/ Back to Top Grant Opportunity for Aviation Students to Attend CHC Safety & Quality Summit Dr. Peter Gardiner Grant Provides Financial Support Opportunity for Industry-Leading Safety Event Dallas, TX - March 13, 2017 - For the seventh year in a row, the CHC Safety & Quality Summit, in collaboration with Dr. Scott Shappell and Dr. Doug Wiegmann, developers of the Human Factors Analysis and Classification System (HFACS), is providing aviation students from around the world with the opportunity to apply to attend the CHC Safety & Quality Summit at no charge. Students interested in pursuing this opportunity can submit an application along with a 500-word essay related to the theme: "Can we truly manage all the risk? What if the barriers aren't as robust as they seem?" The application and detailed information can be found by visiting the event's website at www.chcsafetyqualitysummit.com. Applications are due by April 28, 2017. Dr. Gardiner was instrumental in helping shape the CHC Safety & Quality Summit through his contributions as a speaker and session leader. The grant carrying his name offers students pursuing studying for careers in aviation the opportunity to access sessions and courses led by industry experts while also building their professional network across the industry. The 2017 CHC Safety & Quality Summit will take place September 27-29 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Conference Center in Grapevine, TX, near CHC's global headquarters. For additional information on the Summit and the Peter Gardiner grant, please visit www.chcsafetyqualitysummit.com. About CHC CHC Helicopter, celebrating 70 years of safety, innovation and service, is a global leader in enabling customers to go further, do more and come home safely, including oil and gas companies, government search-and-rescue agencies and organizations requiring helicopter maintenance, repair and overhaul services. Learn more at www.chcheli.com. Contact Information SUMMIT Irina Sakgaev Safety & Quality Applications Specialist +1.604.232.7302 summit@chcheli.com MEDIA Cameron Meyer Communications Specialist +1.214.262.7391 Cameron.Meyer@chcheli.com Back to Top Function: Loss Control Unit: Starr Aviation Location: Can work remote Title: Loss Control Consultant Job Description: * Perform detailed Safety & Loss Control surveys at aviation, airport and manufacturing operations. Must be able to identify and evaluate work methods and conditions * Recommend corrective actions for deficiencies found during surveys * Provide methods to detect occupational health hazards and liability exposures * Assist in developing and implementing corporate, flight, aircraft maintenance and employee safety training programs * Assist in developing proper accident investigation procedures that will allow removal of casual factors and prevent recurrence Position Requirements: * Certified Safety Professional preferred * Able to speak Spanish is a plus * Safety Management systems training/experience preferred * Private Pilot's certificate desirable * In depth knowledge of FAA and OSHA requirements is a plus * Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills * Must have excellent interpersonal skills * Experience with MS Word and Excel * Ability to draft detailed reports in a timely manner * Must be highly motivated and able to work with minimum supervision * Must be willing to travel 50-60% of the time. Some International travel might be necessary. * Ability to work remotely Experience Required: * Aviation safety experience. Military experience is a plus. * Loss Control experience Education Required: * Bachelor's degree required. Aviation discipline preferred. Curt Lewis