Flight Safety Information March 30, 2017 - No. 065 Aircraft impact at Singapore's Changi Airport Incident: Cathay Dragon A333 near Hong Kong on Mar 28th 2017, cargo smoke indication Dallas-based first officer dies after collapsing on American Airlines flight from DFW IndiGo pilots to lower altitude over P&W engine issues Australia sets direction for aviation safety body Jenner & Block Launches New Aviation And Aerospace Practice Report: Chinese Investment in U.S. Aviation Raises Concerns, Undermining U.S. National Security Korea-funded aviation training center opens in Cambodia 30,000 aircraft needed in next 20 years, say industry experts Nine senior Mitsubishi Aircraft execs are on their way out after latest MRJ delays Rockwell Collins tapped for aircraft detection system Inhofe Introduces 'Fairness for Pilots Act' Marines to Offer Retention Bonuses for F-35, V-22, F-18 Pilots . Marines to Offer Retention Bonuses for F-35, V-22, F-18 Pilots Air Force eyes $35K bonuses, sabbaticals to keep pilots Some Airline Pilots Not Tested for Commonly Abused Drugs Global 7000 almost breaks sound barrier in flight test Mysterious X37-B 'space plane' stays in orbit for 677 days - and no one knows why.? Research Survey 'POSITION:...INTERNAL EVALUATION PROGRAM (IEP) EVALUATOR Aircraft impact at Singapore's Changi Airport Emirates aircraft damaged after it came into contact with a Scoot aircraft on-ground at Changi Airport, Singapore. Singaporean budget carrier Scoot made contact with an Emirates aircraft during early hours Thursday at Changi Airport, Singapore. Both Changi Airport and Scoot confirmed that an on-ground accident happened between Emirates EK405, which was bound for Dubai, and Scoot TZ188, which was departing for Tianjin. The left wing of Scoot flight TZ188 "came into contact with an Emirates aircraft...while TZ188 was taxiing before take-off," a Scoot representative told CNBC. A Changi Airport spokesperson told CNBC that there were no injuries and passengers aboard the Emirates plane were re-booked on other flights scheduled to depart later on Thursday. Damage on an Emirates aircraft at Changi Airport, Singapore. CNBC The accident occurred at about 1:40 am HK/SIN, and the Scoot flight was rescheduled to depart to Tianjin several hours later on a replacement aircraft. All 303 passengers and crew members on board the Scoot aircraft were safe, the Scoot representative said. Scoot is owned by flag carrier Singapore Airlines and launched its first flights in 2012. "The Emirates Flight EK405 from Singapore to Dubai on 30 March was slightly damaged during pushback. Engineering inspections determined that some repairs will be required," an Emirates spokesperson told CNBC. Pushback is when an external vehicle moves an aircraft backward away from an airport gate. Singapore's airport has held the title of the world's best airport since 2009, according to research firm SkyTrax's World Airport Survey. The evaluation was based on several benchmarks from transfers to departures to shopping options. http://www.cnbc.com/2017/03/29/scoot-and-emirates-planes-make-contact-at-singapore-changi- airport.html *************** Date: 30-MAR-2017 Time: 01.30 Type: Boeing 787-8 Owner/operator: Scoot Registration: 9V-OJA C/n / msn: 37112/240 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 303 Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Substantial Location: Singapore Changi Airport - Singapore Phase: Taxi Nature: International Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: Singapore Destination airport: Tianjin Narrative: During taxi for departure, wing of Scoot 787 made contact with wingtip of Emirates A380 A6-EUB. Singnificant damage to left wing of the 787. A380 only suffered minor damage to wingtip https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=194465 Back to Top Incident: Cathay Dragon A333 near Hong Kong on Mar 28th 2017, cargo smoke indication A Cathay Dragon Airbus A330-300, registration B-HLB performing flight KA-622 from Hong Kong to Hangzhou (China) with 219 passengers, was enroute at FL330 about 130nm east of Hong Kong when the crew reported an aft cargo smoke indication and returned to Hong Kong for a safe landing on runway 07L about 35 minutes later. Emergency services did not find any trace of fire, heat or smoke. A replacement A330-300 registration B-HLE reached Hangzhou with a delay of 4 hours. The occurrence aircraft resumed service after about 23 hours on the ground. http://avherald.com/h?article=4a6e31ae&opt=0 Back to Top Dallas-based first officer dies after collapsing on American Airlines flight from DFW A Dallas-based American Airlines first officer died Wednesday after collapsing in the cockpit during a flight. Flight 1353 from DFW International Airport was preparing to land Wednesday afternoon in Albuquerque when the captain declared a medical emergency, the Albuquerque Journal reported. Medics quickly boarded the plane but were unable to revive the first officer, WFAA-TV (Channel 8) reported. The first officer has been identified as William "Mike" Grubbs. "American Airlines is deeply saddened by Grubbs's death," American Airlines spokeswoman Polly Tracey said. "We are taking care of first officer Grubbs' family and colleagues, and our thoughts and prayers are with them them during this difficult time," she said. http://www.dallasnews.com/business/american-airlines/2017/03/29/dallas-based-first-officer-dies- collapsing-american-airlines-flight-dfw Back to Top IndiGo pilots to lower altitude over P&W engine issues IndiGo Airlines Airbus A320-200neo IndiGo Airlines Airbus A320-200neo © Airbus Industrie IndiGo Airlines (6E, Delhi Int'l) has advised its pilots to operate at a maximum altitude of 30,000 feet when flying its A320neos due to concerns over the aircraft's Pratt & Whitney engines, reports Live Mint. The news site has seen a copy of a note from Ashim Mittra, IndiGo's Vice President of Flight Operations, which further advises pilots to carry additional fuel to accommodate the lower altitude flights. As previously reported, the PW1100G geared turbofans have presented several issues, namely combustion chamber issues and a problem with the one of the bearings. The Indian aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) earlier this year ordered examinations of the engines, which are also used by GoAir (G8, Mumbai Int'l). The DGCA has set a borescope test for the powerplants after 1000 flight hours instead of the usual 1500. Commenting at that time, IndiGo spokesman Ajay Jasra said that the airline was working the engine manufacturer to address the issues. Pratt & Whitney has been working with airlines to address the issues as they arise. Bloomberg reports that the manufacturer will reserve around 13% of its engines to deploy as replacements for faulty units, with more than 50 engines this year to be used as spares. IndiGo, which operates to destinations throughout India as well as to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Dubai Int'l, Kathmandu, Muscat, Sharjah, and Singapore Changi, has more than 400 A320neos currently on order with Airbus (AIB, Toulouse Blagnac). http://www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/54685-indigo-pilots-to-lower-altitude-over-pw-engine-issues Back to Top Australia sets direction for aviation safety body The Australian Government has issued a new Statement of Expectations (SOE) for the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), with the direction that regulatory activity be pragmatic, practical and proportional. Transport minister Darren Chester said the new SOE provided clear direction for the Board and staff of CASA on the Government's expectations and priorities for aviation safety over the next two years. "This Statement sets out in an open and formal way some important parameters for CASA's regulatory approach, including implementing its regulatory philosophy," Chester said. "CASA has an extremely important role to play in maintaining Australia's enviable safety record, having regard to risk; CASA must also take into account the economic and cost impact on the aviation industry. "A pragmatic, practical and proportional approach to regulatory activity is intended to help support aviation growth in this country, particularly in the general aviation sector." The SOE also includes a number of important aviation initiatives which the Government expects CASA to pay particular attention to, such as changes taking place with air traffic services and Airservices Australia's new operating model and the transition to a new air traffic management system under the OneSKY Project; "I've also asked CASA to focus effort on enhancing the level of controlled airspace, including at major regional airports," Chester said. "I look forward to CASA making strong progress against this Statement and encourage the aviation industry to provide cooperative input to the important work that will be progressed over the next few years." The SOE is a legislative instrument available here on the Federal Register of Legislation. http://www.airtrafficmanagement.net/2017/03/australian-govt-sets-direction-for-aviation-safety-body/ Back to Top Jenner & Block Launches New Aviation And Aerospace Practice With Three Well-Known Global Industry Professionals Who Will Serve As Group Co-Chairs CHICAGO, March 29, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Jenner & Block announced today the formation of a new Aviation and Aerospace practice group with the addition of three well-known and established global industry professionals. Serving as group co-chairs are Thomas Newton Bolling, former United Airlines vice president and deputy general counsel; Marc L. Warren, most recently the chair of Crowell & Moring's Aviation Group; and Abby L. Bried, former United Airlines Associate General Counsel for regulatory, alliances, government affairs and legal administration. All three join the firm as partners. Messrs. Bolling and Warren will be based in Jenner & Block's Washington, DC office and Ms. Bried will be resident in the firm's Chicago office. "We have been privileged to work with United Airlines on some of its most important matters, and have worked closely with Tom, Abby and Marc. Their joining to create and lead our aviation and aerospace practice formalizes our already substantial presence in the industry and positions us for further growth in this sector," said Craig C. Martin, Chair of the firm's 400-plus lawyer Litigation practice. "Now, with the leadership of Tom, Marc and Abby, we are rapidly moving forward to expand our platform and serve our clients' needs for litigation, regulatory and transactional services in this areas." The new Aviation and Aerospace practice extends the firm's already strong reputation in serving clients in the transportation sector. The practice provides full-service, multi-disciplinary capabilities in areas such as antitrust and competition, environmental, international, regulatory, government contracts, administrative enforcement, business transactions and litigation matters, including investigations and arbitrations. In addition to representing United Airlines, the firm represents a number of clients in litigation, transactional and regulatory matters including Gulfstream, Jet Aviation Holdings, General Motors, Nissan, Mitsubushi, CSX, GATX, Hertz and Amtrak, among others. "Joining Jenner & Block and leading its Aviation and Aerospace practice is an excellent and gratifying opportunity to align with a premier law firm with a tradition of providing the highest levels of excellence to clients. Marc, Abby and I are looking forward to working together and with our new colleagues, adding value to the practice through our experience and supporting its global growth," said Mr. Bolling. "The growth opportunities within the aviation sector today are exciting and this is the right time in my career to capitalize on them as a leader at Jenner & Block. It's also a great opportunity to continue to work with Tom and Abby," said Mr. Warren. Mr. Warren represented United Airlines as outside counsel at his previous law firm. "After nearly three decades working directly for airlines, it is my great privilege to join Jenner & Block and build a practice that leverages Tom, Marc and my broad, global experience in this industry," said Ms. Bried, who is former president and a current member of the Board of Directors of the International Aviation Women's Association. "Having worked with the lawyers at Jenner & Block on many matters while at United Airlines, I am proud of the firm's dedication to diversity and inclusion and to be part of its legendary culture of excellence and pro bono service." According to Samuel L. Feder, Managing Partner of the firm's Washington, DC office, the addition of Messrs. Bolling and Warren add important capabilities in continuing to serve clients in the area. "Strategically, we have added experience and depth in both our government contracts and our communications practices in response to our clients' needs. Now, with Tom and Marc's addition, we continue to add strength to our DC office and practice offerings in providing focused aviation and related transportation services." ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK'S AVIATION AND AEROSPACE PRACTICE CO-CHAIRS ABOUT THOMAS NEWTON BOLLING Jenner & Block Partner Tom Bolling is Co-Chair of the firm's Aviation and Aerospace practice. Before joining the firm, he was Vice President and Deputy General Counsel of United Airlines and served from October 2015 until [April] 2016 as Acting General Counsel for the world's third largest airline with $37 billion in annual revenue and over 5,000 average daily flights at 336 airports worldwide. Mr. Bolling previously worked as the managing in-house counsel at Continental Airlines responsible for regulatory and environmental matters and, prior to Continental, represented U.S. and foreign airlines, airports, aerospace manufacturers, business aviation operators and aviation industry trade associations at two law firms in Washington, DC. Before entering the aviation industry, Mr. Bolling was one of the founders and owners of an early startup company in document imaging technology that was acquired by an outside investor. A graduate of Columbia College of Columbia University in New York, he received his J.D. from Washington University in St. Louis and also attended Georgetown University Law Center. ABOUT MARC L. WARREN Jenner & Block Partner Marc Warren is Co-Chair of the firm's Aviation and Aerospace practice and has a wide range of experience in aviation matters including those involving US and foreign airlines, aerospace manufacturing, unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), commercial space transportation, airports and infrastructure, business aviation, product certification, safety management systems, government contracts, rulemaking and policy, and litigation and government investigations. Most recently he was Chair of Crowell & Moring's Aviation Group and a partner in its Administrative Law and Regulatory Group. Previously, Mr. Warren served as Former Acting Chief Counsel and Deputy Chief Counsel of the Federal Aviation Administration, among other roles there. He received his B.A. and J.D. from the University of Florida; an LL.M. from The Judge Advocate General's School, US Army, and a master of strategic studies form the US Army War College. ABOUT ABBY L. BRIED Jenner & Block Partner Abby L. Bried was most recently Associate General Counsel - Regulatory, Alliances, Government Affairs and Legal Administration for United Airlines, where she served as a strategic legal partner for that company's senior executive team. She began her career at Northwest Airlines and later became associated with Continental Airlines where she gained positions of increasing responsibility within the legal department, continuing through that airline's merger with United. Ms. Bried is former president and current board member of the International Aviation Women's Association. Ms. Bried received her B.A. from Southern Methodist University and her J.D. from William Mitchell College of Law. ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK'S AVIATION AND AEROSPACE PRACTICE Jenner & Block's Aviation and Aerospace practice assists companies with the services they need in an increasingly challenging and dynamic business and operating environment, including antitrust and competition, environmental, government regulations, government contracts, government relations, investigations, litigation and transactional issues that require support from legal counsel with a deep knowledge and understanding of the sector, as well as the political and market conditions that may affect their businesses. Jenner & Block lawyers have decades of experience counseling clients in the aviation, aerospace and related industries, providing strategic and pragmatic solutions to assist clients in mitigating risks and achieving their business objectives. Our clients include major air carriers, aerospace and defense companies, as well as aircraft, engine, and component manufacturers, among others. Informed by the years of combined private sector, government and military experience of our practitioners, our multidisciplinary practice blends the experience of industry practitioners with our nationally recognized litigation and transactional talent throughout the firm. ABOUT JENNER & BLOCK Jenner & Block (www.jenner.com) is a law firm with global reach, with more than 500 lawyers and offices in Chicago, London, Los Angeles, New York and Washington, DC. The firm is known for its prominent and successful litigation practice and experience handling sophisticated and high-profile corporate transactions. Firm clients include Fortune 100 companies, large privately held corporations, financial services institutions, emerging companies and venture capital and private equity investors. In 2016, The American Lawyer named Jenner & Block to the A-List, which recognizes the top 20 US law firms. The American Lawyer also recognized the firm as the #1 pro bono firm in the United States six of the past nine years; the firm has been ranked among the top 10 in this category every year since 1990. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/jenner-block-launches-aviation-aerospace-170000123.html Back to Top Report: Chinese Investment in U.S. Aviation Raises Concerns, Undermining U.S. National Security In last decade, Chinese aviation investment has led to 12 mergers and acquisitions An Airbus A350 performing at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, southern China's Guangdong provinceAn Airbus A350 performing at the Zhuhai Air Show in Zhuhai, southern China's Guangdong province / Getty Images The Chinese have increased their investment in the U.S. commercial aircraft sector in the last decade, raising concerns that this may undermine America's national security, according to a RAND Corporation report commissioned for the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission. Since 2005, the Chinese have merged with or acquired 12 U.S. aviation companies, created three joint ventures, and gone into nine other agreements or failed deals. According to the report, this averages to about one or two investments in U.S. aviation a year. "Over the past decade, Chinese investors have ventured outside of China by acquiring U.S. aviation companies, previously unheard of given that most investment was into China," the report states. "Although the [Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States] or export controls appeared to have been followed in all cases, these investments raise concerns of inadvertent technology transfer that might undermine U.S. national security and competitiveness." While Chinese investment is primarily involved with general aviation, which has less advanced technology and does not pose competitiveness challenges, China's policy is still aimed at advancing global competitiveness through aviation. China is focused on developing a globally competitive aviation industry and has a goal of producing a large commercial aircraft and expanding its general aviation market. According to the report, this is where concern should be focused. "Concerns about U.S. competitiveness should remain centered around C919-related joint ventures or future Chinese [large commercial aircraft] designs, such as wide-body aircraft development with the Russians," the report states. "Concerns about U.S. national-security issues should remain focused on espionage, cybercrime, and illegal technology transfers." In the short-term, the report notes that U.S. competitiveness will likely not be threatened because of a potential Chinese large commercial aircraft-the effort may be delayed, and there is a chance it will operate less efficiently. "However, some experts remain concerned about the transfer of engine or avionics technology through COMAC C919 joint ventures with Western companies; others think technology transfers are unlikely given U.S. export controls," the report states. "A more competitive civil aviation industry broadly supports Chinese military action," the report states. "However, direct military implications are minimal because advanced commercial-aviation technology differs from military-aviation technologies." http://freebeacon.com/national-security/report-chinese-investment-u-s-aviation-raises-concerns- undermining-u-s-national-security/ Back to Top Korea-funded aviation training center opens in Cambodia Mao Havannal, right, Cambodia's secretary of state for civil aviation, gives an appreciation plaque to Park Soon-chun, a sales director at the Korea Airports Corp., during an opening ceremony for an aviation training center. / Courtesy of the Korea Airports Corp. Korea's years of effort to pass on its aviation knowhow to Cambodia came to fruition last week when the latter opened its first Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC) in Phnom Penh. According the Korea Airports Corp. (KAC) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), about 1,000 people, including Cambodian Defense Minister Tea Banh and Secretary of State for Civil Aviation Mao Havannal, attended the opening event March 23 to celebrate the accomplishment. The KAC teamed up with KOICA in 2013 to provide the Southeast Asian country with facilities and education programs to train its future aviation experts. The KAC hopes the training center will enable Cambodians to train their own aviation safety managers and technicians without depending on overseas training programs. Civil aviation safety management requires sophisticated control and technology both from within the aircraft and on the ground. But many developing nations lack the knowhow and technology to train people for the job. Air traffic control simulators are installed at the Civil Aviation Training Center in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. / Korea Times photo by Jung Min-ho So the two organizations' world-class human resources were put toward helping Cambodia. They allocated a budget of 11 billion won ($10 million) to support the project. Citing the $600,000 that Korea received from the United Nations in 1984 to build its civil aviation training center, KAC President Sung Il-hwan said he is glad to "give back." "Korea was a beneficiary of such help 30 years ago. It is great that we finally gave it back to another country," he said in a statement. "We want to continue to share our knowhow with more countries in Southeast Asia and Africa." In recent years, tourism has grown into one of the most important sectors in Cambodia's economy, drawing people from around the world to its cultural attractions such as Angkor Wat. Meanwhile, the issue of enhancing its aviation management and educational systems has become increasingly important to maintain the upward trend. According to Cambodian media, the number of visitors arriving at Cambodia's international airports grew at an average of 8 percent per year from 2008 to 2016, increasing from about 2.5 million to 7 million people. KOICA said it expects the training center to help the country's tourism industry. With cutting-edge air traffic control simulators installed at the center, trainees can prepare for emergencies, such as misleading information, foreign objects, lightning and bird strikes. The KAC and KOICA said they will continue to help the CATC to enhance its systems. http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/culture/2017/03/141_226705.html Back to Top 30,000 aircraft needed in next 20 years, say industry experts ABU DHABI - The aerospace industry expects to see market demand for aircraft continue to grow on an annual basis with industry experts predicting a need for around 30,000 aircraft in the next 20 years. This was revealed at the the Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit (GMIS), where aerospace leaders discussed the future of an industry that supports 10 million people globally through direct employment, with an additional 63.5 million supported indirectly. The panel was composed of Jan Pie, secretary general, Aerospace and Defence Industries Association of Europe (ASD), and Chairman Elect, International Coordinating Council of Aerospace Industries Associations (ICCAIA); Michel Peters, CEO, NLR (Netherlands Aerospace Centre); Robert S. Harward, vice admiral USN (Ret) Seal and chief executive - UAE, Lockheed Martin International, and Tetsuro Hisano, vice president and general manager of Commercial Airplane Programs Management Office, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries. Axel Threlfall, Editor-at-Large, Reuters, moderated the conversation. As a major contributor to global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) - international air transport alone contributes $2.7 trillion. While the outlook is rosy, there are still a number of challenges in the aerospace industry that need to be addressed - such as market demand growing at 45 per cent on an annual basis. There are around 17,000 aircraft currently flying with a capacity of at least 100 passengers or capable of carrying 10 tonnes of goods or more. Moreover, around 30,000 aircraft will be needed in 20 years - and, according to Jan Pie, a number of the existing aircraft will no longer be in operation in 20 years, even with upgrades. "If we look backwards over the past few decades, or even the last century, this has been an industry that has seen a remarkable growth," said Pie. "As we speak the order books are full for the two largest aircraft manufacturers, Boeing and Airbus, for the coming 10 years. We can talk about the market's next upturn, but we don't yet know when the downturn will come." Michel Peters, speaking about the capacity requirements on original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), said: "To meet the demand of 30,000 aircraft in the next 20 years, the big OEMs, such as Boeing and Airbus, have to turn out approximately 60 aircraft a month. That's nothing special for an automotive manufacturer, but 60 aircraft a month is really something. That means that a lot of technology will be used, adapted from car manufacturers. Phasing manufacturing automation together with the design of the aircraft itself can cut some corners, whilst keeping up with the safety and quality standards." Other key issues the industry faces include safety, even though air travel today is safer than ever; connectivity, in terms of connecting all aspects of air travel - including aircraft, passengers, ground services and more; the introduction of pilotless drones to the market, and the total integration of drones into the environment without compromising on safety. Fuel, too, is a matter that the industry is looking at, given fluctuating prices of oil and further research into green alternatives. There are people looking at green fuel substitutes, according to Tetsuro Hisano. "We have lots of very innovative companies that are looking at, for example, using sunshine to create fuel from forms of bacteria, and harnessing the energy produced to create oil. It is not yet commercially feasible. When oil prices are at $100 per barrel, then these ideas become more feasible, but in these days, when fuel goes down below $50 per barrel, it is less feasible ... so oil price drives innovation in this field." "In our profession, the military drives technology," said Robert S. Harward, speaking on the influence of Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) technologies on aerospace, and referencing the push of the US Chief of Naval Operations, Adm. John Richardson, to transform Navy fleets to be completely driven by biofuels. "That's what forced industry to respond. I think those sorts of requirements then help drive the change quicker than industry would do it on its own." On the matter of 4IR and the potential for job loss, Harward said that "technology puts people first; people stay ahead of the artificial intelligence curve." The inaugural Global Manufacturing and Industrialisation Summit is being held at the Paris-Sorbonne Abu Dhabi University, UAE, until March 30. A joint initiative by the UAE Ministry of Economy and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), and co-hosted with the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development, the Summit is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. The Summit is the world's first global gathering for the manufacturing community, bringing together decision-making leaders from governments, businesses and civil society organisations to shape a vision for the sector's future. Leaders from the public and private sectors, along with representatives from civil society organisations, will gather to discuss global challenges within the manufacturing sector, looking specifically at six themes: technology and innovation; global value chains; skills, employment and education; sustainability and environment; infrastructure; standards, and stakeholder alignment. - TradeArabia News Service http://www.tradearabia.com/news/TTN_322664.html Back to Top Nine senior Mitsubishi Aircraft execs are on their way out after latest MRJ delays Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. of America Chairman and CEO Masao Yamagami and eight other senior executives with the Japanese regional jet program are leaving the company. Mitsubishi Aircraft described the departures as retirements. They come two months after Nagaoya, Japan- based Mitsubishi announced the fifth in a series of embarrassing delays associated with the Mitsubishi regional jet program. Masao Yamagami is the chairman and CEO of Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. America Inc., overseeing flight testing of the MRJ jet in Moses Lake. The latest delay, which was announced in late January, means the 70- to 90-seat MRJ won't be delivered to launch customer All Nippon Airways until 2020, a full two years later than was expected. Several MRJ aircraft are being flight tested in eastern Washington to secure FAA certifications. Washington State Gov. Jay Inslee and Japan's ambassador to the U.S., Kenichiro Sasae, are visiting the Moses Lake test facility Thursday. Yamagami, who discussed the MRJ program's trials and tribulations during a PSBJ Interview in December, retires as leader of the Mitsubishi Aircraft U.S. affiliate on March 31. Though retired, Yamagami will continue to act as a senior corporate advisor, supporting the company's sales and marketing efforts, Mitsiubishi Aircraft of America spokesman Jeff Dronen said. Takeshi Wakai, the vice president of quality assurance, is also retiring, along with Peter Turner, the deputy head of Mitsubishi Aircraft's customer support division, and senior executive vice presidents Shigefumi Tatsumi and Akihiko Ishikawa. Yamagami told the Business Journal late last year( before the latest delays became known) that the test flights at Moses Lake were going very well after the company tapped Boeing's Puget Sound-region engineering talent to help smooth out some wrinkles. Aviation Week and Space Technology Magazine featured "The MRJ Mess" as its cover story in February. The departures of Yamagami and the other executives are the first signs of major internal change since Mitsubishi Heavy Industries CEO Shunichi Miyanaga announced in February he was getting involved in the airplane affiliate by personally chairing a committee which now oversees the MRJ jet effort. Two MRJ aircraft were flying test flights above Hawaii and over the Great Lakes Wednesday, according to Puget Sound area aviation enthusiast Isaac Alexander, who is tracking the aircraft on his @jetcitystar Twitter account. One of the MRJ planes had been grounded in Hawaii since March 16, due to hydraulics problems, Alexander said. Mitsubishi Aircraft has 447 orders for the MRJ plane, including options and purchase rights. http://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2017/03/29/mitsubishi-aircraft-execs-retirements-mrj- delay.html Back to Top Rockwell Collins tapped for aircraft detection system The Tactical Combat Training System is an acquisition program designed to replace the U.S. Navy's current method for tracking aircraft during training events. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nicholas Monteleone March 29 (UPI) -- Rockwell Collins received a $142 million contract from the U.S. Navy for the procurement of the Tactical Combat Training System Increment II. The system, also known as TCTS, is being designed to replace the Navy's current methods for tracking and detecting aircraft during tactical training exercises. The U.S. Department of Defense says the new contract will result in environmental improvement for air combat training, range-less air combat and secure air-to-air and air-to-ground data links. The agreement includes ground subsystems, remote range units and other capabilities for fixed and rotary-wing aircraft. Work will be performed at various locations in Iowa, Florida and Texas, and is expected to be complete by November 2022. Rockwell Collins received $8.3 million in fiscal 2017 research, development, testing and evaluation funds at the time of the contact award, none of which is set to expire at the end of the current fiscal year. The project will be overseen by the Naval Air Warfare center in Orlando, Fla. TCTS uses Global Positioning System capabilities to provide real-time tracking of allied aircraft during military training events. The system can follow planes at a range of up to approximately 350 nautical miles from any remote range unit. The system can also be used in a range-less mode with no ground infrastructure. http://www.upi.com/Defense-News/2017/03/29/Rockwell-Collins-tapped-for-aircraft-detection- system/9721490793513/ Back to Top Inhofe Introduces 'Fairness for Pilots Act' Senator James Inhofe (R-OK) introduced S.755 (the Fairness for Pilots Act) on Wednesday, which, if signed into law, would offer an additional level of appeals for pilots facing enforcement actions. Under existing law, pilots facing loss or suspension of their certificates due to "significantly unsafe" violations of FAA regulations may appeal to an NTSB administrative law judge and, if unsatisfied, appeal again to the NTSB's full board. Further appeal to a federal judge is limited to legal error on the part of the NTSB-there is no new finding of fact. Historically, administrative appeals have been structured this way across the federal government out of deference to the subject matter expertise of the federal agencies. The Fairness for Pilots Act proposes to require federal courts to engage in a new round of fact finding for such cases. This provision was included in Inhofe's Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 in 2015. Although portions of the Pilot's Bill of Rights 2 were incorporated into the FAA's reauthorizing legislation in 2016-most notably 3rd Class Medical reform-the modified appeals process was not adopted. General aviation groups were roundly supportive of the proposed law. Mark Baker, President of AOPA, in a statment shared by Sen. Inhofe's office said, "AOPA supports the Fairness for Pilots Act and urges the Senate to approve this important legislation which will expand on Sen. Inhofe's original Pilot's Bill of Rights and provide additional protections so we can continue to enjoy the freedom to fly." Sen. Inhofe is reported to hold a commercial pilot certificate and has been in the news for a variety of aviation incidents. In October 2010, according to the FAA, Inhofe intentionally landed on a closed runway at Cameron County Airport in Port Isabel, Texas while personnel were working on the runway. In July 2016, Inhofe, flying his experimental Harmon Rocket, had a runway excursion while landing at South Grand Lake Regional Airport in Ketchum, Oklahoma. Inhofe's other incidents include loss of a propeller in flight and a ground loop. Sen. Inhofe's son, Perry Inhofe, was killed in Mitsubishi MU-2 in November 2013 shortly after takeoff in his first flight without an instructor. http://www.avweb.com/avwebflash/news/Inhofe-Introduces-Fairness-for-Pilots-Act-228725-1.html Back to Top Marines to Offer Retention Bonuses for F-35, V-22, F-18 Pilots An F/A-18C Hornet aircraft conducts a simulated aircraft carrier landing aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, March 22, 2017. Ashley Phillips/Marine Corps The Marine Corps is set to offer retention bonuses for aviators for the first time since 2011 as its F-35B Joint Strike Fighters enter the fleet in greater numbers. As some of the military services find themselves hard-pressed to compete with the high-paying airline industry to keep seasoned pilots in the force, top brass are looking for new ways to leverage bonuses, as well as more career flexibility, as incentives. In a hearing before the House Armed Services subcommittee on military personnel, Lt. Gen. Mark Brilakis, deputy commandant for Marine Corps Manpower and Reserve Affairs, said that while retention has not been an overall problem for Marine Corps aviation, the multi-year drawdown from 202,000 troops to the current end strength of 182,000 left the aviation community somewhat imbalanced and short on experienced company-grade officers. "The F-35 and V-22 [Osprey] are currently growing communities, and we don't want to be caught short in those aviation communities," Brilakis said. "We have fewer company-grade officers than we really need to be flying in our tactical squadrons. So we want to be sure that we have the opportunity and leverage to maintain those young officers as they come out of their required commitment to us and capture them for that extra bit of time." Commandant Gen. Robert Neller is submitting a request to the secretary of defense and the secretary of the Navy to offer retention bonuses in three communities: F/A-18 Hornet pilots as well as F-35s and V- 22s, Brilakis said. While F-35s are new and the V-22 program continues to grow, the legacy Hornet platform has been most challenged in recent years, with pilots struggling to reach monthly flight-hour goals as aging aircraft are increasingly unavailable due to needed maintenance and spare parts. The bonuses, requested to begin in fiscal 2018, which begins Oct. 1, are likely to be a temporary offer. Brilakis said the Marine Corps has made up for a dip in pilot retention amid the drawdown with a robust recruitment program that promises to flood the junior aviator ranks in coming years. "I've got just over 500 officers still in the training pipeline, more than I need," he said. On the enlisted side, the Marine Corps is offering new monetary enticements for those with experience and talent. In addition to retention bonuses already paid to enlisted maintainers, the service plans to add a "kicker" additional payment for Marines willing to re-enlist and commit to stay in their squadron for another 24 months maintaining their current capabilities, Brilakis said. He did not say how much the kicker payment would total, but said it would begin in the next fiscal year. "More often than not, a Marine who re-enlists has a location option. He may want to go to recruiting duty or to the drill field because our Marines serve across the Marine Corps," Brilakis said. "This bonus is going to take that hard-won experience at the senior sergeant, staff NCO level, and retain it in the squadron in certain numbers so they can train the next generation in those certification requirements," he said. "That's new for us." While the Marine Corps is paying attention to financial incentives, Brilakis said a survey the Corps conducted about 18 months ago found competitive commercial pay did not feature in the top three reasons that persuaded Marines in the aviation community to leave. The first, he said, was the struggle to complete flight hours; after that came scarcity of parts; then the high operational tempo and tight deployment cycle for squadrons. Brilakis said the Corps is open to using more tools, such as the service's career intermission program or partnerships with industry, to develop more ways to retain experienced pilots. http://www.military.com/daily-news/2017/03/29/marines-to-offer-retention-bonuses-for-f35-v22-f18- pilots.html Back to Top Air Force eyes $35K bonuses, sabbaticals to keep pilots The Air Force will meet with commercial airline executives this spring to try to find ways to stop a flow of experienced pilots leaving the service, a top Air Force general said Wednesday. "[Air Force chief of staff Gen. David Goldfein] is meeting with the senior executives in the airline industry and are looking at just that," said Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso, the deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services. Speaking before the House Armed Services subcommittee on military personnel, Grosso said that the Air Force is exploring utilizing its fledgling Career Intermission Program, which was started to allow airmen to take a sabbatical from the military for several years to fly with an airliner. "We're also starting to look at, can we allow aviators to fly part time on their own," Grosso said. "I think those are just two ideas, and there are many more." The Air Force is short 1,555 pilots across its active, Reserve and National Guard forces, with 950 of them being fighter pilots. The total service requirement for pilots is 20,300. The service has no trouble recruiting, but is losing its pilots to airlines that can offer bigger paychecks. Pilots usually leave when they are up for reenlistment, prompting the Pentagon to use reenlistment bonuses as an incentive. To stop further bleeding, Grosso said the Air Force is also considering contract extensions for 1 year or 2 years, with $35,000 bonuses attached. The service typically offers 5- and 9-year extensions. Congress last year authorized the Air Force to raise the bonus amount from $25,000. Grosso said the extra money is worth it, as it already takes a hefty investment to create an experienced pilot. "People that don't take the bonus, 96 percent separate ... about 2/3 of them go to the airlines," Grosso said. "There's no question that you're paying some people to stay. But because it's such a precious resource and because we invest in so much money to make them, we think the trade off is worth it. http://thehill.com/policy/defense/326430-air-force-hopes-to-keep-pilots-with-35k-bonuses-sabbaticals Back to Top Some Airline Pilots Not Tested for Commonly Abused Drugs Some airline pilots are not being tested for what the federal government calls some of the most potent and addictive painkillers on the market. Some airline pilots are not being tested for what the federal government calls some of the most potent and addictive painkillers on the market. Critics fear outdated regulations could help hide addicts in the cockpit. Airlines must screen pilots for drugs like marijuana, cocaine, heroin, meth and PCP, but if a pilot with a drug problem wanted to fly high and under the radar, they could. Passengers at Logan Airport were concerned when they learned about this. Isaiah Ross had no idea airline pilots are not tested for some of the most commonly abused drugs, "It's just dangerous, you know. There's a lot of people's lives at stake." Stephanie Ross who was putting her children on a flight to Kansas City said, "It's scary to be quite honest with you." Earlier this month, a Spirit Airlines pilot and his wife were found dead by their children in their Ohio home. The toxicology test is pending, but investigators say the preliminary cause of death is consistent with an overdose of heroin or Fentanyl, a powerful synthetic opioid. Doctor David Benjamin, a Northeastern University toxicologist, also expressed concern, "I'd call this an ostrich problem with the government putting their head in the sand." The FAA initially told NBC Boston the agency requires airlines to test their pilots and "...yes, a drug like Fentanyl would be detected." The NBC Boston Investigators dug deeper and the FAA later admitted that under US Department of Transportation regulations, the agency does not require testing for synthetic painkillers like fentanyl and oxycodone. Doctor Benjamin said these drugs can cause massive safety issues, "you don't want a pilot who has to look down the runway and figure out when to bring the plane down at 140 miles per hour to have mental clouding." The FAA told us the U.S. Department of Transportation is currently considering expanding their drug panel to include synthetic opioids, but airlines are free to conduct additional screening on their own. Steve Cunningham, instructor at National Flight Simulator, said the vast majority of pilots act responsibly, but if the lack of testing puts pilots or passengers at risk, he supports expanding the drug testing panel. NBC Boston asked each of the major domestic carriers if they test for synthetics on their own. Southwest, JetBlue and Virgin said they do not. American, United and Delta did not respond. And Spirit Airlines did not answer the question directly only saying they are compliant with federal regulations. Spirit Airlines released a statement. "Spirit Airlines is required by Federal Law and by its own internal standards, which exceed federal standards, to operate with the highest degree of care for the safety of the traveling public. The DOT and FAA regulations require that the airline conduct pre-employment and random drug and alcohol tests on employees in designated safety-sensitive positions such as pilots, flight attendants, mechanics and dispatchers. Spirit Airlines remains compliant with DOT and FAA regulations for drug and alcohol testing for these safety-sensitive positions. Anyone who tests positive is immediately removed from their position." Spirit airlines confirmed Captain Brian Halye had flown less than a week before he died, but they won't release how often or when he was last tested. According to FAA data, 38 pilots tested positive for drugs in 2015, up 65% from five years earlier, but the FAA only requires airlines to randomly test 25% of safety-sensitive employees like pilots, flight attendants and mechanics each year. Pilot Tom Lee, recently-retired from a major carrier says though some colleagues were randomly selected every few months, he hadn't been tested in years. Lee said it is not difficult to test for Fentanyl and Oxycodone if you have the right test, "Do it. Spend the Money." The comment period on the proposal to expand the drug tests ended on March 27, 2017. Three things can happen going forward. The U.S. Department of Transportation can make the change as proposed, address any objections, or start over. NBC Boston Investigators reached out to the pilots' union several times, but they would not provide comment. http://www.nbcboston.com/investigations/Some-Airline-Pilots-Not-Tested-for-Commonly-Abused-Drugs- 417488013.html Back to Top Global 7000 almost breaks sound barrier in flight test Bombardier's first Global 7000 business jet arrives at Wichita Eisenhower National Airport in November. Bombardier said Wednesday this aircraft reached a top speed of Mach 0.995 in flight testing. Bombardier's newest and longest-range business jet, the Global 7000, landed in Wichita shortly after 3 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 21, 2016. The first Global 7000 flight test vehicle is in the Air Capital as part of the aircraft's flight test program. (Video by Fernando Salazar/The Wichita Eagle) fsalazar@wichitaeagle.com Bombardier Business Aircraft's first Global 7000 flight test vehicle has reached a top speed of Mach 0.995, the company said Wednesday. That milestone maximum speed - just about the closest an airplane can come to breaking the sound barrier without actually doing it - is 663.4 knots, or 763.4 miles per hour. It was achieved by FTV1 during its flight test trials at Bombardier's Wichita Flight Test Center. The speed achievement makes the Global 7000 slightly faster than the top speed of its two nearest competitors, Gulfstream's G650 and Dassault's Falcon 8X. Gulfstream said the G650 and G650ER have a top speed of Mach 0.925. Dassault said the Falcon 8X has reached Mach 0.96 in flight testing. FTV1's top speed was achieved during a test flight within the past week, a Bombardier Business Aircraft spokeswoman said Wednesday. That airplane arrived in Wichita in November and has accumulated about 200 flight hours. It was joined by FTV2 on March 8, three days after completing its first flight. In a news release Wednesday, Bombardier said the two airplanes are "demonstrating excellent reliability and accumulating flight hours at a steady pace." "Our flight test vehicles continue to show a high degree of maturity in testing, dispatching twice daily in many cases," Michel Ouellette, senior vice president of Bombardier's Global 7000 and Global 8000 program, said in the release. Bombardier plans to have a total of five Global 7000s in its flight test program. Global 7000 deliveries are expected to begin in the second half of 2018. The $72.8 million jet will be Bombardier's largest and have the longest range. It will have maximum seating for 19 passengers and a crew of four and a maximum range of 7,400 nautical miles with eight passengers. The Global 7000's Passport jet engines are assembled at GE Aviation's Arkansas City plant. http://www.kansas.com/news/business/aviation/air-capital-insider/article141500874.html#storylink=cpy Back to Top Mysterious X37-B 'space plane' stays in orbit for 677 days - and no one knows why A mysterious robotic 'space plane' has now been in orbit for a record 677 days - and America is remaining silent about what it's doing up there. The robotic Boeing X-37B craft - also known as Orbital Test Vehicle 4 - conducts long missions in orbit, carrying a classified payload. Observers have speculated that the Space Shuttle-esque vehicle might be designed to destroy satellites - or work as a 'movable' satellite itself. When it landed from a previous mission, it was greeted by ground crew in biohazard suits - sparking gossip that there was something radioactive on board. The aircraft has a wingspan of less than 15ft - and is taken into space on a rocket, but glides back to Earth like a space shuttle. NASA has said that there is a materials experiment on board - but its main payload remains a mystery. During the aircraft's previous missions, amateur astronomers were able to detect the orbital pattern of the first X-37B which included flyovers of North Korea, Iraq, Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan, heightening the suspicion that the vehicle was being used for surveillance. https://www.yahoo.com/news/mysterious-x37-b-space-plane-stays-in-orbit-for-677-days-and-no-one- knows-why-093649586.html Back to Top Research Survey Dear Aviation Colleague, my name is Arjun Rao. I am research associate at the Center for Aviation Studies at the Ohio State University. My colleagues and I would greatly appreciate your response to a short survey to better understand pilots's use of weather information products during flight. Participation in this survey is voluntary. All answers reported in the analysis will not bear any connection to you or any response that you might provide. Thank you very much in advance for your participation on this survey. Your responses are greatly appreciated and will help our efforts to improve GA safety. The link to the survey is : https://osu.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3yJ3oNLMYh4lO17 Please let me know if you have any questions/would like me to provide additional information. Once again, we appreciate your help. Regards, Arjun ************************************************** Arjun H. Rao, Ph.D. Research Specialist The Ohio State University Center for Aviation Studies Room 125, 140 West 19th Ave., Columbus, OH 43210 614-688-2634 rao.119@osu.edu https://aviation.osu.edu/ Back to Top Compass Airlines, LLC 7500 Airline Drive, Suite 130 Minneapolis, MN 55450 compassairline.com 612-713-6880 Manager of Safety Programs Compass Airlines is seeking a Manager of Safety Programs to join our team at our Minneapolis, Minnesota - Headquarters location. We are looking for an innovative and technical individual, with exceptional business judgment, as well as the initiative and competence to make a significant contribution to the Compass organization. Job Purpose: The Manager of Safety Programs reports to and assists the Director of Safety (DOS) in managing daily operations of the Compass Airlines Safety Department to ensure the highest level of safety and regulatory compliance at Compass. The position represents senior management in the accident investigation process and supports the Director of Safety in the performance of critical safety, emergency, instructional and analytical functions required by FAA, NTSB, DOD, OSHA, EPA, and corporate policies. Job Qualifications: Required: Bachelor's degree (BA or BS) or equivalent in Aviation Safety, Engineering, Management or in a similar program whose major emphasis is safety and systems analysis applicable to the major aviation technical areas; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Airline experience is required, reflecting extensive operational experience in aviation and a broad knowledge of Federal Aviation Regulations. Normally this experience will be gained through a combination of formal education and experience gained through service in either an operational position requiring FAA certification, i.e. as a flight deck crewmember, aviation mechanic, dispatcher, safety investigator, or an airline position(s) providing equivalent exposure and experience. The ability to lead large and small groups with assurance and clarity. The ability to take the initiative in sometimes intellectually and emotionally trying situations. The ability to speak for the Company and in professional and public forums relating to aviation safety and regulatory activities. Advanced mathematical and analysis competency. Experience with advanced database, root cause analysis, and aviation control, scheduling and tracking software systems. Experience with business software including: MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and Powerpoint. Preferred: Experience with Safety Management Systems and 14CFR Part 5 Computer programming experience. Experience with aviation safety programs such as Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA), Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), Internal Evaluation Program (IEP). Experience with investigations of accidents and incidents to include root cause analysis. Experience conducting risk assessments. Physical Demands: The position involves prolonged periods during which individuals are either working with their computer while seated at a desk or standing in front of a group of people teaching and/or leading discussions. The position involves occasional travel to conduct investigation and audit duties in airline terminals, aircraft hangars, airport ramps, and incident/accident sites that may require stamina and dexterity for their successful accomplishment. Job Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Overall Knowledge of Aviation Safety : Flight Operations Safety Ground Operations Safety Maintenance Operations Safety OSHA Regulations and Safety Recommendations FAA Regulations with regard to Aviation Safety and Safety Management Systems Fatigue and Fatigue Risk Mitigation Familiarity with the NTSB investigative process and ICAO Annex 13 on Accident Investigations Communication Skills Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills are required. Organizational and Leadership Skills Must have effective interpersonal and organizational skills. Must display advanced leadership skills appropriate to all organization levels, inside and outside the company. Must have above average skills in the planning and organization of analyses and investigations and similar level skills regarding attention to timetable and detail in the performance of such activities. Problem Solving/Analytical/Reasoning Ability Must have ability to apply knowledge and common sense in understanding and dealing with employees and customers. Must deal with all situations diplomatically and professionally. Must possess above average analytical and organizational skills. APPLY HERE Back to Top Position Available: Director Safety Assurance Job Title: Director Safety Assurance Location: Seattle Role Summary The Director Safety Assurance leads the safety risk management (SRM), employee injury prevention, OSHA compliance program, Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP), and supports the overall implementation and sustainability of Alaska Air Group's Safety Management System (SMS). This Director drives safety process innovation to ensure the system for capturing safety risk is proactive and robust to avoid negative outcomes. Scope & Complexity * This position supports highly complex safety and risk management activities for Alaska Air Group (AAG) and its subsidiaries. Key Duties * Directs the sustainability and improvement of AAG's Safety Management System (SMS) and the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP). o Leads and facilitates cross-divisional safety risk management (SRM) reviews. o Advises and supports cross-divisional safety management system (SMS) executive safety review boards (ESRB), safety review boards (SRB), and division analysis groups (DAG) with key enterprise safety performance metrics. o Maintains a strong and transparent relationship with the FAA on SMS performance. o Supports and consults with the Internal Evaluation Program on safety risks through regular updates with Audit Program leadership. o Prepares and presents safety risk analysis reports to Board Safety Committee and management. o Provides analysis and updates to periodic (e.g., daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, etc.) executive safety performance reports. o Serves as the primary AAG liaison to industry and regulatory bodies on SMS. * Leads the safety analysis program through the application of sound risk management principles and sustainable mitigation strategies. o Develop risk-based tools and techniques to strengthen operational programs, processes, and controls. o Directs and coordinates cross-divisional safety investigations and ensures adequate evidence to support root-cause analysis/findings. o Creates a system for the robust analysis of safety performance and ensures transparency of mitigation efforts. o Supports safety communication and promotion efforts to ensure all employees are aware of company safety campaigns, initiatives, and programs. * Directs all code-share safety monitoring of AAG's foreign and domestic partner airlines to ensure a single level of safety across the alliance network. * Coordinates and supports external reviews of company operating divisions, including the biennial Department of Defense (DOD) and IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) evaluations. * Manages the safety Performance Based Pay (PBP) system. * Team Management & Development o Cultivates and motivates direct/indirect reports through coaching, mentoring, and by providing regular and meaningful feedback. o Identifies and provides career development opportunities through developmental assignments and formal/informal training. * Performs special analyses and reviews, including system implementations and/or safety and compliance investigations. Job-Specific Skills * Required o A minimum of 6 years of applicable experience in aviation, airline operations, aviation safety, or managing a Safety Management System (SMS). o Proven ability to quickly understand complex airline operational processes. o Proven experience directing and implementing change management initiatives. o Experience leading high-performance teams. o Experience leading safety and compliance investigations. o Demonstrated ability to quickly scope situations, develop an accurate understanding of risks, and develop plans responsive to those risks. o Ability to engage with and establish credibility with business partners at the most senior/executive level. o Minimum age of 18. o Must be authorized to work in the U.S. * Preferred o Lean or Six Sigma certification is preferred. o Safety or Auditor Certification is preferred (e.g., Certified Safety Professional (CSP), Certified Quality Auditor (CQA), etc.) o FAA Airmen Certification is preferred. Job-Specific Leadership Expectations * Embody our values to own safety, do the right thing, be kind-hearted, deliver performance, and be remarkable. o Strong communication (e.g., verbal, written, presentation) and interpersonal skills, with the ability to create collaborative relationships that drive outcomes in the best interest of the company, with others in the organization, and with key external business partners. Education * High school diploma or equivalent is required. * A Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree is required. * A Master of Arts or a Master of Science degree is preferred. APPLY HERE Curt Lewis