Flight Safety Information August 27, 2018 - No. 174 In This Issue Incident: Ryanair B738 at Palermo on Aug 23rd 2018, first officer incapacitated Incident: KLM Cityhopper E190 at Amsterdam on Aug 25th 2018,lightning strike Incident: Jet2 B738 at Leeds on Aug 24th 2018, flaps problem Incident: Small Planet Germany A321 at Marsa Alam on Jun 6th 2018, foreign object damage on landing Incident: British Airways A321 near London on Aug 25th 2018, loss of cabin pressure Incident: KLM Cityhopper E190 at Amsterdam on Aug 24th 2018, two lightning strikes Incident: Ural A320 at Ulan-Ude on Aug 25th 2018, landed on closed runway Incident: Horizon DH8D at Pullman Moscow on Dec 29th 2017, landed on taxiway Incident: Sky Lease Cargo B744 at Honolulu on Aug 23rd 2018, overran runway on landing Northrop F-5F Tiger II Fatal Accident (Iran) Airbus A320-214 Engine Out (London) LIBIK Fire Suppression Kits for the Cabin and Flight Deck. Hong Kong Air Cargo passes IATA safety audit SINGLE-PILOT PASSENGER PLANES COULD SOON TAKE TO THE SKIES, SAYS BOEING AOPA'S RUDINGER TO SERVE ON RTCA BOARD Civil aviation authorities set up on-site office in C919 developer Lake Aircraft, FAA Type Certificate and Assets Offered for Sale JET STREAMS SHAVING AN HOUR OFF TRANSCON FLIGHTS (Australia) World's first jet aircraft took flight on this day in 1939, just days before World War II began GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY How do you track safety? BAKER AVIATION NAMES AIRCRAFT SPECIALTIES, INC. (ASI)...STOCKING DEALER FOR HOT-STOPฎ 'L' FIRE CONTAINMENT KITS Position Available: Internal Evaluation Program Auditor I Position Available: Litigation Associate - Aviation and Aerospace Scott Griffith Collaborative Solutions - Principles of Reliability - Free Trial Aircraft Accident Investigation from SCSI Operational Risk Management from SCSI AViCON 2018: General Admission Ends 8/31 Position Available: Director of Safety The CARM Collaborative Working Group NATA's 2018 Ground Handling Safety Symposium 2018 DFW ISASI Chapter Dinner ISASI 2018 2018 CHC SAFETY & QUALITY SUMMIT October 2nd - 4th, 2018 PROVIDING ASSURANCE IN YOUR SYSTEMS Incident: Ryanair B738 at Palermo on Aug 23rd 2018, first officer incapacitated A Ryanair Boeing 737-800, registration EI-DWR performing flight FR-3918 from London Stansted,EN (UK) to Palermo (Italy) with 186 people on board, was on final approach to Palermo's runway 07 descending through about 1000 feet MSL in turbulent weather conditions when the crew initiated a go around. The captain subsequently reported the first officer had become ill, the captain decided to divert to Trapani located about 35nm southwest of Palermo. The aircraft landed safely on Trapani's runway 31L about 35 minutes later. The first officer was taken to a local hospital. Italian media report that the first officer hit his head, it is still unclear whether the first officer hit his head because of the turbulent approach. The return flight FR-3919 needed to be postponed to the next morning, a replacement Boeing 737-800 registration EI-GJX reached Stansted with a delay of about 11 hours. The occurrence aircraft remained in Trapani for 19.5 hours, then returned to service. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcdd3ca&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: KLM Cityhopper E190 at Amsterdam on Aug 25th 2018,lightning strike A KLM Cityhopper Embraer ERJ-190, registration PH-EXD performing flight KL-1325 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Aalesund (Norway), was climbing out of Amsterdam when the crew stopped the climb at about FL170 reporting they had received a lightning strike and needed to return to Amsterdam, no assistance was needed. The aircraft landed safely back on Amsterdam's runway 27 about 30 minutes after departure. A replacement Embraer ERJ-190 registration PH-EZY reached Aalesund with a delay of 2 hours. The occurrence aircraft returned to service after about 27 hours on the ground. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcdcc9d&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Jet2 B738 at Leeds on Aug 24th 2018, flaps problem A Jet2.com Boeing 737-800, registration G-GDFP performing flight LS-444 (dep Aug 23rd) from Heraklion (Greece) to Leeds,EN (UK), was descending towards Leeds (runway length 2250 meters/7400 feet) when the crew stopped the descent at 5000 feet due to a flaps problem. After working the checklists, which did not resolve the problem, the crew decided to divert to Manchester,EN (UK) (runway length 3050 meters/10000 feet), where the aircraft safely landed at a higher than normal speed (182 knots over ground) and stopped on the runway. Emergency services sprayed the brakes to cool them down. The airline reported a flaps indication prompted a precautionary diversion to Manchester, the passengers were bussed to Leeds. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 15.5 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcdc598&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Small Planet Germany A321 at Marsa Alam on Jun 6th 2018, foreign object damage on landing A Small Planet Germany Airbus A321-200, registration D-ASPC performing flight 5P-5634 from Berlin Schoenefeld (Germany) to Marsa Alam (Egypt), landed in Marsa Alam but suffered damage on landing. The aircraft is still on the ground in Marsa Alam on Aug 25th 2018. Passengers waiting for the return flight 5P-5633 reported they were initially left without information for about 2.5 hours past scheduled departure time, then rumours developed the aircraft had received an engine (CFM56) damage. About 4 hours past scheduled departure time the pilot announced that the aircraft was not able to depart for the return flight. A replacement aircraft finally arrived in Berlin with a delay of about 21.5 hours. The airline reported the aircraft received engine damage while landing in Marsa Alam in June 2018 because of a foreign object on the runway, that was ingested. All spare engines were already in service at the time stranding the aircraft in Egypt until a new engine can be acquired. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcd246d&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: British Airways A321 near London on Aug 25th 2018, loss of cabin pressure A British Airways Airbus A321-200, registration G-EUXE performing flight BA-573 from Milan Malpensa (Italy) to London Heathrow,EN (UK), was descending through about FL250 towards London when the crew initiated an emergency descent due to the loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft levelled off at FL100 and continued to Heathrow for a safe landing on runway 27R about 20 minutes later. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground about 8 hours after landing. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcd22b5&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: KLM Cityhopper E190 at Amsterdam on Aug 24th 2018, two lightning strikes A KLM Cityhopper Embraer ERJ-190, registration PH-EZX performing flight KL-1183 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Linkoping (Sweden), was climbing out of Amsterdam when the crew reported they had received two lightning strikes and levelled off at FL130. The crew advised no assistance was needed and landed safely back on Amsterdam's runway 27 about 25 minutes after departure. The aircraft is still on the ground in Amsterdam about 25 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcd20a8&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Ural A320 at Ulan-Ude on Aug 25th 2018, landed on closed runway An Ural Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration VQ-BGJ performing flight U6-105 (dep Aug 24th) from Moscow Domodedovo to Irkutsk (Russia), was on approach to Irkutsk when the crew stopped the descent at FL080 due to present weather conditions, the aircraft entered a hold. After about 35 minutes in the hold the crew decided to divert to Ulan-Ude's Mukhino Airport but landed on a newly built, still closed runway to the north of runway 08/26 at about 08:30L (00:30Z). At the time of the landing the runway lighting of the new runway was being tested. The aircraft was grounded pending the investigation. A replacement A320-200 registration VQ-BAG delivered the passengers to Irkutsk with a delay of 21 hours. According to current AIP release on AIP Russia (as listed by ICAO) the aerodrome chart is dated Feburary 2017 and shows the now disused grass runway (which is to become the new paved runway) and runway 08/26, but does not contain any hint on a newly built runway. No amendment or supplement for the aerodrome can be found, however, NOTAMs are available. Related NOTAMs: A3119/18 - NEW RWY IS BEING CONSTRUCTED NORTH AND PARALLEL TO OPR RWY 08/26, MEN AND MACHINERY OPR. 04 JUN 06:30 2018 UNTIL 31 AUG 09:00 2018 ESTIMATED. CREATED: 04 JUN 06:34 2018 A2656/18 - RWY 26: ILS DME U/S. 21 MAY 02:00 2018 UNTIL 31 DEC 23:59 2018. CREATED: 15 MAY 05:38 2018 A2655/18 - RWY 26: ILS LOC GP U/S. 21 MAY 02:00 2018 UNTIL 31 DEC 23:59 2018. CREATED: 15 MAY 05:37 2018 A4459/16 - GRASS RWY 08/26 WITHDRAWN FROM SERVICE. REF AIP BOOK 1 PAGE AD 2.1 UIUU-31,39. 22 SEP 08:00 2016 UNTIL PERM. CREATED: 22 SEP 06:02 2016 http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcd1a15&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Horizon DH8D at Pullman Moscow on Dec 29th 2017, landed on taxiway A Horizon de Havilland Dash 8-400 on behalf of Alaska Airlines, registration N412QX performing flight QX-2184/AS-2184 from Seattle,WA to Pullman Moscow,WA (USA) with 42 passengers and 4 crew, was on final approach to the uncontrolled aerodrome of Pullman and Moscow in night conditions intending to land on runway 06, when the crew aligned the aircraft with the parallel taxiway to the left of the runway and landed on the taxiway, that was unoccupied at that time. The aircraft rolled out without further incident. At the time of the landing an electrical fault as result of heavy rain and melting snow causing a flash flood had taken the (white) runway lights out of service, only the (blue) taxiway lights were operative. Alaska Airlines reported the aircraft was about 3nm before touchdown when the crew attempted to illuminate the remote controlled runway lights. The airport was not yet aware of the malfunction, the crew was thus not alerted to the failure of the runway lights. The experienced crew identified the lights of the taxiway as runway lights and landed. No other aircraft or vehicles were on the taxiway at that time. The crew had been taken out of service while the investigation is ongoing. The black boxes were secured. The FAA reported they have opened an investigation into the occurrence. The NTSB reported they have been informed about the occurrence, and while investigating a number of other similiar occurrences they are going to look into this occurrence, too, but would not open a separate investigation. On Aug 25th 2018 the NTSB released a brief preliminary report stating that an investigation has been opened although investigators did not travel to the occurrence site. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/QXE2184/history/20171230/0123Z/KSEA/KPUW http://avherald.com/h?article=4b4220c2&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Sky Lease Cargo B744 at Honolulu on Aug 23rd 2018, overran runway on landing and ran into barriers A Sky Lease Cargo Boeing 747-400, registration N904AR performing flight GG-1738 from San Francisco,CA to Honolulu,HI (USA), landed on Honolulu's runway 08L shortened at 13:04L (23:04Z), when tower called "hey, on runway 08L stop! Stop! 1738, hold short!" The crew confirmed "holding short". Tower subsequently instructed the aircraft to make a 180 at minimum power and subsequently instructed to hold position. The next approaches were instructed to go around. The FAA reported the aircraft overran the (displaced) end of the runway and ran into barriers. There was no damage. The runway was closed for about 45 minutes until the aircraft was towed off the runway. The last 3200 feet of runway 08L were not available due to work in progress on the runway's arrestor bed. Related NOTAM: 08/038 (A2621/18) - RWY 08L/26R E 3200FT CLSD. DECLARED DIST: RWY 08L TORA 9100FT TODA 9100FT ASDA 9100FT LDA 9100FT. RWY 26R TORA 8100FT TODA 8100FT ASDA 8100FT LDA 0FT. 06 AUG 15:00 2018 UNTIL 21 SEP 02:00 2018. CREATED: 05 AUG 18:08 2018 Metars: PHNL 240153Z 06013G25KT 10SM -RA FEW027 SCT075 BKN110 OVC150 27/22 A2985 RMK AO2 RAB01 SLP108 P0000 T02670217= PHNL 240053Z 06014KT 10SM FEW025 SCT065 SCT120 OVC150 27/22 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 07029/0024 RAE44 SLP105 P0000 T02720217= PHNL 232353Z 06018KT 10SM -RA FEW031 BKN075 BKN090 OVC130 27/23 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 06028/2331 SLP115 P0000 60000 T02670228 10283 20267 58017= PHNL 232253Z 05015G22KT 10SM -RA FEW024 SCT045 BKN075 28/22 A2990 RMK AO2 RAE21B53 SLP124 VCSH NE P0000 T02830217= PHNL 232153Z 06015KT 10SM -RA FEW024 FEW040 SCT110 BKN140 28/22 A2992 RMK AO2 RAB21E24B51 SLP132 P0000 T02780217= PHNL 232053Z 05017G26KT 10SM FEW023 FEW040 SCT080 OVC160 28/22 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 06026/2050 RAB35E46 SLP132 VCSH N P0000 60000 T02780222 50001= PHNL 231953Z 06016KT 10SM FEW022 SCT030 BKN140 27/22 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP135 VCSH N T02720222= PHNL 231853Z 05012KT 10SM FEW024 FEW040 SCT060 OVC200 27/22 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP133 VCSH E T02720222= https://flightaware.com/live/flight/KYE1738/history/20180823/1700Z/KSFO/PHNL http://avherald.com/h?article=4bcc4c57&opt=0 Back to Top Northrop F-5F Tiger II Fatal Accident (Iran) Date: 26-AUG-2018 Time: 13:30 LT Type: Northrop F-5F Tiger II Owner/operator: Islamic Republic of Iran Air Force (IRIAF) Registration: C/n / msn: Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 2 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Dezful, Khuzestan province - Iran Phase: Landing Nature: Military Departure airport: Destination airport: OIAD Narrative: The Iranian military fighter plane crashed after a technical malfunction. The pilot died in the crash. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=214689 Back to Top Airbus A320-214 Engine Out (London) Date: 26-AUG-2018 Time: ca 06:15 UTC Type: Airbus A320-214 Owner/operator: Brussels Airlines Registration: OO-SND C/n / msn: 1838 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Unknown Location: London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) - United Kingdom Phase: Initial climb Nature: International Scheduled Passenger Departure airport: London-Heathrow Airport (LHR/EGLL) Destination airport: Brussel-Zaventem Airport (BRU/EBBR) Narrative: Brussels Airlines flight SN2104 returned to land at London-Heathrow Airport, U.K. following issues with the right hand (no.2) engine. The aircraft, an Airbus A320, took off from runway 27L at 06:10 UTC, bound for Brussels, Belgium. Passengers described hearing a 'bang' and felt airframe vibrations on climbout. The aircraft positioned for an approach to runway 27R and landed safely at 06:39 UTC. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=214715 Back to Top Back to Top Hong Kong Air Cargo passes IATA safety audit Hong Kong Air Cargo passed the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA). Hong Kong Air Cargo is a cargo airline based at Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok International Airport. The airline is a subsidiary of Hong Kong Airlines. It started operating in 2016 and uses three Airbus A330-200F aircraft. The IOSA programme is an evaluation system designed to assess the operational management and control systems of an airline. IOSA uses internationally recognised quality audit principles and is designed to conduct audits in a standardised and consistent manner. It was created in 2003 by IATA. All IATA members are IOSA registered and must remain registered to maintain IATA membership. https://news.aviation-safety.net/2018/08/24/hong-kong-air-cargo-passes-iata-safety-audit/ Back to Top SINGLE-PILOT PASSENGER PLANES COULD SOON TAKE TO THE SKIES, SAYS BOEING Aircraft manufacturer also working on hypersonic jet to fly passengers from New York to Tokyo 'for lunch' Plane maker Boeing is actively working on technology that would remove the need for two pilots in the cockpits of its passenger jets. Existing European aviation rules state that passenger planes with more than 20 seats must have a minimum of two pilots in the cockpit. But Steve Nordlund, a vice president at Boeing, said autonomous technology that would allow for a reduction in on-board crew was being developed at a "good speed". He said Boeing "believes in autonomous flight and self-piloted aircraft" and the firm's commercial aircraft division was "working on those technologies today". "I don't think you'll see a pilotless aircraft of a 737 in the near future," he told The Independent. "But what you may see is more automation and aiding in the cockpit, maybe a change in the crew number up in the cockpit." He suggested cargo jets could be the first to trial the technology but that it made "business sense" to pursue a reduction in the number of on-board crew on passenger planes, too. "A combination of safety, economics and technology all have to converge, and I think we are starting to see that." It would also address a chronic shortage of pilots which analysts have said could reach more than 200,000 over the next decade. But while planes have become increasingly automated in recent decades, with autopilot routinely used throughout all phases of a flight, the prospect of fewer crew members may still prove to be a hard sell - both to passengers and regulators. After a Germanwings pilot flew an A320 plane into the French Alps in March 2015, killing all 150 people on board, Europe's aviation safety authority, EASA, imposed a rule that two crew members should be in the cockpit at all times. It meant that if a pilot needed to step out of the cockpit, to use the toilet for example, a member of the cabin crew had to step in. EASA relaxed the requirement last year, saying it was up to airlines to ensure their aircraft were safe. Sully Sullenberger, the retired US Airways pilot who saved the lives of 155 people when he landed an A320 on New York's Hudson River after both engines suffered a bird strike, has previously spoken out against moves towards single-pilot aircraft. After the US Federal Aviation Administration asked Congress for money to research single-pilot commercial airliners, he said: "Having only one pilot in any commercial aircraft flies in the face of evidence and logic. "Every safety protocol we have is predicated on having two pilots work seamlessly together as an expert team cross-checking and backing each other up." Coast guard footage of US Airways landing into Hudson River Mr Nordlund, who heads the firm's innovation arm, Boeing NeXt, insisted single-pilot crews would only be deployed if there was appetite for it from airlines. He said developments would be driven by the "comfort levels of the consumer", suggesting passenger concerns about safety - whether well-founded or not - could delay the roll-out of autonomous technology. But he added: "When it is cargo, that aspect is taken out of the equation." Dr Rob Hunter, head of flight safety at the pilot's union Balpa, said there had been a "steady reduction in the number of crew on the flight deck of commercial aircraft" but voiced concerns that a reduction in flight deck crew, would lead to a "greater number of occasions when the both the machine and the pilot becomes overwhelmed". He said: "In the airliners of the post-war period there were up to six crew acting as pilots, flight engineers, navigators and radio operators. "All of these roles are now undertaken typically by just two pilots that are, more-or-less, supported by automatic systems. "Sully is absolutely right, to believe otherwise is to ignore the vital role the human plays in keeping things safe." Airbus, Boeing's European rival, is developing its own technology to allow a single pilot to operate its commercial jetliners, but is first working on cutting the number of crew needed on long-haul flights to two. EASA said it was "aware of discussions with aircraft manufacturers about possibilities to reduce the number of pilots in the cockpit of certain aircraft operations, including for cargo" but would not be drawn on how regulations could be altered to accommodate the new technology. Hypersonic In June, Boeing unveiled its first vehicle concept for a passenger-carrying hypersonic jet. If realised, it could transport passengers at 3,900mph at an altitude of 90,000ft (around three times higher than existing subsonic jets) from London to New York in two hours. "Engineers are working company-wide to develop enabling technology that will position the company for the time when customers and markets are ready to reap the benefits of hypersonic flight," a statement said at the time. Mr Nordlund said hypersonic travel - at Mach 5, or five times the speed of sound - could become a reality within the next two decades. Boeing hope the aircraft could be operational by the late 2030s (Boeing) He said it had the potential to take someone from New York to Tokyo for a lunch meeting before returning them home on the same day. "Hypersonic travel is probably 10 to 20 years [away]," he said, but added: "There are so many technologies that need to be overcome. "The technologies are maturing. Outside of having the propulsion to move at that speed, [Boeing is focused on] making sure that the cabin experience is one that is acceptable to passengers. I mean, can you imagine moving at that speed. "And the materials that are needed for the aircraft to absorb the altitude that it will be flying at, they are all still in work." He added: "There needs to be some modelling and simulation around the change of time zones, how would it work, and what time do you leave New York for that lunch in Tokyo? "There is a lot of work still to be done on it [but] from an aircraft standpoint it is absolutely possible." Boeing is also developing plans for a fleet of urban air taxis which, it is hoped, would be used to rapidly transport passengers around some of the world's most densely populated cities. The plans allow for the aircraft to be piloted or autonomous and to use radar and artificial intelligence to guide them safely towards centralised landing pads, Mr Nordlund said. He insisted this form of urban air transport, which Boeing is working on alongside Uber, was "absolutely" feasible. "The next time you are sitting in traffic, just look up. What you see above you is open space. We have got to be working in those three dimensions to alleviate problems that exist on the ground." https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/single-pilot-plane-boeing-autonomous-jet-technology-cockpit-a8506301.html Back to Top AOPA'S RUDINGER TO SERVE ON RTCA BOARD STANDARDS-SETTING ORGANIZATION LOOKS TO AVIATION'S FUTURE AOPA Vice President of Government Affairs Melissa K. Rudinger has been elected to the Board of Directors of RTCA, the private, not-for-profit association that works to establish aviation's modernization standards by developing consensus among industry interests, in cooperation with the FAA. AOPA Vice President of Government Affairs Melissa Rudinger. Photo by Chris Rose. Rudinger has been active since 1992 with RTCA, which was founded in 1935 as the Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics. The organization has provided a foundation "for virtually every modern technical advance in aviation," according to the organization's website. AOPA works closely with RTCA and has advocated for action on a variety of fronts, resulting in efforts to improve the graphic depictions of temporary flight restrictions (TFRs), develop recommendations to improve the Notice to Airmen system, and mitigate the impact of scheduled GPS outages on aviation, among other issues. AOPA AD&D Protection Plan Rudinger has participated in developing policy recommendations and standards for GPS, airspace, the FAA's NextGen modernization program, and drones-an area described by RTCA's outgoing president, Margaret Jenny, as "the single biggest change since the advent of aviation." In 2015, Rudinger received the RTCA Achievement Award in recognition of her role on the NextGen Advisory Committee's NextGen Integration Working Group. She will serve on RTCA's governing board at a time when the organization's leadership is changing with the retirement of Jenny in August after 10 years at RTCA's helm, and as numerous RTCA committees hone their focus on a wide range of critical aviation standards, many to address new technologies. A search for a replacement for Jenny was in progress. "Melissa Rudinger has been a great asset at AOPA for more than 25 years and led a number of our most important initiatives," said AOPA President Mark Baker, a former RTCA board member who also served on RTCA's NextGen Advisory Committee from 2010 to 2018. "She knows the issues that matter to pilots and how to get things done in Washington, and she will be a strong voice for general aviation on the RTCA board as they work to make our skies even safer and more efficient." Former AOPA President Craig Fuller also is a past RTCA board chair and member. He stepped down in July. Rudinger is a commercial pilot with a lighter-than-air rating who has been in aviation for more than 30 years, has run a local airport business, and has received FAA Academy training in Airspace Design and Analysis, Air Traffic Management, Terminal Procedures Development, and Environmental Policy. At AOPA she has led the government affairs team that advocates for general aviation on matters affecting airmen, aircraft, and air traffic control at the federal, state, and local levels. She currently heads AOPA's participation in the FAA's NextGen modernization initiative, is serving as co-chair of the FAA's NextGen Advisory Committee Subcommittee, and is leading AOPA's initiative to promote sound policies for safe integration of drones into the National Airspace System. Other major AOPA initiatives she has worked on include: • Establishing the FAA's User Group Process for designing Class B airspace nationwide; • Leading AOPA's advocacy efforts to get general aviation flying again and restore airspace access nationwide after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001; • Leading AOPA's advocacy efforts to modernize the FAA Flight Service Station system; and • Serving as AOPA's representative to the European Union for establishment of the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). The other members of the RTCA Board of Directors include Chair Steve Brown, chief operating officer of the National Business Aviation Association; Co-chair Steve Timm, vice president and general manager of air transport systems, Rockwell Collins; Sharon Pinkerton, senior vice president of legislative and regulatory policy, Airlines for America; and Carl Esposito, president of electronic systems, Honeywell Aerospace. Future standards A glimpse of RTCA's long-term focus emerged at a June meeting of its Program Management Committee. The session defined the roles of 18 RTCA special committees that create standards intended to "encourage innovation and serve as the basis for meeting Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations," RTCA said in a news release. The announcement added that another key function is to ensure "the operational application of the technical standards." The committee also announced approval of several standards covering technical areas ranging from performance requirements for nose-mounted aircraft radomes and guidelines for airport security access control systems to new GPS antenna technology for air carriers and general aviation-needed to keep pace with the modernization of the GPS system. RTCA's Program Management Committee is scheduled to meet again on Sept. 20, it said in a July 13 letter to the FAA that detailed the actions from the summer 2018 session. https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2018/august/23/aopas-rudinger-to-serve-on-rtca-board Back to Top Civil aviation authorities set up on-site office in C919 developer BEIJING, Aug. 27 (Xinhua) -- China's civil aviation authorities have set up an on-site airworthiness office in the Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (COMAC), developer of the C919 and ARJ21 airplanes, according to COMAC on Sunday. This is the first time for the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to establish such an office in an aviation manufacturer. "It is an innovative way to enhance efficiency of the airworthiness certification of the C919 and other domestic commercial airplane models, and accelerate their speed into the market," according to the CAAC. It is expected to help the aircraft manufacturer establish system and capacity, and develop its aircraft according to airworthiness requirements. The office will also benefit the country's civil aviation authorities in shaping airworthiness management according to national conditions. COMAC is the developer of the C919 large passenger airplane and ARJ21 regional jetliner. The C919, China's first trunk jetliner, conducted a successful maiden flight on May 5, 2017, and is in the flight test phase. The ARJ21 is China's first regional jetliner, with 78 to 90 seats and a range of 3,700 km. It began commercial flights on June 28, 2016, with mass production starting September 2017. http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-08/27/c_137422219.htm Back to Top Lake Aircraft, FAA Type Certificate and Assets Offered for Sale KISSIMMEE, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 26, 2018--After over 40 years of ownership, Revo Inc. is offering for sale the assets of Lake Aircraft, the only FAA-certified single-engine amphibious airplane produced in the world. The offering includes all of the intellectual property and equipment needed to manufacture the Lake Renegade, Seafury and Seawolf airplanes. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20180826005009/en/ Lake Renegade amphibious aircraft. More than 1300 Lake amphibian aircraft are flying in over 50 countries around the world. "The sale of Lake Aircraft is a rare opportunity to quickly set up manufacturing operations and continue production of the successful line of amphibious airplanes," said Armand Rivard, President of Revo Inc., the Lake Aircraft holding company. "The manufacturing operation can then be used as a foundation to expand into bigger and more complex aircraft. This FAA Type Certificate simplifies the start-up of a new aircraft company." Revo Inc. purchased the rights to the Lake Aircraft company in the early 70's and has been manufacturing and marketing the airplanes almost continuously since then from its facilities in Florida, New Hampshire, and Maine. The offered assets include the FAA Type Certificate (#1A13), global manufacturing and marketing rights, component and assembly tooling, dies, jigs and engineering drawings for the Lake amphibian airplanes. A team of Lake experts will also be available to assist in the transition and continued production. Most importantly, there is no risk involved with development and certification because the Lake Amphibian is a certified and proven design. The current line of Lake Aircraft traces its lineage back to Grumman Aircraft Corp. and has evolved into an aviation classic much in demand for personal, business and government uses. Responding to demand from governmental clients for enhanced multi-purpose capabilities, Lake modified the structure to accommodate greater gross weight, expanded fuel capacity and additional internal passenger/cargo configurations. Designated the Seawolf, this Lake variation also comes equipped with under-wing hard points for installation of a variety of external payloads. With these new features, the Seawolf appeals to commercial and government markets where it is now used for research, search and rescue, environmental control, patrol and reconnaissance, law enforcement, air evacuation, anti-smuggling and special operations. Parties interested in purchasing the assets of Lake Aircraft can view the offering at www.lake250.com. http://www.mysuncoast.com/elections/lake-aircraft-faa-type-certificate-and-assets-offered-for-sale/article_20a3d6ff-721d-54dd-938d-5d5a8708269a.html Back to Top JET STREAMS SHAVING AN HOUR OFF TRANSCON FLIGHTS (Australia) Jet streams are giving the 747 a push A Qantas 747 flew from Perth to Sydney in just three hours with a push from the powerful jet stream. Strong winter jet streams with winds up to 330 km/hr are enabling eastbound aircraft to Melbourne and Sydney from Perth to shave up to an hour off flight times. On August 15, a Qantas Boeing 747-400 flew Perth to Sydney in just 3 hours and 6 minutes, - essentially an hour better than the schedule of 4.05hrs. And on August 14 a Qantas A330 clipped 46 minutes off the scheduled 3.30hrs flight time on the Perth to Melbourne route with an elapsed time of 2hrs 43 minutes. However, while some Perth bound flights have had extra long journeys for the same reason, sophisticated weather forecasting has enabled most flights to avoid the worst of the jet streams. Read Qantas Perth-London non-stop now setting profit and load records. The scheduled flight time from Sydney to Perth in winter is 5.05hrs but most flights are beating that by around 15 to 20 minutes. Jet stream graphic for Australia on Monday, Aug 27, 2018. Credit BOM One exception was on August 15 when a Qantas Boeing 737 took 5.44hrs to fly from Sydney to Perth. There are four jet streams that circle the earth - two polar jets and two weaker sub-tropical jets. It is the polar jet that impacts the east-west flight times and in winter sits broadly over Perth and in summer moves south over the Southern Ocean. Jet streams, that bring the cold fronts, have been recorded at speeds of up 398km / hr. The polar jet stream is typically found at altitudes been 9,000m and 12,000m. https://www.airlineratings.com/featured/jet-streams-shaving-hour-off-transcon-flights/ Back to Top World's first jet aircraft took flight on this day in 1939, just days before World War II began The World's first German fighter jet Heinkel He-178. Image: Getty images The world's first jet-powered aircraft, Heinkel He 178, flew on August 27, 1939, and was designed by Heinkel Flugzeugwerke. The first engine developed by Flugzeugwerke was the HeS 1. The engine showed promise and further development led to the HeS 3 and this became the engine that would power He 178. Though Heinkel He 178 was the first fighter jet, it never saw active service with any air force, and never entered mass production because when the first flight took place, it was not accepted by the German Ministry of Aviation (RLM) after a demonstration flight on November 1, 1939, to Ernst Udet, Erhard Milch and engineer Helmut Schelp. German aircraft designer Ernst Heinkel (1888 - 1958) who designed and built the first jet plane, the HE-178 in 1939, as well as many of the military aircraft used by German forces during the Second World War.Image: Getty images The aircraft achieved speeds to 598 km/h (380 mph), but combat endurance was only 10 minutes. Udet, Milch and Schelp were unimpressed and saw no practical value for the airplane. Despite the decision of the RLM to not fund the He 178, Heinkel went on to develop the first turbo-jet fighter, the He 280, which preceded the Messerschmitt Me 262. As the end of World War II approached, Heinkel was finally allowed to fulfill his dream and construct his own jet fighter, the He 162. CHARACTERISTICS OF THE HEINKEL HE 178 • The He 178 was a shoulder wing aircraft, made mostly of wood with a semi-monocoque metal fuselage • It was equipped with retractable landing gear. The pilot's cabin was located well forward of the wing's leading edge He 178 replica at Rostock-Laage Airport. • The jet engine drew in air from the front nose inlet, with the jet exhaust emerging from a long narrow pipe at the rear of the aircraft, in the tail • Later a new HeS 6 engine was installed, with 1,300 lbf (590 kgf) of thrust THE FIRST FLIGHT The test pilot was Flight-Captain Erich Warsitz who also flew the first rocket-powered plane, the He 176. On its first test flight, the engine ingested a bird which caused some minor internal engine damage, but the pilot managed to safely land the plane. Despite this incident, the first test flight was considered a success. After several more test flights were accomplished, the first He 178 (V1) was placed in the air museum in Berlin, where it would eventually be destroyed in a 1943 bombing raid. Soon after, the assembly and production of the second plane were ready with some modifications -- most importantly larger wings. Heinkel He 178 V2 second prototype. The second prototype (V2) never flew, and it is not known if it was ever completely built. https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/gk-current-affairs/story/worlds-first-fighter-jet-1324323-2018-08-27 Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY My name is Kate Fraser and I am currently pursuing my Master of Science in Human Factors in Aerospace at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University's Worldwide campus. I am writing my thesis on automation trust and reliance and have prepared a research survey questionnaire. The link to the survey can be found here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RYWG3JH The objective of this thesis is to better understand if automation trust and perception differs by age. Obtaining a better understanding of how trust varies by age will enable a closer examination of any side effects, specifically complacency. Additionally, this survey will enable additional exploration of the pilot's role in the aircraft depending on if perception of automation has changed. To be eligible to complete this survey, you must be over the age of 18 and at least hold a student pilot certificate. This questionnaire should not take longer than five minutes to complete and is both anonymous and confidential. Should you choose to participate, please take a minute to read the informed consent form linked to the first survey question. Thank you so much for your time. Regards, Kate Fraser Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University fraserk@my.erau.edu Back to Top How do you track safety? Take the Safety Performance Survey: flightsafety.org/safetysurvey Why are we conducting a survey? Flight Safety Foundation is developing a Global Safety Information Project (GSIP) Safety Performance Monitoring Handbook to provide guidance and best practices for safety performance monitoring. Your survey responses will be instrumental in our data-driven development process. Who should take the survey? We encourage responses from employees of ANSPs, airline/aircraft operators, airports, manufacturers, maintenance organizations, training organizations, and regulators. Simply visit flightsafety.org/safetysurvey to participate. What is GSIP? GSIP is a worldwide initiative that guides the aviation community's response to challenges that may emerge from safety data collection and processing systems. Learn more about GSIP at flightsafety.org/gsip. Back to Top BAKER AVIATION NAMES AIRCRAFT SPECIALTIES, INC. (ASI) STOCKING DEALER FOR HOT-STOPฎ 'L' FIRE CONTAINMENT KITS August 27, 2018 - Addison, Texas - Baker Aviation, a full-service aircraft maintenance, management, charter company, and Master Distributor for the HOT-STOPฎ 'L' Fire Containment Kits, has designated Aircraft Specialties, Inc. (ASI) as the sole domestic stocking dealer for the product line. "The ASI team shares our passion for aviation safety and has not only demonstrated successful growth throughout the US, but they continue to build on their reputation for personalized and exemplary customer service," stated Ray Goyco, Jr., President and Chief Operating Officer at Baker Aviation Maintenance. "This combination aligns well with our values here at Baker Aviation and for the HOT-STOP product line and we see this as a great marriage between the two companies. ASI recently appointed Gene Portela as Director of Sales. As an established business aviation professional, trusted colleague and friend of mine, Gene is very familiar with how we pioneered the lithium-ion battery runaway solution in 2007. He is well educated on our continued advancements in testing to remain the leader in this industry and stay ahead of the latest technology brought on board aircraft today. As the threat is recognized more every day aboard business jets and airlines around the world, the demand for containment of such unexpected eruptions will continue to grow. Our new ASI relationship represents our business synergies and great insight to expeditiously meet the demand for this proven product," added Goyco. Aircraft Specialties Inc. Director of Sales, Gene Portela stated "ASI is honored to have this association with Baker Aviation to become the sole domestic stocking dealer for the HOT-STOP 'L' fire containment kits. The decision to get on board with this innovative product was really simple. At ASI, we produce quality work in the assorted services we provide to the industry with an exceptional reputation, therefore, associating ourselves with the most respected and leading lithium-ion fire prevention kit in the industry, was indisputable. The quality of the product and its effectiveness in preventing a catastrophic situation on board is a testament to the hundreds of thousands of dollars that Baker spends yearly on R&D to stay current with the new technology and the threats they present to help save lives." Portela added, "This is a terrific opportunity for us to partner with Baker Aviation in an effort to make our industry safer. All corporate operators should consider having this valuable safety item on board their aircraft, as there is a better chance you will use this product before you ever use the life raft you keep on board, and never think twice. ASI is happy to be involved in the distribution of HOT-STOP 'L' as it offers us a new avenue to support our clients as our company continues to evolve and expand our service capabilities." As the only burn certified products (certificates for gloves, bag and bag cover) on the market, HOT-STOP 'L' recently released successful test results from an FAA-registered independent lab, supporting the fireproof design and its capability to fully contain lithium-ion battery runaways of powerful portable devices without the release of toxic smoke and without the use of any aqueous liquids. The 15-minute 2000-degree burn-through test that Aeroblaze Laboratory conducted is commonly used for aircraft fire-wall testing and goes above and beyond the burn characteristics of today's typical Li-ion devices. Aeroblaze specializes in flammability testing for aerospace materials and provide the highest quality testing as evidenced by their accreditation to the international quality standards of ISO/IEC 17025 and Nadcap NMMT. Three HOT-STOP 'L' tests were recently conducted and documented for Industrial Energy Products, Inc., the manufacturer of the kits, by Aeroblaze Laboratory in Fort Worth, Texas accessed at www.HOT-STOPL.com/testing "This is an exciting time for us as we continue to focus on new technology, testing, and custom HOT-STOP 'L' solutions for many clients. I see this as a perfect time for us to engage with ASI and provide the industry with additional points of contact to learn more about this serious threat and how our proven solution can eliminate it," added Goyco. About HOT-STOPฎ 'L' Fire Containment The HOT-STOPฎ 'L' bags are made up of multiple durable fabrics with a felt inner core that has a 3200บF melting point which is sandwiched between two outer layers that have a 2080บF melting point and are proven to absorb energy and fire while eliminating the escape of toxic smoke, sparks, and flames. Multiple sizes are available to fit various devices up to the extra-large 27" x 26" bag designed to contain defibrillators and larger all-in-one computers. Custom solutions and optional accessories are available. The latest HOT-STOP 'L' EVO series product line was initially designed for the airlines and the plethora of lithium-powered devices that are brought onboard commercial flights today. Launched in 2015, the new zero-tolerance bag incorporates the latest military-grade zipper technology that adds an extra barrier to fully contain lithium-ion battery smoke, fire, and explosions, resulting in an airtight system that is burn certified. HOT-STOP products are designed from fire-fighting materials that are proven and tested in UL approved and FAA-registered laboratories to contain a battery in full thermal runaway until it is has burned out and can be deployed with or without liquids. It can also conveniently be used as safe storage for a device while unattended, or as a preventative measure, if a device shows signs of overheating. The lightweight design makes it easy to store and it has an unlimited shelf life and can be deployed in six simple steps. To Learn more, go to HOT-STOPL.com or call +1-972-248-0457. About Baker Aviation Baker Aviation is a full-service aircraft maintenance, management, and charter company, licensed to provide professional aviation services in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean. ARG/US, Platinum-Rated, Baker is headquartered at Meacham International Airport, Fort Worth, Texas, with maintenance facilities at Addison Airport, in Addison, Texas, specializing in airframe maintenance for Hawker, King Air, Beechjet, Citation, Learjet, Falcon, Challenger, and Gulfstream aircraft. Recently, Baker expanded its offerings as a stocking distributor of PMA Parts from Omega Aircraft Articles and established a dealership for LED Lighting with Aircraft Lighting International. Baker Aviation is also the exclusive master distributor of the HOTSTOPฎ 'L' Fire Containment Kit product line, including the new EVOLUTION kits with zero tolerance, airtight zipper technology. To learn more, or to schedule service, please visitbaker-aviation.comor call 972-248-0457. About Aircraft Specialties, Inc. Aircraft Specialties Inc. is an FAA/EASA approved Part 145 wheel and brake repair, overhaul, and exchange facility that has been supplying the aviation industry with premium quality work and reliable turn times at a competitive price for the past 33 years. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska with shops in both Omaha and Dallas, Texas, ASI is long known throughout the industry as a premier supplier of wheel and brake services. Unique from other suppliers, ASI's depth of inventory supports clients with its nearly 2000 core units in an exchange pool and 300 units available daily to support and resolve AOGs around the world. ASI recently introduced a Repair Management Services division which provides clients with cost-effective solutions for component repair or purchasing requirements for avionics or instruments. This service was built on years of purchasing history and dynamic relationships with key suppliers and now provides ASI clients with a single resource to manage these services under one roof. ASI also provides aircraft specialty tooling including brake alignment tools, axle wrenches and jack pads thru its sister company which manufactures these items in its state-of-the-art machine shop. For more information go to www.asibrake.com. Back to Top Title: Internal Evaluation Program Auditor I Job Code: 6921 Department: Safety Reports To: Manager of Internal Evaluations What does an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor do for Allegiant? Perform evaluations in accordance with department schedule and special evaluations as directed by the Mgr. of Internal Evaluations. What are some of the daily duties of an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? • Performs scheduled and special evaluations, including identifying and defining issues, reviewing and analyzing evidence, and documenting findings and concerns • Collect objective evidence necessary to substantiate findings or concerns • Prepares evaluation reports • Recommends solutions to findings or concerns • Monitors the development and implementation of corrective action plans • Maintains and updates internal evaluation files • Verifies the implementation of solutions and corrective action plans What are the minimum requirements to be an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? • A & P certificate preferred • Pilot certificate, A & P certificate, or Dispatch certificate or • 1 year of auditing experience • Work experience in 14 CFR Part 121 air carrier operations: stations, training, quality control, maintenance, operations, safety or a combination thereof preferred • Working knowledge of SMS, DOD principles and the FAA SAS DCTs required • Previous experience maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operation practices preferred • Proficient verbal, written, and presentation communication skills • Bachelor's degree in related field preferred • Certified Quality Auditor preferred What other skills, knowledge, and qualifications are needed to be an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? • Proficient verbal, written, and presentation communication skills • Must pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen • Must have authorization to work in the U.S. as defined in the Immigrations Act of 1986 What are the physical requirements of an Internal Evaluation Program Auditor? • Office environment APPLY HERE Allegiant Travel Company is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, military service status, protected veterans, union/non-union activity, citizenship status, or other characteristic protected by state or federal law or local ordinance. EEO/AA/Minority/Female/Veteran/Disability Allegiant supports a healthy, non-smoking work environment. Back to Top Litigation Associate - Aviation and Aerospace Clyde & Co is a leading, sector-focused global law firm with 415 partners, 2,200 legal professionals and 3,800 staff in 52 offices and associated offices on six continents. The firm specializes in the sectors that move, build and power our connected world and the insurance that underpins it, namely: transportation, infrastructure, energy, trade & commodities and insurance. The Los Angeles and San Francisco offices have an opportunity for a mid-level associate (JD 2014 - 2012) to join our aviation, aerospace and transportation litigation and regulatory practice. Our team is passionate about our practice and committed to efficiently and effectively meeting litigation and client driven deadlines. Experience in the field of aviation and/or products liability is a plus, but not required. Discovery and law and motion practice experience is desired. Preferred candidates will possess the following skills and characteristics: • Strong work ethic • Superior writing skills • Attention to detail • Strong organization and time management skills • Capable of working within a team • Excellent academic credentials and work history • Admitted to CA Bar Please submit cover letter, resume, writing sample and transcript HERE. We value diversity in our work place and it is the policy of the Firm to recruit, hire, promote, reassign, compensate and train highly qualified persons without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable law. Back to Top Scott Griffith Collaborative Solutions Principles of Reliability - Free Trial Access Who We Are Captain Scott Griffith is the Founder and Managing Partner of SG Collaborative Solutions, LLC. He initially came to prominence in the field of aviation, and is widely recognized as the father of the airline industry's highly successful Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP). In 1998, he received the Admiral Luis de Florez Award from the Flight Safety Foundation for his outstanding contribution to aviation safety. In 2006, he embarked on a professional journey to bring ASAP, Just Culture, and other high reliability applications to other industries, including healthcare, EMS/first responders, the transportation and energy sectors. Griffith gained his reputation for world-class collaborative skills through success in working with high-consequence organizations across the globe. Co-founded with Paul LeSage, SG Collaborative Solutions is an enterprise reliability management firm specializing in high-consequence industries and organizations. We are the pioneers of the Sequence of Reliability model of socio-technical improvement. Ours is a service-centered, platform-supported business, augmented by a suite of highly adaptive and customizable tools to guide your success. Combining world-class expertise with unrivaled collaboration skills, we specialize in designing optimal reliability solutions for your organization. What Is the Sequence of Reliability™? The term HRO - High Reliability Organization - has been around since the late eighties, and was originally applied to aircraft carriers, airlines, and nuclear power plants. However, there are two problems: 1) HROs are not immune to catastrophes, and 2) Your organization may look nothing like these HROs. So the questions are: • How do we translate the success of HROs from one organization to another? • How do we begin the journey to high reliability in my unique organization? The Sequence of Reliability is a transformational approach to managing socio-technical improvement combining principles of systems engineering, behavioral and organizational psychology, and the legal and ethical principles guiding individual accountability. Sustainable reliability equals performance over time. Organizations are complex combinations of systems and people. Our Sequence of Reliability guides you in seeing, understanding, and managing performance to produce sustainable results. Free Trial Access to Principles of Reliability Click here to learn more and then click Trial to self-register for free 14-day access. Begin your personal and organizational journey to sustainable high reliability here. Principles of Reliability is the prerequisite for all other courses. This fast-paced online course is organized into five sections, each containing a group of related learning modules which can be viewed on any device, including mobile phones. Each module is short, typically 3 minutes in length, and can be viewed repeatedly. The sections and modules in this course are progressive and sequenced to help you quickly acquire the skills needed to become highly reliable. Healthcare professionals who complete this online course will be awarded 2.75 Contact Hours. SGCS is approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider CEP17030. 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Please contact the sender immediately and destroy all copies of this message. -------------------------------- Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top Helicopter Association International (HAI) is dedicated to providing its members with services that directly benefit their operations, and to advancing the international helicopter community by providing programs that enhance safety, encourage professionalism and economic viability while promoting the unique contributions vertical flight offers society. HAI has more than 3,800 member organizations and annually produces HAI HELI-EXPOฎ, the world's largest trade show and exposition dedicated to helicopters. Director of Safety Department: Operations Reports to: Vice President of Operations Status: Full Time, Exempt Overview: The Director of Safety is responsible for managing the association's existing aviation safety programs, and developing new safety initiatives to benefit HAI's membership and the international helicopter community. Essential Functions of the Position Include, but Are Not Limited To: • Serving as the HAI safety representative on various industry, government, and international boards, task forces, and meetings • Developing responses to proposed safety-related regulations and legislative initiatives • Collecting, researching, and analyzing helicopter safety and accident data for subsequent statistical reporting • Developing and implementing new HAI industry safety initiatives • Routinely interacting with the full spectrum of aviation related agencies and organizations in support of the rotorcraft industry • Managing all aspects of HAI's accreditation program that assists helicopter operators to reduce accident rates and improve safety cultures • Providing safety supervision for all flight activities at the association's annual trade show and exposition, HAI HELI-EXPOฎ • Managing and mentoring the deputy director of safety • Serving as staff liaison for assigned HAI committees • Contributing content for use in HAI's printed and electronic publications • Other duties as assigned The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Desired Qualifications for the Position Include: • College or advanced degree related to aviation safety and/or management • Seven or more years of related helicopter safety background, training, and experience • Certificated helicopter pilot and/or maintenance technician • Previous experience with helicopter or other aviation-related organization(s) • Experience with auditing protocols and accreditation programs • A passionate commitment to the promotion of helicopter safety • Previous association or not-for-profit experience • Excellent written and verbal communication skills with significant experience in creating and delivering written proposals and public presentations • Advanced computer skills and proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite • Team player, with proven ability to manage, mentor, and motivate staff • Detail oriented, self-starter, with strong organizational and time management skills • Ability to travel The above qualifications are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position. APPLY HERE Back to Top The CARM Collaborative Working Group Common Aviation Risk Models (CARM)* 3rd Annual Meeting October 1, 2018 08:30 - 16:00 PURPOSE OF THE ANNUAL MEETING The Annual Meeting is designed to share current efforts of the Common Aviation Risk Models Group among the existing members and new participants to the CARM activities. Guests are welcome to attend and participate to gain an understanding of the progress being made collaboratively in the area of BowTies and aviation risk management. There is no fee to attend. *What is CARM? CARM involves the joint development and sharing of BowTie risk models by industry experts. Models will cover the key hazards associated with all aspects of aviation operations. On a global basis, CARM becomes the place where risk understanding can be captured and incorporated continuously. It moves the process away from the existing one-shot accident/investigation/actions process to a global learning "engine." Additional Information: https://www.cgerisk.com/event/carm MEETING LOCATION CGE Innovation Center Vlietweg 17w (7th floor) 2266 KA Leidschendam The Netherlands T: +31 88 100 1350 AGENDA - Includes presentations by: Air Transat American Airlines Delta Air Lines Japan Airlines NavCanada Seafox SPACE IS LIMITED - RSVP by 19 Sept. to: Terry.Eisenbart@TheAloftGroup.com USA +1.505.306.5326 Back to Top Back to Top Back to Top ISASI 2018 Intercontinental Hotel, Festival City, Dubai. 30 October to 1 November, 2018 "The Future of Aircraft Accident Investigation" ISASI is pleased to announce that the preliminary Technical Program for ISASI 2018 is now posted. It is, of course, subject to change between now and the end of October. All up to date information, including registration forms for the seminar and a reservation link for the hotel can be found at http://isasiannualseminar.com/ We look forward to seeing all of you in Dubai. Curt Lewis