Flight Safety Information September 18, 2018 - No. 190 In This Issue Incident: Vulkan AN26 near Sardinia on Sep 16th 2018, loss of communication prompts intercept Incident: Delta B753 at San Francisco on Sep 16th 2018, rejected takeoff due to engine fire Navy aircraft grounded at Casper airport after 'electrical emergency' Hong Kong International Airport Shuts Down As Typhoon Mangkhut Ravages City VIRGIN CREW HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO AVOID LEAVING RUNWAY LIBIK Fire Suppression Kits for the Cabin and Flight Deck Airline pilots 'not immune' from booze problems, but testing isn't compulsory in Australia Singapore Airlines pilots not allowed to consume alcohol within 10 hours of flight FAA warning drone pilots about flying in emergency areas Delta pilot accused of lying about mental health issues to keep flying Laser Danger Remains for Crews 35% Of Passengers Would Still Grab Their Bags During A Flight Emergency Summit to address global aviation safety procedures amid emergent challenges New president starts at Mission Aviation Fellowship Cathay Pacific donates the world's first Boeing 777 airplane Air Force Again Shoots Down Proposal to Make Warrant Officer Pilots The pilot shortage isn't changing course. Here's how UPS plans to land new talent Bombardier expects Global 7500 jet certification this month: sources China Southern Airlines plans to grow fleet to 2,000 planes by 2035 Boom's chief test pilot on the thrill and challenge of going supersonic (again) Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa first paying passenger on SpaceX 2023 moon flight NASA Names Holly Ridings New Chief Flight Director 2018 CHC Safety and Quality Summit Position Available:...Aircraft Maintenance Technician (180347) Position:...Director of Aviation Safety Incident: Vulkan AN26 near Sardinia on Sep 16th 2018, loss of communication prompts intercept A Vulkan Air Antonov AN-26B, registration UR-CQD performing flight VKA-143 from Tangier (Morocco) to Rome Fiumicino (Italy), was enroute at FL180 over the Mediterranean Sea nearing Alghero (Italy) when radio communication with the aircraft was lost. Italian Air Force scrambled two Eurofighter aircraft to intercept the AN-26, the fighter pilots established there was no emergency situation and accompanied the AN-26 to Rome until the AN-26 began its approach to Fiumicino Airport. The AN-26 completed the flight with a safe landing, the Eurofighters returned to their base without incident. UR-CQD being accompanied by the Eurofighters (Photo: Italian Air Force): http://avherald.com/h?article=4bdceda3&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Delta B753 at San Francisco on Sep 16th 2018, rejected takeoff due to engine fire A Delta Airlines Boeing 757-300, registration N581NW performing flight DL-1658 from San Francisco,CA to Detroit,MI (USA), was accelerating for takeoff from San Francisco's runway 01R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 123 knots over ground) due to a right hand engine (PW2043) engine fire indication. The crew requested fire trucks to be rolled while the aircraft was still slowing down. Tower reported: "it does appear your left engine is on fire." Tower closed both runways 01R and 01L and instructed approaches to runways 28L and 28R to continue their approaches without issuing landing clearances, emergency services responded to runway 01R crossing runway 01L. After it was clear the Boeing 757-300 had passed both runways 28, the approaches to 28L and 28R were cleared to land. Emergency services put the fire out and reported seeing no fire on the left hand side. The aircraft taxied to the apron about 20 minutes after the rejected takeoff. The FAA reported: "DELTA AIRLINES FLIGHT 1658 BOEING 737 ABORTED TAKEOFF DUE TO RIGHT ENGINE FIRE, TAXIED TO GATE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT." A replacement Boeing 757-300 registration N586NW reached Detroit with a delay of 2:10 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4bdce6e8&opt=0 Back to Top Navy aircraft grounded at Casper airport after 'electrical emergency' A Navy Boeing E-6 Mercury 707 is seen after landing at the Natrona County International Airport on Monday morning in Casper. The aircraft was making touch-and-go landings during crew traning when it was grounded due to smoke in the cabin. No one was injured. (Dan Cepeda, Oil City) A Boeing E-6 Mercury operated by the U.S. Navy landed at the Casper Natrona County International Airport on Monday morning after suffering what is described as an "electrical emergency." The aircraft was making touch-and-go landings during crew training when smoke appeared in the cabin, according to Natrona County International Airport director of public safety Aaron Buck. Eleven crew members were onboard during the training exercises, which are common at the airport said Buck. Crew were examined on the ground and no one was injured, according to Buck. The aircraft will remain at the Casper airport until it's deemed ready for flight, which won't be longer than two days according to Buck. The modified Boing 707 has been used by the Navy since 1989 as a flying command and communications post. The aircraft is one of 16 built to "take over in case the Global Operations Center, located at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, is destroyed or incapable of communicating with strategic forces," according to Wikipedia. The E-6 fleet is based at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. A Navy Boeing E-6 Mercury 707 is seen after landing at the Natrona County International Airport on Monday morning in Casper. The aircraft was making touch-and-go landings during crew traning when it was grounded due to smoke in the cabin. No one was injured. https://oilcitywyo.com/general/2018/09/17/navy-aircraft-grounded-at-casper-airport-after-electrical-emergency/ Back to Top Hong Kong International Airport Shuts Down As Typhoon Mangkhut Ravages City If you're flying to Hong Kong this week, you may want to give your trip a second thought. On Sunday, the most intense storm Hong Kong has ever seen, Typhoon Mangkhut, swept through the city, knocking down cranes, shattering windows and giving the city's seven million residents more than a good scare. In anticipation of the storm, Hong Kong International Airport (HKG), the world's eighth busiest, shut down, as did the airports in nearby Shenzhen (SZX) and Guangzhou (CAN). The storm has since passed, though not before leaving a remarkable trail of damage in its wake. If you've seen any footage of the storm, you know why shutting down the airports was the right move. Li Ping-wah, a meteorologist at the Hong Kong Observatory, explains that sustained winds reached 155 miles per hour at Typhoon Mangkhut's peak. Fortunately for Hong Kong, those maximum speeds occurred early on Saturday morning when the storm was over the Philippines, yet they were still surging at well over 100 miles per hour when the storm did arrive. To warn Hong Kongers of the danger ahead, the Observatory issued a typhoon signal No. 10-its highest warning level-and kept it in place for 10 hours. According to Ping-wah, Typhoon Mangkhut was the worst storm Hong Kong has seen since the institution began keeping records back in 1946. What's perhaps most impressive about the storm, though, is that despite all the damage it caused, it didn't claim a single life in Hong Kong. The same cannot be said for the immaterial, however, as a thread of videos showcasing the storm's strength clearly displays. In one, a menacing tornado is seen ripping across Yuen Long. In another, waves blast through the windows of the ground-floor dining room of Shenzhen's Meishawan Hotel. 2.4 million people were evacuated from southern China's Guangdong province in anticipation of the storm, and authorities closed all of Macau's 42 casinos for the first time in history. Hong Kong's Secretary for Security John Lee Ka-chiu called the damage, which included 1,500 uprooted trees strewn across the city, "serious and extensive," though even that seems a gross understatement. Other places hit by the typhoon were not as fortunate as Hong Kong in evading loss of life. In the Philippines, the death toll has risen to at least 65 after a devestating landslide demolished a three-storey chapel in Itogon, a town 125 miles north of Manila. Dozens more are still missing. Floods have knocked out electricity across neighboring provinces, affecting more than 4 million people. Much of Thailand is also experiencing downpours and flooding, and China's death toll was last noted at four. Several nations, including Australia and the United States, have pledged to send funds, food and disaster relief experts to help. Families move to safer grounds after massive landslides triggered by Typhoon Mangkhut hit Itogon, a town 125 miles north of Manila in the Philippines. Photo: JJ LANDINGIN/AFP/Getty Images For all the damage the city incurred, Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) eked out relatively unscathed. Though many flights are still being canceled or severely delayed, that the airport is back up and running at all is a feat in itself. In a statement issued Monday evening Hong Kong time, HKIA announced that it expects flight activity to be back to normal by Tuesday. Many flights departing Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are still being delayed or canceled after the airport shut down due to Typhoon Mangkhut. Many flights departing Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) are still being delayed or canceled after the airport shut down due to Typhoon Mangkhut.FLIGHTRADAR24 Fred Lam, Chief Executive Officer of the Airport Authority Hong Kong, issued a note of thanks to the airport community for their "preparation of the typhoon over the past week," and also thanked passengers "for their understanding and cooperation with the arrangements." In typical Hong Kong style, the airport is handling the disaster with the utmost efficiency and professionalism. It's going to take more than a storm to knock Hong Kong to its knees. https://www.forbes.com/sites/bishopjordan/2018/09/17/typhoon-mangkhut-hong-kong/#788b40e06d29 Back to Top VIRGIN CREW HAD TO BRAKE HARD TO AVOID LEAVING RUNWAY Virgin runway wet ATSB A Virgin Australia International crew had to apply hard manual braking and use extended reverse thrust to halt an aircraft just 5m from the end of a runway after misreading wet conditions as damp. The Boeing 737 was landing a Christchurch's shorter Runway 29 in May 2015, using autobrakes, speedbrakes and reverse thrust. It initially achieved and occasionally exceeded its target deceleration rate. "However, after crossing the runway intersection, the aircraft did not continue to decelerate as expected and the crew believed the aircraft appeared to slide or skid,'' a report released Tuesday by the Australian Transport Safety Board said. "In response, the crew overrode the autobrakes and applied hard manual braking while retaining full reverse thrust for longer than used in normal operations. "The crew also corrected a minor directional deviation. The aircraft came to a stop about 5 m from the runway end. There were nil recorded injuries or aircraft damage." The report found the crew's action, combined with initial autobraking above the required deceleration rate, probably prevented a runway overrun. It said surface conditions on the later part of the runway had likely degraded to the extent it adversely affected the aircraft's braking capability and it was also possible it aquaplaned. Investigators also pointed to a number of factors leading to the crew's determination the runway was damp instead of wet. They noted the pilots were under a high workload after being informed of a change in runway and weather deviations. This meant they missed a broadcast by air traffic control about the wet runway and did not have time to listen to automatic terminal information reports indicating it was raining. Virgin had also recently changed its policy to treat a damp runway the same as a dry runway when previously it had treated damp runways as wet. The revised definition combined with the misunderstanding about conditions led the crew to determine they could land on Runway 29. Had they decided the runway was wet or had Virgin's older policy still been in effect, the report said, the crew would have used wet instead of dry landing performance data and determined a safe landing was not possible. "This would have likely resulted in the crew seeking an alternative landing solution such as changing runways (if available), holding to burn off fuel or diverting to another airport,'' it said. Safety issues identified by the report included the Virgin change in damp runway policy and the fact there was no regulatory direction from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority on how a damp runway should be considered for aircraft landing performance. Virgin also did not have a policy requiring crews to independently cross-check environmental information and landing performance in-flight - something investigators said removed an opportunity for crew to detect errors. The report also questioned whether the inflight landing distance safety margin of 15 percent was adequate in some conditions. The Australian airline subsequently issued an operational notice that Runway 29 was not to be used when it was wet or damp but this was subsequently removed once the runway was grooved. It incorporated landing calculations techniques into recurrent simulator crew training and said it was in the process of having the 15 percent safety margin incorporated into landing distance charts. https://www.airlineratings.com/news/virgin-crew-brake-hard-avoid-leaving-runway/ Back to Top Back to Top Airline pilots 'not immune' from booze problems, but testing isn't compulsory in Australia PHOTO: Singapore Airlines pilot fails random blood alcohol test in Melbourne. (flickr) When you board a plane the last thing you probably want to think about is whether or not the pilot is over the alcohol limit. Key points: • Testing is not compulsory in Australia unless stipulated in a pilot's contract • Random testing was implemented in 2008 • Positive tests number less than 0.001 per cent • But on Saturday, a Singapore Airlines pilot was stopped from flying out of Melbourne after he failed a random breath test. Pilot alcohol testing is not compulsory before each flight in Australia unless it is specifically included in a pilot's contract. Why isn't testing mandatory in Australia? Marcus Diamond, the safety and technical manager for the Australian Federation of Air Pilots, told RN Drive that thousands of tests are done annually by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and airline companies. "Random testing came in in 2008 and there's probably more chance now of a pilot [being tested] than 10 years ago," he said. "The figures on positive tests for pilots was less than 0.001 per cent of the tests that were done. "Testing a pilot at every sign-on would be a huge waste of resources and almost impossible to facilitate. "Pilots are generally very professional people, as anyone who flies knows. The rate of failure is very low, but when it does happen, it becomes an event." Compulsory testing is a requirement in China for some airline companies, with crew needing to do a complete medical check before they sign on. "That includes fatigue and their general well-being before they can go flying," Captain Mr Diamond. "So they almost do an interview every time they go to fly." 'Pilots not immune' The effect of fatigue is often compared to the effect of drinking alcohol, but Mr Diamond warns "there is no test for fatigue in terms of taking a sample". "You can't take a sample of a person's body and say that they're fatigued - you've got to do much more subjective testing." And while Mr Diamond believes pilots have lower levels of substance misuse than the general community, he cautions that: "Pilots aren't immune from the ravages of alcohol and drugs, like the rest of society". He says this is one of the reasons the Australian Federation of Air Pilots have united with other international organisations on HIMS, a peer support program for pilots struggling with substance abuse. "If we can identify a pilot that has problems, we actually take them offline and put them through a sobriety process and help support them back into the role." http://www.abc.net.au/news/2018-09-18/singapore-airlines-pilot-fails-random-breath-test-in-melbourne/10262156 Back to Top Singapore Airlines pilots not allowed to consume alcohol within 10 hours of flight A member of a flight crew at Changi International Airport. (Photo: ROSLAN RAHMAN / AFP) SINGAPORE: Pilots with Singapore Airlines (SIA) are not allowed to consume alcohol within 10 hours from their flight duty, and there are stiff penalties set out in the Air Navigation Act if they are found to be under the influence of any psychoactive substances. "Our flight crew are prohibited from consuming alcohol within 10 hours from their flight duty," said an SIA spokesperson on Monday (Sep 17) in response to Channel NewsAsia's queries. "As the safety of our customers and crew is of utmost importance, substance or alcohol abuse will not be tolerated." The issue of alcohol consumption surfaced after an SIA pilot was suspended on Saturday for failing a random alcohol test conducted by Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority. This resulted in the cancellation of flight SQ247 from Melbourne to Wellington. "While no random alcohol or substance tests are conducted by Singapore Airlines, our flight crew are required to undergo any drug and alcohol tests by the relevant authorities," said the spokesperson. "In addition, our pilots also undergo a stringent medical check annually to ensure that they are fit to operate an aircraft." Singapore's Air Navigation Order states that pilots shall not fly if they are under the influence of any psychoactive substance - including alcohol, opioids and sedatives - which may render them unable to perform their duties in a safe and proper manner. Offenders face a jail term of up to five years, a maximum fine of S$100,000 or both, if convicted. There is no international standard as to how long pilots should avoid alcohol before they fly as it varies by territories and airlines. While SIA's rule is 10 hours, the "bottle to throttle" regulation is eight hours for the US Federal Aviation Administration as well as Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority. In India, pilots are not allowed to drink within 12 hours of a flight, as with pilots from Japan Airlines. https://www.channelnewsasia.com/news/singapore/singapore-airlines-pilots-alcohol-10-hours-before-flight-10729456 Back to Top FAA warning drone pilots about flying in emergency areas Greenville, N.C. (WITN)- The Federal Aviation Administration is warning drone pilots who may be looking to fly in areas impacted by hurricane Florence. A post on Twitter by the FAA warns that operators may be subject to a $20,000 fine if they interfere with emergency response operations in affected areas. The tweet very plainly advises pilots not to fly near or around areas impacted by the storm. http://www.witn.com/content/news/FAA-warning-drone-pilots-about-flying-in-emergency-areas-493413541.html Back to Top Delta pilot accused of lying about mental health issues to keep flying A Delta Air Lines pilot from Fayette County has been indicted on charges he misled government officials about his mental health so he could keep flying. Adam Asleson, 39, of Peachtree City, is accused of falsifying Federal Aviation Administration medical records required to obtain airman medical certificates, critical to determining a pilot's fitness to fly aircraft. The FAA alleges that Asleson, who joined Delta in 2017 according to his Facebook page, omitted that he had sought help from the Department of Veterans Affairs for what the indictment described as a "major depressive disorder." Instead, Asleson, who had been a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, is said to have told the agency he received the VA disability benefits for knee strain and tinnitus. Asleson's attorney could be immediately reached for comment. Delta said in a statement that Asleson is no longer actively flying for the carrier. "Delta pilots are held to the highest standards of professionalism, honesty and integrity," spokeswoman Catherine Simmons said. "Once made aware of the situation, we opened an internal investigation and are working cooperatively with the authorities." The indictment came as the FAA has begun to compare VA records with pilot information to avoid the possibility of having someone at the controls who has had mental health issues. The downing of Germanwings Flight 9525 in 2015 put a spotlight on mental health after the plane's co-pilot, who had been treated for suicidal tendencies and had been ruled unfit to work but kept the diagnosis secret, intentionally crashed a plane into a mountainside in the Alps. Asleson is one of four airline pilots from across the nation indicted in August in U.S. District Court in San Francisco for making false statements to the FAA in their medical certificates paperwork. The four men, who are receiving disability benefits from the VA for mental health issues, are accused of neglecting to disclose information that would have disqualified them from operating aircraft. Asleson was arrested Aug. 28 and released on a $10,000 bond, according to records. The indictment did not name the disorder from which Asleson allegedly suffers. Asleson is set for a first appearance Oct. 3 in U.S. District Court in San Francisco. He faces a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a fine of $250,000 if convicted. https://www.ajc.com/news/local-govt--politics/delta-pilot-accused-lying-about-mental-health-issues-keep-flying/x9NZ6v6ufqewPaQRC8QpGL/ Back to Top Laser Danger Remains for Crews Despite awareness of the danger and reporting systems, the incidence of laser-pointing at aircraft continues to rise significantly, according to data from the International Federation of Airline Pilot Associations (IFALPA). In the U.S. alone, thousands of laser strikes are officially reported by pilots every year. These strikes can result in distraction, disruption, disorientation and, in extreme cases, blindness and incapacitation, notes an IFALPA position paper. The number of laser incidents reported to the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) in 2017 was 989. The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) received 6,753 reports in the same period, notes Dr. Mark Bray, executive scientist at BAE Systems. Most attacks are reported to take place during takeoff and landing, or on hovering police helicopters. "They are caused by cheap, high-powered handheld devices that are readily available on the internet. The impact of these attacks include distraction, obscuring of instruments and dials, as well as a high probability for short-lived 'flash' blindness and even permanent eye damage," noted BAE Systems. Although most attacks happen when the aircraft is near the ground, events are now being recorded at altitudes greater than 8,000 feet, according to IFALPA. "So far, when pilots have been attacked on final approach, they have been able to hand control to the other pilot to complete the landing safely. We are extremely concerned that as the power, range, and divergence of the beams increase, we will see events where both pilots are effectively incapacitated close to the ground, with likely catastrophic consequences," IFALPA says. RECOMMENDED COURSE OF ACTION When laser pointing to aircraft does occur, the flight crew is required to conduct the relevant emergency procedure. An IFALPA medical briefing leaflet contains a set of recommended actions when laser illumination events take place. The procedure requires pilots to look away from the laser beam and shield the eyes if possible. IFALPA further recommends that pilots avoid rubbing the eyes to reduce the potential for corneal abrasion. The affected crewmember should determine if other crewmembers are also exposed. If not, they should consider handing over the control of the aircraft. According to the IFALPA medical briefing leaflet, depending upon the situation and ATC clearance, the flight crew should also maneuver to avoid the laser beam, e.g. on landing, a missed approach may be appropriate. The pilots should further consider engaging the autopilot and other relevant flight modes and they should turn up the cockpit lights to minimize any further illumination effects. "As soon as flight safety allows it, the flight crew should check for dark/disturbed areas in vision, one eye at a time. If either pilot is incapacitated to a degree that may affect the safety of the aircraft, the crew should declare an emergency (Pan or Mayday as appropriate)," noted IFALPA. "The crew should then inform air traffic control (ATC) and, if the situation allows it, provide as much information as possible (laser direction, color, length of exposure, flash or intentional tracking, etc.). The use of the 'IDENT' button may assist ATC and authorities in pinpointing the location of origin of a laser attack." IFALPA also recommends the flight crew to fill in an air safety report (ASR) and, if any visual symptoms persist after landing, get an ophthalmologic examination. IFALPA believes that rather than having to deal with laser dangers in flight, the best line of defense is effective ground security preventing them in the first place. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2018-09-15/laser-danger-remains-crews Back to Top 35% Of Passengers Would Still Grab Their Bags During A Flight Emergency Over a third of British airline passengers would attempt to save their bags during an emergency evacuation - even if they faced immediate danger, a recent survey has shown. The study, carried out by ComRes for the Royal Aeronautical Society, also found that 35 percent would still try to grab their bags even if they were expressly told not to do so. The organization says that the study mirrors current trends of passengers taking their bags during emergency evacuations. The study surveyed over 2,000 British adults and found that in emergency situations where there was an immediate threat to the safety of passengers, the majority - 61 percent of UK passengers - would leave their belongings behind. Twenty-three percent said they would only take the valuables within reach and six percent would take all valuables, while six percent would take everything, regardless of value. In evacuations that posed no immediate threat to passengers, 75 percent of passengers said they would try to take some of their belongings, while 29 percent said they would take everything, including cabin luggage. However, 31 percent said they would take only valuables within reach. Finally, only 20 percent would take nothing other than the contents of their pockets. Airlines ask passengers to leave all their belongings behind during emergency evacuations to avoid putting passengers and crew at risk of injury or even death by slowing or impeding the evacuation, injuring passengers with luggage or even perforating evacuation slides. In 2008, a passenger on a British Airways Boeing 777-200 flying from Beijing to Heathrow returned to the aircraft via the emergency slide to grab his belongings after the plane crashed on the final approach. Earlier this year, the US National Transportation Safety Board reported that during four recent evacuations, exits were impeded by travelers grabbing their carry-on luggage. The head of the NTSB commented that perhaps "fines might make people worry less about their Gucci luggage." In 2015, passengers were shown leaving a British Airways airplane that was engulfed in flames at Las Vegas McCarran Airport carrying bags and cases. Terry Buckland, chairman of the Royal Aeronautical Society Flight operations group, said, "The fact that so many passengers would decide to stop and collect some or all of their belongings during an emergency evacuation is a worrying finding." "Airline operator safety briefings instruct passengers to leave all their belongings in the event of an emergency evacuation for clear safety reasons. Passengers will not have a full appreciation of the nature and seriousness of an emergency and should not be ignoring or questioning crew commands," he added. "Aviation authorities and operators should consider if current requirements, as well as industry practices, support the most rapid and safest emergency evacuations. Where it is identified that there are shortfalls or potential improvements, Aviation Authorities should take the necessary actions. The concept of lockable overhead stowage bins should be considered by aviation authorities to see if this might help alleviate the issues raised in this survey." https://www.thetravel.com/35-percent-passengers-would-grab-bags-during-flight-emergency/ Back to Top Summit to address global aviation safety procedures amid emergent challenges DUBAI - Addressing the emergent safety challenges of the rapidly transforming global aviation industry, the Dubai Civil Aviation Authority is hosting the World Aviation Safety Summit (WASS), returning to Dubai this year in its sixth edition. Taking place on Dec. 11-12, WASS 2018 will examine responses to new safety threats such as carry-on powders, and highlight important tools and key strategies for maintaining air travel's standing as one of the safest forms of mass transportation in the world. The Summit brings together local and international stakeholders and provides them with a platform to review and examine the implementation of cutting-edge aviation safety procedures and future-proof regulatory frameworks. Attendees and participants include officials from regulatory authorities, airline operators, airport operators, aircraft manufacturers, pilot associations, safety organizations and air traffic control service providers. Mohammed Abdulla Ahli, Director General - Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, said: "Despite the significant improvement in safety figures witnessed during 2017, the nature of the aviation industry demands that we remain ever vigilant. As Dubai's Civil Aviation Authority, we are dedicated to the development of new safety mechanisms and the promotion of a safety-first culture across the aviation sector locally, regionally and internationally. We are looking forward to the World Aviation Safety Summit and are committed to supporting the learning and innovations that come out of the global gathering. By hosting the Summit we hope to highlight Dubai's commitment to ensuring a safe and secure future for air travel." Aligned with international efforts to ensure safety across the aviation sector, WASS will evaluate a variety of aviation safety topics including ground handling incident avoidance, communications, dangerous goods regulations, flight data utilization, effective excursion and incursion mitigation, and safety performance management. WASS will highlight best practices and lessons learned across these and other topics. The International Air Transport Association's (IATA's) 2017 Safety Report underscores the aviation sectors special position as one of the safest forms of mass transit. There were no passenger fatalities on jet transport aircraft in 2017, and the fatality risk in Latin America/Caribbean, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and North Africa, and North Asia was zero. In 2017 there were a total of 45 accidents worldwide, down from an average of 75 per year in each of the preceding five years. Despite 2017 being one of the safest years in recent aviation history, unique challenges persist and there remains ample room for improvement across the industry. For example, turboprop and cargo operations continue to account for a disproportionate share of accidents. Turboprop operations accounted for around 20% of all sectors flown last year, yet represented 44% of all accidents and 83% of all fatal accidents. Likewise, cargo operations accounted for a disproportionate share of accidents. Nicholas Webb, Managing Partner of Streamline Marketing Group, the event organizers, said: "WASS has established itself as an ideal platform for thought leaders of the global aviation safety sector. Air transportation remains one of the safest forms of travel, in a large part due to the concerted efforts of aviation professionals from around the world. Returning for its 6th edition, we look forward to welcoming the world's global aviation safety experts in Dubai to discuss solutions to the challenges and ever-growing demands of the industry." http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/543641/BUSINESS/Summit-to-address-global-aviation-safety-procedures-amid-emergent-challenges Back to Top New president starts at Mission Aviation Fellowship David Holsten, the new president of Mission Aviation Fellowship based in Nampa, pauses for a picture at the Papua Bime Airstrip. Mission Aviation Fellowship, a Nampa-based nonprofit serving isolated people around the world with aviation and technology services, installed a new president and CEO on Friday. David Holsten, a veteran MAF pilot-mechanic and former regional director of MAF's work in Indonesia, will be the ministry's ninth president, succeeding John Boyd, who has led MAF since 2008. Holsten grew up in Colorado and Georgia. He and his wife, Natalie, joined MAF in 2000 and were assigned to Indonesia, where Holsten served in a variety of roles, including pilot-mechanic, chief pilot, and program manager before becoming the regional director for Indonesia in 2014. Mission Aviation Fellowship was founded in 1945 by WWII pilots who had a vision for how aviation could be used to spread Christian teachings. MAF now operates in 37 countries and supports some 2,000 Christian and humanitarian agencies. https://www.idahopress.com/community/new-president-starts-at-mission-aviation-fellowship/article_f556960b-2d06-5a34-9c98-f0c0be083ca9.html Back to Top Cathay Pacific donates the world's first Boeing 777 airplane Cathay Pacific is donating the first ever Boeing 777 airplane to an aerospace museum in the US and it will be displayed permanently alongside more than 350 other historic aircraft. The 777-200 airplane (line number WA001 and registered B-HNL) will fly from Hong Kong to the Pima Air & Space Museum, located in Tucson, Arizona, on 18 September. Boeing first flew the 777-200 aircraft on 12 June, 1994 and continued to use it as a test airplane for several years. The aircraft joined Cathay Pacific's fleet in 2000 and was retired in May 2018 after 18 years of service. During its time with the carrier, B-HNL operated 20,519 flights, recording 49,687 hours of flying time. Rupert Hogg, CEO of Cathay Pacific, said, "As the world's first 777, B-HNL holds a very special place in the history of both our airline and that of commercial aviation, and we are very pleased it will soon bring enjoyment to enthusiasts at its new home in Arizona. "Our 777-200 aircraft have served us exceptionally well over the last two decades, and as we progressively retire these over the months ahead, we eagerly look forward to welcoming the state-of-the art 777-9 aircraft into our fleet from 2021." Cathay Pacific was one of the airlines to provide input for the 777 at the design stage, giving the carrier a unique opportunity to refine the aircraft's features to suit its needs. Among the requests were a cabin cross-section similar to the 747 Jumbo Jet, a modern 'glass' cockpit, fly-by-wire system, and lower operating costs. Cathay Pacific operates one of the largest 777 fleets in the world. "Cathay Pacific has been instrumental in the tremendous success of the 777 programme. The airline contributed greatly to the airplane's original design and has been one of its biggest ambassadors ever since. And now they are a launch customer for our new 777X airplane. We are thrilled to partner with Cathay Pacific on this donation to the museum as a way to share the remarkable story of the Boeing 777 for years to come," concluded Kevin McAllister, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. https://www.marketing-interactive.com/cathay-pacific-donates-the-worlds-first-boeing-777-airplane/ Back to Top Air Force Again Shoots Down Proposal to Make Warrant Officer Pilots Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, deputy chief of staff for manpower, personnel and services, gives an Air Force personnel update during the Air Force Association's Air, Space and Cyber Conference in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 17, 2018. (U.S. Air Force/Tech. Sgt. DeAndre Curtiss) NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- Warrant officers are not going to become the quick-fix solution to ending the Air Force's pilot shortage crisis, the head of the service's personnel center said Monday. Citing a recent Rand Corp. study, Lt. Gen. Brian Kelly, commander of the Air Force Personnel Center at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, told an audience here during the annual Air Force Association Air, Space and Cyber conference that the service is looking to other programs, such as the simulator-heavy Pilot Training Next program, as the best way to train more pilots faster and more efficiently. "The Air Force went out to the Rand Corporation, and it specifically was in regard to our pilot retention crisis and our pilot shortage," Kelly said during his personnel update speech. "They said, 'Would the advent of warrant officers help the United States Air Force in terms of building and retaining pilots?' And the Rand study came back and said no." Last year's National Defense Authorization Act tasked Rand, a think tank, to explore the feasibility of bringing back a warrant officer corps as the service faces shortfalls in its pilot billets. Even as the service finds itself in a bind trying to produce enough pilots to sustain a potential future fight, Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson told Military.com in May that neither enlisted pilots nor a warrant officer corps were on the table for the immediate future. "We have no intention to expand enlisted pilot positions beyond the Global Hawk" community, she said May 4, preceding the Rand study's debut. "A [warrant officer] component would incur lower personnel costs than the [commissioned officer] workforce it displaced, but the lower compensation levels responsible for the lower personnel costs would also produce lower retention rates. With lower retention, training costs would go up," Rand reported last month. Kelly said the Air Force has enough volunteers entering the service for pilot training, but struggles to produce enough pilots from that pool to meet requirements. "Our teammates in [Air Education and Training Command] are ramping that up," he said. "[Air Force Secretary Heather Wilson] talk[ed] about Pilot Training Next and new ways to go faster on that. That's one aspect of system." Kelly explained that the salary gap is substantial between the commissioned force and warrant officer force, a fact that could prove a deterrent to retention and push more enlisted pilots to leave the service and pursue civilian airline jobs. "For our officers, the draw between airline salaries and military salaries is a pretty wide gap," he said. "It is an even wider gap between a warrant officer salary and an airline salary, which means that the retention problem just gets exacerbated. So ... do warrant officers make sense to come in and help the Air Force with their pilot retention problem, [the] pilot production problem? We're going to go back and say, 'No, they do not.' " That doesn't mean the Air Force might not build a warrant officer corps for other fields. Earlier this year, Chief Master Sgt. Kaleth O. Wright, chief master sergeant of the Air Force, said warrant officers could boost growing fields, such as space and cyber. "I think it would help shortages in career fields. I think it would help with retention. I think it would help with career development," Wright told Military.com in March. Kelly said such a move could be considered someday, especially if the Air Force finds itself in another tough budget climate. "That doesn't mean that long term, when we start thinking about people doing technical things, that there isn't a model that potentially looks at warrant officers as a cheaper way for us to look at the overall inventory, try to afford a force as budgets get tight. That might be something in the future," he said. "But right now, we believe we have excellent, excellent technical capability in our enlisted force and we have opportunities to do technical things in our officer force, and we don't think we need warrant officers." https://www.military.com/daily-news/2018/09/17/air-force-again-shoots-down-proposal-make-warrant-officer-pilots.html Back to Top The pilot shortage isn't changing course. Here's how UPS plans to land new talent. Bailey Gorin is among 13 former interns that have already signed up for UPS FlightPath in hopes of eventually landing a full-time position with UPS. Sam Upshaw Jr., Louisville Courier Journal LOUISVILLE, Ky. - A shortage of pilots is causing airlines to rethink their approach to landing talent. That includes UPS, which has created a recruitment program, recently christened UPS FlightPath, in anticipation of a shrinking labor pool. UPS employs about 2,800 pilots to fly its 245 airplanes. Two-thirds of those pilots are based out of Louisville International Airport, the third busiest cargo airport in the country behind only UPS's other hub in Anchorage, Alaska, and FedEx's base in Memphis, Tennessee. A long-predicted shortage of pilots could spell trouble in the future for the company. For now, with average annual salaries of $310,000 for captains and $200,000 for first officers, UPS isn't yet having trouble attracting applicants, spokesman Jim Mayer said. However, for the smaller regional airlines that serve companies like UPS and other major carriers, things are more up in the air. "We're all struggling to find enough qualified pilots," said Craig Ciaffoni, chief pilot at Ameriflight, a UPS contractor. Over the past five years as FAA requirements have grown stricter, the country's number of pilots of prime hiring age - 20 to 59 years old - has dropped 4 percent to 472,000, according to Federal Aviation Administration data. Airlines have blamed the problem, in part, on more stringent FAA regulations adopted in the wake of a February 2009 crash outside of Buffalo. That crash of Colgan Air Flight 3407 prompted regulators to require first officers to have as many flight hours - 1,500 - as captains. That's up from 250 hours previously. With demand for pilots expected to triple over the next decade, the Regional Airline Association, a lobbying group, is predicting a worsening pilot shortage. Since last June, pilots who complete a year-long internship with UPS have been eligible to enter the three-year UPS FlightPath training program conducted by Ameriflight, a Texas-based regional carrier with five propeller planes and nine pilots based in Louisville. At the end of the training program, pilots are guaranteed an interview with UPS for a full-time position. Some 13 former interns and Ameriflight pilots have already signed up for UPS FlightPath, including Bailey Gorin. The 24-year-old said she hopes women like her might one day step up to eliminate the shortage. At the same time, UPS is also building three new $10 million flight simulators, expected to be completed by next year. The simulators will also be used to train new pilots. UPS isn't the only major carrier spending money on training. In April, American Airlines also announced the opening of a new cadet academy that will train recruits for up to 18 months to become first officers at one of three regional carriers owned by American. As the economy continues its upswing and online retailers increase demand for shipments, UPS says it's in "growth mode." So far this year, UPS has hired 175 pilots and plans to hire nearly 100 more. They'll be needed to fly the 40 new airplanes UPS wants to add it to its fleet by 2022. Over that time, UPS expects to lose 8 percent of its pilots due to the mandatory retirement age of 65. https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/nation-now/2018/09/17/pilot-shortage-ups-training-program/1335704002/ Back to Top Bombardier expects Global 7500 jet certification this month: sources MONTREAL (Reuters) - Bombardier Inc (BBDb.TO) expects its Global 7500 to receive certification from Canada's transport regulator this month, a milestone needed for the plane-and-train maker to begin delivering its flagship business jet to clients, two sources familiar with the matter said. FILE PHOTO: Bombardier's new Global 7500 business jet is seen during the National Business Aviation Association conference and expo at the Henderson Executive Airport in Henderson, Nevada, U.S., October 8, 2017. REUTERS/David Becker/File Photo The Global 7500, which is sold out until 2021, is expected to enter service this year and is crucial to Bombardier's turnaround efforts after it sold a majority stake in its CSeries commercial jetliner program to Europe's Airbus (AIR.PA). Montreal-based Bombardier has not disclosed the exact number of orders for the Global 7500, set to challenge U.S rival Gulfstream Aerospace, which has dominated the top end of the market for long-range corporate planes. "So far, there's a broad expectation that it will happen by the end of the month, but the decision will be taken by Transport Canada," said one of the sources on Monday. Both sources spoke on condition of anonymity because the company's internal discussions are private. Regulator Transport Canada, which will make the final decision on the timing of the certification, said by email it could not provide "further details" on Bombardier's Global 7500 because the information was confidential. Bombardier spokesman Mark Masluch declined on Monday to comment on expected milestone dates for the Global 7500, but reiterated that the luxury jet was "on track to enter service this year." The Global 7500 comes to market as corporate plane makers expect to generate higher revenues during a time of recovering appetite for business jets. Bombardier, now halfway through a turnaround plan after facing a cash crunch in 2015, is counting on deliveries of the long-range business jet to achieve a 25 percent jump in total company revenues to $20 billion by 2020, compared with 2017. Originally called the Global 7000, the business jet was renamed the Global 7500 in May. Gulfstream, a division of General Dynamics Corp (GD.N), received Federal Aviation Administration certification for its G500 this year and soon expects certification for a second plane, the G600. Global 7500 would have a range of 7,700 nautical miles, 300 longer than initially expected, and be able to connect far-flung destinations like New York and Hong Kong. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-bombardier-businessjets/bombardier-expects-global-7500-jet-certification-this-month-sources-idUSKCN1LX2HH Back to Top China Southern Airlines plans to grow fleet to 2,000 planes by 2035: CEO SHANGHAI (Reuters) - China Southern Airlines (600029.SS) (1055.HK) plans to more than double the size of its fleet to 2,000 aircraft by 2035 and is exploring ways to cooperate with low-cost carriers, its chief executive said at a conference on Monday. FILE PHOTO: View of the first Airbus A380 delivered to China Southern Airlines during a ceremony at the Airbus Delivery Center in Colomiers near Toulouse, France October 14, 2011. REUTERS/Jean-Philippe Arles/File Photo Tan Wangeng told the World Routes conference that China's largest carrier by passenger numbers is also looking to fly to South America within the next three years, according to the official conference website. "By 2020 there will be 200 million outbound tourists from China. This provides us with a lot of opportunities for development," Tan told the conference in Guangzhou. "We plan to have 1,000 aircraft by 2020 and by 2035 it will increase to 2,000," he was quoted as saying. The company said last month that it had a fleet of 786 passenger and cargo aircraft at the end of June. China Southern was not immediately able to confirm Tan's comments. Tan said the airline was looking for ways to cope with a rising number of budget carriers, especially in China and Southeast Asia where they compete for market share. "All major airlines need partners and we are looking into the possibility of establishing more joint ventures. We haven't tried with low-cost carriers yet, but we are considering how to cooperate with them," he said. Chinese airlines, including the firm's main rivals Air China (601111.SS) (0753.HK) and China Eastern Airlines (600115.SS) (0670.HK), have been aggressively expanding their fleets and launching new routes in response to booming travel demand in the country. However, passenger returns are now falling on some routes due to stiffer competition and the impact of higher capacity. U.S. planemaker Boeing CO (BA.N) predicted last week that Chinese airlines will buy 7,690 new planes worth $1.2 trillion over the next two decades, higher than previously forecast. https://www.reuters.com/article/us-chinasouthernairlines-fleet/china-southern-airlines-plans-to-grow-fleet-to-2000-planes-by-2035-ceo-idUSKCN1LX124 Back to Top Boom's chief test pilot on the thrill and challenge of going supersonic (again) "There's nothing like it out there," says Commander Bill "Doc" Shoemaker (Ret.), chief test pilot for Boom Supersonic, the startup aiming to make a passenger airliner for transoceanic flights at speeds (as you might guess from the name) faster than sound. Shoemaker, a former Navy aviator, fighter pilot and aeronautics engineer, will have the daunting privilege of being the first to fly the company's proof of concept single-seater during tests next year. That there's nothing like Boom is not exactly a controversial opinion - there aren't a lot of companies out there trying to resurrect supersonic flight. The Concorde is, after all, so well known a cautionary tale of engineering ambition exceeding the constraints of reality that it verges on hackneyed. But Shoemaker isn't a Silicon Valley startup commentator, he's a test pilot, and his perspective is that of someone who has worked on and flown dozens of aircraft, including supersonic ones, over his decades-long career. The first question I asked (though not entirely a serious one) when I had a chance to chat with Shoemaker was whether it was a bit premature to have a chief pilot at a company that doesn't yet have a plane to fly. "There's a good reason to have a pilot at this point," Shoemaker said. As he delicately put it: "Among the team, the pilots are... uniquely committed to the outcome." Among other things, test pilots seem to have a knack for understatement. But it's certainly true. "You want the operator's perspective, like how to build the cockpit, how you'll operate the aircraft. The designer will come to me for that perspective - he'll say, 'how can I tweak the design to be more suitable for you?' You want that cross-industry expertise." Boom is making a supersonic airliner, but it's still mostly a paper plane, if you will. The company's test craft, the XB-1, however, is being built and should be taking to the air about a year from now. That's where many of the components, materials and design choices will be flight-proven. Interestingly, however, actually flying the test craft is a rather analog affair. "The aircraft is definitely designed around a philosophy, which is 'keep it simple.' We're not trying to introduce any more tech than we really need to. The flight controls are not fly-by-wire, they're mechanical," explained Shoemaker. "It's going to be an interesting airplane to fly. It goes from 150 knots up to Mach 2.2, and up to 45,000 feet. It'll be a challenge because of that mechanical stuff, but with what we're trying to do, keeping it simple makes a lot of sense." That's not to say nothing has changed over the last few decades of aeronautics, a topic in which, if you'll recall, Shoemaker has a doctorate. Although he said he considers his role as being separate from the flight test engineers who put together the craft he's flown, he's still an important part of the team. He suggested a few areas where he's seen or expects improvements to the aircraft creation and testing process. "One is composite materials. That's huge," he said, referring to things like carbon fiber and more exotic weaves and alloys that combine a number of desirable characteristics. "The strength and weight improvements offer new opportunities. You know, the Concorde would contract like a foot during flight temperatures, then expand again. Composites don't do that. All these things make the aircraft lighter, faster and stronger." Second, he briefly noted, engine technology these days is "brisk," especially combined with the materials advances. "Last," he said, "the Concorde design was wind-tunnel based, but a lot of the work we do is computation. We can do all the testing they did for the Concorde in a couple days." Wind tunnels are still involved, of course, but the models are so good that it's more for verification than testing. But it also lets designers speed through ideas, evaluating but skipping wild ones without wasting time: "You can look at all these weird corner cases, and explore those very quickly." Basic advances in tech mean the team can avoid quirks like the Concorde's drooping nose, which was there so that pilots could see the runway. "You can imagine all the mechanical complexity that comes with that," said Shoemaker. "For us we'll be going with a direct camera or some kind of vision system that's integrated with all the systems." "The airliner itself," he said, "will be highly augmented [compared to the test jet]. It'll be fly-by-wire. Its handling qualities are really quite benign across the envelope. It's surprising, but the way the aircraft handles on one side of the speed of sound isn't so different from how it handles on the other side." Ultimately Shoemaker was optimistic about the whole enterprise, both the company and the prospect of supersonic passenger flight. "As far as an ambitious project with an ambitious goal, there's nothing like it out there," he said. "That's the value and reward of working with a team this size, a team that really believes they can reinvent and do it better. And it's well within what we can do with technology - we can do it better than Concorde did, possibly by orders of magnitude." As for his part, the test flights set to take place next year, he's more than a little excited. "It'll be a challenge to fly for sure - but it'll be nice to go that fast again." https://techcrunch.com/2018/09/17/booms-chief-test-pilot-on-the-thrill-and-challenge-of-going-supersonic-again/ Back to Top Japanese billionaire Yusaku Maezawa first paying passenger on SpaceX 2023 moon flight HAWTHORNE, Calif. - It's been 50 years since Apollo 8 left low Earth orbit on a trajectory for the moon, becoming the first manned mission to orbit the moon and return safely home. NASA's moon mission program ended in 1972, effectively ending human exploration of Earth's nearest neighbor ... until now. SpaceX founder Elon Musk announced a plan for a new commercial space flight around the moon several years ago and Monday, in Hawthorne, California, Musk announced his first paying passenger on a planned 2023 flight around the moon. Japanese entrepreneur, billionaire and globally renowned art collector Yusaku Maezawa is that passenger. Yusaku, one of the richest people in Japan, said he's been obsessed with going to the moon for as long as he can remember. "Ever since I was a kid, I loved the moon," he said. "Throughout the ages the moon has fulfilled our imagination." Yasaku's down payment for the flight is helping with the development of the flight system and booster, Musk said, although neither Musk nor Yasaku will reveal how much the billionaire art lover is paying for the flight. "He is the, I think, bravest person and most willing to do so and he was the best adventurer, I think. He stepped forward to do it," Musk said in complimenting the Japanese entrepreneur. "He's ultimately paying for the average person to be able to go." Musk admitted that SpaceX may not be able to meet the 2023 deadline for a passenger flight around the moon. "This is a dangerous mission. It's definitely dangerous," he said. Musk said many test flights are planned ahead of the scheduled launch in 2023. "First orbital flight in two to three years. We'll do many such test flights before putting any people onboard." He also said a test flight around the moon would probably be needed before the actual flights with humans aboard. Yasaku said he will take eight other people along with him on the flight, eight artists. He said he wants to invite renowned artists who can understand the beauty of what they'll see on the trip, but he said he has not yet chosen them or extended any invitations. https://www.wsoctv.com/news/trending-now/japanese-billionaire-yusaku-maezawa-first-paying-passenger-on-spacex-2023-moon-flight/836527671?utm_source=homestream&utm_medium=site_navigation&utm_campaign=homestream_click Back to Top NASA Names Holly Ridings New Chief Flight Director WASHINGTON (AP) - NASA has named Holly Ridings its new chief flight director, making her the first woman to lead the elite group that directs human spaceflight missions from the Mission Control Center at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. Director of Flight Operations Brian Kelly selected Ridings to replace Norm Knight, who has held the position since 2012. Knight now is the deputy director of Flight Operations. "Holly has proven herself a leader among a group of highly talented flight directors," Kelly said. "I know she will excel in this unique and critical leadership position providing direction for the safety and success of human spaceflight missions. She will lead the team during exciting times as they adapt to support future missions with commercial partners and beyond low-Earth orbit." In her new role, Ridings will manage the group of 32 active flight directors and flight directors-in-training who oversee a variety of human spaceflight missions involving the International Space Station, including integrating American-made commercial crew spacecraft into the fleet of vehicles servicing the orbiting laboratory, as well as Orion spacecraft missions to the Moon and beyond. Ridings, a native of Amarillo, Texas, earned a Bachelor of Science degree in mechanical engineering from Texas A&M University in 1996. She joined NASA in 1998 as a flight controller in the thermal operations group. She was selected as a flight director in 2005. Since then, she has served as the lead flight director for several missions including International Space Station mission Expedition 16 in 2007-2008, Space Shuttle Program mission STS-127 in 2009, and the first SpaceX Dragon cargo spacecraft mission to the space station in 2012. https://www.wtnh.com/news/national/nasa-names-holly-ridings-new-chief-flight-director/1456444842 Back to Top In less than a month, delegates and speakers from across the aviation, safety, energy, insurance and legal will gather in Texas to discuss the latest in safety best practices and knowledge at the 14th CHC Safety & Quality Summit. The Summit will take place October 2-4 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center More than 40 invited speakers will deliver presentations and lead approximately 80 concurrent sessions between October 2 and October 4 on this year's theme "Building Safety at Every Level: Does this start at the top or with front line employees?" While the Summit is less than a month away, there is still time for interested attendees to register and make arrangements to join industry colleagues at this premiere aviation safety event. Attendees can register at www.chcsafetyqualitysummit.com. For those who have already registered and plan on attending, be sure to log in and sign up for your sessions before they fill up. Most sessions are offered multiple times to ensure everyone has the opportunity to attend those they would like to. Those attending the Summit will also have the opportunity to sign up to participate in pre- and post-Summit courses this year as well. The pre and post courses include Accident/Incident Investigation Analysis, A Practitioners' Guide to Building a Safety Case, HFACS Training and BowTie XP. Detailed descriptions and additional information are available on the Summit website here. "We look forward to what promises to be another great Summit," said Duncan Trapp, VP, Safety & Quality, CHC. "Bringing together all these professionals each year, from our speakers and invited guests to our delegates and sponsors, is always a beneficial and valuable experience. We're ready to get going next month, and hope that everyone attending has a productive three days with us." About CHC For more than 70 years, CHC Helicopter has provided safe, reliable, cost-effective helicopter service in some of the most remote and challenging environments around the world. With extensive experience transporting customers in the oil and gas industry, supporting search-and-rescue and EMS contracts, and providing maintenance, repair and overhaul services, our dedication to safety and reputation for quality and innovation help our customers reach beyond what they thought possible. Visit www.chcheli.com for information. Contact Information MEDIA Cameron Meyer Communications Specialist CHC Helicopter +1 214.262.7391 Cameron.Meyer@chcheli.com Summit Contact Irina Sakgaev Safety & Quality Applications Specialist CHC Helicopter +1 604.232.7302 summit@chcheli.com Back to Top Position Available: Aircraft Maintenance Technician (180347) Embry-Riddle is accepting applications for the position of Aircraft Maintenance Technician in the Fleet Maintenance Department at our Daytona Beach Campus. The Aircraft Maintenance Technician will use the methods, techniques and practices prescribed in the current manufacturer's maintenance manual or instructions to ensure continued airworthiness of aircraft, engines, propellers, and appliances in accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. Complete all necessary entries in appropriate maintenance forms, work orders, internal inspection forms, malfunction and defect reports, and aircraft logbooks. Report defective shop equipment or equipment requiring certification to the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor. Supervise assigned shift and accomplish all duties in the absence of shift supervisor. Assist/supervise apprentice and technician I maintenance personnel, and the work environment to ensure cleanliness and safety. Be thoroughly familiar with the requirements of the FAA approved inspection program, FAA regulations pertaining to aircraft maintenance, airworthiness directives, advisory circular, manufacturers' service bulletins and engineering orders, as required. Properly document all parts, appliances, and materials used in maintenance of aircraft. Assist Maintenance Supervisor and Aircraft Parts Manager in inventory control functions. Accomplished Scheduled Maintenance and quickly respond to unscheduled maintenance requirements with minimal supervision. Support and assist the Aircraft Maintenance Supervisor(s) in the accomplishment of the overall maintenance effort. Perform unscheduled maintenance on all University aircraft on ERAU flight line on weekends and holidays. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Current Airframe and Powerplant Certificate required with no violations. Progressive working knowledge of FAR 145, 91 and 43. Aircraft Maintenance experience in maintaining light general aviation aircraft preferred. Basic PC Software Skills (e.g. spreadsheet, word processing & database etc.) Familiarity with Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications preferred. Excellent communication skills required Please apply online at www.erau.edu/jobs, Requisition # 180347 Back to Top Position: Director of Aviation Safety Conduct Aviation Safety Program for the College of Aviation (COA); coordinate with and assist the Flight Training Department in the development, implementation, and maintenance of aviation safety programs the purpose of which is the preservation of human, material, and financial resources while maintaining maximum operational effectiveness; and assist the College of Aviation Safety Council. Assume Daytona Beach Campus senior investigator responsibilities for any accident or incident which is reportable under Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 830, as amended. Represent the Daytona Beach Campus under the party participant provisions of Title 49 of the CFR, Part 830, as amended. The COA Director of Aviation Safety has the following authority: A) Define Daytona Beach Campus investigation and reporting procedures for aviation hazards, incidents, accidents and related data collection. B) Develop the necessary forms and instructions for implementing COA aviation safety programs and initiatives. C) Define and require the reporting of any aviation safety related event D) Conduct investigation of aviation safety events and hazards E) Recommend to the Dean of the COA and the Chief Flight Instructor the grounding of any flight student or flight instructor pilot involved in a safety event which is under investigation by the COA Aviation Safety Department F) Conduct aviation safety inspections/audits of campus flight-related operations, facilities, or contractor providing flight-related services to include the International Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). G) Represent Daytona Beach Campus regarding aviation safety matters in dealing with government agencies and professional organizations H) Assume Daytona Beach campus senior investigator responsibilities for any accident or accident, which is reportable under Title 49 of the CFR, Part 830, as amended. Represent Daytona Beach Campus under the party participant provision of Title 49 of the CFR, Part 830, as amended. I) Assume Daytona Beach senior investigator responsibilities for any Daytona Beach Campus related aviation safety event J) Represent the COA at campus and University Safety Council meetings K) Coordinate with the University Safety Officer on university aviation safety-related issues. The COA Director of Aviation Safety has the following responsibilities: Manage the COA aviation Safety Program which includes the following (100%): Provide regular reports on aviation safety to the Dean, COA, Daytona Beach Campus, Chair, Flight Training Department, University Safety Officer, and the Chief Flight Instructor. Present reports to University officers as requested or deemed necessary and approved by the Dean, COA (10%) Maintain, review, and recommend revision of University Aviation Safety Programs (2.5%) Support and promote University Aviation Safety Programs (10%) Provide timely advice, feedback, recommendations and assistance, on aviation safety to line managers in the COA (5%) Maintain, manage and review the Flight Departments Safety Management System (SMS) (5%) Maintain and manage the Flight Departments Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) program (5%) Maintain a reporting system for hazards, incidents, accidents and fatigue (20%) Maintain an aviation safety data analysis program (5%) Conduct and manage the Flight Departments risk management program to include routinely scheduled risk assessment and management of change meetings (2.5%) Manage and facilitate the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) for Flight, Fleet Maintenance and AMS Part 145 Engine Repair Station (5%) Distribute aviation safety information to include emails, newsletters and postings (3%) Conduct regular meetings with instructor pilots, team safety leaders, and flight students (2%) Manage the College of Aviation (COA) Aviation Safety Advisory Council (ASAC) regularly scheduled meetings (2.5%) Provide aviation safety training as required by the Aviation Safety Programs (5%) Develop and maintain an aviation safety emergency response plan (ERP) (2.5%) Oversee and manage the Flight Departments drug testing program (2.5%) Facilitate confidential communication between students, instructor pilots, and flight administration (3%) Serve on the College of Aviation Safety Council (1%) Administer the campus safety awards program (1%) Meet with local air traffic control, FSDO, aviation safety agencies and representatives to discuss aviation safety-related matters on a regular basis (5%) Act as an Aviation Safety Counselor and facilitate FAA Aviation Safety Seminars as dictated by the University Aviation Safety Programs (1%) Serve on the Aircraft Accident Investigation Board as a non-voting member (0.5%) Other duties as assigned by the Dean of the College of Aviation. (1%) Qualifications Bachelor's degree required. 3-5 years' direct related work experience required. Familiar with Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Aviation Safety Action (ASAP) programs. Analytical skills with proficiency in Microsoft operating systems, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook/email, and Internet end-user applications. FAA Certificated Flight Instructor/Instrument CFI, CFII, MEI, Airplane Single and Multiengine; Instrument Airplane preferred. Please apply online at www.erau.edu/jobs , Requisition # 180393 Curt Lewis