Flight Safety Information January 22, 2020 - No. 016 In This Issue Boeing doesn't expect 737 MAX approval until at least this summer First flight of Boeing's 777X set for Thursday: sources. Incident: Malindo B739 at Hanoi on Jan 21st 2020, burst tyre on departure Incident: Horizon E175 near Boise on Jan 20th 2020 EVAS Cockpit Smoke Protecton WestJet Q400 damaged by sharp de-rotation at Edmonton NBAA Updates Guidance for Single-pilot Winter Ops Safety violations found in Kazakhstan's Bek Air operations. O'Hare Airport begins screening passengers from China for coronavirus. Harry Robertson receives prestigious Living Legends of Aviation lifetime entrepreneur award EASA and EHA Partner To Launch New European Rotors Show. Boom Supersonic partners with Flight Research to test its XB-1 supersonic aircraft Are we one step closer to pilotless commercial jets? ACSF Safety Symposium Manager of Security & Compliance. DTI Training Canada Boeing doesn't expect 737 MAX approval until at least this summer The Boeing Co. now says it will be at least the middle of the year before the 737 MAX returns to service. The Boeing Co. on Tuesday said it doesn't expect re-certification of its 737 MAX until at least the middle of the year, adding several months to the return of the troubled jet than some industry observers had been targeting. "We are informing our customers and suppliers that we are currently estimating that the ungrounding of the 737 MAX will begin during mid-2020," the company said in a press release. "This updated estimate is informed by our experience to date with the certification process. It is subject to our ongoing attempts to address known schedule risks and further developments that may arise in connection with the certification process." The company reiterated it will be up to regulators such as the Federal Aviation Administration as to when the MAX will return. The news sent shares of both Boeing (NYSE: BA) and Wichita-based Spirit AeroSystems Inc. tumbling in trading Tuesday afternoon. After a brief halt to trading of Boeing following initial reports of the outlook, shares were down 5.02 percent to $307.88 and had dropped was low as $305.76 during the day. Shares of Spirit (NYSE: SPR) were down 4.09 percent to $64.55 and had dropped as low as $63.82 on Tuesday. Spirit builds around 70 percent of the structure on the MAX, including the aircraft's full fuselage. The MAX has been grounded since last March following two crashes of the jet in five months. Boeing announced plans in December, followed closely by Spirit, to temporarily halt production of the MAX beginning this month as it waits on re-certification of the plane. Prior to the production freeze, which has begun triggering local aerospace layoffs, Spirit built the 737 at the rate of 52 aircraft per month throughout 2019. That came despite Boeing's own reduction to 42 per month after the grounding, part of a staggered production agreement designed to keep the linchpin supplier healthy in advance of rate increases. With the grounding now expected to stretch well beyond a year, there will likely be a longer wait for the restart of production and the eventual ramp back up in output on the 737 MAX. Adding to that dynamic will be the nearly 400 MAX aircraft Boeing built during the grounding that must be delivered, as well as the roughly 100 completed fuselages Spirit built and is holding locally in inventory. That is expected to make it several more years before Spirit returns to the production rate it was building at prior to the program halt. Spirit is Wichita's largest employer with 13,500 workers, a number that will drop below 11,000 after it completes its announced round of 2,800 layoffs in the coming weeks due to uncertainty surrounding the MAX. https://www.bizjournals.com/wichita/news/2020/01/21/boeing-doesn-t-expect-737- max-approval-until-at.html?ana=yahoo&yptr=yahoo Back to Top First flight of Boeing's 777X set for Thursday: sources Following months of delay, Boeing plans the first flight for its new long-range 777X on Thursday (AFP Photo/MANDEL NGAN) New York (AFP) - Following months of delay, Boeing plans the first flight for its new long-range 777X on Thursday, two people with knowledge of the matter said Tuesday. The date for the first flight, a key step before Boeing seeks federal certification on the new plane, could still slip depending on weather, the sources said. The flight had initially been planned for summer 2019 but was shifted back due to a number of issues, including with a new engine built by General Electric. The flight is scheduled to take place in Seattle, the sources said. Boeing has been under intense scrutiny following the March global grounding of its 737 MAX plane after two deadly crashes. A spokesman for the US Federal Aviation Administration said the 777X flight was expected soon "but the timing is entirely up to Boeing." There have been 340 orders for the 777X, mostly from giants such as Emirates, Lufthansa, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways. The plane is a rival option to the Airbus A350. If all goes well with the first flight, Boeing will then submit documents to the FAA as part of the formal certification process, which includes a certification test flight. Boeing is now targeting early 2021 for first commercial deliveries of the plane, later than the mid-2020 timeframe previously targeted. Development of the long-range aircraft, which can take between 384 and 426 passengers, hit a snag in September when the fuselage of the plane split during a stress test. https://www.yahoo.com/news/first-flight-boeings-777x-set-thursday-sources- 153138835.html Back to Top Incident: Malindo B739 at Hanoi on Jan 21st 2020, burst tyre on departure By Simon Hradecky, created Tuesday, Jan 21st 2020 22:09Z, last updated Tuesday, Jan 21st 2020 22:09Z A Malindo Air Boeing 737-900, registration 9M-LNF performing flight OD-572 from Hanoi (Vietnam) to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) with 91 people on board, was climbing out of Hanoi's runway 11R when the crew stopped the climb at 7000 feet due to the suspicion a tyre had blown. A runway inspection found tyre debris on the runway, ATC informed the crew, who in return declared emergency and decided to return to Hanoi. The aircraft burned off fuel and landed safely on Hanoi's runway 11R about 75 minutes after departure. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Hanoi about 14 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4d241706&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Horizon E175 near Boise on Jan 20th 2020, lavatory smoke indication By Simon Hradecky, created Tuesday, Jan 21st 2020 20:21Z, last updated Tuesday, Jan 21st 2020 20:21Z A Horizon Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of Alaska Airlines, registration N623QX performing flight AS-2712 from Seattle,WA to Dallas Love,TX (USA) with 76 people on board, was enroute at FL330 about 50nm southeast of Boise,ID (USA) when the crew received a lavatory smoke indication and decided to divert to Boise. Cabin crew checked the lavatory but did not notice any smoke. The aircraft landed safely in Boise about 25 minutes later. No trace of fire, heat or smoke was found. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground for about 9 hours, then positioned to Seattle and resumed service. The airline reported a smoke detector activated, however, no smoke was found. The passengers were rebooked onto other flights. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/QXE2712/history/20200120/1715Z/KSEA/KDAL http://avherald.com/h?article=4d240887&opt=0 Back to Top Back to Top WestJet Q400 damaged by sharp de-rotation at Edmonton Investigators have determined that a WestJet Encore Bombardier Q400 suffered damage at Edmonton after de-rotating sharply during a high-speed landing. The Q400 - arriving from Fort McMurray on 19 July last year - had been approaching Edmonton's runway 12 with storms in the vicinity of the airport. Its captain opted for a high approach speed of 142kt, about 20kt above the reference, owing to the possibility of a missed approach and the risk of windshear. The crew also planned a "firm landing", says the Transportation Safety Board of Canada, because of gusting conditions. Flight-data recorder information shows the Q400 did not reduce speed before touchdown and the aircraft's main landing-gear sensors briefly switched from ground mode, after touchdown, back to air mode. The captain then made a full nose-down input to the control column, and the aircraft sharply de-rotated - by 10°/s rather than the typical 4°/s. This was followed by a "bang" and a nose-wheel shimmy, says the inquiry, and the aircraft pulled to the left during roll-out. Analysis of flight-recorder data shows both the main and nose landing-gear switched to ground mode "nearly simultaneously", it adds. WestJet Encore Q400 damage Wrinkling of the fuselage near the nose was part of the damage sustained While no hard landing was indicated to the pilots, they requested maintenance support after taxiing off the runway - although personnel could not attend for 45min owing to a lightning alert. Both nose-gear tyres were changed before the aircraft taxied to the gate to disembark passengers. Further detailed inspection showed the aircraft had sustained substantial fuselage skin wrinkling on its nose as well as damage to the nose-gear door, nose-gear assembly, and forward bulkhead. None of the 74 occupants was injured. WestJet Encore's operating manual states that crews should add half the gust factor - to a maximum of 10kt - to the normal approach speed when flying in gusting conditions. This should have resulted in the Q400's flying at 135kt, and reducing speed to the reference of 122kt at touchdown. The nose-wheel should then have been "promptly" brought into contact with the ground after the main-gear touchdown, says the inquiry. It states that the damage to the aircraft (C-FKWE) occurred when the nose of the aircraft was lowered at a higher rate than normal, following the high-speed touchdown, and adds that the accident highlights the "importance of flight crews' adhering to operational procedures and techniques". https://www.flightglobal.com/safety/westjet-q400-damaged-by-sharp-de-rotation-at- edmonton/136230.article Back to Top NBAA Updates Guidance for Single-pilot Winter Ops In response to an NTSB recommendation, NBAA updated its training guidance for certain single-pilot operations to reflect risk management in winter operations. The NBAA Training Guidelines for Single Pilot Operations of Very Light Jets (VLJ) and Technically Advanced Aircraft (TAA) addresses training in jet aircraft weighing 10,000 pounds or less; certified for single-pilot operations; and equipped with advanced flight deck automation, automated engine and systems management, and/or integrated autoflight, autopilot, and flight guidance systems. After its investigation of a 2014 crash of an Embraer Phenom 100 in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the NTSB cited as a probable cause the pilot's attempt to conduct an approach in icing conditions without proper use of the deice system or accurate consideration for landing performance speeds based on weather and aircraft weight. As a result, the NTSB asked NBAA to update training guidelines on risk management in winter operations with a special emphasis on appropriate use of ice-protection systems and related operating procedures, said Mark Larsen, NBAA senior manager of safety and flight operations. "These revised training guidelines reflect the safety recommendation by placing additional emphasis on these key skills." The guidance focuses on areas of greatest risk, including winter operations; pre-arrival training and proficiency; recurrent training recommendations; and increased knowledge of the unique flying quality of aircraft type. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-01-21/nbaa-updates- guidance-single-pilot-winter-ops Back to Top Safety violations found in Kazakhstan's Bek Air operations The airline has been given six months to eliminate airworthiness shortcomings following the recent crash of its Fokker 100 Bek Air Kazakhstan's Aviation Administration has discovered Bek Air's fleet to be in a questionable condition (Nikolay Ustinov) The Kazakhstan Aviation Administration (KAA) has identified a number of safety violations after an inspection of Bek Air's operations following its Fokker 100 crash in Almaty in December. FLEET CONDITION The most serious findings are associated with the continued airworthiness standards of the airline's fleet of Fokker 100s. Before the Almaty crash, Bek Air operated nine regional jets of the type, with ages ranging between 24 and 30 years. KAA's main criticism concerns the airline's failure to maintain the appropriate maintenance logs. The airline has been systematically replacing expired components with parts taken from other aircraft in its fleet, supposedly because of problems in acquiring spare parts for an aircraft type that has been out of production since 1997. As a result, it has become very challenging to track the actual service history of some critical components. The airline was also found to have removed metal shields containing the serial numbers on several Rolls-Royce engines in its fleet, making it impossible to identify these engines' actual flight hours or cycles. Rolls-Royce has confirmed to the Kazakh authorities that it has no data on these engines' last overhauls, and that there are no maintenance procedures that require the removal of serial number shields. DE-ICING PROCEDURES Meanwhile, CCTV streams from Almaty airport have revealed that Bek Air's flight crews failed to perform adequate pre-flight visual inspections of wing leading edges, a process which is prescribed by the Fokker 100 flight crew operations manual (FCOM). The wing leading edge de-icing procedure was introduced as an airworthiness directive (AD) in the aftermath of a Fokker 100 crash in Skopje, Macedonia in 1993. The procedure requires the leading edge to be manually checked for ice build-up. Bek Air's crew training programmes provide no evidence that flight crews had been adequately instructed in recognising and avoiding risks associated with wing icing. As for now, the currently grounded regional Kazakh airline remains under the tightened scrutiny of the country's oversight authorities and it has been granted a six-month grace period to eliminate the safety shortcomings, or have its air operator's certificate withdrawn. In the meantime, International Air Transport Association (IATA) has recalled Bek Air's Z9 designator code on January 17, but says it may be reassigned to the airline within the 60-day period on verification of eligibility. Bek Air has appealed the suspension. http://www.rusaviainsider.com/safety-violations-found-in-kazakhstan-bek-air- operations/ Back to Top O'Hare Airport begins screening passengers from China for coronavirus Chicago's O'Hare International Airport will start screening for the coronavirus that has spread from Wuhan, China, and killed nine people there so far. CHICAGO (WLS) -- O'Hare International Airport will begin screening this week for the deadly coronavirus that has sickened hundreds and killed nine people in China, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Tuesday. The new virus is only the seventh identified coronavirus that can infect humans. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, symptoms of common coronaviruses include runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat and fever. However, more severe coronaviruses can cause illnesses like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) or Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). The CDC confirmed Tuesday that the first domestic case of the coronavirus has been detected in a patient in Washington State who had recently traveled to China. Coronaviruses are a large family of illnesses that cause a variety of upper respiratory infections. Doctors say the virus can mimic the flu. Hospitals across Chicago are screening patients with flu-like symptoms for the virus. At O'Hare they are also screening international travelers for symptoms. "Any traveler who screens positive for potential illness would not pass through the general airport population," said Dr. Allison Ardaway, Chicago Department of Public Health. Passengers arriving at O'Hare have been vigilant about the virus, some avoiding Chinese airports of concern. "I just canceled that flight, and I changed it to another flight, like come from Shanghai," said Guy Xie, traveler. Screening is also taking place as passengers leave China. A passenger arriving on a United flight from Shanghai said a doctor had to treat two passengers on his United flight who were ill. "I came out and asked the doctor whether this was one of those cases and he said 'I do not know. We are checking,'" said the passenger, who asked to remain anonymous. United Airlines released a statement, saying, "The safety of our customers and employees is our top priority. Health officials met United flight 836 upon its arrival at Chicago O'Hare earlier today and met and released two passengers. We continue to follow CDC guidelines and remain in close contact with authorities in the United States and Asia to further ensure the safety of our customers and employees." Chicago health officials said they are not advising travelers to change their behavior at this point, nor are they advising airport employees or vendors to take any protective measures. "There should be no panic. People should not panic. We are really looking at a discrete population," said Dr. Sharon Welbel, Cook County Health Department. At Elmhurst Hospital doctors focused on travel history to determine if the patients are at risk. "Anyone that has a respiratory illness, we do ask if they have traveled recently," said Dr. Angela McCormick. "Specifically, in the last two weeks, if they have been to China." Elmhurst Hospital said they have not seen the specific strain of the coronavirus that has been spreading through China, but since December they three patients have tested positive for an unknown strain. "We are only seeing 2 percent come back positive for the coronavirus, but this is an unnamed strain, on the one from China," McCormick said. More than a dozen health care workers in China contracted the virus after treating an infected patient. The number of cases has now risen to 440 and the death toll has risen to nine. Deputy Director of the National Health Commission Li Bin told reporters on Wednesday that the figures were current as of midnight Tuesday and all the deaths had been in Hubei province, where the first illnesses from the new coronavirus were reported in December. Scientists recently announced the virus spreads from human to human, not just animals as first believed. U.S. officials are working to detect and stop the spread of the coronavirus, and doctors are urging everyone to do their part. To prevent transmission, hands should be washed frequently and patients should wear a mask. Late last week, U.S. health officials began screening passengers from central China at New York, Los Angeles and San Francisco airports. Officials around the world have implemented similar airport screenings in hopes of containing the virus during the busy Lunar New Year travel season. Tuesday, the CDC announced that Atlanta and Chicago O'Hare airports would also begin screening travelers. The CDC said these airports see the highest volume of passengers coming from the Wuhan area to the US. According to the CDC, approximately 1,200 passengers have been screened for signs of illness since Friday. No passengers have been sent to the hospital as a result of these screenings. https://abc7chicago.com/health/ohare-airport-begins-screening-for-deadly- coronavirus/5868373/ Back to Top Harry Robertson receives prestigious Living Legends of Aviation lifetime entrepreneur award Aviator and engineer Harry Robertson accepts his Legends of Aviation award from Ken Ricci Jan. 20 (Photo/Kevin Hong/Living Legends of Aviation) BEVERLY HILLS, Cali. - Dr. S. Harry Robertson, Williams resident and founder of Robertson Fuel Systems, A HEICO Company, was recognized for his entrepreneurial accomplishments with the Ken Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award Jan. 16, at the 17th Annual Living Legends of Aviation Awards, hosted by John Travolta. Mr. Ken Ricci personally presented the award. Hailed as the "most remarkable people of extraordinary accomplishment in aviation and aerospace," The Living Legends of Aviation honors the most accomplished men and women in aviation and supports the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy, which is dedicated to introducing, educating and sparking children's interest in aviation. Robertson was nominated for induction into the Living Legends of Aviation by Major General Carl H. McNair Jr. The nomination honored Robertson's invention of "Robbie Tanks" which has saved thousands of lives. "Harry Robertson's impactful work on creating crash-survivable, ballistically self-sealing fuel systems for the rotorcraft industry and military forces has saved over 9,000 lives and continues strong for over 40 years." said Newman Shufflebarger, President of Robertson Fuel Systems. "Everyone at Robertson is proud to continue Harry's legacy of saving lives and this award is a testament to the skill, ingenuity, and dedication of his legacy." Robertson is one of the most significant figures in aviation in the past 50 years and is recognized as "The Father of the Crashworthy Fuel System." Past recipients of the Ken Ricci Lifetime Aviation Entrepreneur Award include Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Atlantic Airlines and Virgin Galactic and Frederick Smith, founder of FedEx. More than 700 people, including many of the "Living Legends of Aviation" themselves like Jeff Bezos, John Travolta and Harrison Ford, attend the annual awards ceremony, which will benefit the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy. Robertson said his favorite thing now is the time he spends at Pine Springs Ranch in Williams where he tends cattle with a caretaker, and enjoys the quiet. About Robertson Fuel Systems Robert Fuel Systems is a HEICO company based in Tempe, Arizona, designs, develops, produces and sustains crashworthy and crash resistant primary and auxiliary fuel systems for military and civil applications. HEICO Corporation is a New York Stock Exchange listed company (NYSE: HEI and HEI.A). The company's technology-driven and electronics products have been used for aerospace, industrial, and defense industries for more than 60 years. The "Living Legends of Aviation Awards" are produced by the Kiddie Hawk Air Academy, a 501-c-3 non-profit organization. Kiddie Hawk's mission is to educate children and spark their interest in aviation/aerospace. More information is available at livinglegendsofavation.org. https://www.williamsnews.com/news/2020/jan/21/harry-robertson-receives- prestigious-living-legend/ Back to Top EASA and EHA Partner To Launch New European Rotors Show The European Helicopter Association (EHA) and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) today launched a new annual conference and trade show called European Rotors, to be held from November 10 to 12, 2020 in Cologne, Germany. This new show is intended to include all vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) aircraft, including both conventional helicopters and new-generation electric (eVTOL) aircraft being developed for so-called urban air mobility applications. The conference program will include EASA's annual Rotorcraft Symposium, which has been held at its headquarters in Cologne. EHA said it has the support of all leading helicopter manufacturers, including Airbus, Bell, Leonardo, and Kopter. Sikorsky and MD Helicopters were not present at today's launch press conference and have yet to state whether they will also participate. "The event is the perfect opportunity to talk about safety with the whole community, and the timing is right because we have recently launched our new safety road map," said David Solar, head of EASA's VTOL department. Until 2018, EHA partnered with Reed Exhibitions for the annual Helitech show. In 2019, Reed launched its new Vertical Flight Expo event, but this was not supported by any of the main helicopter manufacturers. "This is the first time there has been a common rotorcraft and VTOL event that is fully supported by all EHA members in partnership with EASA," said EHA chairman Peter Möller. "It is the one show organized by the industry for the whole industry and with participation by the regulator." European Rotors is being organized in partnership with Messe Friedrichshafen, which organizes the annual Aero Friedrichshafen general aviation show in Germany. Show director Frank Liemandt told reporters that the plan is to keep the event in Cologne for two or three years and then move it to various locations around Europe. The new show will include an indoor static display for aircraft. An arrangement has been made for helicopters to be moved to the downtown Koelnmesse convention center from nearby Dusseldorf Airport. Organizers said members of the public will be allowed to come to the event and especially welcome on the third day, when admission will be free. "It is important that we are not seen [by the public] to be behind the curtain and that they can really trust us [industry and regulators] and see what we are doing," said Solar. In July, EASA issued new special conditions to cover the certification of eVTOL aircraft. Solar told AIN that in the next few weeks the agency plans to publish the associated means of compliance for these rules, as well as a set of special conditions for propulsion systems used by this category of aircraft. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-01-21/easa-and-eha- partner-launch-new-european-rotors-show Back to Top Boom Supersonic partners with Flight Research to test its XB-1 supersonic aircraft Supersonic aviation startup Boom is making progress on its XB-1 demonstrator aircraft, the airplane that will prove out its tech and pave the way for construction of its future production commercial supersonic passenger jets. The Denver-based startup has partnered with Flight Research, Inc., a company that specializes in flight testing and certification, as well as pilot training. The XB-1 demonstrator aircraft will be tested with support from Flight Research, Inc., with Boom hoping to fly the aircraft over the Mojave desert in a stretch used for supersonic testing. As part of the deal, Flight Research will be providing Boom with a hanger at the Mojave Air and Space Port to fly from, and a T-38 Talon supersonic trainer aircraft, which will be used both to train the XB-1's test pilots and to trail the Boom aircraft for observation while it's in flight. Boom is in the process of building the XB-1, which will be used to test and refine the final design of Overture, the passenger commercial airliner it eventually hopes to build. Already, Boom says development of the subscale XB-1 has led to improvements of the design elements it's going to be using to construct Overture. The flight controls system and engines on XB-1 are complete, and the company is now working on finishing touches on the cockpit construction, with about half of the work still left to go on the fuselage and a third of the construction of the wings still to be done. Its first flight is currently planned for sometime later this year. https://techcrunch.com/2020/01/21/boom-supersonic-partners-with-flight-research-to- test-its-xb-1-supersonic-aircraft/ Back to Top Are we one step closer to pilotless commercial jets? Airbus A350-1000 taking off (CNN) - The concept of pilotless commercial jet flight has been bandied about for years. But while the technology has been there, there's been little concrete evidence to suggest autonomous flying could ever really get off the ground -- until now. Airbus has confirmed one of its test aircraft took off automatically at Toulouse-Blagnac airport in France last December. The European aerospace company conducted a series of successful tests on autopilot last month, with two pilots on standby. According to Airbus, the A350-1000 achieved eight automatic takeoffs over a period of four and a half hours. "While completing alignment on the runway, waiting for clearance from air traffic control, we engaged the autopilot," Airbus test pilot Captain Yann Beaufils explained in a statement. "We moved the throttle levers to the takeoff setting and we monitored the aircraft. It started to move and accelerate automatically maintaining the runway center line, at the exact rotation speed as entered in the system." Airbus Demonstrates First Fully Automatic Vision Based Take Off Airbus successfully performed the first fully automatic vision-based takeoff at Toulouse- Blagnac airport in France. "The nose of the aircraft began to lift up automatically to take the expected takeoff pitch value and a few seconds later we were airborne." In an video released by Airbus, one of the pilots is seen with his hands away from the controls as the A350-1000 successfully takes off. This was achieved via new image recognition technology installed directly on the aircraft, rather than an Instrument Landing System (ILS), which sends radio waves up from the runway, providing pilots with vertical and horizontal guidance. Airbus says it also plans to trial automatic vision-based taxi and landing sequences later this year. In 2019, a survey of 22,000 people by US software firm Ansys indicated that 70% of travelers would be prepared to fly in fully autonomous aircraft. In fact, the notion has often been cited as a solution for pilot shortages as well as a way to cut costs. At present, commercial flights already land with the assistance of on-board computers, with pilots manually flying the aircraft for just a few minutes on average. However, many have raised concerns about the safety of pilotless planes, particularly after the two Boeing 737 MAX jet crashes of 2019, which have been linked to a software issue. "This is not a matter of technology -- it's a matter of interaction with the regulators, the perception in the traveling public," Christian Scherer, chief commercial officer for Airbus, told the Associated Press last June when questioned about the possibility of pilotless planes. He added that the Boeing disasters "highlighted and underlined the need for absolute, uncompromising safety in this industry, whether from Airbus, Boeing or any other plane." Today, it seems Airbus' position on the subject remains the same. Despite the success of its test flights and subsequent plans for future tests, they say their mission isn't to "move ahead with autonomy as a target in itself." While analyzing the potential of such technologies will help to "improve flight operations and overall aircraft performance," pilots will stay "at the heart of operations," according to a statement from the company. "Autonomous technologies are paramount to supporting pilots, enabling them to focus less on aircraft operation and more on strategic decision-making and mission management," it concludes. Current air traffic laws in much of the world require "four-eye-rule" in the cockpit. This means two pilots must be present at all times. If one requires a break, the other must be ready to step in and take their place. Even with these recent developments, it's safe to say the possibility of the regulations changing is still some way off. https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/airbus-pilotless-commercial-jets/index.html Back to Top Back to Top Manager of Security & Compliance Summary The Manager of Security and Compliance manages the administration and program management of all TSA, Host Government, and Internal Security programs. This position maintains compliance with all regulatory agencies with regard to these TSA and FAA programs. Minimum Requirements Combination of Education and Experience will be considered. Must be authorized to work in the US as defined by the Immigration Act of 1986. Must pass a Criminal Background Check. No Visa Sponsorship available for this role. Education: High School Diploma/GED Education Other: High School Diploma or equivalent Years of Experience: Minimum two (2) years of progressive experience in a security regulatory program management environment. Other Minimum Requirements: * Must be able to hold a DOD or TSA - Secret Clearance. * Excellent regulatory familiarity with the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration, Federal Aviation Administration, Airports, Host Government, and criminal justice systems. * Experience in emergency planning and training management. * Skilled at developing and implementing preventative security programs in compliance with TSA standards. * Demonstrated project management abilities. * Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs, including database and spreadsheet programs. Credit Check: Yes Preferred Requirements * Proven analytical and problem solving abilities. * Ability to gain and maintain trust with all levels of the organization. * Strong written, verbal and executive level presentation skills. * Strong leadership abilities. * Practical learning abilities. * Professional impact. * Past Security Program Management preferred. * Past airline experience highly preferred. * Proven project management and analytical skills. * Strong organizational and time management skills. * Previous experience maintaining and enhancing corporate security standards, and safe operation practices. * Strong interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills. * Strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced deadline driven environment and a positive attitude toward teamwork * Willingness to assist managers and staff and government agencies at the highest level of professionalism. * Ability to handle numerous projects at one time and meet deadlines. * Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision in support of the Safety and Security Team. * Working knowledge of regulations governing commercial aviation a plus. Job Duties * The Manager of Security and Compliance is accountable, responsible, and has the authority over the following elements: * Manages the security incident/violation reporting and tracking system including investigations. * Holds the position of Alternate Aircraft Operator Security Coordinator (AOSC). * Routine monitoring and trend analysis of security issues. * Ensures procedures are in compliance with government security regulations. * Develops and maintains Security-related emergency procedures. * Maintenance of a 24/7 line of communication with TSA/DHS/FBI/Law Enforcement Agencies. * Conducts security briefings for various Team Member groups as required. * Consultant with all Team Member work Groups on security related training. * Develops and disseminates Security information relevant to each Team Member group. * Responds to Letters of Investigation or other Security related correspondence. * Responsible for completing yearly audits for TSA Security Program (CASS, KCM, CHRC). * Maintains and revises the Company Security Program manuals including training documents to ensure currency and compliance. * Coordinates and communicates all changes to government security regulations. * Maintains the TSA-mandated security program manuals. * Assists and/or responds to law enforcement inquiries/legal documents requesting customer-related information and/or documentation. * Manages the work assignments of the Security and Compliance Specialist to include goal setting, training, monitoring, coaching, performance evaluations, and addressing job performance concerns. * Attends related industry meetings, seminars, and training as needed. * Ensures any direct reports understand and apply our Customer Commitment and customer service standards to their daily responsibilities, as appropriate. * Models Allegiant's customer service standards in personal actions and when providing leadership direction. * Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Physical Requirements The Physical Demands and Work Environment described here are a representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role. Office - While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, see, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, key board, printer, and phone. May be required to lift, push, pull, or carry up to 20 lbs. May be required to work various shifts/days in a 24-hour situation. Regular attendance is a requirement of the role. Exposure to moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phones, printers, and foot traffic), temperature and light fluctuations. Ability to work in a confined area as well as the ability to sit at a computer terminal for an extended period of time. Some travel may be a requirement of the role. EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer: Disability/Veteran For more information see Allegiant.com/careers https://recruiting2.ultipro.com/ALL1015ALGTC/JobBoard/e2cfc95e-b9d1-41d9-89bd- 55c483290609/OpportunityDetail?opportunityId=9d796c6a-cf8e-4c22-9872- c2d8d5bda6c1 Curt Lewis