Flight Safety Information April 7, 2020 - No. 070 In This Issue FAA Test Centers are Closed. What Happens to New Pilots and Part 107 Renewals? Grounded UK Aircraft Could Be Turned Into Intensive Care Wards What We Learnt About Air Safety From IATA's 2019 Figures Associations Seek Exemptions to Continue Flying During COVID-19 Pandemic FAA Proposes Another Enforcement for Illegal Charter Airbus Decides To Halt Aircraft Manufacture At Mobile Plant Air New Zealand to lay off 387 pilots: union Boeing Halts All Jet Assembly With Closing of Last 787 Plant Lufthansa to discuss permanently grounding Germanwings: sources Call for Nominations For 2020 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award The USC Aviation Safety & Security Program Has Moved Online! FAA Test Centers are Closed. What Happens to New Pilots and Part 107 Renewals? Along with everything else these days, FAA testing centers across the country have closed. But what does that mean for new pilots waiting to take their Part 107 Remote Pilots Certification test? What if your Part 107 Certification has expired, as they all do after 24 months, and requires renewal? Kittyhawk.io's Andrew Elefant addresses these questions and more in a blog post about the effect of coronavirus closures on the Part 107 process. The short answer is that for now, according to the letter of the law, pilots whose Part 107 Certification expired in March can't fly legally. If the crisis continues, more pilots could end up without valid Part 107 Certifications. The FAA is working on it, Elefant says, and a solution may soon emerge: The FAA is aware that these issues exist, and they are working on a solution. One potential solution could be for the FAA to grant a temporary exemption for Part 107 operators who need to take the recurrent exam, allowing them to continue operating until testing centers are reopened as long as they continue to follow Part 107 regulations. Another potential solution could be to allow those needing to take the recurrent exam to take the abbreviated online exam on the FAA website that current Part 61 pilots are able to take to add a Part 107 certification. Unfortunately, neither of these solutions seem like an adequate replacement for the initial exam, but we hope the FAA will provide a way for aspiring Remote Pilots to take the initial exam and earn their Part 107. In the meantime, Elefant points out that pilots whose certification is not current can still operate a UAS, as long as there is a current RPIC supervising the operation. What if your business has been named critical and you still need to fly? Drone programs will need to use their best judgement, Elefant points out: "However, drone programs will have to evaluate the effect of grounding competent, non-current RPICs, and the level of risk to your operation if you have to ground multiple RPICs, especially if you're operating an essential business with limited personnel," he writes. It's one of the truly "unforeseen circumstances" of the current crisis - but one which the FAA should address soon. https://dronelife.com/2020/04/06/faa-test-centers-are-closed-what-happens-to-new-pilots-and-part-107-renewals/ Back to Top Grounded UK Aircraft Could Be Turned Into Intensive Care Wards A group of industry leaders in aviation, medicine and technology have come together to press the UK government for support on a new initiative. The idea, codenamed Project Caircraft, presents the idea of converting hundreds of grounded widebody aircraft into temporary intensive care wards to assist in the battle against COVID-19. The group already has the support of the UK's Civil Aviation Authority, but is pressing the government to support the idea in order to get it off the ground. Could grounded widebodies be used as ICU wards? As reported in The Times today, a group of UK experts from the aviation, technology and medical fields, have called upon the British government to lend support to a plan to convert hundreds of unused widebody planes into makeshift intensive care wards. The plan, they say, could create thousands of new beds to support the fight against COVID-19. The group says that the concept has already been proven in military settings. With hundreds of widebody aircraft parked up around the UK and no end to the grounding in sight, it seems logical that these planes could be put to good use during their downtime. Known as Project Caircraft, the plan has already received the support of the UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and planes are already being offered for repurposing. However, the group says that the support of the UK government is required in order to begin work on the plan. Why aircraft are the perfect intensive care environments Aircraft, by their nature, already have oxygen delivery systems installed. Oxygen is one of the most critical tools in the fight against coronavirus, as many patients experience problems with breathing and severe lung infections. Just like operating theatres, aircraft use laminar airflow systems which is crucial in controlling contamination, such as airborne coronavirus. Because of the high altitude most long haul planes operate in, the aircraft fuselage is hermetically sealed. This means the interior can be made completely airtight, which could serve to protect those outside from contaminated air inside the fuselage. The group says that, by stripping out the seats inside passenger aircraft, planes like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A380 could be converted to hold between 100 and 150 intensive care beds. One of the people leading Project Caircraft, Chris Tarry - an aviation analyst - told The Times, "The aircraft modifications are simple and could be achieved in days: remove seats, locate 100 to 150 ICU beds with relevant equipment - ventilators and oxygen machines - pipe in oxygen from an adjacent liquid oxygen tank and ground power." Airports are the ideal locations for intensive care facilities The group further argues the benefits of using airports as temporary overflow for intensive care facilities, noting that by their nature they have excellent transport links, plenty of parking and even adjacent hotels for medical staff. The group also floated the idea of using furloughed airline staff to help with the project, something we've seen suggested already in terms of cabin crew adding staff capacity to the new Nightingale Hospitals around the UK. Surgeon and academic Professor Jonathan Sackier, who is working on Project Caircraft, said that even with the new Nightingale Hospitals, the UK could still require more options. He told The Times, "Might the new Nightingale hospitals be sufficient? Yes, they very well might be and represent a magnificent effort by all involved. But why take the risk of having insufficient beds to care for our sick? Let's ensure we have an excess of ICU beds. This will save many lives." Sackier also noted the implications this type of innovation could have for the rest of the world. Nations with underdeveloped healthcare and low levels of ICU facilities could, he argues, benefit greatly from Project Caircraft, as most have at least some aviation infrastructure present. https://simpleflying.com/grounded-aircraft-intensive-care/ Back to Top What We Learnt About Air Safety From IATA's 2019 Figures The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released its annual airline safety report today. It confirms the widely held belief that air travel is getting safer. All the primary safety indicators improved against 2018 figures and against the 2014 - 2018 average. Here's what the safety report had to say. IATA has just released its annual safety report. The good news - flying is safer than ever. The accident rate is decreasing There were a total of 53 airline accidents in 2019. The accident rate per million flights was 1.13 or one accident every 884,000 flights. In 2018, there were 62 airline accidents; an accident rate of 1.36 per million flights or one accident every 733,00 flights. Between 2014 and 2018, there were 63.2 airline accidents annually; an accident rate of 1.56 per million flights or one accident every 640,000 flights. The majority of these accidents were not fatal. In 2019, eight of the 53 accidents were fatal. Across those eight fatal accidents, 240 people died. Of those eight fatal accidents, four were jet aircraft and four were turboprops. 2019 was a better year than 2018. In 2018, there were 11 fatal accidents in which 523 people died. Over the five years between 2014 and 2018, there was an average of 8.2 fatal accidents every year with an average of 303 fatalities annually. Note that a fatality must occur during an accident. IATA isn't counting passengers dying of natural causes or illness in-flight. Hull losses are becoming fewer - which is a plus The third indicator the IATA safety report looked at was hull losses. Again, the figures suggest hull losses are becoming rarer. Dealing first with jet aircraft hull losses, in 2019 the hull loss rate was 0.15 which equaled one loss for every 6.6 million flights. In 2018, the jet aircraft hull loss rate was 0.18, which was one loss for every 5.5 million flights. Across the five year 2014 - 2018 average, the jet aircraft hull loss rate was 0.24, which equaled one loss for every 4.1 million flights. Turning to turboprop aircraft, the 2019 hull loss rate was 0.69, which equates to one loss for every 1.45 million flights. In 2018, the turboprop hull loss rate was 0.70, equaling one loss for every 1.42 million flights. Over the five year 2014-2018 average, the turboprop hull loss rate was 1.40 or one loss every 714,000 flights. The accident rate is higher for turboprop aircraft than for jet aircraft. Alexandre de Juniac, IATA's Director General and CEO, has an interesting twist on these statistics, He says; "The release of the 2019 Safety Report is a reminder that even as aviation faces its deepest crisis, we are committed to making aviation even safer. Based on the 2019 fatality risk, on average, a passenger could take a flight every day for 535 years before experiencing an accident with one fatality on board." Statistically, you'd need to fly a lot before your number is up Human life expectancy is 79 years, so you'd have to live through nearly seven lives before you had a really bad flight. In 2018, there were approximately 45 million flights carrying 4.5 billion passengers. So even then, statistically, you have about a 1% chance the fatality will involve you. If those odds are still a bit too short for you, you can minimize the risks further by being choosy about where you fly. Referring back to hull losses, the global rate in 2019 was 0.15, significantly down on the 0.24 five year 2014 - 2018 average. Some regions had zero hull losses in 2019. Those regions include the Asia Pacific, the Middle East, Europe, and Latin America. Flying remains one of the safest ways to travel and is getting safer. North Asia had zero hull losses across the five year 2014 - 2018 period but recorded a hull loss rate of 0.15 in 2019. The hull loss rate in Africa is also worth noting. It has been 1.01 across the five years from 2014 - 2018. The 2019 hull loss rate of 1.39 was above the five year average in the region. The 2019 IATA Safety Report tells us that flying is inherently safe. That's not exactly news. What is relevant is the trend towards even safer flying. A combination of pilot training, better aircraft, more rigorous systems and tougher oversight means this trend is set to continue. Which is good news for us all. https://simpleflying.com/iata-2019-safety-figures/ Back to Top Associations Seek Exemptions to Continue Flying During COVID-19 Pandemic In an April 1 letter to FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Ali Bahrami, NBAA and other general aviation (GA) groups requested exemptions and other accommodations to ensure continuity of operations and commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic. National Business Aviation Association (NBAA NBAA Washington, DC, April 3, 2020 - In an April 1 letter to FAA Associate Administrator for Aviation Safety Ali Bahrami, NBAA and other general aviation (GA) groups requested exemptions and other accommodations to ensure continuity of operations and commerce during the COVID-19 pandemic. Included requests for exemptions or deviations most applicable to NBAA members include: • Extension of 14 CFR Part 61 pilot current requirements, e.g. flight review, IPC, PIC/SIC proficiency checks; • Extensions for certified flight instructor certificate renewal, expiration and endorsement periods; and • Extensions for aircraft maintenance and continuing airworthiness requirements with necessary mitigation procedures. • The group letter notes other aviation authorities have provided similar exemptions for commercial and noncommercial operations. The April 1 letter highlights the important role general aviation plays in the U.S. and global economy and the significant public benefit provided by the industry. For example, general aviation contributes 1.1 million jobs and $247 billion in economic activity to the U.S. economy and is a literal lifeline to many communities, connecting more than 5,000 public airports, compared to the 500 used by scheduled airlines. The Air Medical Operators Association, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Experimental Aircraft Association, General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Helicopter Association International, National Agricultural Aviation Association and National Air Transportation Association also signed the April 1 letter to Mr. Bahrami. Read the GA groups' letter in its entirety. General aviation provides extensive air medical services, which are designated by the Department of Homeland Security's Cyber Infrastructure and Security Agency (CISA) as a critical workforce; monitors pipelines and powerlines; transports critical medical personnel; and conducts important aerial applications in agriculture and pest control programs. Perhaps most importantly during this crisis, general aviation airmen and aircraft conduct humanitarian flights delivering masks, ventilators and other essential items. Prior to signing on to this most recent letter, NBAA also sought and received exemptions for certain Part 135 training requirements in March. The FAA also worked with NBAA and other groups to issue a COVID-19-driven exemption allowing pilots to continue to fly if their airmen medical certificate expires between March 31 and June 30. "We appreciate the FAA's cooperation and efforts to provide these exemptions and exceptions, keeping business aviation flying without compromising safety or negatively impacting the National Airspace System," said Brian Koester, CAM, NBAA's director of flight operations and regulations. "Business aviation plays an important role as the nation continues its work to contain COVID-19, mitigate the devastation the virus might cause and - eventually - begin nationwide recovery." https://www.aviationpros.com/education-training/trade-associations-events/press-release/21132729/national-business-aviation-association-nbaa-associations-seek-exemptions-to-continue-flying-during-covid19-pandemic Back to Top FAA Proposes Another Enforcement for Illegal Charter The U.S. FAA has proposed another enforcement action for illegal charter activity, this time a $1.5 million proposed civil penalty against B E L Aviation in Odessa, Texas. According to the agency, B E L Aviation allegedly conducted 114 unauthorized flights for hire in a Piaggio P-180 Avanti II between September 2016 and July 2108 throughout the U.S. and Mexico. B E L Aviation did not have an air carrier or air operator certificate when it conducted those flights, the agency added. Calling the operations "careless or reckless," the FAA additionally alleged that the pilot conducting the flights did not meet the training required for the flights in question. B E L Aviation, which was unavailable for comment, has 30 days to respond to the proposed enforcement action. The proposed enforcement action is the latest in a series of actions the agency is taking as it steps up its efforts to clamp down on illegal charter. These include outreach to the aviation community along with the traveling public on what constitutes legal and illegal activity, as well as increasing enforcement. Just last month, the FAA issued an emergency revocation of the operating certificate of Paradigm Air Operators for allegedly conducting dozens of unauthorized charter flights, including for major sports teams. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-04-06/faa-proposes-another-enforcement-illegal-charter Back to Top Airbus Decides To Halt Aircraft Manufacture At Mobile Plant Airbus will halt aircraft production at its site in Mobile, Alabama due to the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak. Manufacturing at the plant will pause this week and will last up until April 29th. Still active According to a company press release, some work will still be handled at Mobile. Jobs include fixes within the building and some aircraft maintenance. Other administrative tasks will also be taken on at the site but no production work will be completed. The site is called the Airbus U.S. Manufacturing Facility. An A320 family final assembly line opened here in September 2015. The location is also used as a final assembly line for the A220 family's US-based customers. Additionally, German-based production sites will see a break in manufacturing this month. Stade will pause production until April 11th while Bremen will have downtime until April 27th. Deep impact Airbus explained that its recent decision to pause production at these sites is a direct reaction to the impact that the coronavirus pandemic is having on its operations. Nonetheless, the firm is doing the best it can to ensure that its customers' needs are met. "These actions are being taken in response to several factors related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic including high inventory levels in the sites and the various government recommendations and requirements which impact at different stages of the overall industrial production flow," Airbus said according to its press release. "Airbus remains committed to meeting customer demand." The manufacturer shared that these initiatives are part of a wider effort to tackle the virus crises. It has carried out greater work alongside its partners to ensure the health and safety of its staff. The company has been implementing strict measures while making sure that the business keeps running. Shift in the market Regardless, a little downtime in production may not be as detrimental for airlines as it would have this time last year. Usually, most carriers are eager to get their hands on new planes to progress with their goals. However, with 75 percent of flights across the globe down, many operators are trying to push new aircraft deliveries back. Altogether, it is a tough period for both airlines and manufacturers alike. Low demand and travel restrictions have forced airlines to cut several of their flights and ground most of their aircraft around the world. With several nations reviewing their travel restriction policies this month, April is set to be a crucial month for the direction of the aviation industry. https://simpleflying.com/airbus-mobile-plant-manufacture/ Back to Top Air New Zealand to lay off 387 pilots: union Air New Zealand is planning to make 387 pilots redundant amid the coronavirus crisis, their union said today. The New Zealand Air Line Pilots' Association (NZALPA) said it met with the carrier's chief executive Greg Foran and his executive team several times on 6 April to discuss cost-cutting measures. "NZALPA was told by Air New Zealand that they proposed to make 387 pilots redundant as 'the most economically efficient surplus' resulting from the proposed Air New Zealand flight schedule," NZALPA president Andrew Ridling said. The union said it would negotiate to lower that number and finalise the agreement process. It also wants Air New Zealand to set out conditions for pilots to return. Ridling adds: "We have been very clear with chief executive Greg Foran and the Air New Zealand executive team from the beginning of this process: If we cannot save every job, NZALPA would fight to ensure there is a clear and transparent path back to Air New Zealand for all pilots who chose to return." Air New Zealand has slashed 95% of its flights and agreed standby government loan as it battles the drop in demand. The airline expects to emerge as a smaller airline after the pandemic and said on 31 March that it plans to lay off 3,500 of its 12,500-strong workforce. It confirms to Cirium that it has started the consultation process on 6 April for that process but declined to provide further details. Air New Zealand tells Cirium: "The airline, pre-Covid-19, employed 12,500 people around the world and it's expected that even in a year's time it will be at least 30 percent smaller than it is today." Separately, it announced the appointment of Joe McCollum as its new chief people officer from 14 April, taking over from Jodie King, who is moving to Vodafone New Zealand. The carrier has also engaged employment relations practitioner Paul Diver to support McCollum during the current downsizing of its workforce. McCollum previously held roles in human resources at telecommunications firm Spark and chemical company ICI. Foran says in a statement: "Joe is no stranger to the type of large-scale, rapid workplace change that Air New Zealand has ahead in the wake of Covid-19. He will be a key member of the team to rebuild our airline." https://www.flightglobal.com/airlines/air-new-zealand-to-lay-off-387-pilots-union/137785.article Back to Top Boeing Halts All Jet Assembly With Closing of Last 787 Plant • South Carolina operations will shut down temporarily April 8 • Governor tells residents to limit activities amid pandemic Sign up here for our daily coronavirus newsletter on what you need to know, and subscribe to our Covid-19 podcast for the latest news and analysis. Boeing Co. is suspending work at its 787 Dreamliner plant in South Carolina, temporarily shutting down its last commercial-jet factory still operating amid the Covid-19 outbreak. Manufacturing at the North Charleston factory will stop late April 8, the planemaker said in a statement Monday after South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster urged state residents to limit non-essential activity. Boeing's Seattle-area manufacturing hub remains closed indefinitely as state health officials struggle to contain the virus and suppliers show signs of stress. The pandemic injects uncertainty into Boeing's plans for the 787, a critical source of cash. Airlines have parked fleets as demand for long-distance travel has evaporated, and analysts widely expect Boeing to slash Dreamliner output when factory work resumes. Also unclear is whether safety concerns will delay the production restart of Boeing's other cash-flow mainstay, the 737 Max, which has been grounded for more than a year after two deadly crashes. "It is our commitment to focus on the health and safety of our teammates while assessing the spread of the virus across the state, its impact on the reliability of our global supply chain and that ripple effect on the 787 program," said Brad Zaback, leader of Boeing's South Carolina site. Paid Leave Boeing fell 2.5% to $145.04 after the close of regular trading in New York. The shares surged 19% during the session amid a broad market rally as reported death tolls in some of the world's coronavirus hot spots showed signs of easing. But the virus's impact on the economy is mounting, with Boeing joining manufacturers around the world in shutting down factories. Airbus SE is also pausing production at two German sites and its U.S. plant in Mobile, Alabama, to adjust to a demand slowdown and supply issues related to the coronavirus pandemic. Both planemakers face surging inventory levels and disrupted output as they cope with the pandemic. While Airbus has held off on instituting an official cut in production, it told employees last week that returning to full operations isn't feasible in the short term because of parts shortages and the inability of struggling airlines to take delivery of new aircraft, Bloomberg News reported. Boeing is studying broader cuts to its wide-body production as demand plummets. Robert Spingarn, an analyst with Credit Suisse Group AG, expects the company to slow Dreamliner output to a eight jets a month this year, down from a 14-jet monthly pace. The 787 will be built at an even slower pace of six jets a month next year, Spingarn predicted in report last month. Employee's Death Hourly employees at Boeing's South Carolina complex will receive paid leave for 10 work days. After that, they can either use paid time off or apply for emergency state unemployment, the Chicago-based company said. South Carolina's number of cases has surpassed 2,000. Boeing has about 140 confirmed coronavirus cases in its global workforce, according to a spokesman. The aerospace titan made the decision to shutter its facilities in Washington state and ask employees to telecommute, where possible, as the virus cases rose sharply across the U.S. last month. Fears for worker safety were fanned last month after an employee who had worked at the Everett campus north of Seattle died after contracting the virus. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-04-06/boeing-halts-all-jet-manufacturing-with-last-787-plant-closing Back to Top Lufthansa to discuss permanently grounding Germanwings: sources FRANKFURT (Reuters) - Lufthansa will discuss permanently grounding its Germanwings low-cost airline unit at a management board meeting on Tuesday, two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. It remains unclear whether a decision will be reached about closing down Germanwings, the sources said. A Lufthansa spokesman said no decisions had been taken and reiterated that all options were being considered as it reviews its business and ways to cut costs to mitigate the loss of business caused by the coronavirus crisis. German unions appealed on Monday for the airline's management to support Germanwings after Lufthansa last week rejected a union proposal to implement shortened work hours, also known as Kurzarbeit, which would have saved jobs in the short term. Trade unions and associations VC, UFO, Verdi, IGL/TGL and ACA made a joint appeal on Monday to help safeguard Germanwings jobs. Markus Wahl, president of Vereinigung Cockpit, said: "Great efforts will be necessary to overcome this crisis. We as trade unions in the Lufthansa Group offer our support for solutions that can be supported by all employees." https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/lufthansa-discuss-permanently-grounding-germanwings-202814641.html Back to Top Call for Nominations For 2020 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation is now accepting nominations for the 2020 Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award, honoring a leader in global aviation safety. The Award is scheduled to be presented during the 73nd Annual International Air Safety Summit, taking place Oct. 19-21 in Paris, France. Presented since 1956, the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award recognizes notable achievement in the field of civil or military aviation safety in method, design, invention, study or other improvement. The Award's recipient is selected for a "significant individual or group effort contributing to improving aviation safety, with emphasis on original contributions," and a "significant individual or group effort performed above and beyond normal responsibilities." Mechanics, engineers and others outside of top administrative or research positions should be especially considered. The contribution need not be recent, especially if the nominee has not received adequate recognition. Nominations that were not selected as past winners of the Award can be submitted one additional time for consideration. Please note that self-nominations will not be considered. The Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award's story dates back 75 years. On April 14, 1945, after visiting family in Pittsburgh, Laura Taber Barbour was aboard a Pennsylvania Central Airlines DC-3 when it crashed into the rugged terrain of Cheat Mountain near Morgantown, West Virginia. All passengers and crew were killed. In the years following, her husband, Rev. Dr. Clifford E. Barbour and son, Clifford E. Barbour, Jr., established the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award in her honor. The Award Board, composed of leaders in the field of aviation, meets each year to conduct a final review of nominees and selection of the current year's recipient. Please help us honor this year's most deserving recipient. Nominations, including a 1-2-page narrative, can be submitted via the Laura Taber Barbour Foundation website at http://ltbaward.org/the-award/nomination-form/. Nominations will be accepted until May 10, 2020. For more information, including a complete history of Award recipients, see www.ltbaward.org. About the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation and Award On April 14, 1945, after visiting family in Pittsburgh, Mrs. Laura Taber Barbour was aboard a Pennsylvania Central Airlines DC-3 when it crashed into the rugged terrain of Cheat Mountain near Morgantown, West Virginia. All passengers and crew were killed. In 1956, her husband, Rev. Dr. Clifford E. Barbour and their son, Cliff, established the Award in her honor. For nearly 65 years, this long distinguished award has recognized those responsible for crowning achievements in aviation safety worldwide. The Award was established through early association with the Flight Safety Foundation and from its founding has enjoyed a rich history of Award Board members, nominees and Award recipients. In 2013, the non-profit Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Foundation was formed from members of the Award Board, the aviation community and the Barbour family. As the foundation plans to broaden the scope of its intent, with great purpose, the Laura Taber Barbour Air Safety Award will continue to spotlight those champions who pioneer breakthroughs in flight safety. For more information on the foundation, the award, and past winners, visit http://LTBAward.org Back to Top TheUSC Aviation Safety & Security ProgramHas Moved Online! The following upcoming courses will take plane in our virtual WebEx classrooms. Gas Turbine Accident Investigation Skills and knowledge to examine the involvement of turbine engines in fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft accidents. May 4-8, 2020 4.5 Days Tuition: $2575 Software Safety Philosophies and methods of developing software, analyzing software, and managing a software safety program. 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Earn Credit for FlightSafety Master Technician-Management Program Students taking the following USC courses will earn elective credits towards FlightSafety International's Master Technician-Management Program • Human Factors in Aviation Safety • Gas Turbine Accident Investigation • Helicopter Accident Investigation • Safety Management for Aviation Maintenance • Safety Management for Ground Operations Safety • Accident/Incident Response Preparedness Earn Credit for FlightSafety Master Technician-Management Program Students taking the following USC courses will earn two points toward completing the application for the National Business Aviation Certified Aviation Manager Exam. • Aviation Safety Management Systems • Accident/Incident Response Preparedness • Human Factors in Aviation Safety • Aircraft Accident Investigation • SeMS Aviation Security Management Systems For further details, please visit our website or use the contact information below. Email: aviation@usc.edu Telephone: +1 (310) 342-1345 Curt Lewis