Flight Safety Information June 17, 2020 - No. 121 In This Issue Incident: Jazz CRJ9 near Toronto on Jun 12th 2020, pressurization issues Incident: Vietnam A321 at Ho Chi Minh City on Jun 13th 2020, hail strike cracks both windshields Incident: Delta B752 at New York on Jun 12th 2020, bird strike FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for the Cirrus Vision Jet Montana Pilot Fined for Landing Helicopter in Wilderness Travelers Refusing To Wear Face Coverings On Aircraft Could Be Blacklisted From Flying Chinese Woman Arrested for Smashing Aircraft Window, Causing Emergency Diversion Folding rifle found in traveler's backpack at Cedar Rapids airport, police say NTSB Calls on OEMs to Equip Turbine Helicopters with Flight Data, Image Recorders EASA certifies first electric aircraft in Europe Duncan Sees Rising Demand for Aircraft Readiness Current-generation aircraft ready for cargo conversions Position Available: Chief Investigator of Accidents Aviation Safety Survey GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: Jazz CRJ9 near Toronto on Jun 12th 2020, pressurization issues A Jazz Air Canadair CRJ-900, registration C-FUJZ performing flight QK-7132 from Toronto,ON to Halifax,NS (Canada), was climbing through FL360 out of Toronto in US Airspace when the crew stopped the climb and descended to FL230 declaring emergency with US ATC reporting pressurization issues. The aircraft continued to Halifax at FL230 and landed safely about 100 minutes later. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Halifax 4 days later. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/JZA7132/history/20200612/2050Z/CYYZ/CYHZ http://avherald.com/h?article=4d8c6b6b&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Vietnam A321 at Ho Chi Minh City on Jun 13th 2020, hail strike cracks both windshields A Vietnam Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration VN-A331 performing flight VN-1402 from Ho Chi Minh City to Dong Hoi (Vietnam), was climbing out of Ho Chi Minh City following the assigned standard instrument departure route KADUM 2D when the aircraft encountered heavy rain mixed with hail, both windshields cracked as result. The crew decided to stop the climb at about 10,000 feet MSL, declared PAN PAN and returned to Ho Chi Minh City for a safe landing on runway 25L about 20 minutes after departure. A replacement A321-200 registration VN-A329 reached Dong Hoi with a delay of about 2 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4d8c4ce3&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Delta B752 at New York on Jun 12th 2020, bird strike A Delta Airlines Boeing 757-200, registration N702TW performing flight DL-1050 from Los Angeles,CA to New York JFK,NY (USA), was on about a 6nm final approach to JFK's runway 22R when the crew reported a bird strike that shattered their left windshield, no assistance was needed. The aircraft continued for a safe landing. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 17 hours before returning to service. The FAA reported the aircraft received unknown damage when it struck a bird on final. https://flightaware.com/live/flight/DAL1050/history/20200612/1410Z/KLAX/KJFK http://avherald.com/h?article=4d8c4706&opt=0 Back to Top FAA Issues Airworthiness Directive for the Cirrus Vision Jet New AD replaces Emergency AD issued in February 2020. The AD stems from a ground incident when a pilot saw smoke rising from the right side of the cockpit. The FAA adopted an airworthiness directive effective June 11, 2020, for the Cirrus Vision Jet SF50 that requires the removal of the headset amplifier and microphone interface circuit boards for the 3.5 mm audio and microphone jacks. The AD, sent to all US owners and operators of the Cirrus Vision Jet, was originally created as an Emergency AD, in February 2020, prompted by a ground incident when a Vision Jet pilot noticed smoke rising from the right sidewall interior panel. The FAA says failure to comply with this AD could lead to an uncontained cabin fire that could injury people onboard and lead to a loss of aircraft control. No special flight permits will be issued to address this issue. The only exceptions to this AD are operators who previously complied with the Emergency AD. Originally published as a safety-of-flight issue, the original AD did not allow for public comments. The agency is now requesting comments, data and suggestions not later than July 27, 2020 through its Regulations.gov site, by Fax or by mail listed under the "addresses" section of the directive. https://www.flyingmag.com/story/aircraft/faa-airworthiness-directive-cirrus-vision-headset/ Back to Top Montana Pilot Fined for Landing Helicopter in Wilderness A pilot has been fined for landing a helicopter in a federally protected wilderness area in Montana. KALISPELL, MONT. (AP) - A pilot has been fined for landing a helicopter in a federally protected wilderness area in Montana. Samuel L. Schwerin, 48, landed his helicopter in the Bob Marshall Wilderness Complex May 16, The Daily Inter Lake reports. The Bozeman resident was fined and has paid the maximum $500 penalty for the violation, which is a federal misdemeanor, the Montana Department of Justice said in a statement. The complex in Northwestern Montana, also known as The Bob, is the third largest wilderness in the continental U.S., according to the website of The Bob Marshall Wilderness Foundation. Witnesses said they saw the helicopter on a gravel sand bar on the South Fork of the Flathead River, where a couple was fishing. Federal Aviation Administration records identify the aircraft as a Bell Rotorcraft helicopter owned by WOS Holding IV of Belgrade. The company is principally owned by Sara Schwerin. Federal law prohibits use of motorized or mechanical transport in the wilderness with the exception of an airstrip at Schafer Meadows in the Great Bear Wilderness. "We take concerns about the proper use of our national forests and wilderness areas very seriously," Flathead National Forest Supervisor Kurt Steele said in a statement. https://www.usnews.com/news/best-states/montana/articles/2020-06-16/montana-pilot-fined-for-landing-helicopter-in-wilderness Back to Top Travelers Refusing To Wear Face Coverings On Aircraft Could Be Blacklisted From Flying MIAMI (CBSMiami) - Travelers refusing to wear face coverings on flights may get blacklisted from flying. It's a new policy announced Monday that'll go into effect soon. "You are supposed to be wearing a mask. They are enforcing the six feet contact rule. So, they are doing a good job," Miami International Airport traveler Barbara Cordero said. Cordero gave up her seat on her flight at MIA Monday. She volunteered to help with social distancing since the flight was overbooked. "I changed mine for tomorrow. I gave up mine since I already live here anyway," Cordero said. The group Airlines for America announced Monday that Alaska, American, Delta, Hawaiian, JetBlue, Southwest and United are updating policies. United will roll out the new rule Thursday. Travelers will see the rules during check-in and must agree. Onboard, flight attendants will discuss violations, which could be as severe as not being allowed to fly with that airline if the passenger refuses to wear a mask. "As the demand picks up, we have to be ready," United maintenance worker Brian Kerr said. Workers are still making sure planes that have been parked are OK to fly as more people are now starting to travel again. The TSA said it is now recording half a million people going through security. Compared to last summer, more than 2-½ million people were passing through each day. "There's a lot of anxiety with our customers. There's a lot of anxiety with our employees in terms of aviation in general. But we are confident it'll return," Omar Idris with United Airlines said. Airlines have also taken on other safety measures during the pandemic, like disinfecting check-in counters and flights, boarding from back to front and travelers are being given wipes. Qatar Airways is using robots with UV light to clean and flight crews are being given PPE. "It's very different, it's not like before. It's not a lot of people. But I guess it's the new norm you have to get used to," Cordero said. Because of a lower number of travelers, airlines have also cut back on schedules. That's on top of reducing capacity inside flights to skip seats in hopes of reducing the spread of COVID-19. So far, Delta caps capacity at 60%. Numbers from last month show American is averaging flights that are 55% full. That's actually an increase from the previous month. https://miami.cbslocal.com/2020/06/15/travelers-refusing-wear-face-coverings-aircraft-blacklisted-flying/ Back to Top Chinese Woman Arrested for Smashing Aircraft Window, Causing Emergency Diversion A woman has been detained in China after attempting to smash the window of a plane during a recent flight from Xining to Hangzhou in Zhejiang province. The woman, who was said to have been drunk at the time of the incident, was quickly grabbed by flight attendants and the Airbus A320 aircraft made an emergency diversion to Xinzheng International Airport where local police arrested her. According to a statement from the Public Security Bureau of Henan Province posted on China's WeChat social media platform, the woman was allegedly upset after breaking up with her lover. The 29-year-old woman had apparently drunk two bottles of liqour before being allowed to board the near three-hour flight. "Zhengzhou Airport Police quickly rushed to the scene to understand the situation and successfully controlled the woman involved," a translated statement from public safety authorities read. Video taken by a fellow passenger shows the clearly very distressed suspect sobbing and then lashing out at the passenger window beside her. The force of her punch caused the innermost window to shatter. Officials said the flight attendants intervened quickly "otherwise the consequences could have been unimaginable". The likelihood of serious damage is, however, incredibly unlikely. Aircraft windows in the passenger cabin are made up of three layers - the innermost layer is simply a scratch guard which is easily replaced. The woman would have needed to of broken two more much tougher layers to cause any real damage. "Henan Airport Public Security reminds passengers that aviation safety is everyone's responsibility. Any damage to any part of the aircraft during flight may seriously threaten flight safety," the statement continued. Officials did not say whether the woman had been formally prosecuted with any crimes of whether she was still in detention. In recent years, Chinese authorities have attempted to stamp out what they view as errant behaviour as more and more Chinese people can afford to fly. In the first year of a new scheme to ban citizens with "poor social credit" from flying, people were blocked from purchasing airline tickets 17.5 million times. There have also been several high-profile incidents involving Chinese airlines in the last few years, including several occasions where passengers have opened emergency exits while stuck on the ground in order to let fresh air into the cabin and several incidents involving throwing coins at aircraft engines for "good luck". https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2020/06/16/chinese-woman-arrested-for-smashing-aircraft-window-causing-emergency-diversion/ Back to Top Folding rifle found in traveler's backpack at Cedar Rapids airport, police say CEDAR RAPIDS - A Cedar Rapids man was arrested Monday after a collapsible rifle was found in his carry-on bag at a security checkpoint at the airport in Cedar Rapids, police said. A Transportation Security Administration officer at The Eastern Iowa Airport who was checking bags at an X-ray machine noticed a black carry-on bag that appeared to contain a loaded magazine and a folding rifle, according to airport police. He alerted his supervisor. A check of the backpack revealed a KEL TEC sub-2000 folding rifle and a 33-round magazine filled with 25 rounds of ammunition, according to the arrest report. There were no rounds in the weapon's chamber, police said. Police said the backpack belonged to Scott Pennebaker, 58, who was traveling to Pittsburgh. Pennebaker told officers he had gone shooting and forgot the firearm and ammunition were in the backpack, according to police. Pennebaker faces a charge of violating screening checkpoint restrictions. https://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/public-safety/scott-pennebaker-carry-on-luggage-backpack-folding-kel-tec-sub-2000-rifle-eastern-iowa-airport-tsa-20200616 Back to Top NTSB Calls on OEMs to Equip Turbine Helicopters with Flight Data, Image Recorders The National Transportation Safety Board is calling on helicopter builders to equip turbine-powered rotorcraft with crash-resistant flight data recorders and crash-protected image recorders to provide data, audio and images to improve crash investigations. In a safety recommendation report issued on June 2, the NTSB asked Airbus Helicopters, Bell, Leonardo, MD Helicopters, Robinson Helicopter Company, and Sikorsky to embed such systems on their helicopters. The NTSB said that "the Federal Aviation Administration has not implemented a series of NTSB recommendations made in 2013 and 2015." "Those recommendations were issued after NTSB investigators found the lack of recorded data hindered their understanding of several crashes that could have serious flight safety implications," according to the NTSB. The NTSB's call follows an urging by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., last June for all helicopters to be equipped with "black boxes" in the wake of a fatal crash in midtown Manhattan of an Agusta A109E helicopter that did not feature a flight data recorder. While helicopters meeting specific criteria established by the FAA are required to have crash-resistant systems to record flight data and cockpit audio, none are currently required to have an image recording capability, the NTSB said. Despite the lack of action from the FAA, some helicopter operators have equipped their aircraft with recording systems, including image recording capability, even though they are not required to do so. "The more information we have, the better we can understand not only the circumstances of a crash, but what can be done to prevent future accidents," Dana Schulze, the director of the NTSB Office of Aviation Safety, said in a statement. "We are asking that currently available recording technology be put to use in a way that will improve aviation safety." The NTSB cited seven helicopter investigations between 2011 and 2017 in which the lack of access to recorded data impeded their ability to identify and address potential safety issues. Although the FAA has declined to mandate recorders on those helicopters not already required to have them, the agency said that it has encouraged operators since 2005 to install the equipment on a voluntary basis. For its part, however, the NTSB said that turbine-powered helicopters in 86 percent of 185 accidents that NTSB investigated between 2005 and 2017 had no recording equipment installed and that the FAA actions have thus been ineffective. In addition to asking manufacturers to install crash-resistant recorders on newly built helicopters, the NTSB also asked them to provide a means to retrofit their helicopters with crash-resistant systems capable of recording flight data, cockpit audio and images on their helicopters not already so equipped. https://www.aviationtoday.com/2020/06/16/ntsb-calls-on-oems-to-equip-turbine-helicopters-with-black-boxes-and-image-recorders/ Back to Top EASA certifies first electric aircraft in Europe With the certification of the Pipistrel Velis Electro, the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has issued the first type certification for a purely electrically powered aircraft. The two-seater electric aircraft of the Slovenian manufacturer Pipistrel is mainly intended for pilot training. The EASA has specifically approved both the E-811-268MVLC electric motor developed by Pipistrel and the complete aircraft with this motor on board. According to EASA, the certification was completed in less than three years. This was only possible in this tight time frame thanks to close cooperation with Pipistrel. Both the authorities and the Slovenian manufacturer were concerned that the aircraft should meet the high safety standards required for certification. Now, the aircraft can now be used for flight training and other commercial and private uses throughout Europe. EASA describes the project as a milestone that has produced important findings for the future certification of electrically powered engines and aircraft. EASA Executive Director Patrick Ky said: "This was a truly ground-breaking project which has yielded many learnings for the future certification of electric engines and aircraft, undoubtedly a growth area in coming years in line with the aims of environmental protection". The Velis Electro is based on the cell of the two-seater Virus SW 121, which is why its internal model designation is also Virus SW 128. The machine is 6.5 metres long and has an empty weight of 428 kilos including battery. The electric motor on board delivers up to 57.6 kW for a short time during take-off and a maximum of 49.2 kW during the flight. The payload is 172 kilos, the maximum flight altitude is 12,000 feet. The two batteries with a nominal voltage of 345 volts each have a capacity of 11 kWh, which should allow airtime of "up to 50 minutes plus reserve". The Slovenian manufacturer had already undertaken the first test flights with its production-ready model in Australia at the beginning of 2018. Further test flights in Norway and Finland followed in summer 2018. The drive of the Velis Electro and the battery are liquid-cooled. In the approval procedure, the system had to withstand malfunctions, overheating and mechanical stress. "The type certification of the Pipistrel Velis Electro is the first step towards the commercial use of electric aircraft, which is needed to make emission-free aviation feasible," says Ivo Boscarol, founder and CEO of Pipistrel Aircraft. "It confirms and provides optimism, also to other electric aircraft designers, that the Type Certificate of electric engines and aeroplanes is possible." The powertrain, which was certified separately, is also available to other OEMs. It is already certain that Pipistrel will deliver the first 31 units of Velis Electro to customers in seven countries before the end of the year. The Swiss company AlpinAirPlanes will take delivery of twelve aircraft alone. https://www.electrive.com/2020/06/16/easa-certifies-their-first-electric-aircraft/ Back to Top Duncan Sees Rising Demand for Aircraft Readiness Duncan Aviation is seeing rising demand from operators to prepare their airplanes for flight readiness, which in turn is keeping its engine Rapid Response Team (RRT) network busier by the week, according to the Lincoln, Nebraska-based MRO provider. "The calls keep coming in," said Duncan RRT assistant manager Andrew Arcuri. "We are busy talking with customers and providing services where they need us." Through MRO facilities in Lincoln, Nebraska; Battle Creek, Michigan; and Provo, Utah, as well as 30 satellite avionics locations, Duncan said it is able to provide unhindered mobile services while following all communicated safety and social distancing policies within customer facilities. Duncan also reminded owners and operators that airplanes are designed to fly and not sit like so many have since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. The longer airplanes remain idle, the more likely they are to develop issues that will require more work to prepare them for flight. Flight crews should plan to preflight and conduct engine runs a couple of days ahead of a scheduled flight to provide enough time to address each squawk, Duncan advised. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2020-06-16/duncan-sees-rising-demand-aircraft-readiness Back to Top Current-generation aircraft ready for cargo conversions The worldwide grounding of aircraft during the passenger travel downturn has led to a shortage in capacity for air freight delivery, increasing the incentive for airlines to convert Boeing 777s, 737NGs and other newer-generation aircraft for cargo flights. Aircraft most often converted to freighters during recent years, including Airbus A319s and 767s, are getting older and becoming less available for conversion, leading cargo carriers to look ahead at what aircraft could fit their needs in the years to come. Historically, US cargo carriers, most notably FedEx, have operated 767s as a backbone of their fleets. The cargo carrier signalled its support for the freighter type by placing 130 orders directly with Boeing for 767-300ERFs over the past decade. Today, FedEx operates 86 767-300ERFs, which is a significant share of its in-service fleet of 386 freighters, Cirium fleets data shows. Asset values for 767Fs remain largely unchanged amid the cargo capacity shortage of the coronavirus pandemic, Cirium values data shows. Declining demand for passenger aircraft is reducing the value of 737NGs and 777s, which Cirium aviation analyst Syed Zaidi says makes them better candidates for freighters because "you want something with value but not too old". These aircraft are ageing out of their passenger aircraft prime but are still new enough to make the most of the average 20-year lifespan of a freighter. "Everyone kept taking advantage of the unprecedented passenger growth and the low fuel prices" by delaying retirements of ageing aircraft including 767s during the high air travel demand that preceded coronavirus, Zaidi says. The global in-service fleet declined from around 29,000 passenger aircraft in January to about 13,200 in mid-April, Cirium fleets data shows. Airlines now have about 18,000 aircraft in service amid the slow recovery for air travel. The 28% year-over-year decline in global air freight traffic in April is the sharpest drop IATA has ever recorded, yet capacity declined even further by 42% year-over-year because of the sharp cuts in passenger operations that also carry cargo. Demand for emergency medical supplies and for e-commerce home delivery has provided steady business for cargo carriers while people shelter in place during the pandemic. Airlines during this crisis are flying cargo on empty passenger aircraft by fastening boxes to seats with nets or stripping the passenger cabins. Emirates Airline is operating 85 of its 777-300ERs as stand-in freighters, in addition to its 11 freighter-converted 777s. Finnair has removed economy-class seats from two of its A330s to operate cargo flights. These cargo operations are helping to buffer declining passenger revenue for cash-strapped airlines but are a temporary "phenomenon that won't last longer than a year or two", says James Flynn, business development manager at US Cargo Systems freighter conversion company. While Flynn expects 767-300s will remain popular for freighter conversion for the near future, he tells Cirium that "during the next 10 to 15 years I think the 777-300s" are going to become one of the most-sought-after freighter aircraft for conversion. The A330-300 is also positioned to become a popular choice for freighter conversion within the next five years, Flynn says. The A330 and 777 are both more fuel efficient than 767s, of which the last passenger model was delivered by Boeing to Air Astana in 2014. "There is not an infinite number of 767s available," Flynn says. "Those are still going to be converted, but instead of it being a steady rate of conversions you may see 18 to 24 conversions of 767s over the next two to three years." Flynn expects that the A330 will eventually replace 767 cargo-conversion demand. Indeed, Atlas Air in 2019 told Cirium that the cargo carrier was eyeing 777s and A330s for future conversions to freighter aircraft as 767 passenger aircraft are expected to become less available. THE RIGHT AIRCRAFT FOR THE RIGHT MISSION For the near future, the ready supply of 767 aircraft and their ability to carry more cargo than narrowbody 737NGs keeps the older aircraft in demand, especially amid low fuel prices and the global shortage of cargo flights, Aeronautical Engineers vice-president of sales Robert Convey tells Cirium. "I believe there is more than sufficient demand in the marketplace to incentivise airlines to make some of their 767-300 retired aircraft available," Convey says. Newer narrowbody freighters, including 737-800s, are growing in popularity, in part because they can make more frequent stops than widebody aircraft to meet the shifting consumer expectations of e-commerce, according to a report published on 12 May by Kroll Bond Rating Agency. As the more-fuel-efficient 737NGs fall in value due to oversupply during the pandemic, they are increasingly better candidates for conversion because of their ability to meet the needs of the e-commerce market by making those more-frequent shipments. Carriers in China are among those seeking smaller passenger aircraft for conversion as they expand their cargo fleets, says Alok Anand, chief executive of asset management firm Acumen Aviation. "With the retirement of older aircraft, 737-800s will surely be good candidates for conversion," Anand says. "Acumen has already been receiving queries mainly from China on possible conversion projects." Amazon Air is leading this trend in the USA by adding 737NGs to its fleet that has so far, like FedEx in recent years, relied on 767s as its workhorse. Despite operating a fleet of 48 767s, Amazon has already added eight 737s, Cirium fleets data shows, and has contracts with GECAS for a further 12 of the type. Amazon's Prime Air has built a fleet of package-carrying 767Fs. COST OF CONVERSION Carriers will decide how fast to add 737NGs and other newer aircraft to their cargo fleets based on the costs of conversion, availability, maintenance, and fuel efficiency. The price of jet fuel as of 12 June was 46% lower year-over-year, according to IATA, but Flynn says, "once fuel prices start to stabilise, the more-fuel-efficient aircraft are going to become more attractive" for freighter conversion. While 737NGs are expected to be "the most predominant converted aircraft over the next five years", Flynn says the older model 737-300s and 737-400s are being converted first. The cost of converting a 737-800 can range from $4-$5 million, depending on the age of the aircraft and whether the contractor wants to have a heavy maintenance check on the aircraft, Flynn says. While older 737-300 and 737-400 series are less fuel-efficient, he says they typically have a lower conversion price range of $2.5 to $3 million. Demand for 737-800 freighters during the past two years was undercut by the lack of supply due to their popularity as passenger aircraft prior to the coronavirus travel downturn, Convey says. The Florida-based company as of May had converted a total of 118 737-400s, but only two of the newer 737-800 series. On 18 May, the company signed a contract to provide a 737-400SF freighter conversion for Colombia-based AerCaribe. Airlines globally have responded to the pandemic downturn by carrying cargo in the cabins of passenger jets. "The 737-800SF will be the main narrowbody freighter with over 1,000 units converted over the next 25 years," Convey says. Aeronautical Engineers, which charges $3.75 million to convert each 737-800, "has seen an increase in demand for Classic and NG freighters as a direct result of Covid-19", Convey adds. Despite the shortage of 737-800s being set aside for conversion, there is a ready supply of 737-300s and 737-400s "probably for the next two years", PEMCO Conversions spokesman Paul Cunningham tells Cirium. PEMCO, a subsidiary of Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) that focuses on turning 737s into freighters, charges "around $4.3 million" to convert a 737-800. "This makes the Classic conversion more attractive to a lot of buyers because the full cost of the aircraft and conversion is just a little more than half" of converting a 737NG, Cunningham says. ATTRACTIVE FOR NOW The global air freight capacity shortage will eventually fade as economies reopen, air travel recovers and fleets of passenger aircraft with large cargo bellies return to the skies. "I am forecasting that this demand will continue for the next 24 to 36 months, at which time it will settle into a normal demand cycle," Convey says. But much depends on how long the pandemic lasts and how the recovery unfolds. It could take until "early 2024" for air travel to return to 2019 levels, Adam Pilarski, senior-vice-president of asset appraisal firm Avitas said on 9 June during a webinar hosted by JPMorgan. "There is no way airlines can continue with the same employment and the same fleets," Pilarski said. "They will have to change, it will be a different industry." For now, however, the decreasing values of 777s, 737NGs and A330s have given their attractiveness a boost, making them affordable candidates for freighter conversion. https://www.flightglobal.com/airframers/current-generation-aircraft-ready-for-cargo-conversions/138863.article Back to Top Chief Investigator of Accidents • Executive team role with safety and investigation focus • Strategic and organisational leadership • Represent New Zealand in international forums The Transport Accident Investigation Commission (TAIC) investigates significant, aviation, rail and marine accidents and incidents with a view to avoiding similar occurrences in the future. The Commission has set a visionary goal of "No Repeat Accidents - Ever!" Thorough investigation skills are pivotal to the Commission's successful performance, and in this role you will provide strong organisational, strategic and technical leadership, as you lead the organisation's high quality and timely investigative function over the aviation, rail, and marine modes. This is a rare opportunity, due to a relocation based on family circumstances, to drive the capability and performance of highly skilled teams, and contribute at the sector's highest level. For this dual titled role - Chief Investigator of Accidents / General Manager Investigation Services, our ideal candidate will be professionally and technically qualified and have sector investigation experience, however distinct and proven safety management experience from this sector would also be highly desirable. Key competencies and experience you will bring to the role include: • Senior leadership and business skills and experience • Investigative, safety and QA experience and skills • An ability to work conceptually, anticipating and recognising risks/issues and identifying possible solutions • Outstanding all-round communication skills, including the ability to represent New Zealand at national and international level • An understanding of quasi-judicial processes, particularly the rules and requirements applicable to a Commission of Inquiry • Emotional and psychological maturity to handle stressful and emotionally difficult situations and to support your team in this area • Political nous and sound judgement • Medically and physically fit with the ability to travel at short notice. I look forward to hearing from those interested in progressing their career in this pivotal senior role, based in central Wellington, New Zealand. Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday, 24 June 2020. If you are interested in the position, please visit our website www.peopleandco.nz and search on the keyword 19442 under the Jobs tab. All applications will be acknowledged electronically. For further information contact Jacaleen Williams on 0064 4 931 9450 or Michele Walls on 0064 4 931 9448 quoting job number 19442. Only people with the right to work in New Zealand may apply for this position. For advice on obtaining a New Zealand work or residence visa visit www.immigration.govt.nz TO ALL PROFESSIONAL PILOTS, AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS, members of their Management, Regulators and related organizations (airplane, helicopter, civil or military) WE REQUEST YOUR SUPPORT FOR A JOINT AVIATION SAFETY SURVEY (JASS) ON: "AERONAUTICAL DECISION-MAKING, INCL. MONITORING & INTERVENTION IN PRACTICE" Dear aviation colleague, you are invited to participate in a research project conducted by the department of Psychology at City, University of London, which aims to elicit your views and thoughts on Aeronautical Decision-Making, including Monitoring and Intervention in normal operation,by which we mean routine line flights without any incidents or technical malfunctions. The questions deal with teamwork and decision-making issues in various Pilot-roles, e.g. the role of the Pilot Monitoring (PM), Pilot Flying (PF), Pilot in Command (PIC) and Co-Pilot, and respectively in the Air Traffic Controller (ATCO)-roles of the coordinating and radioing/radar ATCO as well as pilot's and controller's training and occupational picture. This survey is completely anonymous - no identifying information will be requested or collected - and all responses will be treated as strictly confidential. The survey is approved by City's research and ethics committee (Approval Code: ETH 1920-1414). The introductory section of the survey will provide you with further information and the informed consent. Please click here to access the survey or copy the survey-link below into your browser. https://cityunilondon.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_6n7cxeunMyfy0fz By completing the questionnaire, you can - in addition to supporting aviation safety research - even do more good as we will donate a minimum of €2 for the first 1000 fully completed responses to the UNICEF COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund which helps to care for vulnerable children and communities all over the world. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email: aviationsafety@city.ac.uk or tom.becker.1@city.ac.uk or via phone: +49 172 7178780. We thank you very much in advance. Your support is truly appreciated. Best regards, Capt. Tom Becker Prof. Peter Ayton Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Dear Participants, You are being asked to participate in a research study of your opinions and attitudes about stress and mental health. This research started almost two years ago. The purpose of this study is to examine mental health issues in aviation, specifically Part 121 airline pilots. During this study, you will be asked to complete a brief online survey about your opinions on various life circumstances, stress, and mental health topics. This study is expected to take approximately 15 minutes of your time. In order to participate, you must possess an FAA issued Airline Transport Certificate (ATP) and you must also be currently working as a pilot for a Part 121 air carrier that is headquartered within the United States. Participation in this study is voluntary and data will be collected anonymously, stored confidentially, and you may choose to opt out of the study at any time. We sincerely appreciate your consideration and time to complete our study, as it is another small but important step towards increasing safety in aviation. Please click on the link below to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/7ZG6M6L For more information, please contact: Tanya Gatlin - Student Researcher Gatlint1@my.erau.edu 281-924-1336 Dr. Scott Winter - Faculty Advisor winte25e@erau.edu 386-226-6491 Curt Lewis