Flight Safety Information - June 9, 2021 No. 115 In This Issue : Incident: PSA CRJ9 near Norfolk on Jun 5th 2021, cracked windshield : Incident: Delta B763 at Orlando on Jun 7th 2021, bird strike : Incident: Endeavor CRJ2 at Atlanta on Jun 7th 2021, engine problem requiring reduced flaps : Judge sees evidence of Buk missile being used in downing of MH17 airliner : Frontier Airlines Launches Pilot Hiring Program with Embry-Riddle : Retiring NTSB Chairman Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years With the Board : FAA revokes charter of Sarasota-based flight service for alleged illegal charter flights : Hong Kong Airlines Plans to Slash 1,000 Staff : Roughly 29 Wheelchairs Are Damaged By Airlines Each Day : Air Serbia to wet-lease Smartwings jet : Boeing lifts price tag for Air Force One contract - USAF official : Ingenuity has done it again: NASA's Mars helicopter landed in a new spot it had never seen before : Position Available: Investigator/Senior Investigator, Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) : Position Available: NTSB Aerospace Engineer (Systems) : Plane Sciences and AIRINC are pleased to announce …Simon Lie joins the AIRINC/Plane Sciences Team Incident: PSA CRJ9 near Norfolk on Jun 5th 2021, cracked windshield A PSA Airlines Canadair CRJ-900 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N557NN performing flight AA-5331 from Philadelphia,PA to Birmingham,AL (USA) with 45 people on board, was enroute at FL300 about 160nm westnorthwest of Norfolk,VA (USA) when the crew decided to divert to Norfolk reporting a cracked windshield. The aircraft descended to 10,000 feet within 8 minutes and landed safely on Norfolk's runway 23 about 40 minutes after leaving FL300. The aircraft remained on the ground in Norfolk for about 15.5 hours, then continued the journey and reached Birmingham with a delay of about 16 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=4e8a05d2&opt=0 Incident: Delta B763 at Orlando on Jun 7th 2021, bird strike A Delta Airlines Boeing 767-300, registration N174DN performing flight DL-2282 from Orlando,FL to Atlanta,GA (USA), was climbing out of Orlando's runway 17L. After contacting departure the crew advised they had a bird strike on takeoff right when they started to retract the landing gear, they had no abnormal indications and were consulting with dispatch. The crew continued to Atlanta for a safe landing on runway 09R about 65 minutes after departure. The FAA reported a post flight inspection revealed a dent on the nose cone. The aircraft is still on the ground in Atlanta about 27.5 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=4e89ecbd&opt=0 Judge sees evidence of Buk missile being used in downing of MH17 airliner AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - A judge in the Dutch murder trial over the downing of a Malaysian airliner over rebel-held eastern Ukraine in 2014 said on Tuesday there was evidence the airplane was hit by an outside explosion caused by a Russian-made Buk missile. Judges on Tuesday started reading out the evidence in the trial in the Netherlands against four fugitive suspects - three Russians and a Ukrainian citizen - accused of shooting down the plane on July 17 2014 and killing all 298 people on board. Flight MH17 from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur crashed in a field in territory held by pro-Russian separatists fighting against Ukrainian forces after being shot down with what international investigators say was a Russian surface-to-air missile. "Experts have stated that the impact on the hull [of the plane] is compatible with a Buk missile system and a Buk warhead. No damage was found that would not be compatible with that scenario, or that would indicate another scenario", judge Hendrik Steenhuis said. After years of collecting evidence, a team of international investigators concluded in May 2018 that the missile launcher used to shoot down the aircraft belonged to Russia's 53rd Anti-Aircraft Missile Brigade. The Dutch government holds Moscow responsible. Russia denies any involvement. The four suspects are standing trial in absentia. After a year of mostly procedural hearings, judges announced the start of the evidence phase on Monday. This week the panel of judges will specifically look to determine what type of missile hit the airplane, where it was fired from and whether the four suspects can be held responsible. "Today, it is about: was it a Buk missile or not?", Hans de Borst, who lost his daughter in the crash, said before the hearing. "I think the question is already answered but the court is now really answering it, so it's important." https://www.yahoo.com/news/judge-sees-evidence-buk-missile-121328070.html Frontier Airlines Launches Pilot Hiring Program with Embry-Riddle Frontier Airlines, Inc. has teamed up with Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University – the world’s largest, most comprehensive aviation and aerospace institution – to identify and cultivate the next generation of highly skilled commercial airline pilots. “The new Frontier/Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Pilot Hiring Program will tap top-performing flight students who consistently demonstrate the work ethic, flying skill, aviation knowledge, professional attitude and demeanor to eventually become successful crew members for Frontier Airlines,” said Frontier’s Vice President of Flight Operations Brad Lambert. As many pilots across the aviation industry approach retirement age, Frontier expects to hire hundreds if not thousands of aviators during the next decade to staff its 500 and growing number of daily flights. The new hiring program with Embry-Riddle represents an important component of Frontier’s broader pilot recruiting and hiring strategy, according to Lambert. “Frontier’s agreement with Embry-Riddle will provide high-quality jobs for exceptional students while bolstering the aviation industry workforce in service to air travelers,” said Dr. Alan Stolzer, dean of the College of Aviation on Embry-Riddle’s Daytona Beach Campus. “Embry-Riddle is honored to partner with Frontier Airlines to enhance the aviation talent pool.” As part of the Frontier/Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Pilot Hiring Program, representatives from Frontier Airlines will visit the Daytona Beach Campus twice annually to meet with students and faculty. To be considered for this program with Frontier Airlines, Embry-Riddle students must have a letter of recommendation from a Flight Department manager that supports a stellar history of flight performance, attendance and professional conduct throughout their aviation education. Candidates must also be enrolled in the Aeronautical Science degree program, have a minimum class status of senior, maintain a Grade Point Average above 3.2, and have the ability to hold a First Class medical certificate. Prior to employment with Frontier Airlines, program participants will also need to be employed by Embry-Riddle as a flight instructor and must obtain the R-ATP required experience. Interested flight students should consult with their Flight Department supervisors for a letter of recommendation and then Apply Online. https://news.erau.edu/headlines/frontier-airlines-launches-pilot-hiring-program-with-embry-riddle Retiring NTSB Chairman Sumwalt Reflects on 15 Years With the Board For as long as he can remember, National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt has wanted to work in aviation and the larger field of transportation safety. At the end of June, Sumwalt is closing out nearly 15 years with NTSB, including four as chairman. Sumwalt told Transport Topics that he is ready to enter the next phase of his life, as he is leaving on his 65th birthday and as one of the safety agency’s longest-serving members. “I’ve had a wonderful tenure at the NTSB. I do believe that 15 years is long enough for any one person to serve on a board like this,” Sumwalt said. A retired airline pilot, Sumwalt says he’s exceptionally proud that during his time on the board there has not been a major domestic airline accident with a high loss of life. Aviation safety experts point out that there have been regional airline accidents and some deaths involving the major carriers. However, aviation is much safer than it was from the 1950s through the 1990s, when it was not uncommon to have one major accident a year. Now, it has been almost 20 years since a plane crashed in New York City killing 265 people. Views On … The airline industry: "The airlines for the past 25 years have been routinely monitoring everything on their flights." Road fatalities: “There ought to be social outrage that we lose so many people and have so many serious injuries on our nation’s roadways each year." Recreational marijuana: "The bottom line is, if the state law allows it, just don’t get into a commercial vehicle and operate it." “The airlines have done an excellent job of managing safety over the years,” Sumwalt said. “The airlines for the past 25 years have been routinely monitoring everything on their flights. We have black boxes on airplanes, used for crashes, to reconstruct a crash. “But the airlines discovered if we’re getting all this data, we might as well use it to improve our safety. And the airlines download and analyze before there are any problems. A number of things have come together to allow the major airlines to have an exemplary safety record.” On the flip side of the dramatic improvements in aviation, Sumwalt said he is growing increasingly concerned that traffic accidents on the nation’s highways and roads are increasing at a time when, miles driven have dropped because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In a preliminary report, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in 2020 an estimated 38,680 people died in traffic crashes last year, the most since 2007 and up 7% from the previous year. The increase came even though the number of miles traveled by vehicles declined 13% from 2019. “There ought to be social outrage that we lose so many people and have so many serious injuries on our nation’s roadways each year. The numbers are going the wrong way,” Sumwalt said. “We have seen cases where people are playing video games instead of paying attention to the road. We need to get out minds back on the road while driving.” He believes stricter laws are needed for impaired and distracted driving and increased enforcement. Sumwalt said when it comes to commercial transportation, he also is becoming concerned about the movement in many states and by local governments to legalize recreational use of marijuana. He points out that while pilots and those that hold a commercial drivers license may live in states or cities that have allowed marijuana use, those people in transportation jobs are banned from using the drug because they are governed by the federal government’s rules and regulations. “From a transportation safety perspective, drugs and marijuana are a huge problem,” he said. “There is great concern about the legalization of marijuana and other drugs when it comes to transportation safety. The bottom line is, if the state law allows it, just don’t get into a commercial vehicle and operate it. Stay home.” Full Interview The full interview with NTSB Chairman Robert Sumwalt can be heard on Transport Topics Radio on SiriusXM Channel 146, Saturday, June 12 at 1 pm EDT and Sunday, June 13 at noon EDT. Sumwalt said that during the past 15 months of the pandemic, NTSB has been forced to operate under different rules, only occasionally sending out field investigators to accident scenes. “We took a very cautious approach before sending people out,” Sumwalt said. “There are other sources where we could get the information about the accident.” But now that the pandemic is receding, the agency is returning to a more pre-pandemic role and Sumwalt said he is most proud of how he and the board responded to the crisis. “The greatest honor of my life has been to lead this agency the last four years,” he said. “I think I’ve still got a lot of fire in my belly, and it will be fun to see what the next chapter of my life is.” President Joe Biden has nominated former Capitol Hill staffer and current board member Jennifer Homendy to become chair. VIDEO https://www.ttnews.com/articles/retiring-ntsb-chairman-sumwalt-reflects-15-years-board FAA revokes charter of Sarasota-based flight service for alleged illegal charter flights SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The Federal Aviation Administration has issued an emergency order to revoke the ability of a Sarasota-based company to charge passengers for flights. Universal Flight Services allegedly conducted 26 passenger-carrying flights without the required FAA certificate between Oct. 22, 2015 and Feb. 17, 2019. The flights occurred between the following airports: Sarasota-Bradenton International Airport, Key West International Airport, Florida Keys/Marathon International Airport, and Witham Field. The FAA also revoked the pilot certificate of the owner of Universal Flight Services for allegedly conducting illegal charter flights. In March 2019, Universal Flight Services obtained the FAA certificate required to conduct passenger flights. The FAA alleges that the charter service operated seven subsequent flights using unauthorized pilots and/or aircraft between Sept. 9, 2019 and Sept. 20, 2020. The FAA states that on two of the flights, the pilot did not have the medical certificate required to fly paying passengers, did not pass a flight check to fly in instrument conditions, and was not current to fly in instrument conditions. On two different flights, reads the report, the aircraft that the company used had not undergone required inspections. The pilots had not passed required written and oral tests, competency checks, and flight checks in the type of aircraft they operated during this time.United Flight Services surrendered its certificate as required by the emergency order and appealed the order to the NTSB. https://www.mysuncoast.com/2021/06/07/faa-revokes-charter-sarasota-based-flight-service-alleged-illegal-charter-flights/ Hong Kong Airlines Plans to Slash 1,000 Staff With no end in sight for the pandemic, Hong Kong Airlines is planning to slash one thousand employees, about half of its workforce, and ground its 12 Airbus A320 jets for one year, according to local media. In addition, according to SCMP, the airline said it had been severely affected by the pandemic and tried to stabilize business twice but failed. Internal restructuring was necessary to help achieve a more effective organization. “As we work through the new operational and manpower requirements internally, we ask that you remain calm and refrain from speculation until we communicate our plans in coming days,” the airline wrote in a notice. During the pandemic, the airline rolled out an unpaid leave scheme to its staff. Pilots took two months off after one month on duty, and their salaries were decreased by 60%. Cabin crew faced a similar situation – they were forced to take two months off after working for two months, and their salary will be decreased by 30%. However, Hong Kong Airlines previously sacked 250 cabin crew members in December 2020. According to local media, the airline has so far slashed 650 employees in total during the pandemic. The government’s pandemic allowance program has revealed that the airline has 2,940 staff. As a result of ongoing global travel restrictions, Hong Kong Airlines’ passenger volume was 700,000 in 2020, and the airline has handled 7,700 passengers in the first season of 2021. In response to the weak travel demand, the flight schedule on the Hong Kong – Shanghai route, previously among Hong Kong Airlines’ busiest routes, will be decreased to one frequency a week. SCMP has also revealed that the airline will focus on cargo services with its eight Airbus A330 aircraft. The cargo services will be the main income source during the pandemic. Earlier, Hong Kong Air Cargo, Hong Kong Airlines’ affiliate, has received the green light for nine new routes, including to Sydney, Melbourne, Tokyo and Delhi. HNA Group, the parent group of the airline, is in bankruptcy administration, making it difficult to give financial support to Hong Kong Airlines. The Chinese conglomerate originally owned two Hong Kong-based airlines, including Hong Kong Airlines and Hong Kong Express, the low-cost carrier which was sold to Cathay Pacific in 2019. The debt-laden conglomerate needed to offload its assets to repay its loans. The global aviation industry has been recovering gradually after the pandemic. However, the Hong Kong-based carrier is facing a different situation. In addition, fellow Hong Kong-based airline Cathay Pacific has described itself as more “vulnerable” than its other global peers, since Hong Kong’s aviation industry is wholly reliant on “cross-border travel.” In response to the never-ending pandemic, Hong Kong International Airport has announced that its relief package will be extended two months to the end of July. https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/06/08/hong-kong-airlines-plans-to-slash-1-000-staff/ Roughly 29 Wheelchairs Are Damaged By Airlines Each Day After a social media video went viral last week showing how wheelchair users can be affected while flying, a report suggests that around 29 wheelchairs are lost, stolen, damaged, or delayed every day. The data came from the US and was first collected in 2019. It suggests that almost 2% of all wheelchairs are damaged while in the cargo hold. A viral video A woman took to social media platform TikTok last week to share her devastation that Delta Air Lines had damaged her wheelchair, which she relies on for mobility. In the video, Gabrielle deFiebre was left sobbing, stating, “This is my life, my legs.” Ms deFiebre flew with Delta to Phoenix from New York to enjoy a girl’s trip with a friend. She had placed a note on the wheelchair before reluctantly handing it over to Delta staff and using a small airport-provided wheelchair fitting in a standard aircraft aisle. Upon arrival, she transferred back into her own chair. However, she realized immediately that the chair was severely damaged. One wheel was broken and would not move, while the backrest was also damaged. In the video, Ms deFiebre is crying as she is moved back into an airport chair. The friend traveling with her, who also uses a chair, explained the importance of aids like wheelchairs stating it is an extension of her body. Delta staff reportedly told Ms deFiebre that her chair, which was made especially for her, would not be fixed for at least four days. The airline has since confirmed it is sending two wheel replacements and will be launching an investigation into what happened. All major airlines have to do better But according to the Washing Post, it isn’t just Delta that has fallen short. The results of a US DOT report suggest that around 15,425 wheelchairs or scooters have been lost or damaged since 2018. 2018 was the first year the US government required reporting on this issue. In 2019, the first full year of the reporting, 10,548 were lost or damaged, around 29 each day. In 2020, this dropped to 3,464, equivalent to just over nine every day. However, this reduction in damages has to be taken in light of the dramatic downturn in air travel over the course of 2020. It doesn’t suggest that the problem has been solved. For people who use wheelchairs and other mobility devices, damage can cause major issues. In addition, some devices are personalized to the individual, meaning repairs are expensive and take several weeks. During this time, replacement chairs are not as suitable and cause issues. For many, the viral TikTok video has exposed the emotional element of traveling with a wheelchair. Quoted in the Washington Post article, Senator Tammy Duckworth, a double amputee, said in a statement in 2018, “Every airline passenger deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, but too often, that is not the case. I know from personal experience that when an airline damages a wheelchair, it is more than a simple inconvenience — it’s a complete loss of mobility and independence. It was the equivalent of taking my legs away from me again.” In response to the report, both the IATA and Airlines for America said they would seek to do better. The IATA took to Twitter to apologize. They confirmed they would work with people who rely on wheelchairs for mobility to make changes. https://simpleflying.com/airlines-damage-wheelchairs-daily/ Air Serbia to wet-lease Smartwings jet Air Serbia plans to wet-lease a 148-seat Boeing 737-700 aircraft from Czech carrier Smartwings over the summer, EX-YU Aviation News has learnt. The aircraft is expected to arrive in Belgrade towards the end of next week, although changes remain possible. The jet is expected to be deployed on charter flights, as well as a select number of scheduled services out of Belgrade such as Rome, Milan and Tirana. A total of four groups of Smartwings crew will be stationed in Belgrade to operate the aircraft. The development comes as Air Serbia ramps up both its scheduled and charter network due to growing demand. Air Serbia and Smartwings have concluded an ACMI lease agreement, meaning the Czech carrier will provide aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance. Smartwings is the Czech Republic’s largest airline group, dominating the country’s aviation market. The carrier has vast experience in ACMI, wet-leasing aircraft and crew to airlines in France, Austria, Poland, Hungary and Slovakia over the summer, as well as Canada in winter. It is also the owner of the country’s national carrier Czech Airlines and one of the largest leisure operators in Central Europe. Its fleet consist of over forty aircraft. Air Serbia’s existing fleet comprises of eighteen aircraft, including eleven Airbus A319s, one A320 and A330 each, as well as five ATR72 turboprops. The airline disbanded its dedicated charter brand Aviolet earlier this year after retiring its last three remaining Boeing 737-300 aircraft. The carrier currently maintains scheduled operations to over thirty destinations, as more routes are restored across its network. It has also committed to operating over 800 charter flights this summer, with services to Hurghada and Sharm el Sheikh in Egypt, Antalya, Bodrum and Dalaman in Turkey, as well as Rhodes, Crete, Skiathos, Corfu, Kefalonia, Zakynthos and other popular destinations in Greece. The airline saw its busiest month this May since the onset of the coronavirus pandemic in March 2020, handling over 100.000 passengers and recording an average cabin load factor of 62% across its network. https://www.exyuaviation.com/2021/06/air-serbia-eyes-smartwings-jet-wet-lease.html Boeing lifts price tag for Air Force One contract - USAF official (Reuters) -Boeing Co has told the U.S. Air Force that the price of the next-generation presidential aircraft could rise, and sought more time to deliver it, citing difficulties with COVID-19 and a subcontractor, an Air Force official said on Tuesday. Boeing received a $3.9-billion contract in July 2018 to build two 747-8 aircraft for use as Air Force One, set for delivery by December 2024. Boeing said it wanted extra time of about a year to deliver, however, Darlene Costello, the air force's acting assistant secretary for Acquisition, told a panel of the Armed Services Committee of the House of Representatives. The planemaker also sent the Air Force a letter beginning the process to negotiate a price adjustment for the jets, Costello added. A Boeing spokesperson told Reuters, "We continue to make steady progress on these programs and are working closely with the U.S. Air Force." In April, Boeing recorded a $318-million pre-tax charge related to Air Force One presidential aircraft because of a dispute with a supplier. The Boeing 747-8s are designed to be like an airborne White House, able to fly in worst-case security scenarios such as nuclear war, and are modified with military avionics, advanced communications and a self-defense system. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/boeing-lifts-price-tag-air-214217059.html The Perseverance rover captured Ingenuity in mid-air during its second flight on April 22, 2021. NASA/JPL Ingenuity has done it again: NASA's Mars helicopter landed in a new spot it had never seen before NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has completed its seventh flight on Mars. The space helicopter landed in a new airfield that had only been imaged by a Mars-orbiting spacecraft. Ingenuity is on an extended mission to help NASA practice for future Mars helicopters. NASA's Ingenuity helicopter has defied expectations on Mars once again, flying 350 feet south to land in totally new territory. For the second time, the tissue-box-sized drone flew to a new landing site, hovered above ground that its navigation cameras had never seen before, then gently lowered itself to touchdown. NASA only had information about the new area from its Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, which images the red planet from space. The orbiter's pictures indicated that the spot was flat and should be safe for landing. The gamble paid off. Now Ingenuity is sitting in a brand new airfield with a total of seven flights under its belt. "Another successful flight," NASA announced on Tuesday. The agency did not specify on what day the flight took place, but it was set for no earlier than Sunday. NASA didn't originally plan to move the helicopter around so much. It was only designed for five flights, and engineers expected it to crash by the end of that series. But Ingenuity performed so well in its initial, more cautious flights that the agency has sent it on a daring new mission. For as long as it survives, the helicopter is expected to keep flying to new airfields. That new directive gives Ingenuity a chance to test operations that NASA might want to conduct with future space helicopters. That includes scouting and mapping, observing interesting features of Mars from the air, and exploring rough terrain that rovers can't access. "The ability to fly the helicopter out into terrain that the rover cannot possibly traverse and bring back scientific data - this is extremely important for future missions that could combine a rover with a reconnaissance helicopter," Ken Farley, a project scientist with NASA's Perseverance rover, said in a briefing. The helicopter conducted the first of these bonus flights on May 22, when it flew a record 700 feet to a new site. In mid-air, its navigation system suffered a glitch that caused the helicopter to pitch side to side as it flew. But even then, Ingenuity stabilized itself enough to land safely. It wound up within about 16 feet of its target spot, touching down in totally uncharted territory for the first time. NASA hasn't said how many more times Ingenuity may fly. "We're in a kind of see-how-it-goes phase," Lori Glaze, director of NASA's Planetary Science Division, said. Meanwhile, the Perseverance rover that carried Ingenuity to Mars has started driving south to the region where it will attempt to take its first sample of Martian soil. Its primary mission is to analyze Martian rocks and soil and collect dozens of samples for a future NASA mission to bring back to Earth. In those samples, scientists could find the first evidence of ancient alien microbes - fossils trapped in the bottom of an ancient lake bed. https://www.yahoo.com/news/ingenuity-done-again-nasas-mars-235351511.html Investigator/Senior Investigator, Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) Date: Jun 1, 2021 Location: Flight Training Academy (DFW-SV03) Requisition ID: 42594 Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job • This job is a member of the Investigating team within the Integrated Operations Division. • Responsible for providing analysis of operational flight data as well as producing reports and presentations for the Flight Operation Quality Assurance (FOQA) Program. What you'll do • Conducts daily work flow processes for the FOQA program • Assesses events and trends, identifies operational hazards, and validates corrective actions • Develops new data analysis products and methodologies for data mining • Coordinates with the Flight Operations Department for data analysis needs • Coordinates regularly with Allied Pilots Association (APA) FOQA gatekeepers • Coordinates with Technical Operations regarding support of the FOQA program and maintenance analysis • Creates flight animations of actual events for use in operational departments • Assists with accident and incident investigations • Participates in monthly FOQA Monitoring Team meetings • Participates and contributes to the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) process • Develops, prepares and presents analysis of flight data • Creates enhanced reports and dashboards using Tableau or Microsoft BI • Represents American Airlines at industry meetings • Assists with accident and incident investigations, to include occasional weekend and holiday duty All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent experience/training • 3 years related job experience • Experience working with data mining tools such as Tableau, Business Objects, Access, etc. • Experience performing data analysis and building various related reports in MS Office products Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience • Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Mathematics, Engineering, or Statistics • Basic Programming knowledge/experience • Master's degree in related field • Previous experience within a FOQA/Flight Data Monitoring program • Expertise in flight data monitoring software • Experience using CEFA animation software • Private pilot license or higher • Previous job experience at an air carrier Skills, Licenses & Certifications • Knowledge of aeronautical theory and aviation operations as applied to commercial aircraft • Proficient using MS Office software • Must fulfill background checks to qualify for unescorted access privileges to airport security identification display areas (SIDA), if applicable • Must be able to secure appropriate airport authority and/or US Customs security badges, if applicable • Must be able to handle multiple projects with changing deadlines What you'll get Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: • Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network. • Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. • Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need. • 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. • Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more Feel Free to be yourself at American From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American. Additional Locations: None Requisition ID: 42594 Nearest Major Market: Fort Worth Nearest Secondary Market: Dallas Job Segment: Operations Manager, Engineer, Quality Assurance, Operations, Engineering, Technology, Aviation APPLY NOW Position Available: NTSB Aerospace Engineer (Systems) Participate and direct technical analyses of general aviation and air carrier accident and incidents in the specialty area of flight controls, avionics, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Serve as Group Chairman, documenting and analyzing airworthiness issues potentially involved in accidents and develops accident prevention strategies. Coordinate efforts with other Group Chairman, the IIC, and the Team Lead to assure thoroughness of all investigations and that necessary documentation is accomplished as a result of the investigative activity. Prepare factual and analytical reports covering specialty area on each accident. Correlate these findings with those of other Group Chairmen to assist in identifying the causes(s) of the accident. Act as an advisor to the US Accredited Representative on foreign investigations. May be required to act as the US Accredited Representative to foreign investigations. Prepare presentations and responds to Member's questions at Board meetings following the conclusion of major investigations or projects. VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT #: AS-11108828-21-AE POSITION TITLE: Aerospace Engineer (Systems) POSITION SERIES & GRADE: GS-0861-14 OPEN DATE: May 19, 2021 CLOSE DATE: June 18, 2021 Area of Consideration: Status Candidates - Government-wide LINK: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/601999300 VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT #: AS-11115748-21-AE POSITION TITLE: Aerospace Engineer (Systems) POSITION SERIES & GRADE: GS-0861-14 OPEN DATE: May 19, 2021 CLOSE DATE: June 18, 2021 Area of Consideration: U. S. Citizens LINK: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/602004600 Curt Lewis