Flight Safety Information - June 21, 2021 No. 123 In This Issue : Incident: Condor A320 at Munich on Jun 18th 2021, rejected takeoff due to airspeeds disagreeing : Incident: American A319 at Mexico City on Jun 14th 2021, engine shut down in flight : Incident: Qantas B789 at Sydney on Jun 21st 2021, gear problem on departure : U.S. FAA launches program to help staff voice aviation safety concerns : Rise of Touchless Technologies to Enhance Airport Passenger Safety in the COVID-19 Era : Oops: Southwest Boeing 737 And Cargolux Boeing 747-8F Suffer Minor Collision In Chicago : FAA Defends SpaceX To Congress : The Emirati women paving the way in the aviation industry : Ravn Alaska to purchase fleet of electric aircrafts : United CEO warns America could face a pilot shortage : US Air Force reveals more on its sixth generation fighter jet : Facing staffing issues, American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights : Hubble's Main Computer Is Offline, And NASA Is Desperately Attempting to Fix It : POSITION AVAILABLE: Aerospace (Pro Pilot), Tenure-Track Faculty Incident: Condor A320 at Munich on Jun 18th 2021, rejected takeoff due to airspeeds disagreeing A Condor Airbus A320-200, registration D-AICE performing flight DE-1606 from Munich (Germany) to Mikonos (Greece), was accelerating for takeoff from Munich's runway 08L when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 100 knots) due the airspeed indications disagreeing with each other. The aircraft slowed safely, vacated the runway via high speed exit A5 about 1300 meters/4350 feet down the runway and returned to the apron. A replacement Airbus A321-200 registration D-ATCF positioned from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Munich and reached Mikonos with a delay of about 4 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Munich about 29 hours after the rejected takeoff. It had flown a good number of sectors during June 2021 and had been on the ground in Munich for about 31 hours prior to the rejected takeoff. https://avherald.com/h?article=4e91c45b&opt=0 Incident: American A319 at Mexico City on Jun 14th 2021, engine shut down in flight An American Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N740UW performing flight AA-1498 from Mexico City (Mexico) to Miami,FL (USA), was climbing out of Mexico's runway 05L when the crew stopped the climb at about 12000 feet reporting the had an engine (CFM56) failure and had shut it down. The aircraft returned to Mexico City for a safe landing on runway 05R about 25 minutes after departure. A replacement A319-100 registration N9004F reached Miami with a delay of about 8 hours. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 55 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=4e91327a&opt=0 Incident: Qantas B789 at Sydney on Jun 21st 2021, gear problem on departure A Qantas Boeing 787-9, registration VH-ZNH performing flight QF-645 from Sydney,NS to Perth,WA (Australia) with 119 people on board, was climbing out of Sydney's runway 16R when the crew stopped the climb at 9000 feet reporting a gear issue. After working the checklists the crew decided to return to Sydney advising they expected a normal landing, no services were needed. When the controller queried whether they had their gear already down with 3 greens, the crew replied in the negative, when the controller subsequently queried whether the gear was fully retracted, the crew also replied in the negative. The aircraft positioned for the approach, landed safely on runway 16R about 30 minutes after departure and taxied to the apron. The flight was cancelled, the passengers were rebooked onto the next flight. http://www.avherald.com/h?article=4e933124&opt=0 U.S. FAA launches program to help staff voice aviation safety concerns WASHINGTON, June 21 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it has launched a program to help make it easier for staff overseeing Boeing (BA.N) and other airplane manufacturers to report safety concerns. An independent survey released in August found FAA safety employees said they faced "strong" external pressure from industry and raised concerns the agency does not always prioritize air safety. The survey gave ammunition to critics who argued in the aftermath of two fatal Boeing 737 MAX crashes that the FAA had not done enough to insulate employees from industry pressure. The FAA said on Monday the new program for the 7,400 employees in its Aviation Safety office will allow them to report confidentially any safety concerns without fear of punitive action. The office oversees manufacturers, airlines, maintenance providers, aviation medical practitioners and flight crews. "We can never be satisfied with the status quo when it comes to safety, and the free exchange of vital information is a cornerstone of safety and continual improvement," said FAA Administrator Steve Dickson in a statement. "We want our employees to know that when they speak up, they can be sure someone is listening." The survey, conducted in late 2019 and early 2020, quoted one anonymous FAA employee as saying there was a message of, "Don't rock the boat with Boeing." Reuters reported in August that the FAA was moving to create a Voluntary Safety Reporting Program - a confidential "non-punitive environment that encourages open reporting of aviation safety issues and concerns." The FAA said it worked closely with union leaders on how to structure the new program. "The more we can continue to encourage people to report, the more we can influence the safety in the system," Paul Rinaldi, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, which represents engineers and other Aviation Safety employees, said in a statement. In December, Congress passed sweeping legislation to reform how the FAA certifies new airplanes. It also boosts FAA oversight of aircraft manufacturers, requires disclosure of critical safety information and provide new whistleblower protections. The 737 MAX was grounded for 20 months after two crashes in five months killed 346 people. A House of Representatives report released in September said the two fatal 737 MAX crashes "were the horrific culmination of a series of faulty technical assumptions by Boeing’s engineers, a lack of transparency on the part of Boeing’s management, and grossly insufficient oversight by the FAA." The FAA's top safety official Ali Bahrami announced June 2 he would retire effective June 30. Bahrami had faced criticism from some U.S. lawmakers and family members of those killed in the 737 MAX crashes. Officials said it was Bahrami's decision to step down. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-launches-program-help-staff-voice-aviation-safety-concerns-2021-06-21/ Rise of Touchless Technologies to Enhance Airport Passenger Safety in the COVID-19 Era Airlines, airports, and regulatory authorities need to collaborate to establish a global framework for security and airport operations, finds Frost & Sullivan in partnership with Thales LONDON, June 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Passenger flow through airports continues to be greatly affected due to COVID-19. Airports are currently adopting safety measures such as mobile check-in and health checks, but operations will soon include automated luggage drop-off and biometric solutions with integrated social distancing technologies. In the latter part of the year, as passenger numbers surge, touchless technologies will rise to prominence as tools to reduce bottlenecks and ensure traveller safety. Frost & Sullivan analysed insights from Thales and other leading aviation experts in the article, How Can Airports Manage Uncertainty, Risk and Safety in a Post-COVID World? The article explores the trends in the aviation industry during the COVID-19 pandemic, focuses on current airport terminal challenges and presents possible solutions across airport operations. Some of the issues discussed include the impact of furloughs, delivering passenger value with capital expenditure limitations, overcoming bottlenecks, and emerging technologies. To download the complimentary article, please visit: http://frost.ly/5cp "Stakeholders must build a roadmap with airlines and airports and leverage tools that manage crowds, help passengers quickly find their way to terminals, and assist them on their flying journeys," observed Jonathan Norman, Lead Consultant of Airports and Airlines at Frost & Sullivan. "Touchless options will be key, and industry leaders will look to suppliers, vendors, and technologists to come up with viable solutions to help travellers feel safe. Total airport management and novel Solution-as-a-Service for airport operations will be particularly valuable solutions in the current environment." "A structured approach, as well as time-saving and touchless technologies, could bring improvements to the current situation and provide long-lasting benefits to the industry," noted Philippe Vrignaud, Vice President, Identification and Verification at Thales. "For instance, touchless operations, integrated security digital and management platforms that connect operations and offer trouble-shooting capabilities are instrumental in providing safe passage for travellers. Other solutions include social distancing technologies, real-time views of passengers, and an overall layout of the airport, including planned and monitored distribution of passengers." For real transformation, industry participants will have to: • Upgrade to AI-based security systems to provide smarter, more agile and more automated data processing platforms. • Incorporate touchless technologies such as temperature testing solutions or biometric authentication, for the safety of passengers and staff. • Globalise the decision-making process. • Drive the development of standardised procedures through collaboration with international associations such as WHO, ICAO, IATA, and ACI. • Establish a coordinated response that includes real-time awareness of crowds, activities, and threats. • Integrate systems to help detect underperforming processes and manage events. • Optimise field operations through information-sharing. About Frost & Sullivan For six decades, Frost & Sullivan has been world-renowned for its role in helping investors, corporate leaders and governments navigate economic changes and identify disruptive technologies, Mega Trends, new business models and companies to action, resulting in a continuous flow of growth opportunities to drive future success. Contact us: Start the discussion. Contact: Mariana Fernandez Corporate Communications E: mariana.fernandez@frost.com http://ww2.frost.com SOURCE Frost & Sullivan https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/rise-of-touchless-technologies-to-enhance-airport-passenger-safety-in-the-covid-19-era-301315309.html Oops: Southwest Boeing 737 And Cargolux Boeing 747-8F Suffer Minor Collision In Chicago A Southwest Airlines passenger plane collided with a Cargolux Boeing 747 at Chicago’s O’Hare Airport (ORD) on Saturday. The jumbo struck the left winglet of the Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 from behind. As a result, both aircraft suffered minor damage. According to an incident report on Aviation Safety Network, the incident occurred mid-evening on Saturday while the Southwest Airlines plane was waiting for a gate to open up. The Boeing 747-8F taxied past and inadvertently clipped the smaller aircraft. The Cargolux Boeing 747-8F (registration LX-VCE) had landed at O’Hare from Anchorage (ANC) earlier in the day. The aircraft had just completed a marathon New York (JFK) – Luxembourg (LUX) – Novosibirsk (OVB) – Zhengzhou (CGO) – Anchorage (ANC) – Chicago (ORD) run. The Aviation Safety Network reports says the Southwest Airlines plane was at A pad along taxiway TT waiting for its gate to open up. The departing jumbo taxied past. The Boeing 747 was bound for Luxembourg. Southwest 737-700 has left winglet destroyed The Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-700 (registration N218WN) had just operated flight WN2750 from Fort Lauderdale (FLL). Southwest’s Boeing 737-700s can fly 143 passengers. However, the precise number of passengers and crew on this flight is unknown. Thirty-six hours after the incident, both aircraft remain on the ground at Chicago O’Hare. N218WN is almost 16 years old, having been delivered to Southwest Airlines in July 2005. Cargolux’s 747-8F, LX-VCE, is just nine years old, having been delivered to the cargo business in May 2012. Neither aircraft have a previous incident history. The damage sustained by both aircraft on Saturday was described a minor. However, images on social media show Southwest’s winglet was destroyed. Saturday’s incident continues to run of bad luck for Southwest when it comes to winglets – several have been damaged recently. Cargolux searches for a 747-800F replacement aircraft Saturday’s incident is noteworthy because it involves a fast disappearing aircraft type – the 747. Luxembourg-based still flies 30 of the jumbos. They have an average age of 12.6 years. While Boeing 747 passenger flights are fast becoming a rare event, cargo airlines like Cargolux continue to use the aircraft type owing to its cavernous cargo holds and impressive flying range. But even cargo carriers like Cargolux are eyeing a future without the jumbo jets. The 747-800Fs may be reliable and not very old, but their green credentials don’t pass muster in the 2020s. Speaking at the recent Cargo Facts EMEA 2021, Cargolux CEO Richard Forson said increasingly tough environmental standards combined with a paucity of new freighter launching posed some problems for his airline. “At this point, the latest technology is the 747-8F, that’s from 10 years ago. There are no developments, going forward.” The problem cargo operators like Cargolux face is there are no contemporary freighter replacement aircraft on the market with similar specs to the Boeing 737. While there is talk of Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 freighter programs, Richard Forson needs a hard product rather than a drawing board concept. And while there are reliable second-hand aircraft available to buy, most of them are old and fail to meet modern emissions standards. That makes the planes environmentally unpalatable. It also makes it had to get financing for them. https://simpleflying.com/southwest-737-cargolux-747-collision/ FAA Defends SpaceX To Congress SpaceX has found a perhaps unexpected ally in its quest to democratize space—the FAA, according to CNBC. FAA associate administrator for commercial space operations Wayne Monteith launched a spirited defense of the company he had criticized a few months before in front of a congressional committee last week. The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee had Monteith on the carpet to discuss the exploding (pun intended) commercial space industry and SpaceX naturally came up. Rep. Peter Defazio, D-Ore., and Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Wash., were particularly interested in the dust-up last December when the company launched prototype SN8 against the direction of the FAA. Although he was miffed at SpaceX at the time, he told the committee the company has since cleaned up its act. “We would not have cleared them to start flight operations again had I not been confident they had modified their procedures effectively and addressed the safety culture issues that we saw,” Monteith said. SpaceX launched the silo-like SN8 from Boca Chica, Texas, on the first high-altitude test of its all-important belly-flop descent maneuver despite an FAA safety inspector’s warning to abort the launch. The descent was a success until the very end when an engine failure led to SN8 being blown to smithereens in the landing attempt. SpaceX defended its actions at the time by saying it was all a big misunderstanding and “assumed that the inspector did not have the latest information.” The next launch was approved as were all the subsequent launches resulting in three more massive explosions. On May 5 SN15 landed successfully. https://www.avweb.com/aviation-news/faa-defends-spacex-to-congress/ The Emirati women paving the way in the aviation industry At the end of last month, the annual Women in Aviation General Assembly took place and an interesting fact was revealed by the Master of the Ceremony, Jouhayna AlMheiri. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Women in Aviation General Assembly has taken place annually for the last five years, and is the meeting place for international aviation leaders, female industry role models and hundreds of college and university students looking to join the aviation industry. One female role model in the aviation industry is Jouhayna, one of the only Emirati Air Traffic Control Officers on the planet, founder of Jumpstart Aviation and social media manager and speaker for WAI-ME (Women in Aviation Middle East Chapter). Given the role of Master of the Ceremony, Jouhayna gave some valuable advice to young people across the globe. Posting a short clip on her Instagram, Jouhayna, who was public speaking for the third time in her life, revealed not only a snippet of her speech but also a surprising fact about the aviation industry – there are only a handful of Emirati women who do the same role as her. She began her speech by quoting one of her most admired speakers, Dr. Eng. Suaas Al Shamsi – the UAE’s first female aircraft engineer – who gave her some advice that she has cherished for many years, “If you can dream it you can do it.” The inspirational woman, who has campaigned for gender diversity within the aviation industry continued, “In the UAE and, I believe, in the whole world, there are only four Emirati women to make it as air traffic control officers, and I am one of them. So if I can do it, please push for your dreams.” The awards are a celebration of those who have achieved success through personal dedication and made a significant contribution to the advancement of women in the aviation industry. As a young and rapidly growing aviation economy, the Middle East is committed to ensuring equal opportunities are provided to women in the sector. The Women in Aviation General Assembly plays a powerful role in bringing the industry together to discuss the challenges and how to overcome them. For the first time, at the General Assembly this year there was an exclusive awards programme which honoured key women who have helped gender diversity in the industry. Alongside this, there was also a CV drop off facility which allowed young graduates to apply for jobs and internships at the event. https://emirateswoman.com/four-emirati-women-paving-way-aviation-industry-uae/ Ravn Alaska to purchase fleet of electric aircrafts Ravn Alaska said it will buy 50 electric planes from the California-based company Airflow when they come onto the market. Airflow’s planes will use batteries instead of gas to power their engines. But first, the company has to finalize its aircraft design. Airflow CEO Marc Ausman said he hopes to have Airflow’s planes ready for service by 2025. “My feeling is, if we can build an aircraft that’s successful in Alaska, it can be successful anywhere in the world,” he said. Airflow’s planes are electric versions of short takeoff and landing aircrafts ― the kind of small planes you might see private pilots flying around Alaska. Ausman said they will be able to fit nine passengers each. They’re not meant to replace Ravn’s existing airplanes, which are larger, Dash-8 planes. Ravn offers flight service to Kenai and 12 other airports around Alaska. Instead, Ausman said these planes are designed for smaller airports and towns. That’s partly because electric aircraft technology is more scalable. The internal combustion engines that planes currently use don’t scale down to smaller aircraft well, Ausman said. “Whereas electric motors scale down very nicely,” he said. “So we can put small electric motors, small propellers, all around the aircraft to accomplish certain things.” Ausman said the planes will need half the length of a typical runway to take off, which could make them optimal for more rugged situations. The batteries in Airflow’s planes are not unlike electric vehicle batteries. But Ausman said their battery packs are designed differently to fortify them even more against fires. Early electric planes will have ranges of 100 miles. Some of Airflow’s planes will be hybrids, able to fly for 500 miles. “Sort of think of it as a Prius, as a first step to an all-electric car,” Ausman said. Ravn CEO Rob McKinney said Airflow approached Ravn a few months ago to talk about their plan. He said he was excited to sign on, in part because the smaller planes could allow Ravn to serve new destinations in Alaska. “I’ve been a big supporter of electric aviation for over a decade now,” he said. “I just truly believe that that is the future of smaller aircrafts, especially in the beginning.” He also said the electric planes could also save Ravn money. It takes a lot of gas to turn combustion engines on and off. That can add up for short flights. The technology still has a ways to go. And Airflow isn’t the only company developing electric plane technology, or signing agreements with airlines. American Airlines just said it plans to buy electric aircraft from UK-based Vertical Aerospace. Ausman said Airflow has signed agreements with other flight companies that operate in Alaska, too, though he wouldn’t say which ones. Airflow is currently working on simulations and smaller model aircrafts. The next step is to build a proof of concept from an existing aircraft, Ausman said. When the aircraft are ready, Ravn will get them piecemeal, not all at once. McKinney envisions using the planes as a launching pad for pilots’ careers. “It’s part of our larger scheme, whereas there’s going to be a nationwide pilot shortage,” McKinney said. “So it’s part of our plan to trade our own flow of pilots into our Dash-8 fleet by having a fleet of smaller aircraft as a launching point for pilot careers.” At the same time, Ausman said the battery technology will be getting better and cheaper. That, he said, could make plane tickets more affordable in the long run. https://www.alaskapublic.org/2021/06/17/ravn-to-purchase-fleet-of-electric-aircrafts/ United CEO warns America could face a pilot shortage United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby tells "Axios on HBO" that America could be headed toward a pilot shortage, because "the military produces far fewer pilots today than they did ... in the Cold War era." Why it matters: The U.S. travel industry is roaring back, with leisure air travel exceeding pre-pandemic levels, and now must protect itself from future disruptions. Stay on top of the latest market trends and economic insights with Axios Markets. Subscribe for free United recently launched a program called Aviate Academy, which is designed to train new pilots. It committed that 50% of each class will include women or people of color, two demographics that are underrepresented in today's commercial cockpits. https://news.yahoo.com/united-ceo-warns-america-could-005414551.html US Air Force reveals more on its sixth generation fighter jet Concept art of the new fighter jet, which featured in a recent US Air Force biennial report for acquisition The US Air Force has revealed more on its sixth generation fighter jet, the centre-piece of its Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) system. The jet, which is poised to replace the F-22 Raptor, will be a multirole fighter, according to USAF chief of staff, General Charles Q. Brown Jr at a House Armed Services Committee. The air force boss, testifying on the fiscal 2022 budget request yesterday, said the fighter jet’s primary role will be air dominance, but will be able to strike ground targets as well. The sixth generation fighter will have “some air-to-ground capability to ensure, one, that it can survive, but also to provide options for our air component commanders and for the Joint Force.” Brown also said the NGAD fighter will have increased range and weapons load compared to the F-22, which will allow it to operate at the great distances required in the Indo-Pacific region. These details match the concept art that was recently published in a USAF biennial report for acquisition, which suggested a larger blended wing airframe compared to the F-22, which would give more room internally for a larger weapons bay and fuel tank. Air Force Magazine has reported General Mark D. Kelly, head of air combat command, has said there may be two variants of NGAD: one with long range and payload for the Indo-Pacific and one more oriented to the relatively short ranges between possible battle areas in Europe. NGAD is described as a family of systems, with a sixth generation fighter at its centre. Last September it was revealed that the fighter had been designed, developed and tested in the space of a year and flown. USAF’s top acquisition official, Will Roper, said at the time: “We’ve already built and flown a full-scale flight demonstrator in the real world, and we broke records in doing it. We are ready to go and build the next-generation aircraft in a way that has never happened before.” Brown said in May USAF plans to reduce its fighter fleet to just four types of aircraft, including the F-35, F-15EX, F-16 as well as NGAD. The NGAD fighter will fly alongside the F-35, with the latter “the cornerstone, [the] F-15EX as we come in, and then we’ll have F-16 for a while as well,” Brown said. The US Department of Defense has published its budget request for 2022, which included new funding for NGAD. USAF is looking for $1.5 billion to support NGAD, an increase of roughly $623 million compared to funding received previously. www.lockheedmartin.com www.af.mil https://www.aero-mag.com/next-generation-air-dominance-17062021/ Facing staffing issues, American Airlines cancels hundreds of flights American Airlines canceled more than 200 flights over the weekend due to staffing shortages, and expects to cut more daily through July. The company scrapped 123 flights on Saturday and 178 flights on Sunday, with 97 more canceled for Monday. All airlines are dealing with staffing issues connected to the coronavirus pandemic; in March 2020, when air travel all but stopped, thousands of employees were laid off or accepted buyouts, and now that people are flying again, there aren't enough workers. American Airlines said its catering contractor and wheelchair operators also aren't fully staffed. American Airlines told ABC News it may need to cancel 50 to 60 flights a day for the rest of June and 50 to 80 flights a day in July. "We made targeted changes with the goal of impacting the fewest number of customers by adjusting flights in markets where we have multiple options for re-accommodation," American Airlines said in a statement. The company added that it's doing its best to let customers know well in advance that their flights have been canceled, and they can rebook on the American Airlines app. The Transportation Security Administration is also dealing with staffing issues, and acting TSA Administrator Darby LaJoye has asked office employees to temporarily volunteer to work at the airports, managing security lines and getting new hires up to speed. The TSA aims to hire 6,000 new workers to help with the busy summer travel season. https://www.yahoo.com/news/facing-staffing-issues-american-airlines-042508605.html Hubble's Main Computer Is Offline, And NASA Is Desperately Attempting to Fix It The Hubble Space Telescope is currently offline. On Sunday 13 June, the telescope's payload computer went offline, and engineers here on Earth are currently performing operations to get it up and running again. The payload computer, as you might expect, is vital to Hubble's continued science operations. It's the 'brains' of the instrument, coordinating and controlling the various instruments with which Hubble is equipped. It also monitors the telescope for issues. Initially, NASA engineers speculated that the cause of the halt was a degrading memory module. An attempt to restart the computer failed, so, on Wednesday 16 June, the Hubble operations team attempted to switch to a backup memory module. This, too, proved futile. "The command to initiate the backup module failed to complete," NASA explained in a blog post. "Another attempt was conducted on both modules Thursday evening to obtain more diagnostic information while again trying to bring those memory modules online. However, those attempts were not successful." It's not entirely unexpected that Hubble might be experiencing a few aches and pains. The space telescope, launched in 1990, has been operating for over 30 years at this point, undergoing several mission extensions. Its most recent (and final) service mission took place in 2009, and it's only a matter of time before something wears out beyond repair. In 2018, Hubble underwent a gyroscope failure; in that instance, engineers were able to fix the problem basically by giving the telescope a space jiggle. Earlier this year, the telescope had to be put into safe mode after a software error. When designing an instrument like Hubble, to be operated remotely and difficult to access physically, failsafes are crucial. So, in this case, the situation is not lost either. The payload computer (a NASA Standard Spacecraft Computer-1, or NSSC-1) has four 64-bit memory modules to draw on. It only uses one at any given time; the other three are backups. In addition, there is a second backup payload computer on-board that can be deployed in the event of a major problem. "The operations team will be running tests and collecting more information on the system to further isolate the problem," NASA wrote. "The science instruments will remain in a safe mode state until the issue is resolved. The telescope itself and science instruments remain in good health." Hubble is therefore very likely to live on, to continue taking us to the stars. Not forever; eventually, its parts will wear out, or its orbit will decay, and engineers will need to bring it home, for a fittingly glorious death burning up on atmospheric entry. But there is no planned end date for the Hubble mission, and we hope we will enjoy its contributions to science for at least a few more years yet. https://www.sciencealert.com/hubble-s-payload-computer-is-having-problems-and-it-looks-like-a-tricky-fix Subject: POSITION AVAILABLE: Aerospace (Pro Pilot), Tenure-Track Faculty Middle Tennessee State University Position: Aerospace (Pro Pilot), Tenure-Track Faculty MTSU seeks candidates who are committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity and meaningful service. We also seek to attract a culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with a diverse student body. Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience. The Department of Aerospace at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for two tenure-track faculty positions (#101220 and #117010) at the rank of assistant/associate professor. Start date for the positions is August 1, 2021. Positions contingent upon funding. Successful candidates will be expected to teach classes in the Professional Pilot concentration, undertake collaborative and multi-disciplinary research within the department and university, and be actively involved in university and professional service. A Master’s degree in Aerospace, Aviation or closely related field by appointment date is required. Applicants are required to also have: 1) FAA Commercial, Multi-Engine and valid Flight Instructor Certificates (CFI, CFII, MEI) OR 2) FAA ATP Certificate and valid Flight Instructor Certificates (CFI, CFII, MEI). Candidates who possess industry or collegiate teaching experience and those with a doctorate or ABD in Aerospace, Aviation, Education, Business, or other industry-related field will receive special consideration. In order to successfully apply, applicants are required to include a cover letter, their curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and their Research Statement at the time of online application submittal. NOTE: In addition to the REQUIRED documents listed above for successful application, applicants must include copies of FAA Certifications held attached as Other Document 1. To apply, go to: https://careers.mtsu.edu/en-us/job/495335/aerospace-pro-pilot-tenuretrack-faculty. If you need help in applying, please contact the Faculty Recruitment Specialist at (615) 898-5128. If you have position specific questions, please contact Tyler Babb at Tyler.Babb@mtsu.edu. MTSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer that values diversity in all its forms. Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment will be required prior to employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU available at http://www.mtsu.edu/police/docs/2020AnnualSecurityReport.pdf or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615-898-2424. MTSU is a drug free campus. This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you may be required to provide information about your criminal history in order to be considered for this position. For individuals requiring a reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu. Curt Lewis