Flight Safety Information - November 9, 2021 No. 225 In This Issue : Incident: Skywest E175 at Seattle on Nov 7th 2021, bird strike : Incident: Vueling A320 at Barcelona on Nov 8th 2021, bird strike : Incident: S7 B738 at Novosibirsk on Nov 8th 2021, rejected takeoff due to IRS malfunction : Incident: Swiss BCS1 at London on Nov 7th 2021, burning odour in cockpit : Sun Air Jets announces James Evans as new Director of Safety and FBO Operations : PIA gets SAFA’s safety ratings : Feinstein to FAA: Passenger Safety Oversight Remains Ineffective : Alaska Airlines Finally Cancels Its 30 Airbus A320neo Aircraft Order : Embraer Is On Pace To Deliver Nearly 150 Aircraft In 2021 : Airbus unveils jet trainer with eyes on Spain : Boeing U.S. worker vaccine exemption requests top 11,000 -sources : The elite Canadian pilot who'll be flying Virgin Galactic tourists to space : RESEARCH SURVEY - SEEKING PILOT VOLUNTEERS FOR RESEARCH STUDY : RESEARCH STUDY - Women in Aviation Maintenance Workforce Survey : NTSB COURSE - MR302: Managing Communications During an Aircraft Accident or Incident : Position Available: Manager Safety Health and Environmental Management Incident: Skywest E175 at Seattle on Nov 7th 2021, bird strike A Skywest Embraer ERJ-175 on behalf of Delta Airlines, registration N262SY performing flight DL-3622 from Seattle,WA to Portland,OR (USA), was climbing out of Seattle's runway 16L when the right hand engine (CF34) ingested a bird prompting the crew to stop the climb at 4000 feet and return to Seattle for a safe landing on runway 16C about 22 minutes after departure. A replacement ERJ-175 registration N278SY reached Portland with a delay of 95 minutes. The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT STRUCK A BIRD ON DEPARTURE AND POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED RIGHT ENGINE INGESTED BIRD, SEATTLE. WA.", the damage was unknown and the occurrence rated an incident. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground about 25 hours after landing back. https://em-ui.constantcontact.com/em-ui/em/page/em-ui/email#edit/activity/fda1a372-122b-4088-8095-3bcc54256df4 Incident: Vueling A320 at Barcelona on Nov 8th 2021, bird strike A Vueling Airbus A320-200, registration EC-MGE performing flight VY-6246 from Barcelona,SP (Spain) to Zurich (Switzerland), was in the initial climb out of Barcelona's runway 25L when the aircraft received a bird strike prompting the crew to stop the climb at 6000 feet and return to Barcelona for a safe landing on runway 25R about 35 minutes after departure. The aircraft is still on the ground in Barcelona about 7 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4efdab3c&opt=0 Incident: S7 B738 at Novosibirsk on Nov 8th 2021, rejected takeoff due to IRS malfunction A S7 Sibir Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration VQ-BKV performing flight S7-5103 from Novosibirsk to Sochi (Russia), was accelerating for takeoff from Novosibirsk's runway 25 when the crew rejected takeoff at low speed (below 30 knots over ground) due to an intertial reference system (IRS) malfunction. The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron. The aircraft was able to depart about an hour after the rejected takeoff and reached Sochi with a delay of 40 minutes. http://avherald.com/h?article=4efda98a&opt=0 Incident: Swiss BCS1 at London on Nov 7th 2021, burning odour in cockpit A Swiss International Airlines Bombardier C-Series CS-100, registration HB-JBD performing flight LX-339 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Zurich (Switzerland) with 101 people on board, was climbing out of Heathrow's runway 27L when the crew stopped the climb at FL180 reporting a burning odour in the cockpit but not in the cabin, the flight crew donned their oxygen masks. The aircraft returned to Heathrow for a safe landing on runway 27R about 30 minutes after departure. The airline reported an unusual odour in the cockpit prompted the return to London. Passengers would be rebooked or put into hotels. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in London about 17 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4efda7ab&opt=0 Sun Air Jets announces James Evans as new Director of Safety and FBO Operations Sun Air Jets is pleased to announce the appointment of James Evans as the new director of safety and FBO operations for the expanding organization. As the director, Evans will support the company as it further develops its sophisticated fleet and its dedicated team. Evans has almost 10 years of aviation industry experience in various roles within different organizations. His unique skills and industry experience will amplify Sun Air Jets’ established reputation for quality in private aviation and management services, providing another critical ingredient in its successful growth and client satisfaction strategy. Evans has held multiple positions within the operational management divisions at a Big Four airline spanning across three major international airports. Most recently, Evans oversaw QA/QC, safety, record keeping and compliance before transitioning to business aviation. The Sun Air Jets team welcomes James to the leadership team as the newest in a series of corporate enhancements and initiatives that will reinforce the stability of the Sun Air Jets brand as it continues to grow and flourish. “Sun Air is thrilled to add James to the management team”, says Brian Counsil, president of Sun Air Jets. “His diverse experience has already made a positive impact on the organization and will bolster Sun Air’s continued pursuit of industry-leading safety excellence. His operational prowess will only further enhance our customer experience.” Evans said, “I am excited to transition into this new role as director of safety. Sun Air Jets prides itself in operating one of the safest rated private fleets in the nation, with accreditations in all four of the major safety audit standards. I look forward to furthering our impeccable safety and risk management culture and building upon our decades long foundation of exemplary standards.” Evans possesses a bachelor’s degree in Public Relations/Business from the University of Texas and he’s currently working to complete his private pilot’s license. https://www.aviationpros.com/airlines/press-release/21245595/sun-air-jets-sun-air-jets-announces-james-evans-as-new-director-of-safety-and-fbo-operations PIA gets SAFA’s safety ratings KARACHI: Pakistan’International Airlines on Friday said it had achieved safety ratings from European air safety watchdog SAFA. "With zero index, it means that PIA is now ranked among the best airlines in the world which have safest operating records,' the airline said in a statement. SAFA or Safety Audit for Foreign-Origin Aircraft conducts periodic and surprise checks for all the non-European airlines at different airports across the world. PIA, being under consistent scrutiny ever since the pilots license scandal surfaced was subjected to more extensive audit cheques at most of the international airports by SAFA inspectors. "However with zero findings being recorded by SAFA since last few weeks, it has lowered it safety hazard index to zero, which is a perfect score," it added. Air Marshal Arshad Malik congratulated PIA team for their sincere efforts working tirelessly to achieve highest ever safety ratings. He said that now after the restructuring of PIA’s safety department more stringent in-house safety checks are undertaken on all its international flights. https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/906345-pia-gets-safa-s-safety-ratings Feinstein to FAA: Passenger Safety Oversight Remains Ineffective Washington—Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-Calif.) today called on the Federal Aviation Administration to improve its safety oversight, noting a recent inspector general report that found problems with 92 percent of safety cases sampled involving American Airlines. “It is clear from the Inspector General’s report that the FAA has failed to meet regulatory requirements meant to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft. Specifically, this most recent report found that in 171 out of 185 (92 percent) of cases they reviewed, FAA inspectors failed to push for a thorough analysis of problems and accepted incorrect root cause analyses from American Airlines,” Senator Feinstein wrote in a letter to FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. Feinstein continued, “I ask both American Airlines and the FAA take active steps to ensure all airline operations are safe.” Full text of the letter follows and is available here: November 8, 2021 Administrator Steve Dickson Federal Aviation Administration 800 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20591 Dear Administrator Dickson: The following expresses my concerns regarding the recent report by the Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General that details numerous instances where FAA inspectors failed to adequately oversee American Airlines’ maintenance and safety operations. This is disconcerting and reminiscent of safety concerns I raised in my February 2020 letter to Southwest Airlines, and I ask that you provide a list of steps you are taking to improve oversight processes and inspector training as a result of the report’s findings. It is clear from the Inspector General’s report that the FAA has failed to meet regulatory requirements meant to ensure the safety of passengers and aircraft. Specifically, this most recent report found that in 171 out of 185 (92 percent) of cases they reviewed, FAA inspectors failed to push for a thorough analysis of problems and accepted incorrect root cause analyses from American Airlines. The report also found that the FAA closed cases before the company implemented corrective actions. This is simply unacceptable. The FAA must conduct more rigorous oversight and prioritize passenger safety above all else. As a Senator representing California, this report exposes negligence that endangers my constituents. I ask both American Airlines and the FAA take active steps to ensure all airline operations are safe. Thank you for your attention to this matter, and I look forward to learning more about your efforts to ensure airline safety. Sincerely, Dianne Feinstein United States Senator https://www.feinstein.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/press-releases?id=D049357D-F0ED-43A8-81DB-A3C6C22E7FB2 Alaska Airlines Finally Cancels Its 30 Airbus A320neo Aircraft Order Alaska Airlines no longer has an order for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft on the books. Airbus released updated orders and deliveries numbers of October with no Airbus A320neo orders recorded for Alaska Airlines. Further, Alaska Airlines also has indicated it no longer has any Airbus aircraft orders remaining. Alaska Airlines no longer has A320neo orders Alaska Airlines used to have an order for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft on the books. The airline had never taken delivery of a single plane from this order as it wanted to move to a more streamlined fleet centered around the Boeing 737 MAX fleet. However, it maintained the order for quite some time before finally now canceling it. Airbus no longer counts Alaska as an Airbus A320neo customer as of its latest October orders and deliveries report. Furthermore, in a quarter filing released on Thursday, Alaska Airlines detailed its order book as consisting only of 74 firm Boeing 737 MAX 9s and 12 firm Embraer E175s. The airline previously listed the Airbus A320neo as part of its firm order book, which is now absent. Alaska’s Airbus A320neo orders Alaska Airlines inherited an order for 30 Airbus A320neo aircraft when it acquired Virgin America. While the two airlines had complementary route networks, it became clear that the fleet would be a problem. Alaska Airlines had an all-Boeing fleet while Virgin America had an all-Airbus fleet. Until 2020 hit, Alaska Airlines was operating a mixed fleet. It did not have enough Boeing aircraft on order to officially announce retirement dates for the Airbus A320 fleet, and the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX clouded some of that planning. Boeing was a financial supporter of the Virgin America acquisition as well. In a report in the Seattle Times, former CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes, Ray Conner, stated that Boeing had provided Alaska a $400 million loan secured by Alaska’s existing 737 MAX commitments. The relationship between Alaska and Boeing was quite strong. The slogan “Proudly All Boeing” was also plastered at the nose of its Boeing mainline fleet. The Airbus orders remained on the book, but the carrier defined them as a “cancelable” order. At the latest schedule, the first of these aircraft were scheduled for delivery starting in 2024. However, it became evident in December that Alaska would not be taking on any of these Airbus A320neo aircraft orders. Love aviation? Find out what the future holds at the Future Flying Forum 2021, book your seat today. Alaska and the Boeing 737 MAX Alaska Airlines first started its real transition back to an all-Boeing fleet in November of 2020. The airline announced a new transaction that would lead to the swap of 10 Airbus A320ceos from Alaska’s fleet in favor of leases for 13 new Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft from Air Lease Corporation. In December, Alaska Airlines announced an upsize of its Boeing 737 MAX order to total 68 new aircraft. This included the 737 MAX leases announced in November. At that time, Alaska Airlines also announced it would accelerate its Airbus retirements, so all of those aircraft would exit the fleet by 2023, all in favor of the 737 MAX. Alaska also made it clear it had no plans to take on any of those A320neos on the books. Alaska added some firm 737 MAX aircraft a few times this year and also backfilled some options. It has a history of taking all of its order options, which could be a huge deal for its fleet, and may also help facilitate a renewal of the 737 Next Generation fleet in favor of the MAX aircraft. Maintaining the Airbus A320neo order book had some competitive advantage for Alaska. If Boeing was somehow unable to fulfill its fleet needs, it could look to Airbus to renegotiate a price that would keep Alaska flying a mixed fleet without taking on the added cost pressures. Ultimately, Alaska and Boeing reached agreements that worked, so it became clear the Airbus deal would not last. The one Airbus type that will stay in Alaska’s fleet for at least the next few years are the Airbus A321neos. Alaska has ten of these planes in its fleet with no clear way to get them out of the fleet. For now, Alaska will keep them flying. But, without the A320neo on the books, Alaska is further stressing its preference for an all-Boeing fleet. https://simpleflying.com/alaska-cancels-a320neo-roder/ Embraer Is On Pace To Deliver Nearly 150 Aircraft In 2021 The Brazilian OEM Embraer is on pace to deliver nearly 150 aircraft in 2021, according to the company’s forecasts in 2021’s third quarter. Embraer has been recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic and it posted a net loss of US$45 million during the quarter. Let’s investigate further. Embraer’s delivery guidance So far, Embraer has delivered 86 aircraft in 2021. The Brazilian manufacturer has provided 32 commercial jets, including 15 E175, two E190-E2, and 15 E195-E2. Meanwhile, it has delivered 54 executive jets throughout the year. One of those executive jets was the 1,500th business jet delivered by Embraer, a milestone in the company’s history. Haute Aviation, a Swiss company, focused on charter, brokerage, and aircraft management, received the historic aircraft, a Phenom 300E. Francisco Gomes Neto, Embraer’s CEO, said during an investor call, “We have delivered 1,500 executive aircraft that indicates that we’re growing fast. It took us only 20 years to reach that number. Other competitors took on average 34 years to deliver this many aircraft.” During the third quarter of 2021, Embraer delivered a total of 30 jets, of which nine were commercial aircraft, and 21 were executive jets. What can we expect for the fourth quarter? Embraer has strong ambitions going into the fourth quarter. The company expects it will be able to deliver up to 145 aircraft by the end of the year, which would mean delivering 59 commercial and executive jets between October and December. Gomes Neto said, “We expect these positive trends to continue. 2021 deliveries of commercial jets will be reaching between 45 and 50 aircraft and executive jets between 90 and 95.” Historically, aircraft manufacturers finish the year strong, often delivering new aircraft up to the very last hours of the year. Nonetheless, Embraer has a substantial challenge ahead. How big is Embraer’s backlog? During 2021’s third quarter, Embraer announced the sale of 16 new E175 jets to SkyWest for operation in the Delta Air Lines network. This deal helped SkyWest become the largest E175 operator worldwide. The value of SkyWest’s contract is US$798.4 million, based on the list price, said Embraer in a statement. Embraer is satisfied with the current results so far. Gomes Neto stated, “A strong backlog continues across the entire portfolio. We had record Q3 sales. Our backlog and service and support also grew compared to prior quarters. In summary, our backlog has reached levels not seen since 2019. We’re confident that our plan is working, and revenue and profitability will continue to increase.” The firm order backlog in the commercial aviation segment for Embraer is 313 aircraft. The OEM has to deliver 151 E175, three E190, five E190-E2, and 154 E195-E2. Regarding the Embraer E175, the company still has to deliver 12 aircraft to Horizon Air, 100 to Republic Airlines, and 39 to SkyWest. The backlog for the E190 is three aircraft to Egypt’s leasing company CIAF. Embraer has to deliver one E190-E2 to Air Kiribati and two apiece to Aircastle and Congo Airways. Finally, regarding the E195-E2, Embraer has to deliver 33 units to Aercap, nine to Air Peace, 21 to Aircastle, 51 to Brazil’s Azul, two to Congo Airways, eight to ICBC, and 30 to Porter. https://simpleflying.com/embraer-is-on-pace-to-deliver-nearly-150-aircraft-in-2021/ Airbus unveils jet trainer with eyes on Spain Airbus is pitching a new trainer jet that would replace the Spanish Air Force's F-5M fleet. MADRID — By the end of this decade, the Spanish Air Force will replace its half-century-old fighter trainers with data-centric aircraft to train its pilots to fly fifth- and sixth-generation jets. And even though a contract isn’t yet on the horizon, Airbus is ready to start building. The aerospace company’s Spanish subsidiary presented its Advanced Fighter Jet Trainer concept last week during the biennial FEINDEF conference in Madrid, Spain. If selected, the AFJT would replace the Spanish Air Force’s Northrop F-5M and CASA C-101 Aviojet aircraft, which prepare airmen to fly EF-18A Hornets and Eurofighter Typhoons. The AFJT is a clean-sheet design based on the Spanish Air Force’s operational requirements, Abel Nin, the company’s program lead, told Defense News on the sidelines of FEINDEF on Friday. Currently, the aircraft is designed to measure about 46 feet from nose to tail, with a nearly 33-foot wingspan. The metal airframe will be damage-tolerant, resistant to corrosion and easy to repair, per Airbus. Nin expects a prototype could fly four years after the program is formally launched. While the Air Force plans to buy at least 20 Eurofighter Typhoons to replace its oldest EF-18As, it may opt to buy more Typhoons or Lockheed Martin’s F-35 Joint Strike Fighter to replace its full Hornet fleet. The AFJT will be capable of training pilots to fly EF-18As, Typhoons, F-35s and the Future Combat Air System’s sixth-generation fighter jet, Nin said. The proposed integrated trainer system will feature live-virtual-constructive technology, and Indra is partnering with Airbus to develop simulators, Nin said. While Madrid is Airbus’ main prospective customer, the AFJT could serve other countries. Representatives from the Mexican Air Force attended Friday’s panel discussion at FEINDEF, and company officials previously highlighted France and Finland as possible customers. “The main purpose here is to initiate the project,” Nin said. The Spanish Air Force submitted the operational requirements document for a new jet trainer in 2020, said Lt. Col. Jesus Gutierrez Gallego, who works with the service’s program planning division. The service doesn’t recommend a specific vendor, and now it’s up to the Defence Ministry to deliberate and decide whether Airbus will receive the contract, he told Defense News. “We need it before the current system starts its sundown,” he said. Air Force officials said the F-5M is expected to begin retiring from service between 2027 and 2030. Ministry officials at the conference could not say when a decision on the trainer jet contract might be made, nor did they say whether any other companies submitted proposals for the F-5M replacement. The F-5M has been in service for more than 50 years, said Lt. Col. Miguel Angel Marazuela Martinez, chief of the service’s 23rd Instruction and Attack Wing at Talavera la Real Air Base. “The [training] system that we have currently is quite solid, and it’s been evolving for many, many years, but we have to help it out,” he said during the panel. “And we are going to do it with this new plane.” The service is also investing in advanced technologies, including biometrics, artificial intelligence and data fusion, to more accurately train its pilots, Marazuela Martinez said. Helmets equipped with cutting-edge sensors and biometric watches will help instructors define “what is the best learning curve of every single student in a personalized way,” he added. https://www.defensenews.com/digital-show-dailies/feindef/2021/11/08/airbus-unveils-jet-trainer-with-eyes-on-spain/ Boeing U.S. worker vaccine exemption requests top 11,000 -sources SEATTLE (Reuters) - The number of Boeing Co employees seeking a vaccine exemption on religious or medical grounds has reached more than 11,000 - or nearly 9% of its U.S. workforce - a level many times higher than executives initially estimated, people familiar with the matter told Reuters. The widespread reluctance has left executives scrambling for a strategy that keeps employees safe and complies with President Joe Biden's vaccine mandate for federal contractors, but avoids an exodus of engineering and factory labor, the people said. The standoff comes as the U.S. planemaker tries to muscle through industrial and certification challenges on its 787, 777X and Starliner spacecraft programs, as well as depressed demand and supply-chain shortages. Late last week, the White House pushed back to Jan. 4 its deadline for employees at federal contractors to be vaccinated or be tested regularly if they receive exemptions. Boeing on Friday then delayed its deadline by about a month to Jan. 4 for employees to take a COVID-19 vaccine, or file an exemption on religious or medical grounds, according to industry sources and a company email seen by Reuters. "Compliance remains a condition of employment," the internal email said. The Boeing email also said employees whose requests are approved would be required to wear a face covering, physically distance and frequently test for COVID-19. "Anyone who has not received their final dose or been approved for an accommodation, and registered their vaccination status by Jan. 4, will be issued a final warning, and will be expected to promptly come into compliance if they wish to remain employed at Boeing," the email said. A Boeing spokesperson declined to provide a count of vaccination exemption requests. "Boeing is committed to maintaining a safe working environment for our employees, and advancing the health and safety of our global workforce is fundamental to our values," the spokesperson said. EXEMPTION REQUESTS Wearing a face mask on companywide webcasts, Boeing Chief Executive Dave Calhoun has urged employees to take a vaccine, two employees said. Two Boeing insiders said executives initially estimated vaccine resistance from some 2% of workers, a number the company could manage. But by last week, one person familiar with the matter said more than 10,000 employees had filed religious exemptions, and a second person said the number stood at more than 11,300. Another 1,000 or so workers filed a medical exemption, another person said. "The long list of program issues makes it tough to have company pride," said one engineer, adding he plans to quit if his religious exemption is not granted. "The handling of the vaccine mandate is it for many." The issue is hitting other aerospace companies. Around 50 employees at Boeing-Lockheed Martin Corp's United Launch Alliance (ULA) rocket factory in Decatur, Alabama, have already been placed on unpaid leave, or decided to retire early, after refusing to take a vaccine by a company deadline, two of the sources said. A third person said ULA executives expect in a worst-case scenario to lose 15% of its roughly 2,600-person workforce, or as many as 390 people. A ULA spokesperson said so far 1% of its workforce, or roughly 26 people, had permanently left the company. ULA "decided to require vaccinations to ensure the health and safety of our employees and to align with our U.S. government customer and industry direction," the spokesperson said. The departures come after ULA executives decided to deny all employee applications for an exemption on religious grounds, deciding it would be too time-consuming to evaluate each case, among other reasons, the third person said. "I don't conform to strong-arming or coercion," said ULA welder Brent Vandiver, 45, who was among the workers placed on unpaid leave. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/exclusive-boeing-u-worker-vaccine-221854161.html The elite Canadian pilot who'll be flying Virgin Galactic tourists to space Virgin Galactic’s "future astronauts" will be in the hands of an elite Canadian test pilot Jameel Janjua calls them “future astronauts.” That’s partly corporate speak—Virgin Galactic’s preferred term for customers who pay upward of US$450,000 for tickets to the edge of space. But coming from Janjua, the phrase sounds believable. The Calgary-born test pilot once reached the final round of the Canadian Space Agency’s search for its next crop of astronauts, only to fall short. He knows how hard it is to get to space. Yet if all goes according to plan, Janjua will soon be slipping the surly bonds of Earth on a regular basis. He’s one of seven Virgin Galactic pilots hired to fly dreamers like himself until they no longer feel the weight of gravity—an essential player, potentially, in a project that is transforming ideas about who can go to space, and how they may get there. Fully 600 paying customers have lined up to ride Virgin’s odd-looking launching system—basically, two airplanes yoked together, with a “suborbital spaceship” perched in the middle. At an altitude of 15 km, the rocket-powered spaceship launches from the carrier craft and climbs to 85 km above sea level, where it drifts for a few minutes before re-entering the stratosphere and gliding back to ground. Operating both vessels will require the alchemy of knowledge, courage, discipline and poise that national space programs demand of astronauts. Janjua counts among a very few who fit the description. He was, he says, the kid who had a poster of Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield on his bedroom wall, and had identified his dream career path by the time he was an air cadet in Calgary: “I was going to be a fighter pilot, a test pilot and an astronaut.” When the CSA opened recruitment in 2009 for two astronaut positions, Janjua was one of 5,351 applicants, ticking all the boxes. He’d finished his undergraduate degree at Royal Military College in chemical and materials engineering, winning a medal as the top graduate. He had a master’s in aeronautics and astronautics from M.I.T. He was serving as a fighter pilot with the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). Janjua made it to the final four candidates. “I’d be lying if I didn’t say I was disappointed,” he says. “I was this close.” He then served as an RCAF exchange officer to Britain’s Royal Air Force, flying combat missions in Afghanistan and Libya, before becoming a test pilot with the U.S. Air Force, flying F-16 Vipers out of California’s storied Edwards Air Force Base. He was there in the winter of 2018 when his team received notice that they wouldn’t be allowed to use a portion of airspace due to an upcoming experimental launch from nearby Mojave, Calif., where the billionaire Richard Branson had built a facility for his upstart commercial space company, Virgin Galactic. Janjua asked for the day off, and drove to Mojave. There, in a parking lot with his four-year-old son, he witnessed the company’s first piloted space launch. “You could see it with your naked eye: a rocket motor burning, going to almost 300,000 feet,” he recalls. “It was jaw-dropping.” He returned to watch another launch in early 2019, and when a job opening appeared the following year to join Virgin Galactic Pilot Corps, Janjua applied. He arrives as the billionaires’ club driving commercial space flight approaches a breakthrough moment. On July 11, Branson himself joined a Virgin Galactic flight as one of four designated “mission specialists” in addition to its pilots, a key step toward passenger flight. Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin recently took actor William Shatner to sub-orbit, while Elon Musk’s SpaceX has developed a variety of rockets and launches to complement U.S. and international space programs. Their success hangs heavily on the perfectionism of people like Janjua. “There’s still danger,” notes Hadfield, who is a member of Virgin Galactic’s space advisory board. “These are rockets taking them out there. These people are taking money that they’ve earned and putting it toward something that has a not insignificant risk of killing them.” But like airplanes, spaceships have gotten safer, more reliable and less operator-intensive, says Hadfield. “This is obviously the way of the future.” Of course, for prospective astronauts, the allure of adventure has always outweighed the dangers. John Criswick applied unsuccessfully to the CSA’s astronaut recruitment campaign in 1992. (“There was no way I could compete with a guy like Chris Hadfield.”) But a dozen years later, when Branson announced his plan to offer commercial space flights by 2008, the Ottawa-based entrepreneur was among the very first to lay down money for a ticket. “It’s been 16 years of waiting now, but I’m totally fine with that,” says Criswick. Janjua likes the idea of extending the experience beyond those with technical backgrounds, noting that most of the 11 Canadians who’ve so far been to space are engineers, scientists and physicians. “What happens when we start taking athletes, songwriters, poets, teachers, grandmothers, people who teach piano?” he asks. “That’s pretty exciting for society to have [people with] a diverse range of perspectives to look back on Earth, who’ll hopefully use that experience to make it a better place.” Canada, Janjua adds, could do with some visibly diverse faces in space, setting an example for younger people. As a second-generation Canadian born to Tanzanian parents, he says he’d be happy “to be the person that I needed when I was younger.” In July, Janjua was in the so-called “chase” aircraft accompanying Branson’s historic trip. In October, for the first time, he flew the VMS Eve—the craft that carries the spaceship—and he’s now qualified to serve as second-in-command on a space launch mission. After that, his path through the ranks appears clear: command of the mothership; second officer on the spaceship; and, ultimately, a place in the spaceship’s coveted left pilot’s seat. The gig stands to make him Canada’s most frequent space traveller, and Janjua jokes about sending Hadfield a text message when he surpasses the famed astronaut’s three trips. (Marc Garneau has also been to space three times.) But he’s careful not to get ahead of himself. Technically, after all, he is still a “future astronaut.” https://www.macleans.ca/society/science/the-elite-canadian-pilot-wholl-be-flying-virgin-galactic-tourists-to-space/ RESEARCH SURVEY SEEKING PILOT VOLUNTEERS FOR RESEARCH STUDY Volunteers are sought to participate in research about pilot experiences during flight operations. The research will consist of an online survey that will only take approximately ten minutes of your time. You may participate in this study if you are currently a pilot, defined as someone who holds a valid airmen and medical certificate. There is no compensation offered for this study but your assistance may help further the understanding of pilot experiences during flight operations. If you are interested in volunteering for the study, please follow the link below. Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PilotQ RESEARCH STUDY Women in Aviation Maintenance Workforce Survey Dear Aviation Maintenance Professional, You are being asked to participate in a research study of your experience in aviation maintenance. This study is expected to take less than 15 minutes of your time. In order to participate, you must be female, at least 18 years old, a resident of the U.S., actively employed in the U.S., and an FAA-certificated mechanic or repairman. Participation in this study is voluntary, and you may choose to opt out of the study at any time. If you choose to opt out, your data will be immediately destroyed. I appreciate your consideration and time to complete this study. Please click on or copy and paste the URL below: https://forms.gle/mSGMdZiv6f8NZZgM9 For more information, please contact: Danita Baghdasarin baghdasd@my.erau.edu MR302: Managing Communications During an Aircraft Accident or Incident Description The course will teach participants what to expect in the days immediately following an aviation accident or incident and how they can prepare for their role with the media. ID Code: MR302 Dates, Tuition, Times and Registration January 26-27, 2022 $925 early registration, by December 26, 2022 $995 late registration, between December 27, 2021 and January 18, 2022 Note: payment must be made at time of registration. Times: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm (Tentative) Course Agenda will be sent a week prior to start date. Status: OPEN. Applications are now being accepted. Apply to Attend: Register for the January 26-27, 2022 Course Overview · How the National Transportation Safety Board organizes an accident site and what can be expected in the days after an aviation disaster from the NTSB, FAA, other federal agencies, airline, airport, media and local community · Strategies for airline and airport staff to proactively manage the communication process throughout the on-scene phase of the investigation · How the NTSB public affairs officers coordinate press conferences and release of accident information and what information the spokespersons from the airport and airline will be responsible to provide to the media · Making provisions for and communicating with family members of those involved in the accident · Questions and requests likely encountered from the airlines, airport staff, family members, disaster relief agencies, local officials and others Comments from course participants See the 235 organizations from more than 30 countries that have sent staff to attend this course Performance Results Upon completion of this course the participant will be able to 1. Be better prepared to respond to a major aviation disaster involving a flight departing from or destined for participant’s airport 2. Demonstrate greater confidence in fielding on-scene questions about the many aspects of the investigation and its participants, including what types of specific information may be requested 3. Identify the appropriate Public Affairs roles for the various organizations involved in an accident investigation 4. Be more productive in the first few hours after an aviation disaster by understanding which tasks are most important and why 5. Perform job responsibilities more professionally and with greater confidence given the knowledge and tools to manage the airport communications aspect of a major aviation disaster Who May Attend This course is targeted to who, in the event of an aviation disaster, will need to provide a steady flow of accurate information to media outlets and/or other airport, federal or local authorities. · Communications professionals representing airports, airlines, business aviation operators and others in the aviation community · Potential participants in an NTSB investigation: Investigative and safety personnel employed by airframe, engine or component manufacturers, airlines, civilian and military agencies, and related labor unions · Investigators from the NTSB and other accident investigation authorities/commissions worldwide · Members of the academic community attending for research purposes (on a space-available basis) More Information Contact us at StudentServices@ntsb.gov or call (571) 223-3900 TITLE: Manager Safety Health and Environmental Management DEPARTMENT: Safety PAY GRADE: 16 REPORTS TO: Senior Manager, Safety Programs OVERVIEW: The Manager, Safety, Health, and Environmental Management is responsible for developing and administering Endeavor Air’s established safety, health and environmental programs to ensure compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations. The positions will serve as a subject matter expert regarding the interpretation of federal, state, and local EHS regulations. The Manager will design, establish, and direct programs aimed at reducing environmental impact, occupational injuries, and ensuring regulatory compliance. These programs will include but are not limited to training, planned inspections/observations, personal protection equipment, job analysis/procedures, workplace safety policies, workplace injury management/tracking, and storm water, hazardous waste, and air quality compliance. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/JOB RESPONSIBLITIES: • Develop and administer company-wide workplace safety programs and related policies. • Serve as the primary company contact regarding workplace safety and compliance for all pertinent federal and state OSHA regulations. • Review environmental, workplace safety, and OSHA related training curriculum to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and corporate occupational safety policy and procedures. • Coordinate appropriate actions and prepare responses to any federal or state OSHA inquiries, investigations, or citations with Safety and Regulatory Compliance management. • Review workplace safety and environmental programs to ensure regulatory compliance and operational conformity, as well as consistency and standardization. • Review and approve OJI reports for appropriate investigation and corrective actions. • Evaluate policies and makes recommendations for methods of reducing or eliminating injuries, accidents, health hazards, and damages to life and property. • Coordinate the use of external resources for specialized safety or OSHA compliance issues, such as industrial hygiene, training, medical surveillance, audiometric testing, etc. • Perform risk assessments on workplace safety issues/observations/suggestions arising from investigations, employee input, company Safety Participation Programs, etc. • Perform occupational health, safety, and environmental compliance audits/inspections of all Endeavor Air facilities to ensure compliance with federal and state laws. • Oversee the creation of workplace-safety related communications to include written communications, posters, safety articles, injury analysis reports, and comparison charts. • Compile, report, and distribute safety statistical data and OSHA logs. • Oversee and manage company hearing conservation and respiratory protection program, to include respiratory medical program. • Have a strong understanding ergonomic principles and be able to perform ergonomic assessments of work tasks and office desk setups. • Provides management of Safety Data Sheet (SDS) database and oversees chemical approvals. • Maintain the corporate vehicle safety program and oversee incident investigations. • Update and maintain the Environmental Procedures Manual to ensure ongoing compliance with regulations and standards. • Contribute to the management of Endeavor’s water quality, air quality, spill, and waste handling programs. • Serve as the primary contact for facility issues related to the EPA Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) and hazardous waste generator requirements. • Assist in the compliance of storm water regulations and associated NPDES storm water requirements for Endeavor Air facilities. • Provide oversight to the overall compliance of the aircraft potable water program per the EPA’s Aircraft Drinking Water Rule, and ensure reporting of compliance tasks to the EPA is completed. OTHER DUTIES: • As assigned SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Supervision of Analyst, Safety COMPETENCIES REQUIRED: · Ethics and Values - Serves as a champion to employees and projects that are beneficial to the company. Displays courage and willingness to take an unpopular stance to make positive long term progress for individuals and the organization. · Knows Our Business - Looks for way to improve our success operationally and through people. Understands how all aspects of the business operate in a systemic way. Technically and professionally skilled to do the job at a high level of accomplishment. · Builds Trust and Decision Making - Models honesty and open communications in large group meetings. Responds to challenge in a positive way – seeing it as a way to learn new perspectives and perhaps improve the organization. · Drive for Results by Inspiring Others - Builds passion and enthusiasm for the organization’s mission. Identifies measurements that will drive long term positive results, and shares the rationale, thus engaging the organization. · Know Your Team and Leading People - Inspires organization to build effective work relationships that are based on strengths and focused on achieving organizational goals, understanding and utilizing each team member’s interests and development goals. As a leader, proactively sees opportunities for talented and diverse staff to work with upper leadership in order to promote development and results. QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: • Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Health and Safety or related field, or a combination of education and related experience • 3 to 5 years of experience working in a safety management role preferred • Experience working with federal and/or state regulatory agencies • Aviation knowledge and experience preferred • Exceptional analytical, organizational and communications (written and verbal) skills • Excellent organizational and analytical skills • Strong interpersonal skills with focus on communication and problem resolution • Strong work ethic, reliable, self-motivated with a positive attitude • Some travel may be required WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS: • Computer work, in a typical office environment for much of the day. • Ability to work in a warehouse, industrial setting, airline hangar, or outdoor environment as required. • This position is “on call” 24 hours per day. • Must be willing, able and prepared to participate in extremely stressful work situations, such as aircraft accidents and incidents. • Repetitive motion such as typing on the computer and phone work. • Occasional physical exertion such as: pulling, pushing, reaching, bending, standing, walking, and light lifting of boxes, bags, files, and electronic equipment not in excess of 40 lbs. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Endeavor Air is an equal opportunity employer (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status. Curt Lewis