Flight Safety Information - November 12, 2021 No. 228 In This Issue : Incident: Azur B763 at Moscow on Nov 11th 2021, flaps disagree : Incident: LATAM A321 at Florianopolis on Nov 10th 2021, cabin did not pressurize : Incident: Vueling A320 at Santiago de Compostela on Nov 7th 2021, engine failure : Incident: Envoy E145 near Longview on Nov 11th 2021, flaps problem : FBI warns laser strikes on planes rising in El Paso, puts pilots & passengers in danger : Hong Kong Quarantines 120 Kids as Classmate’s Dad Gets Covid : DFW passenger who struck flight attendant among 10 fined by FAA for more than $200,000 : Air Force fires colonel who berated subordinates for following safety protocols : Polaris Aero Launches Array of Upgrades to FlightRisk® Aviation Safety Software : Gillibrand urges aviation regulators to confirm PFAS ban : ICAO Council Approves Comprehensive Set of Sustainability Criteria for Sustainable Aviation Fuel : Chinese Airlines Struggle While the World Slowly Reopens : Singapore Airlines Narrows Loss Through Cost Cuts and Uptick in Flyers : LATAM’s Fleet Plans: 72 Aircraft Coming By 2028 : Boeing may win order for up to 80 737 Max jets from India's Akasa : SpaceX will launch 53 Starlink satellites today. Here's how to watch live. : SURVEY REQUEST : RESEARCH SURVEY - SEEKING PILOT VOLUNTEERS FOR RESEARCH STUDY : RESEARCH STUDY - Women in Aviation Maintenance Workforce Survey : Position Available: Senior Vice President, Consulting Position Available Incident: Azur B763 at Moscow on Nov 11th 2021, flaps disagree An Azur Air Boeing 767-300, registration RA-73032 performing flight ZF-514 from Sharm el Sheikh (Egypt) to Moscow Vnukovo (Russia), was on approach to Vnukovo's runway 24 when the crew initiated a go around at 1500 feet due to a flaps disagree indication. The aircraft climbed to 4000 feet, positioned for another approach with flaps at 20 degrees and landed on runway 24 without further incident. The aircraft is still on the ground in Moscow about 15 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=4f00d959&opt=0 Incident: LATAM A321 at Florianopolis on Nov 10th 2021, cabin did not pressurize A LATAM Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration PT-MXE performing flight LA-3511 from Florianopolis,SC to Sao Paulo Guarulhos,SP (Brazil), was climbing out of Florianpolis when the crew stopped the climb at about 8000 feet due to problems with the cabin pressure. The aircraft returned to Florianapolis for a safe landing about 55 minutes after departure. A replacement A320-200 registration PR-MHR reached Sao Paulo with a delay of 6:15 hours. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 12 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=4f006830&opt=0 Incident: Vueling A320 at Santiago de Compostela on Nov 7th 2021, engine failure A Vueling Airbus A320-200, registration EC-LVT performing flight VY-7108 from Santiago de Compostela,SP (Spain) to London Gatwick,EN (UK), was climbing out of Santiago's runway 35 when the aircraft stopped the climb at about 7500 feet due to an engine (V2527) failure. The aircraft returned to Santiago de Compostela for a safe landing on runway 35 about 15 minutes after departure. A replacement Airbus A320-200N registration EC-MZT reached London with a delay of about 2 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Santiago de Compostela about 101 hours (4 days 5 hours) after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=4f006618&opt=0 Incident: Envoy E145 near Longview on Nov 11th 2021, flaps problem An Envoy Airlines Embraer ERJ-145 on behalf of American Airlines, registration N667GB performing flight AA-4210 from Alexandria,LA to Dallas Ft. Worth,TX (USA), was climbing out of Alexandria never exceeding 230 knots over ground, when the crew stopped the climb at 18,000 feet and remained at about 220 knots over ground while enroute at FL180. The crew subsequently decided to divert to Longview,TX (USA), where the aircraft landed safely on runway 13 at a higher than normal speed about 45 minutes after departure from Alexandria. The airline reported the aircraft diverted to Longview due to a possible mechanical problem and landed safely. A replacement aircraft has been dispatched. A replacement Embraer ERJ-145 registration N612AE positioned from Dallas Ft. Worth to Longview and is estimated to continue the flight. https://avherald.com/h?article=4f00630b&opt=0 FBI warns laser strikes on planes rising in El Paso, puts pilots & passengers in danger EL PASO, Texas -- Laser pointers usually used in business meetings or for presentations are now causing distractions for pilots as people in increasing numbers are pointing them up to the sky. This spells trouble for the pilots taking off and landing planes at El Paso International Airport. According to the FBI, this has been an issue for a number of years but has become more dangerous in recent times. El Paso FBI Special Agent Jeanette Harper said that in 2020 El Paso International had 123 such incidents reported, and so far in 2021 there have been 82. Harper said she expects that by the end of the year that number of incidents will exceed what occurred in 2020. She explained that it is not just commercial airlines, but also law enforcement and search and rescue aircraft that are experiencing these distractions. She said most of the reports they receive are from aircraft at lower altitudes, like when they are coming in from landing or taking off. “To a lot of individuals a laser is cheap, they think it's a fun game when they’re out at night and they think they need to shine it up in the air, they don't realize that they're putting passengers on the plane in jeopardy, “ said Harper. Harper said pointing a laser toward a plane is considered a federal violation and can result in up to $250,000 in fines and/or five years in jail for a single incident. “It's a danger to the actual pilots, but if they are affected and injured then it leads to an injury to the 20 to 180 people on the plane,'' said Harper. M.D. Aviation Medical Examiner and pilot Pedro Blandron emphasized the impact of a pilot getting blinded by a laser. “Your eye is used to the dark, your pupil is open so you can receive as much light as possible inside the retina, imagine you suddenly see a flash from a laser, it's like being blinded by a flashlight when you have a photo taken,” explained Blandron. He said depending on the strength of the laser it can reach up to 10 miles away. “You have to be aware that this is an innocent tool, but it can be dangerous,” said Blandron. Harper added that it is difficult to investigate laser pointing cases because they rely on pilot reports, but typically pilots can only give a general location of where the laser was shining from. She asked the public to report incidents of lasers being pointed at planes by calling the FBI at 915-832-5000 or going online to tips.fbi.gov and submitting anonymous tips through the website. “This problem affects the entire community and individuals we may not even know, they might just be stopping through El Paso on their way to Phoenix or Dallas or east or west coasts - so this affects everyone,” said Harper. https://kvia.com/news/el-paso/2021/11/11/fbi-warns-laser-strikes-on-planes-rising-in-el-paso-putting-pilots-passengers-in-danger/ Hong Kong Quarantines 120 Kids as Classmate’s Dad Gets Covid • The pilot’s wife, a teacher, and sons tested negative • 120 students targeted in effort to curb potential Covid risks Hong Kong ordered 120 school students into quarantine and recommended that an international school shut down after exposure to the family of a Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd. pilot who tested positive for Covid-19. The aggressive action was taken after two Cathay pilots, part of a group that is exempt from quarantine requirements, were found to be infected after returning from a trip abroad and reentering the community. The wife of one of the pilots is a teacher at Discovery Bay International School, and his two sons are students there. The situation could challenge Hong Kong’s monthlong streak of virus-free days if the pilots were infectious when they interacted with others. The risk comes just as the government is making headway in negotiations to reopen the border with mainland China. Hong Kong Border May Open in January, Chinese Official Says The 120 children who were the wife’s students or the sons’ classmates were ordered into quarantine for three days, Centre for Health Protection officials said on Wednesday. Their quarantine will end if the family members test negative, but could go on for longer if they are infected. Officials recommended that the school suspend its operations while contact tracing is underway. About 20 of the children are around the age of five and are in the same reception class as the pilot’s younger son, according to one parent who asked not to be named due to privacy concerns. Each child is allowed one adult to accompany them into quarantine. The school will be shut on Thursday and Friday while a deep clean is conducted, they said. Frustration is growing among parents who have connected in social media groups, according to the parent, who is part of the city’s banking industry. Those with more than one child are struggling to cope with the sudden restrictions in particular, they said. Calls to Discovery Bay International School went unanswered multiple times on Thursday and there was no immediate response to an emailed request for comment. Uncertainty Looms There is also a fair bit of uncertainty. The three-day quarantine could become three weeks if the family member they were exposed to tests positive. There has been little sympathy for the kids or their families, the parent said, underscoring how difficult the measures intended to reduce the risk of infection can be for those who have gotten caught up in the control efforts. People who were at the same venues that the pilots visited after their return were ordered to get tested for the virus. Anyone who visited Cathay Pacific’s headquarters near Hong Kong’s airport between Oct. 21 and Nov. 9 are also required to get a test. Government officials, saying they are concerned about the risk of community spread, asked people to closely adhere to the testing orders. Both cargo crew members came back from Germany on the same flight on Nov. 6. They were exempt from quarantine due to their aircrew status. Any incursion of the virus into the community could deal a blow to Hong Kong’s hard-won progress in negotiating a border reopening with Beijing. A Chinese official in the city said the border with the mainland could reopen with limited capacity in January, a breakthrough that would boost to the Asian financial hub’s economy, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday. Phased Process Speculation over when quarantine-free travel will resume has been rife. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-11-11/hong-kong-quarantines-120-kids-after-classmate-s-dad-gets-covid DFW passenger who struck flight attendant among 10 fined by FAA for more than $200,000 • The woman was reportedly angry that her seat wouldn’t recline during an American Airlines flight in March to Aspen, Colo., the FAA said. • The FAA said it has already received more than 5,000 complaints of unruly passengers this year, including more than 100 acts of violence against flight crews. A DFW International Airport passenger was fined $23,000 by the Federal Aviation Administration for reportedly striking an American Airlines flight attendant after becoming upset that her seat didn’t recline. The woman, who was not named, “verbally abused flight attendants after she realized her assigned seat would not recline” and then declined to switch seats with multiple passengers and “kept yelling at flight attendants,” the air safety agency said Wednesday. The altercation took place March 11 on a flight between DFW Airport and Aspen, Colo. The FAA said it has already received more than 5,000 complaints of unruly passengers this year, including more than 100 acts of violence against flight crews. Flight attendants at Fort Worth-based American Airlines and Dallas-based Southwest Airlines have been the alleged victims of high-profile assaults from passengers, each resulting in federal charges. Among the 10 fines doled out Wednesday, the FAA reported that three took place on American Airlines flights and three more on Southwest Airlines flights. The fines for the 10 passengers totaled $201,287 and ranged from $9,000 to $32,000. In the incident with the passenger flying from DFW to Aspen, the woman did eventually switch seats but then continued verbally abusing flight attendants, according to the FAA. “She then struck a flight attendant on the right forearm, and attempted to do so again.” The woman also refused to comply with federal face mask requirements. During a separate encounter in January, a woman shoved an American Airlines flight attendant in the chest while being removed from a plane for refusing to wear a face mask. She was fined $24,000. On a Horizon Air flight from Austin to San Francisco in May, a woman refused to follow instructions to buckle her seatbelt, punched and screamed at her husband and son and distracted flight attendants. “She threw trash at a flight attendant, and snatched cookies from a nearby passenger,” the FAA said in announcing her $32,000 fine. Bad behavior such as these examples have prompted unions for flight attendants to call for increased arrests and prosecution of passengers who assault flight attendants or attempt to disrupt flights. Federal regulators have been urging passengers to remain calm on flights since early this year, but lately, authorities have used a stronger tone. Last week, the FAA and the Justice Department said the FBI has referred 37 passengers to federal prosecutors for charges. “Expeditiously referring the most violent, physical assaults against crew members and passengers to the Department of Justice for public prosecution is the most effective way to deter bad actors and put a stop to the spike in disruptive passengers,” said Association of Flight Attendants President Sara Nelson in a statement. Last week, a California man was charged in federal court and faces more than 20 years in prison for allegedly punching an American Airlines flight attendant in the face in October. House lawmakers held a hearing in September where several called for airlines to share a list of disruptive passengers among one another so that problematic people could be banned from travel across the industry, although the proposal was met with skepticism from some airline officials. “If a passenger physically assaults crew members or other passengers on one airline, they pose a risk to passengers and crew at every airline,” Nelson said. “They should be banned from flying on all airlines. Period.” https://www.dallasnews.com/business/airlines/2021/11/10/dfw-passenger-who-struck-flight-attendant-among-10-fined-by-faa-for-more-than-200000/ (Photo Courtesy: US Air Force) Air Force fires colonel who berated subordinates for following safety protocols • “There's 'fired' and then there's 'Air Force fired.'" The Air Force has relieved a colonel at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma who berated his airmen for not flying a training mission in dangerous conditions. Col. Gary Donovan, the commander of the 552nd Operations Group at Tinker was relieved on Monday after an investigation substantiated that he failed to promote a culture of safety and failed to maintain a healthy command climate, according to leaked investigation results. “We need the men and women of the 552nd Operations Group to foster a culture of dignity and respect,” said Maj. Gen. Michael Koscheski, Fifteenth Air Force commander, who relieved Donovan, in a statement on Tuesday. “This means living by Core Values every day and empowering subordinate leaders to promote these values through teaching, coaching and mentorship. It takes mutual respect to develop airmen, our most precious resource.” The statement did not provide details on any additional administrative actions taken against Donovan, citing privacy concerns. It also did not state the colonel’s current assignment, or who is replacing Donovan as head of the 552nd Operations Group. It also did not state whether the three safety probes that were launched in July in response to the incident, according to Air Force Times, have been completed. Master Sgt. Andrew Satran, a spokesman for the 15th Air Force, told Task & Purpose later on Tuesday that Col. Wayne Frost, the vice commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing, is replacing Donovan as head of the 552nd Operations Group. Donovan, meanwhile, has been moved “to other responsibilities,” at Tinker, Satran said. The trouble began in early July, when Air Force crews with the 963rd Airborne Air Control Squadron, a component of the 552nd, had to change their sleep schedules to accommodate new training sorties at short notice, but were not given the ‘no-go pills’ typically used to help them get the rest required by Air Force regulations before a mission. The 963rd flies E-3 Sentry Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS) jets, which are converted Boeing 707/320 airliners with a large, saucer-shaped radar dome mounted on top that serve as command and control hubs during air operations. Since the sorties required an unusual sleep schedule, and since no-go pills were not permitted, the crew showed up exhausted. They scored poorly on the Operational Risk Management test used to gauge the crew’s readiness to fly, which led the aircraft commander to cancel the sorties. Sleep deprivation is the norm across the military, but it’s a big deal when flying large, expensive aircraft that require a great degree of focus to pilot safely. Two dozen or more highly-trained crew members work aboard an E-3, which costs the service $270 million. Air Force regulations require 12 non-duty hours before a mission, including time for food, travel and at least eight hours of uninterrupted sleep. “If a pilot falls asleep at the stick, misses an [air traffic control] call to change altitude/heading, rotates early on takeoff, misjudges landing speed/angle, collides with a tanker during refueling, or commits any one of the other possible mistakes that they need to avoid, that’s 30+ lives and millions of dollars of equipment gone. Forever,” one AWACS crew member told Task & Purpose on the condition of anonymity since he was not cleared to speak with the press. “And that’s just the pilot,” he said. “Every other aircrew member on the plane has their own role in keeping the aircraft safe. If an aircrew member is fighting to stay awake, they aren’t focusing on the task at hand.” If it were a real-world sortie, “I can guarantee that those crews would get their energy drinks of choice, roll out to the plane, and fly to defend our nation,” the crew member added. “But this wasn’t real world. It was an exercise. You can’t replace the lives that would be lost if a plane went down.” Nonetheless, Donovan was furious when the crew with the 963rd cancelled the mission. “At no point in my mind did I think I would walk in and find out that America’s Wing, the operational heartbeat of the command and control enterprise for the free world, would show up and say ‘I can’t execute this mission,’” Donovan told his subordinates at a July 14 meeting, according to an audio recording that was first shared on the popular Facebook page Air Force amn/nco/snco. “Not once did that cross my mind,” Donovan said. “I can’t express to you the level of disappointment I have right now.” Col. Keven “Hitch” Coyle, commander of the 552nd Air Control Wing, said a miscommunication occurred during Donovan’s meeting with his subordinates on July 14. The crews in question had been augmented with two additional flight deck crews per jet who could have flown while the fatigued pilots slept in the jet’s crew rest area, Coyle said. “During the briefing the Operations Group commander was trying to convey to the crew to use this option, however, this was not communicated properly.” Coyle also wrote a post on the Wing’s Facebook page in July responding to “multiple posts regarding toxic leadership and allegations of a lack of safety culture.” In the post, Coyle sought to make a distinction between “toxic leadership” and “intrusive leadership.” “Toxic leaders don’t care about their subordinates, they only care about themselves … Toxic leaders berate, belittle, and demean teammates to accomplish their purposes,” Coyle wrote. “These are NOT the leaders in the 552!” The Donovan story picked up a large following on social media forums like the unofficial Air Force subreddit and the Facebook page Air Force amn/nco/snco, where airmen could relate to the sense that the unit’s leaders were unconcerned for the safety of their subordinates. “I think this story got big on social media because the AWACS community is huge,” the anonymous crew member said. “And we all have experienced something similar in the push for a mission by those who aren’t putting their lives at risk.” It also tracks with an ongoing theme in the Air Force of leaders not being held accountable for their actions. Examples of this include the Air Force retaining a master sergeant convicted of abusive sexual contact and dereliction of duty; promoting a colonel to brigadier general despite her creating the most toxic command climate that investigators had seen in decades; and allowing a colonel to retire despite the fact that the unit he commanded is being investigated for sexual harassment. Against this backdrop, the lack of transparency surrounding Col. Donovan being relieved of command prompted frustration in Air Force forums online. “There’s ‘fired’ and then there’s ‘Air Force fired,’” wrote one Reddit user in response to the news that Donovan had been relieved. “He’ll be reassigned as the Senior Deputy Assistant to the Commander for a year or so until he can be safely rehabilitated and sent to the Pentagon to serve in [Air Force headquarters] somewhere.” “Can we talk about why it took this long?” wrote another. “The IG report was leaked weeks ago. And let’s please not forget the [wing commander] going to bat for him publicly at the beginning of this whole cluster. ‘Intrusive leadership’ my ass. I feel like this decision was made extremely reluctantly.” It’s in this environment that the 15th Air Force commander, Maj. Gen. Michael Koscheski, expects a “culture of dignity and respect” to be fostered. “To grow this culture, we need all airmen to embrace this mindset and know they are the decisive factor that makes us the world’s greatest Air Force,” the general said in his statement. https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-col-donovan-tinker-relieved/ Polaris Aero Launches Array of Upgrades to FlightRisk® Aviation Safety Software The new FlightRisk® risk assessment view offers simple, on-screen navigation. FlightRisk analyzes multiple factors and sorts the relevant information into a user-friendly format. Polaris Aero upgrades FlightRisk, which identifies potential aviation hazards and risk mitigation procedures. The revision improves upon the user experience. We’re helping transform ‘information’ into ‘knowledge’ ... a prerequisite for better, more effective decision-making on every flight. It’s already helping crews to never forget safety lessons learned.”— Chris Connor, Co-founder and CEO of Polaris AeroSCOTTSDALE, AZ, USA, November 11, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Polaris Aero (polarisaero.com), a leading aviation safety software company based in Scottsdale, Arizona, has announced the recent launch of a new, upgraded version of its flagship aviation safety software product, FlightRisk®. FlightRisk is an advanced risk assessment system that automatically identifies potential aviation hazards and risk mitigation procedures. It aids dispatchers, pilots, and other crew from the moment the flight is scheduled all the way up to preflight checks, as well as helping them follow consistent mitigation advisories. “This new and enhanced FlightRisk release incorporates all of the state-of-the-art, safety-related innovation of the original one, and adds to it significantly,” noted Chris Connor, Co-founder and CEO of Polaris Aero. “Traditional flight risk assessment systems (FRATs) are manually cumbersome and rely on pilots’ perceptions of risk,” he added. “A lack of relevant experience can result in a misperception of that risk. FlightRisk helps eliminate that potential for misperception and is fully automated.” The new version of FlightRisk features an array of upgrades, including: • Simpler, more user-friendly onscreen navigation. Works throughout the flight assessment process. • New drill-down options in Insights. Enables easier understanding of hazards crews are experiencing. • Risk-rating filters. Sort and grouping features enable users to find the risk ratings that are most relevant to the flight. • Hypothetical assessment option. Enables pilots, dispatchers, and crew to run a hypothetical risk assessment that won’t affect FlightRisk Insights. • New Scenario Planner options. Helps users analyze “what if” flying scenarios and test custom rules. FlightRisk users have automatically been transitioned to the new application, with no loss of previous data. To aid in users’ transition to the new release, Polaris Aero is planning to offer webinars and train-the-trainer sessions. Connor described in detail how the new FlightRisk software improves on the original, highly regarded product, working even more effectively to improve preflight safety checks. “Simply giving crews access to more information isn’t enough,” he noted. “It can be overwhelming for crew to recall all of the applicable rules, procedures, regulations, handbooks, and other materials relating to their flight and its safety.” Connor said that FlightRisk solves the problem of information overload by analyzing a variety of factors—pilot-, environment-, aircraft- and airfield-related—to search out and identify the information that is most relevant to a particular flight. “By adding context to the information they receive, we make it more meaningful and relatable to a particular flight,” Connor added. “Essentially, we’re helping transform ‘information’ into ‘knowledge,’ and that’s a prerequisite for better, more effective decision-making on every flight. We’re very excited about how much it’s already proving to be a critical addition to preflight safety protocols and helping crews to never forget safety lessons learned, he said.” To learn more about FlightRisk or to schedule a demonstration or training, call 1-480-999-3301 or visit polarisaero.com/contact. About Polaris Aero Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Polaris Aero is an aviation software company specializing in risk analysis and safety management systems (SMS). Through the firm’s VOCUS Safety Intelligence platform, users have centralized access to all Polaris Aero applications, including FlightRisk and VOCUS SMS. By transforming data into actionable insights, Polaris Aero helps aviation professionals learn valuable lessons before an incident occurs. Thus, they can achieve and maintain the highest level of organizational safety, while improving operational effectiveness and meeting international requirements. For more information, or to request a software demonstration, visit polarisaero.com. https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/556092288/polaris-aero-launches-array-of-upgrades-to-flightrisk-aviation-safety-software Gillibrand urges aviation regulators to confirm PFAS ban Federal aviation regulators are being urged by U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and dozens of members of Congress to ensure chemicals linked to cancer and found in drinking water have been taken out of use at the nation's airports. The letter from Gillibrand sent this week to the Federal Aviation Administration urged the agency to take action and ensure civilian airports are using a firefighting foam that is free of the chemicals perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl, commonly referred to as PFAS. At issue is a provision that took effect on Oct. 4 that barred civilian airports from using PFAS chemicals in firefighting foam. But because the FAA has not authorized the use of alternative foams or provided information on the requirements to fluorine-free foams, airports haven't been able to make the switch. “Contamination from PFAS runoff affects communities nationwide and is nothing short of a public health emergency,” Gillibrand said. “It is critical that the FAA works swiftly to actually enable our airports to use PFAS-free foams. Immediate action is needed to protect both firefighters and those who live near airports.” PFAS has been discovered in groundwater across the country, including in communities in upstate New York. Federal and state officials in recent years have sought to ban the use of the chemicals on the local level. All told, 50 lawmakers signed onto Gillibrand's letter urging regulatory action. https://www.ny1.com/nyc/brooklyn/ny-state-of-politics/2021/11/12/gillibrand-urges-aviation-regulators-to-confirm-pfas-ban ICAO Council Approves Comprehensive Set of Sustainability Criteria for Sustainable Aviation Fuel EDF Statement of Pedro Piris-Cabezas, Director, Sustainable International Transport and Lead Senior Economist (GLASGOW – Nov. 12, 2021) The governing Council of the UN’s aviation agency, the International Civil Aviation Organization, has adopted an expanded set of sustainability criteria for sustainable aviation fuel, the ICAO Secretariat announced today at COP26. The Council’s decision will help ensure that SAF used by airlines to meet their Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation obligations mitigates the ecosystem and community risks associated with SAF production, promotes the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and provides certainty for SAF producers as they make investments in the sustainability of their supply chains and operations. “ICAO Council’s approval of the sustainability criteria is a major milestone. For the first time, a UN body has defined a clear and robust standard for what constitutes sustainability for a mitigation action and has operationalized it with a full-fledged monitoring, reporting and third-party verification system including a high level of assurance. The adoption of the full set of criteria makes CORSIA’s the most comprehensive SAF Framework adopted to date. “The decision to adopt the full set of sustainability criteria sends a clear signal to countries embarking in SAF policy: support for SAF must include robust environmental safeguards. ICAO Council Members seized the opportunity to set forward-looking sustainability safeguards that will help put aviation on a flightpath to net-zero by 2050. Now, the same countries must take action to jump-start high-integrity SAF by shaping their national policies accordingly.” Pedro Piris-Cabezas, Director of Sustainable International Transport and Lead Senior Economist, Environmental Defense Fund https://www.edf.org/media/icao-council-approves-comprehensive-set-sustainability-criteria-sustainable-aviation-fuel Chinese Airlines Struggle While the World Slowly Reopens On Nov. 8, as European airlines celebrate the reopening of the U.S., their peers in China are worrying about how to survive through the pandemic. Airlines released their third-quarter earnings in the past week, and only Spring Airlines, a budget airline based in Shanghai, turned a profit over the quarter. The three major state-owned airlines — Air China, China Southern and China Eastern — are leading the board on losses. Carriers attributed the subpar performance to the repeated appearance of Covid-19 cases in China and rising oil prices over the past months. The year 2021 is turning to be worse than 2020 for some carriers. Limited Travel Domestic markets are the main focus for Chinese carriers since international travel is still limited by the government with frequency constraints for airlines and mandatory quarantine for passengers. However, due to the resurfacing of Covid-19 cases in China, airlines are forced to reduce flights due to low demand. Since early October, a new round of Covid-19 has swept through 21 provinces, adding nearly 1000 cases. As a result of the situation, people are holding back travel plans, and the number of flights to-and-from cities reported Covid-19 cases dropped to 10% to 30% of normal operating days. China Eastern’s flagship Boeing 777-300ER at Shanghai’s Pudong Airport (Photo: AirlineGeeks | Albert Kuan) Skyrocketing Oil Prices Increasing oil prices is also hurting airlines’ profits. Crude oil price is at its highest point since 2018, priced at $84 per barrel as of the time of writing. The oil price is closely linked with airlines’ operating costs as fuel cost takes a large portion of an airlines’ operating cost. According to a study formulated by International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the fuel cost for a Boeing 757-200 can be as high as $543 per hour. Based on the number, for an airline with a fleet of 500, each aircraft flying 11 hours a day, the fuel cost per year can be as high as $3 billion. Authority is granting more public aid to airlines. Starting Nov. 5, all domestic will pay a fuel charge on top of fares and taxes. The charge will be 20 Yuan ($3.1) for flights over 800 kilometers — approximately 500 miles — and 10 yuan for shorter flights. This measure has been deployed multiple times as the international oil prices fluctuate over time. Olympics May Not Help The Beijing Winter Olympics Games are currently slated to get underway on February 4, 2022. However, very few viewers will be granted tickets to watch the games on site. The local authority has also put in place strict guidelines to create distinct boundaries between Chinese society and athletes coming from overseas. As China still maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward Covid-19, travel restrictions will likely remain throughout and after the Olympics. As such, airlines throughout the country are not optimistic about the potential travel boost brought by the Olympics. Expanding Airports In another subsector of the aviation industry, airports are seizing the opportunity that lower traffic numbers have brought on to take on renovation projects or accelerate some that were already planned in early 2020. A satellite terminal in Shenzhen, China, a new terminal each in Haikou, China, and Guiyang, China will welcome their first passengers before the end of 2021. Across the Pacific, Denver International Airport just completed phase one of its great hall project, revealing a futuristic new look to the aged main area. Los Angeles Airport and New York’s LaGuardia Airport also have their own ambitious renovation projects going on. Both projects have garnered much anticipation by the traveling public. Unlike airlines, many of the airports are state-owned enterprises, which would have more resilience against headwinds. The continuance of those major projects shows the public and authorities are still optimistic about the future of the aviation industry. The new airport already has some tenants including Air China and China Eastern, with more scheduled to arrive at the airport next month. Airlines in China are looking forward to the upcoming year-end travel season, as well as the Chinese New Year peak, to begin near the end of January 2022 and run through the beginning of February 2022. While the Covid-19 pandemic is still developing daily in China, many of the cities that are cleared with cases are gradually ramping up flights connecting elsewhere in the country. Hopes and opportunities still exist for Chinese airlines to survive and grow over the course of the next few years, though their prospects may be bleaker there than elsewhere around the world. https://airlinegeeks.com/2021/11/11/chinese-airlines-struggle-while-the-world-slowly-reopens/ Singapore Airlines Narrows Loss Through Cost Cuts and Uptick in Flyers Singapore's reopening of travel lanes for vaccinated travelers won't be an immediate game-changer for the country's hard-hit airline, but it is a hopeful sign. Singapore Airlines Ltd (SIA) said on Thursday market conditions were improving after it reported a narrower second-quarter loss due to cost-cutting efforts, record cargo revenue and an improvement in passenger numbers from a low base. The net loss of S$427.6 million ($315.6 million) for the three months to Sept. 30 was down from a record S$2.34 billion loss a year earlier, when COVID restrictions hammered air travel and the airline took large impairment charges on older planes. It posted a net profit of S$94.5 million in the September quarter of 2019. Revenue doubled in the second quarter to S$1.53 billion due to strong cargo demand and a four-fold rise in passenger numbers from a very low base. The airline said monthly operating cashflows were near breakeven levels and it expected passenger capacity to reach 43% of pre-pandemic levels by December, serving half of its previous destinations. In September, passenger capacity reached around 32% of pre-pandemic levels, though on average it filled only 20% of the seats on its planes. Singapore has recently opened vaccinated travel lanes without quarantine with more than a dozen countries including Britain, the United States, Germany, Australia and South Korea. Neighbouring Malaysia will be added to the list from Nov. 29, allowing for more flights between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur, one of the world’s busiest international routes before the pandemic. The airline will restart Singapore-London flights on its flagship Airbus SE A380 super-jumbos on Nov. 18 and will fly them to Sydney from Dec. 1. SIA, like Hong Kong-based rival Cathay Pacific Airways Ltd , has no domestic market and has been hard-hit by border closures. Singapore has capped daily arrivals for the vaccinated travel lanes, meaning the allowable traffic is in the single-digit percentages of pre-pandemic passenger numbers. But it is an encouraging sign for travel in the Asia-Pacific region, which had had some of the world’s toughest border controls during the pandemic. SIA’s management team will hold a results briefing for analysts and media on Friday. https://skift.com/2021/11/11/singapore-airlines-narrows-loss-through-cost-cuts-and-uptick-in-flyers/ LATAM’s Fleet Plans: 72 Aircraft Coming By 2028 LATAM Airlines Group has plans to receive up to 72 aircraft between 2021 and 2028, according to the latest financial statements by the company. Approximately 97% of these incoming planes will be produced by Airbus, the remaining by Boeing. LATAM’s new planes South American airline LATAM is currently under a Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. The airline is currently evaluating the adequate fleet needs for the following years. LATAM has already rejected the leasing contracts of a few aircraft. Maybe the most unexpected was LATAM deciding to finish the leasing contract for its Airbus A350 fleet earlier this year. The carrier has also negotiated with Airbus and Boeing regarding future deliveries. For instance, LATAM announced an agreement to purchase 28 Airbus A320 aircraft in August. In its third-quarter financial results, LATAM said, “Agreements regarding its fleet commitments have been reached with Boeing for two 787 Dreamliner aircraft and Airbus for a total of 70 A320neo family aircraft, which are 20% more fuel-efficient, reaffirming LATAM’s commitment to a modern fleet and its long-term sustainability strategy.” The airline expects to receive these planes through 2028. Nevertheless, LATAM could modify the dates as a result of the ongoing discussions held with aircraft manufacturers. Stay informed: Sign up for our daily and weekly aviation news digests. What about LATAM’s current fleet? In the last 17 months, LATAM has changed its fleet size accordingly to the current crisis. The airline has rejected many leasing contracts, such as the Airbus A350 subfleet. It has also announced some interesting movements, like turning its Boeing 767-300ER fleet into freighters to serve the growing cargo segment. On December 31, 2019, LATAM’s fleet was 342 airplanes, including several subleased aircraft. Fast-forward, as of September 30, 2021, LATAM’s fleet is 302 aircraft. The airline stated, “The group’s fleet total 302 aircraft as of September 30, 2021, a result of 42 aircraft rejections since initiating Chapter 11 proceedings, 15 aircraft incorporations, and excluding the 11 B767s that were reclassified as available for sale.” LATAM’s financial results in the quarter Despite LATAM Airlines Group reporting continued revenue improvements, the South American carrier had a US$619.9 million net loss, due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. LATAM continues to struggle to regain its pre-pandemic traffic figures but aims to close the year operating over 65% of 2019 capacity. LATAM Airlines Group carried 11.5 million passengers in the quarter, still 40% below its pre-pandemic numbers. During the whole of 2021, LATAM has had 25.3 million passengers, 53.3% below 2019. The airline had total revenues amounted US$1.3 billion, a 50.7% decrease compared to pre-pandemic levels. Passenger revenues in the quarter were 60.9% below the same period of 2019; meanwhile, cargo revenues increased by 43.6% compared to a couple of years ago, totaling US$361.4 million. By the end of the quarter, LATAM had US$930.2 million in cash. The carrier also has access to US$1.55 billion of committed liquidity in the DIP financing of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy process. Regarding Chapter 11, LATAM currently has its exclusivity period to file its Reorganization Plan extended through November 26, 2021. https://simpleflying.com/latam-fleet-plans/ Boeing may win order for up to 80 737 Max jets from India's Akasa Nov 11 (Reuters) - Boeing Co (BA.N) may win an order as early as this weekend for about 70 to 80 737 MAX jets from Indian billionaire Rakesh Jhunjhunwala's startup Akasa Air, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday, citing people familiar with the matter. A deal could be announced during the Dubai Airshow, which begins on Nov. 14, the report said. News of the potential order comes after Indian authorities in August cleared Boeing's best-selling jet to fly, ending its regulatory grounding in a key travel market for planemakers. Reuters had reported in September that Boeing was close to winning an order for some 70 to 100 737 MAX jets from Akasa, pending separate talks on a long-term engine service deal. read more Akasa is set to launch the country's latest ultra-low cost carrier after securing initial clearance from India's civil aviation ministry last month. read more Boeing shares were up 1.1% in afternoon trading. "We always seek opportunities and talk with current and potential customers about how we can best support their fleet and operational needs," Boeing said in a statement. Akasa did not respond to a request for comment. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/boeing-may-win-order-up-80-737-max-jets-indias-akasa-bloomberg-news-2021-11-11/ SpaceX will launch 53 Starlink satellites today. Here's how to watch live. Liftoff is set for 7:40 a.m. EST (1240 GMT). CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — SpaceX will launch its first stack of Starlink broadband satellites since May from the East Coast Friday morning (Nov. 12) and you can watch the action live online. The private spaceflight company will launch a stack of 53 Starlink satellites on one of its previously flown rockets — a Falcon 9 dubbed B1062. The frequent flier is scheduled to blast off at 7:40 a.m. EST (1240 GMT) from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida for its fourth mission. You can watch the launch live on this page as well as the Space.com homepage, courtesy of SpaceX. A livestream will appear about 15 minutes before liftoff. You can also watch the launch directly via SpaceX and on YouTube. Friday's flight is the 25th Falcon 9 mission for SpaceX so far in 2021. The flight also marks the second Starlink launch since May; SpaceX paused launches for about four months in order to equip the satellites with the ability to communicate with each other via laser links, reducing the constellation's reliance on Earth, according to SpaceX. The company then launched its first full batch on a polar trajectory from its California-based launch pad in September. This will also be the 128th flight for SpaceX's 229-foot-tall (70 meters) Falcon 9 booster, and if all goes as planned, it will also be the 94th recovery of a Falcon 9 first stage booster since the company landed its first one in December 2015. The mission lifting off tomorrow, called Starlink 31, is the company's second batch of upgraded satellites to launch and will bring the total number of SpaceX broadband satellites launched up to 1,844. SpaceX created its Starlink program with the goal of providing high-speed internet access to users around the world and as a means to help fund its deep-space ambitions. The service is intended to be available to people around the globe, with a special focus on users in rural or remote areas that have little to no connectivity. The reused rocket lofting the satellites into orbit, B1062, is one of the newer members of the fleet. Poised to make its 4th flight, the rocket's previous payloads have included two different GPS satellites as well as the Dragon Resilience on SpaceX's Inspiration4 mission back in September. As part of that mission, SpaceX launched a crew of four private citizens on a three-day flight around the Earth. Friday's flight will mark the second Falcon 9 rocket this week for SpaceX. The company launched a different Falcon 9 rocket on Wednesday night (Nov. 10). That rocket, B1067, carried a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station for SpaceX's six-month Crew-3 mission that is taking place as part of NASA's commercial crew program. Once that rocket successfully launched and returned safely back to Earth, SpaceX's teams at Kennedy started preparing its other rocket for Friday's early morning launch. To ensure that B1062 is ready for its milestone flight tomorrow, SpaceX rolled the rocket out to the pad on Thursday (Nov. 11) and fired up the Falcon's nine Merlin 1D engines as part of a pre-launch test. For this test, known as a static fire test, the rocket was secured to the pad while its engines briefly fired up, allowing engineers to ensure the booster was working properly. Static fire tests are a common part of SpaceX's prelaunch procedures. After the rocket successfully lifts the batch of Starlink satellites into orbit, SpaceX plans to land B1062 on the deck of one of its massive drone ships, named "Just Read the Instructions," which was originally intended to recover the Crew-3 booster on Wednesday night, but SpaceX needed to give the ship's crew a rest since they were stationed out at sea for several days while teams worked to get the Crew-3 mission off the ground. Forecasters at the 45th Space Delta have said that weather for Friday morning's launch may be troublesome, as officials are predicting a 60% chance of favorable conditions for liftoff. The primary concerns being thick clouds and disturbed weather. There is a backup attempt slated for Saturday if necessary, with conditions improving to 80% 'go.' https://www.space.com/spacex-starlink-launch-webcast-november-2021 SURVEY REQUEST Dear Pilot, You are being asked to participate in a research study of your opinions on urban air mobility. 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PRISM (Professional Resources In System Management) LLC: PRISM, a wholly-owned subsidiary of ARGUS International, providing consulting and training services in the disciplines of regulatory certification/compliance, aviation safety, quality, security, and environment. PRISM is currently seeking an Senior Vice President, Consulting to join our team. This position will work at our Greenwood Village, CO location. Responsible for the leadership and direction of PRISM, this person provides revenue management, strategic leadership, supervision, and direction of the PRISM team including vice presidents and supporting staff. Responsible for managing a cadre of part-time associates who support development and delivery of customized products and services. Responsible for overall growth of PRISM having the ability to leverage associated sales team and business development team members to achieve targeted growth goals. Active member of ARGUS International executive and leadership team. Individual responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following: Administration and Leadership (40%) • Develops and manages an annual PRISM financial budget • Manages costs during delivery of products and services to maximize net income • Works with sales to assure margins are met and contracts executed as agreed • Works across departments to maximize company talent to meet customer needs • Provides annual performance and developmental reviews of division staff members • Provides mentoring and career development of division staff members Business Development (40%) • Anticipates industry needs in terms of products and services to ensure a consistent and competitive revenue stream • Partners with ARGUS President, Marketing & Sales to identify new lines of business (products & services) with emphasis on long term contracts to stabilize revenue stream • Partners with ARGUS President, Marketing, Sales, and PRISM division heads on client contact and sales meetings • Program Management (20%) • Provide leadership and oversight for: 1. Developing safety, quality, security, and environmental systems for large commercial air carriers, regional airlines, helicopter operators, corporate operators, UAS operators, and charter enterprises to meet applicable regulatory and organizational requirements. 2. Develop a suite of technical training programs that equip aviation specialists with knowledge, tools, and skills to manage internal safety, quality, security and environmental systems. 3. Consulting services for certification services for FAA Part 121/135/139/145 applicants. 4. Provides clients with technical support to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements of ICAO and State Civil Aviation Authorities. • Establishes internal systems and processes to maintain FAA approval as a Recognized Certification Consultant Minimum requirements: • 4-year college degree, or equivalent work experience • 15 years of Aviation Industry experience consisting of Airline and Business Aviation to include operational management experience • Experience in mentoring / coaching mid-level and senior organizational management teams • Knowledge of organizational management systems to include SMS, QMS, and SeMS • Knowledge of operational and enterprise risk management systems, concepts and processes • Thorough understanding of aviation industry CFR Part 121, 135, and 145 regulations • Knowledge of aviation industry best operations practices for commercial air carrier, helicopter, business aviation, and unmanned market segments • Good working knowledge of all Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Publisher • Knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Visio, and Project Management programs • Good working knowledge of internet and email usage • Excellent phone and organizational skills Why Chose ARGUS? Full time benefits will include: 401K Match, Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance, Voluntary Coverages, Paid Short Term Disability, Paid Vacation and Holidays, Flexible Schedules, Wellness Initiatives, Gym Reimbursement, Competitive Salary with a Friendly Casual Atmosphere. The salary range for this position will be 170-200K per year based on skillset and years of experience with bonus opportunity. ARGUS is an equal opportunity employer. Please register to submit your cover letter and resume at: https://workforcenow.adp.com/mascsr/default/mdf/recruitment/recruitment.html?cid=3363cb93-dd75-4c54-b4a1-8f276f42c007&ccId=19000101_000001&jobId=423847&source=CC2&lang=en_US 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