Flight Safety Information - November 18, 2021 No. 232 In This Issue : Incident: Republic E170 near Ranaoke on Nov 16th 2021, loss of cabin pressure : Incident: LATAM Brasil A321 at Porto Allegre on Nov 16th 2021, bird strike : Incident: DAT AT42 at Karup on Nov 16th 2021, smell of smoke in cockpit : Incident: Swiss A321 at Rome on Nov 13th 2021, rejected takeoff due to problems with thrust levers : TSA head: Unruly behavior on planes is ‘higher than I have ever seen’ : Survey: Older Pilots See Discrimination from Insurers : American Airlines flight diverted to Indianapolis : NTSB Proposes Commercial Space Accident Rulemaking : FAA in Talks With Telecoms Over Aviation Safety Concerns of 5G Wireless : United Airlines CEO says vaccine mandate helped transform the company’s culture : Singapore, Airbus to study hydrogen use in aviation : United Airlines is about to resume its longest flight : SpaceX aims to conduct first orbital flight of Starship in January, Musk says : SURVEY REQUEST : RESEARCH SURVEY - SEEKING PILOT VOLUNTEERS FOR RESEARCH STUDY : Position Available: Specialist - Flight Safety Investigations : Position Available: Senior Vice President, Consulting Position Available Incident: Republic E170 near Ranaoke on Nov 16th 2021, loss of cabin pressure A Republic Airways Embraer ERJ-170 on behalf of United, registration N646RW performing flight UA-3542 from Chicago O'Hare,IL to Norfolk,VA (USA), was enroute at FL310 about 100nm northwest of Roanoke,VA (USA) when the crew initiated an emergency descent to 10,000 feet due to the loss of cabin pressure. The aircraft diverted to Roanoke for a safe landing on runway 24 about 20 minutes later. A replacement ERJ-170 registration N639RW reached Norfolk with a delay of 5.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Roanoke for about 19 hours, then positioned to Columbus,OH. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f050ac5&opt=0 Incident: LATAM Brasil A321 at Porto Allegre on Nov 16th 2021, bird strike A LATAM Brasil Airbus A321-200, registration PT-XPC performing flight LA-3090 from Porto Alegre,RS to Brasilia,DF (Brazil), was departing Porto Alegre's runway 11 when at about the rotation for takeoff the left hand engine (CFM56) ingested a bird and emitted several bangs and streaks of flames as well as strong vibrations. The crew shut the engine down, stopped the climb at 4000 feet and returned to Porto Alegre for a safe landing on runway 11 about 25 minutes after departure. The aircraft is still on the ground in Porto Alegre about 18 hours after landing back. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f050775&opt=0 Incident: DAT AT42 at Karup on Nov 16th 2021, smell of smoke in cockpit A DAT Danish Air Transport Avions de Transport Regional ATR-42-300, registration OY-JRY performing flight DX-83 from Karup to Copenhagen (Denmark) with 43 people on board, was climbing out of Karup when the crew smelled smoke and burnt rubber in the cockpit and decided to return to Karup, where the aircraft landed safely. Emergency services did not detect any fire. The airline reported one of the communication radios was found defective. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f04df17&opt=0 Incident: Swiss A321 at Rome on Nov 13th 2021, rejected takeoff due to problems with thrust levers A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration HB-IOO performing flight LX-1727 from Rome Fiumicino (Italy) to Zurich (Switzerland) with 180 people on board, was accelerating for takeoff from Rome's runway 25 when the crew rejected takeoff at about 80 knots over ground due to problems with the thrust levers. The aircraft slowed safely, vacated the runway at the end, taxied to the holding point again and departed from runway 25 about 35 minutes after the rejected takeoff. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f04efca&opt=0 IAI 1125 Astra SP - Runway Excursion (Nevada) Status: Preliminary Date: Sunday 14 November 2021 Time: 13:15 Type: IAI 1125 Astra SP Operator: Registration: N771DX MSN: 077 First flight: 1995 Engines: 2 Honeywell TFE731-3C Crew: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 Passengers: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 0 Total: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 2 Aircraft damage: Substantial Location: Las Vegas-North Air Terminal, NV (VGT) ( United States of America) Phase: Landing (LDG) Nature: Private Departure airport: Las Vegas-North Air Terminal, NV (VGT/KVGT), United States of America Destination airport: Las Vegas-North Air Terminal, NV (VGT/KVGT), United States of America Narrative: An IAI 1125 Astra SP jet, N771DX, sustained substantial damage when it experienced a runway excursion upon landing on runway 30R (4199' long). Airport lighting and equipment was struck. The two occupants onboard were uninjured. https://aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20211114-0 TSA head: Unruly behavior on planes is ‘higher than I have ever seen’ Incidents involving unruly passengers on airplanes — from assaults on flight attendants to fights breaking out between travelers — skyrocketed during the pandemic, and with the holiday travel season approaching, officials are concerned. “The level of unruly behavior is much higher than I have ever seen it,” David Pekoske, administrator of Transportation Security Administration, said in an interview Wednesday with TODAY’s Savannah Guthrie. “I will do everything I can, and I know my FAA colleagues will do everything they can, as well as our airline partners, to bring this number down.” The Federal Aviation Administration initiated 973 investigations related to unruly passengers in 2021, a drastic increase from the 183 investigations last year. To name just a few recent incidents that made headlines, police said a Southwest Airlines passenger punched a flight crew member in the head following a verbal altercation. In October, an American Airlines flight was diverted after a passenger allegedly attacked a flight attendant. And in September, a passenger on an American Airlines flight that had just landed in Miami opened the emergency exit door and jumped onto the wing during the deplaning process. Pekoske said he expects close to pre-pandemic air travel volumes this Thanksgiving, and said officials are doing everything they can to reduce the risk of unruly incidents during this busy time. “I am very concerned about it, I know the FAA is very concerned about it, the carriers are concerned about it. And it’s something that we are doing our level best to address,” he said. “We’ve increased fines for unruly behavior, we are criminally prosecuting some cases, the FAA through the FBI. “We are going to message this issue very significantly in the run-up to Thanksgiving.” In addition to possibly facing criminal charges, passengers who assault or interfere with an airplane crew member’s duties can face steep penalties. The FAA can now propose a fine of up to $37,000 per violation, up from a previous maximum penalty of $25,000, the agency said on its website, also noting that one incident can include multiple violations. Pekoske advised travelers to budget extra time at the airport during the Thanksgiving rush and asked travelers to be patient. He also shared his appreciation for airline crew members who are on the front lines when it comes to dealing with unruly passengers. “I would just highlight the great work that the flight attendants do every day, literally every day, with an unruly incident on board an aircraft,” he said. “I don’t think they get enough credit for the difficulty of the job they have always, and then much more so with these in-flight disturbances that we’re seeing.” https://www.yahoo.com/news/tsa-head-unruly-behavior-planes-152009472.html Survey: Older Pilots See Discrimination from Insurers Pilots older than 70 are being dropped or canceled by insurance agencies without losses. In its report, AOPA said that older pilots have more total hours, fly more frequently and are more likely to stay proficient. Older pilots who may be safe, current, and just as capable as younger pilots are being treated differently by aircraft insurance companies—sometimes facing premium hikes or losing coverage altogether—according to a new survey by the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA). The survey of more than 30,000 pilots and aircraft owners across the country was triggered by reports that pilots over the age of 70 are being dropped or canceled from their insurers even if they haven’t had a loss. “I continue to hear from members who have been flying for decades, with thousands of hours and a stellar safety record, who are getting bad news from their insurance company through absolutely no fault of their own,” said AOPA President Mark Baker in a statement. Baker said this treatment of older pilots doesn’t make sense when you look at the numbers. Among its findings, AOPA reported that not only do older pilots have more total hours, which is expected, they also fly more frequently and are more likely to stay proficient. Other findings: • • Pilots older than 70 flew an average of nearly 70 hours in the past year, while the younger pilots flew less than 50. • Pilots who are 70 or older were no more likely to have been involved in an accident in the past five years than younger pilots. • More than 75 percent of the surveyed pilots over age 70 have an instrument rating, compared to 66 percent of those under 70. • More than 50 percent of the surveyed pilots over age 70 have an airline transport pilot or commercial certificate, compared to 40 percent of those younger than 70. So if older pilots are just as proficient, just as safe, and fly more frequently, why are insurers dropping them? Insuring Aging Pilots Insurance premiums within the aviation industry have continued to rise in recent years. Even for older pilots who are willing to pay the increase in rates, it’s hard to find a company to insure them, or they get dropped from their current policy altogether. Insurers have autonomy to drop any policy holder as they see fit, even if they pay their bills on time and have never had a loss. It is important to note that while holding car insurance is a requirement by law, pilots who own and fly their own aircraft are not required to hold insurance unless the aircraft generates income. The general aviation industry just experienced its safest year ever, marking a 29 percent year-over-year improvement in the accident rate, so dropping an older pilot due to safety concerns doesn’t hold much weight. Medical incapacitation is one of the rarest of accident causes. Some insurers, though, understand that older does not mean unsafe. AssuredPartners Aerospace announced that it has teamed up with AOPA to give pilots up to the age of 79 the chance to fly while covered. BasicMed, which allows qualified pilots to fly without an FAA medical certificate, is also scheduled to be an approved underwriting element for AssuredPartners. When announcing the partnership in December 2020, Bill Behan, CEO of AssuredPartners Aerospace, said, “We’ve been working hard with AOPA to develop options for those pilots that are experiencing difficulty in finding necessary coverage and reasonable premiums. By bringing another choice to the table, we are aiming to allow more capable pilots to stay in the skies.” https://flyingmag.com/aopa-survey-insurance/ American Airlines flight diverted to Indianapolis INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis International Airport says a flight that was diverted to the airport is back on track. American Eagle flight 3829 took off from the Piedmont Triad International Airport in North Carolina. It was en route to Chicago, but got diverted to Indianapolis because of a possible mechanical issue. The aircraft landed safely at 2:07pm. A replacement aircraft came in, and the 49 passengers and 6 crew members on board were flown to Chicago. American Airlines said in a statement “Our maintenance team is inspecting the aircraft and we are working to get our customers on their way as quickly as possible. We never want to disrupt our customers’ travel plans and apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.” The Indianapolis Airport Authority released a statement saying: An American Airlines flight traveling from Greensboro, N.C. to Chicago was diverted to the Indianapolis International Airport (IND) this afternoon at approximately 2:15 p.m. The Indianapolis Airport Authority’s emergency police, fire, and public safety response team, along with mutual emergency-response aid from surrounding communities, were in position in anticipation of an emergency landing. The aircraft landed safely on runway 23 R and passengers were evacuated from the aircraft and boarded onto buses to be shuttled to the terminal. The airport operations team escorted the aircraft to the gate. For further details about the diverted landing, please consult American Airlines. No passengers or crew members were hurt. https://fox59.com/news/american-airlines-flight-diverted-to-indianapolis/ NTSB Proposes Commercial Space Accident Rulemaking In the proposed rule, the NTSB seeks to identify commercial space as a unique mode of transportation. The NTSB is seeking to update Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 831 by identifying commercial space as a unique mode of transportation. NASA As the commercial space industry takes off, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is seeking to spell out official procedures for safety investigations when things go wrong. The NTSB proposed a new commercial space investigations rule Tuesday that it says will enhance transportation safety by codifying the agency’s role of conducting safety probes and identifying corrective actions when needed, all with the goal of preventing other incidents in the future. The safety agency is seeking comments through January 18, 2022. “When the NTSB conducted its first commercial space investigation in the early 1990s, that sector was in its infancy,” NTSB Chair Jennifer L. Homendy said in a statement. “As commercial space operations have expanded exponentially since then, it’s become increasingly important that when there is an accident or incident, it’s crystal clear to commercial space operators and industry stakeholders what procedures are in place to ensure the integrity of our safety investigation.” Under the proposed rule, the NTSB is seeking to update Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations Part 831 by identifying commercial space as a unique mode of transportation. Regulations currently identify specific modes of transportation as: • Aviation • Highway • Railroad • Pipeline and hazardous materials • Marine The rule would require NTSB notification in the event of a launch or reentry accident or incident. It would also establish what must be reported, as well as what must be done when preserving wreckage, payload, and records. “The agency notes that the commercial space industry is a unique mode of transportation and the investigatory needs of a commercial space accident and incident—such as the reporting of commercial space accidents and incidents, and the preservation of wreckage, evidence, and records—are distinct enough to warrant its own subpart,” the agency said in the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM). Despite the lack of formal procedures on the books, the NTSB has participated in investigations that involved commercial space launch and reentry accidents and incidents for more than two decades. In February 1993, for example, the agency investigated a procedural anomaly of an Orbital Sciences Corporation Pegasus expendable launch vehicle, and issued safety recommendations to the U.S. Department of Transportation, NASA, and Orbital Sciences Corporation. “As in all transportation modes, the NTSB neither regulates commercial space nor finds fault when investigating mishaps; instead, the NTSB’s investigations focus on safety issues,” the NTSB said in the NPRM. http://www.flyingmag.com/ntsb-commercial-space-rulemaking/ FAA in Talks With Telecoms Over Aviation Safety Concerns of 5G Wireless The Federal Aviation Administration said on Tuesday it is in direct talks with the telecom industry about its aviation safety concerns involving the planned use of spectrum for 5G wireless communications. “We are having very productive discussions and we will figure this out,” FAA Administrator Steve Dickson said at an event in Washington. “It remains to be seen what mitigations – whether it’s adjustments to deployment or actions that we need to take within the aviation sector – what those will look like.” Earlier this month, AT&T and Verizon Communications agreed to delay the commercial launch of C-band wireless service from Dec. 5 until early January. The FAA issued a Nov. 2 bulletin alerting manufacturers, operators and pilots that action may be needed to address potential interference caused by the 5G deployment with sensitive aircraft electronics like radio altimeters. The FAA bulletin said operators “should be prepared for the possibility that interference from 5G transmitters and other technology could cause certain safety equipment to malfunction.” Wireless trade group CTIA said in a letter to the White House that in nearly 40 other countries, “C-Band 5G spectrum is deployed and planes land safely every day without any evidence of harmful interference.” CTIA asked the Biden administration to “reject further calls to delay C-Band 5G services. Aviation safety is critically important. It is also not at risk due to C-Band 5G operations.” The FAA is considering issuing an airworthiness directive. Dickson said airlines need at least 30 days’ notice. “The industry needs some time to make adjustments to whatever requirements we’re going to levy on them,” he said. “If they have to change their flight planning systems or how they are getting information to pilots… Whatever it is, we’ve got to give time to put all those things in place.” Boeing Co, Airbus SE, U.S. airlines, pilots and others have urged the administration “to help aviation and telecommunication industries reach acceptable mitigations.” They added that it “will take significant time… to ensure they meet the FAA’s robust safety requirements.” https://www.insurancejournal.com/news/national/2021/11/17/642632.htm United Airlines CEO says vaccine mandate helped transform the company’s culture Scott Kirby, CEO of United Airlines, thought mandating vaccines would be pretty "straightforward, obvious, and clearly just the right thing to do." That, of course, was not how many people around the U.S. responded to the rollout of vaccine mandates at companies and for federal employees. But Kirby says he and the rest of his management team were "open, honest, and transparent about communicating with our team that it was 100% about safety." That led to 99.7% of employees getting vaccinated within eight weeks. "It has become actually a point of pride for the people of United Airlines, rather than being controversial. In some ways [it's] been transformative to the kind of culture that we want to have going forward at United," Kirby says. As for the other .3%? "Well, the .3%, unfortunately, are going to be leaving United Airlines and moving on to some other career," he says. "When we say safety is our number-one core value, we mean it. We don't compromise on safety. We don't compromise on any safety initiatives." https://fortune.com/2021/11/18/united-airlines-ceo-scott-kirby-covid-vaccine-mandate-employee-safety/ Singapore, Airbus to study hydrogen use in aviation SINGAPORE (Reuters) – Singapore is teaming up with Airbus to study the potential use of hydrogen in aircraft operations as part of a broad agreement on sustainable aviation, the city-state’s aviation regulator said on Thursday. The agreement will include looking into demand and production supply of alternative aviation fuels as well as the economic conditions and regulatory environment to support a move to greener aviation. The first project is a technical feasibility study of an airport hydrogen hub and the infrastructure requirements to support future hydrogen-powered aircraft operations, due to begin in early 2022 and run for two years. This includes the production, storage and distribution of hydrogen, aircraft ground services, logistical equipment, and refuelling systems. Airbus has said it is hoping to bring a hydrogen plane to market by 2035, and has signed deals with airlines for similar studies. Airlines around the world are looking to meet ambitious emissions targets in line with government commitments. Aviation accounts for around 2.5% of global carbon emissions. https://wtvbam.com/2021/11/18/singapore-airbus-to-study-hydrogen-use-in-aviation/ United Airlines is about to resume its longest flight This post contains references to products from one or more of our advertisers. We may receive compensation when you click on links to those products. Terms apply to the offers listed on this page. For an explanation of our Advertising Policy, visit this page. United’s longest route is making a comeback in the new year. The carrier’s flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Singapore (SIN) is set to resume four times a week effective Jan. 5. The 8,500-mile journey will be operated using a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner featuring the airline’s latest Polaris business class seat and its premium economy product, Premium Plus. The westbound flight, United Flight 1, will depart SFO at 10:30 p.m. and arrive two days later in Singapore at 7:40 a.m., a 17-hour and 25-minute trip across the Pacific Ocean. The eastbound return flight, United Flight 2, departs Singapore at 10:10 a.m. and arrives in San Francisco at 8:50 a.m., a significantly faster 14 hours and 35 minutes — due to tailwinds. The route debuted in 2016, and was included in an early wave of COVID-19-related route suspensions that United announced at the beginning of March 2020. These flights will operate in accordance with the Singapore government’s Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL) program, which allows travelers to avoid quarantine upon arrival. Before booking, know that these VTL requirements are quite stringent. More: When will international travel return? A country-by-country guide to coronavirus recovery Proof of vaccination is required, and not just a CDC vaccination record card. Americans must produce either a digital SMART Health Card linked to their vaccination record, a digital vaccination record retrieved through a state or local public health database or the physical vaccination records and a letter from the vaccination provider attesting to vaccination status. A series of PCR tests are also required: one taken with two days of departure, and another taken on arrival at Singapore. Finally, travelers must present proof of a health insurance policy that is valid for the duration of their stay in Singapore and covers a minimum of SGD $30,000. Redeeming MileagePlus miles for a Polaris seat on this route will run you 180,000 miles and $5.60 in taxes and fees, round trip. TPG currently values MileagePlus miles at 1.3 cents/mile, and with the equivalent cash fares as high as $5,000, this represents an excellent redemption. A Polaris ticket also gains you access to the Polaris Lounge in San Francisco, which is set to reopen early in 2022. https://thepointsguy.com/news/united-airlines-san-francisco-singapore-nonstop-flight-resumption/ SpaceX aims to conduct first orbital flight of Starship in January, Musk says SpaceX has been advancing the development of Starship, the largest ultra-super-heavy reusable launch system ever designed in history, at a jaw-dropping pace — and CEO Elon Musk is “comfortable” it will reach orbit sometime next year. Musk made the comments — which often veered into the philosophical — at the National Academies’ first virtual joint fall meeting of the Space Studies Board and the Board on Physics and Astronomy. The talk, titled simply “SpaceX Starship Discussion,” and subsequent Q&A session gave Musk the opportunity to respond to questions from Academy members on the next-gen system’s technical and operational details. Musk is aiming for SpaceX to complete work on the launch pad and launch tower at Starbase, the company’s sprawling facility in Boca Chica, Texas, later this month, with the first orbital launch set for January 2022. That would be followed by possibly a dozen additional launches, possibly more, throughout the rest of 2022, Musk said. That doesn’t mean Starship will reach orbit in January, however, as Musk was careful to note. “There’s a lot of risk associated with this first launch,” he said. “So I would not say that it is likely to be successful, but I think we will make a lot of progress.” The other major barrier to a January launch is regulatory approval. SpaceX’s launch activities at Starbase are currently undergoing an environmental assessment with the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA said earlier this week that it would wrap up that review by December 31, so if all goes according to Musk's plans, a January launch is the earliest feasible date. Musk also estimated it could start selling Starship launches at prices cheaper than the Falcon 9 in around two years, which are even earlier than the timeline part of SpaceX’s proposal for NASA’s Human Landing System. (SpaceX won the sole bid to develop the HLS, which will transport humans to the moon for the first time since the days of the Apollo program, for NASA’s Artemis program. That launch, dubbed Artemis 3, is now scheduled to launch in 2025.) Starship is moving fast It’s hard to overstate the scale of Starship, which includes the Starship spacecraft and the Super Heavy rocket, compared to all other launch systems in history. Fully assembled, it stands 394 feet tall (by comparison, NASA’s in-development Space Launch System and Orion spacecraft is 322 feet fully stacked). Starship could have the capacity to repeatedly launch more than 100 tons into orbit and function as what Musk described as “a generalized transport mechanism for the greater solar system.” But Musk isn’t aiming to build one, or two, or even 10 Starships; instead, he estimated during the talk that humanity may need around 1,000 launch systems to make life truly multiplanetary. And SpaceX has built a factory to mass manufacture them — or as close to mass manufacturing as you could get. And the company has been moving fast on its development. Back in May, SpaceX flew the 15th prototype of Starship, and the launch vehicle reached around 30,000 feet with a successful upright landing. It was the first time a test concluded with the launch vehicle intact. “The overarching goal of SpaceX has been to advance space technology such that humanity can become a multiplanet species and ultimately, a spacefaring civilization, and to make true the things that we read about in science fiction, and have them not always be fiction,” he told National Academies' members. “I think this is very important for the long-term preservation of the light of consciousness.” https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/spacex-aims-conduct-first-orbital-002009860.html SURVEY REQUEST Dear Pilot, You are being asked to participate in a research study of your opinions on urban air mobility. This study is expected to take approximately 10 minutes of your time. In order to participate, you must be at least 18 years old, a resident of the U.S., a certified pilot, and have piloted with the last 5 years. Participation in this study is voluntary, and you may choose to opt out of the study at any time. 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Thank you! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PilotQ Specialist - Flight Safety Investigations UNITED STATES, GEORGIA, ATLANTA CORP. SAFETY, SECURITY & COMPLIANCE 10-NOV-2021 REF #: 10815 HOW YOU'LL HELP US KEEP CLIMBING (OVERVIEW & KEY RESPONSIBILITIES) The Specialist - Flight Safety Investigations reports to the Manager - Safety Investigations and functions as a member of the Flight Safety Accident/Incident Investigation Team. In that capacity, the Specialist will be the primary safety investigator on-call for Delta Air Lines with an on-call rotation every three to four weeks. As the investigator on-call, the Specialist will generally lead all Flight Safety investigations and NTSB coordination efforts during their on-call period. In addition to acting as an investigator, the Specialist will be a primary point of contact in Flight Safety for safety-related issues. The Specialist practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. Job Responsibilities: · Acts as a primary investigator for operational accidents, incidents, irregularities, and trends. · Acts as investigator or assisting investigator, on an as-needed basis, for other operational accidents, incidents, irregularities, and trends. · Acts as ICAO Annex 13 airline representative, or assisting representative, for accident, incident, and irregularity investigations. · Develops and publishes Flight Safety investigation reports. · Regularly reviews operational reports and data to identify incidents and irregularities for follow-up investigation. · Develops safety recommendations in conjunction with all operational divisions. · Interfaces with Line Safety Coordinators during applicable safety investigations. · Reviews, develops, and coordinates the publication of safety articles. · Reviews and evaluates applicable research material and results of industry seminars of interest to Flight Safety and Corporate Safety, Security, and Compliance. · Acts as an alternate Investigation Team Coordinator and assists the Manager - Safety Investigations with coordinating Investigation Team activities. · Provides assistance to the NTSB during non-Delta Air Lines local or national investigations. · Provides technical assistance to Delta Air Lines partners and personnel regarding investigation procedures and techniques. · Practices safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures. · Develops both strategic & tactical plans that create a safety-conscious environment resulting in employee safety & well-being. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED (MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS) · Must possess a Bachelor’s degree, or higher, or have compatible work experience. · Should have a general understanding of the operational divisions of a Part 121 major air carrier, including Flight Operations, Technical Operations, In-Flight Service, Airport Customer Service, and Cargo Operations. · Should have an understanding of the role of a Flight Safety department at a Part 121 major air carrier. · Must have a detailed understanding of NTSB accident/incident investigation procedures and techniques. · Must be able to efficiently and effectively investigate major air carrier accidents and incidents. · Should be able to write clear, concise, technical reports, and articles. · Should be able to speak effectively to diverse audiences. · Should be able to work effectively with fellow employees as well as outside agencies and organizations. · Should have PC-based computer skills, including the use of common database and Microsoft Office software. · Must be able to travel worldwide at short notice. · (If applying Internally) Must be performing satisfactorily in present position. · Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for U.S.-based job, if not currently employed by Delta Air Lines, Inc. · WHAT WILL GIVE YOU A COMPETITIVE EDGE (PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS) · Should have successfully completed an accredited training course in safety, or compatible work experience, that includes accident investigation procedures and techniques. · Hands-on experience during NTSB, ICAO Annex 13, or military accident investigations is desired. · FAA pilot certificate, maintenance certifications, or equivalent military experience are desired. APPLY HERE ARGUS International, Inc. is Growing Senior Vice President, Consulting Position Available ARGUS International, Inc.: Founded in 1995, ARGUS is the worldwide leader in specialized aviation services that allow organizations around the globe to improve their operational and business decision making. Our mission is to exceptionally deliver relevant and valuable information solutions to the Business Aviation, Air Carrier, Rotary Wing, UAS, and the overall Aerospace marketplace. 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 Curt Lewis