Flight Safety Information - November 22, 2021 No. 234 In This Issue : Incident: Volotea A320 at Olbia on Nov 19th 2021, rejected takeoff due to bird strike : Incident: Kalitta B744 near Cold Lake on Nov 4th 2021, two fuel filters clogged : Incident: Brussels A333 near Dublin on Nov 19th 2021, engine shut down in flight : FAA warns pilots for Ethiopian airspace : A passenger 'lunged' into his bag and discharged a gun after a TSA officer spotted it via x-ray : Pakistan’s CAA launches an app for reporting safety issues and accidents during air travel : Rolls-Royce's all-electric airplane smashes record with 387.4 MPH top speed : A new, ultra-low-cost Indian airline just placed a $9 billion order with Boeing, and analysts say it could lift up the country's entire aviation segment : Astra successfully reaches orbit for the first time with latest rocket launch : Southern California Safety Institute Upcoming Courses : Position Available: Analyst, Safety/Flight Operations Quality Assurance : Position Available: Specialist - Flight Safety Investigations Incident: Volotea A320 at Olbia on Nov 19th 2021, rejected takeoff due to bird strike A Volotea Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration EC-NNY performing flight V7-1138 from Olbia to Milan Linate (Italy), was accelerating for takeoff from Olbia's runway 05 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed due to an engine (CFM56) ingesting a bird. The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron. A number of fan blades were damaged. The aircraft remained on the ground for 24 hours, then resumed service performing flight V7-1138 of Nov 20th 2021. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f077fc4&opt=0 Incident: Kalitta B744 near Cold Lake on Nov 4th 2021, two fuel filters clogged A Kalitta Boeing 747-400, registration N743CK performing flight K4-950 from Anchorage,AK to Cincinnati,KY (USA), was climbing out of Anchorage when the crew received a fuel filter message for the #4 engine (CF6, outboard right hand), the crew worked the related checklists and decided to continue the flight climbing to and maintaining cruise FL350. About 2.5 hours into the flight the crew also received a fuel filter message for the #3 engine (CF6, inboard right hand), worked the checklists which required a landing at the nearest airport in case more than one fuel filter message occurred, and diverted to Cold Lake,AB (Canada) where the aircraft landed safely about 25 minutes after leaving FL350. The Canadian TSB reported maintenance replaced the #3 and #4 fuel filters. The aircraft subsequently continued to Cincinnati where the operator also replaced #1 and #2 fuel filters. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f06da07&opt=0 Incident: Brussels A333 near Dublin on Nov 19th 2021, engine shut down in flight A Brussels Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration OO-SFG performing flight SN-501 from Brussels (Belgium) to New York JFK,NY (USA) with 164 passengers and 10 crew, was enroute at FL370 about 140nm southsouthwest of Shannon (Ireland) when the crew reported an engine (Trent 772) was shut down and they wanted to divert to Shannon. The aircraft drifted down to FL230. Enroute to Shannon the crew advised their dispatch requested them to divert to Dublin and changed their destination to Dublin. The aircraft entered a hold to burn off fuel and landed safely on Dublin's runway 28L about 70 minutes after leaving FL370. The aircraft is still on the ground in Dublin about 8 hours after landing. The airline reported one of the engines lost power and was shut down by the crew. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f06d799&opt=0 FAA warns pilots for Ethiopian airspace 21 November 2021 The U.S. FAA is advising pilots to exercise caution when operating in Ethiopian airspace below FL290. The ongoing conflict between opposition groups and military forces poses potential risks to U.S. civil aviation in the Addis Ababa Flight Information Region (FIR) (HAAA), particularly for aircraft on the ground and aircraft operating at low altitudes, including during the arrival and departure phases of flight. For this reason, on 17 November 2021, the FAA published Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) KICZ A0035/21. Conflict activity in Ethiopia began in November 2020, when the opposition Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF), located in the northern Tigray Region along Ethiopia’s border with Eritrea, claimed autonomy from the Ethiopian central government over political differences. The Ethiopian National Defense Forces (ENDF) conducted an offensive to attempt to regain territorial control of the Tigray Region, which included airstrikes against strategic targets in Tigray Defense Forces (TDF)-held areas in the north and the closure of airspace over the conflict area in the Tigray Region. Although there has been no indication of an intent to threaten civil aviation, U.S. civil aviation operating in or near contested areas in the Addis Ababa FIR (HAAA) at altitudes below FL 290 could be exposed, directly or indirectly, to tactical air operations, ground weapons fire, and/or surface-to-air fire. The TDF likely possess a variety of anti-aircraft capable weapons, including rocket-propelled grenades (RPGs), anti-tank weapons, low-caliber anti-aircraft artillery, and man-portable air-defense systems (MANPADS). MANPADS may be capable of reaching up to 25,000 feet above ground level. Additionally, civil aviation operations during low altitude phases of flight could also be affected by unmanned aircraft system (UAS) operations in contested areas and by any potential counter-UAS activity. Lastly, former ENDF SA-3 and SA-2 tactical surface-to-air missile (SAM) sites located in the Tigray Region, which are now under TDF control, remain a potential risk to civil aviation operating in the airspace over the Tigray Region within which Ethiopia has restricted flight operations. https://news.aviation-safety.net/2021/11/21/faa-warns-pilots-for-ethiopian-airspace/ A passenger 'lunged' into his bag and discharged a gun after a TSA officer spotted it via x-ray A passenger accidentally discharged a gun at a checkpoint in a busy Atlanta airport on Saturday. The TSA said the man "lunged" into his bag when the gun was flagged by the x-ray machine. The man then fled the airport, still holding his gun. Police are searching for him. A passenger sparked panic and chaos at an Atlanta airport on Saturday after he "lunged" into his bag and discharged a firearm that had been flagged on a security x-ray machine, the TSA said Saturday. An officer at the main security checkpoint of Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport noticed the gun via the x-ray machine, told the passenger not to touch the bag, and then opened the bag's compartment containing the gun, TSA officials said in a statement. But the passenger then "lunged into the bag and grabbed a firearm, at which point it discharged." The passenger fled the scene, running out of the adjacent airport exit while still holding the gun, TSA federal security director Robert Spinden told reporters at a press conference. Police identified the suspect as 42-year-old Kenny Wells and said they've issued a warrant for his arrest on charges of carrying a concealed weapon at a commercial airport, possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, discharging a firearm, and reckless conduct. "We are actively pursuing this individual as we speak," Maj. Reginald Moorman of the Atlanta Police Department said at the press conference The Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport called the incident an "accidental discharge" and emphasized that there was no active shooter. The incident occurred around 1:30 p.m. and the Atlanta Police Department gave an "all-clear" by 3:20 p.m., the TSA said. By Saturday evening, the airport said operations were "quickly returning to normal." The TSA said three people received non-life-threatening injuries. Passengers told Insider's Katie Balevic they heard screams and saw waves of "terrified people" running to safety. A number of photos and videos on social media showed the frenzied aftermath of the discharge. Passengers ran or took cover on the ground, knocking over security barriers and abandoning luggage. https://www.yahoo.com/news/passenger-lunged-bag-discharged-gun-030131885.html Pakistan’s CAA launches an app for reporting safety issues and accidents during air travel In recent news, the Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) has officially launched an application that will identify and report accidents and safety concerns during air travel directly to the authority. The app which is currently available for Android smartphones has been termed as the ‘Voluntary Hazard/Incident Reporting System’. The application can be found on the Google Play store. According to the PCAA, this app covers a wide range of issues from system failures to accidents and violations. Their statement mentioned the following: “The aim of the hazard/incident reporting app is to provide an easy, user-friendly [and] adequate platform/resources to the general public and aviation stakeholders for proactive/reactive identification and reporting of hazards/incidents and safety issues directly to the PCAA.” In a nutshell, if there are any safety concerns or chances of an incident during air travel then users can simply use the application to register their issues directly to the authorities. PCAA further added the following: “The person reporting [the hazard or the incident] may also upload files, pictures, etc, along with [a] narrative in the support of his/her report as evidence.” “[The] PCAA firmly believes [that] aviation safety is everyone’s responsibility and always gives due importance to aviation safety-related issues and remains continuously engaged to enhance aviation performance and quality.” However, a hazard reporting form can also be found on the official PCAA website. https://www.techjuice.pk/pakistans-caa-launches-an-app-for-reporting-safety-issues-and-accidents-during-air-travel/ Rolls-Royce's all-electric airplane smashes record with 387.4 MPH top speed Just two months after its maiden flight, Rolls-Royce's "Spirit of Innovation" has hit a top speed of 387.4 MPH, tentatively smashing the speed record for electric airplanes, Gizmodo has reported. It also claimed the top speed of 345.4 MPH over a 3 kilometer (1.86 mile) course and lowest time to a 3,000 meter (9,843 feet) altitude (202 seconds). The records have yet to be certified, but if the 345.5 MPH speed stands, it would beat the current record of 213 MPH — held by a Siemens-powered Extra 330LE — by an impressive 132 MPH. Rolls-Royce (the aviation, not the car company), conducted the tests on November 16th. To have the records certified, it's submitting the trials to the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale (FAI), the body in charge of world aviation records. If confirmed, the speeds would be pretty impressive considering that the plane only made its maiden flight in September — suggesting that with more time, it could go even faster. The Spirit of Innovation is an old-school "tail-dragger" airplane (steering at the rear) with the canopy pushed way back, and looks as fast as it goes. It's powered by a 400 kW (535 HP), 750 volt motor. Rolls-Royce said it uses the "most power-dense propulsion battery pack ever assembled in aerospace," with 6,480 cells. As Engadget detailed in an explainer, electric airplanes aren't practical since current batteries are 50 times less energy dense than jet fuel. However, they do hold some promise for very short trips, like a 30 minute jaunt between Vancouver and Victoria in Canada. And unlike non-turbocharged ICE engines, electric motors retain full power as an airplane climbs, making them ideal for time-to-altitude record attempts — as the Spirit of Innovation has just shown. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/rolls-royces-all-electric-airplane-hits-a-record-3874-mph-top-speed-082803118.html A new, ultra-low-cost Indian airline just placed a $9 billion order with Boeing, and analysts say it could lift up the country's entire aviation segment Akasa Air, an ultra-low-cost Indian carrier, placed a $9 billion order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX Jets last week. The airline could potentially lift up the entire Indian aviation segment, industry analysts say. The Indian aviation market is nascent, price-sensitive, under penetrated, and heavily regulated. Judith Philip is stressed. The 32-year-old auditor's work schedule is packed and her only retreat is travel, but the pandemic hit her sole recreation badly. To make up for lost time, Philip is pinning her hopes on an upcoming solo trip to Sri Lanka. "I think I might do a lot of revenge travel once these restrictions are lifted and things get a bit better," Philip told Insider from the southern Indian city of Bangalore. She is among millions of travelers waiting in the wings to cruise Indian skies as the country's aviation sector braces for a shake-up. At the heart of this shake-up stands to be a freshly minted airline, Akasa Air. Ever since its public debut in July, Akasa has become the most talked-about airline in the country. And on November 16, it placed a $9 billion order for 72 Boeing 737 MAX jets. The airline could potentially lift up the entire Indian aviation segment, which has been grappling for several years, industry analysts say. Unlike airlines that ground their fleets in capital Delhi or financial hub Mumbai, Akasa's fleet stands to be mostly based in the Indian tech capital of Bangalore. While Akasa's exact routes have not yet been announced, they are expected to reach less-travelled destinations at less expensive fares. Backed by billionaire investor Rakesh Jhunjhunwala – nicknamed India's Warren Buffett and Big Bull for his smart investments — the carrier aims to be the resurrector of a turbulent domestic market in Asia's third-largest economy. But Jhunjhunwala and Akasa are entering the aviation industry at a historically difficult time: The pandemic is far from over, and the market is crowded, plagued by collapsing carriers, and difficult to turn a profit in. Jhunjhunwala did not respond to multiple requests from Insider for comment for this story. Room for growth Until the turn of the decade ending 2010, air travel was luxury only affordable for the affluent in India. A country of about 1.4 billion people, India has about 650 passenger jets. Domestic airlines carried 144 million flyers in 2019, according to the regulatory body Directorate General of Civil Aviation. By comparison, the US (population 333 million) has over 5,000 civilian aircraft, while China (population 1.44 billion) operates close to 3,700 passenger jets. Today, trains remain the preferred mode for the long-distance journeys of the masses in India. In the 12 months ending March 2020, Indian trains ferried over eight billion travelers. But as India's middle class grows and competing airlines keep the price of domestic airfare low, air travel is slowly becoming a viable mode of transport for more people. Delhi aims to unveil over 200 new airports across the vast country in the next four years and is rapidly expanding the existing airports. Prime Minister Narendra Modi's administration expects civil aviation to play a crucial role in its ambitious goal of making India a $5 trillion economy by 2024. "We can expect huge growth in the next five to 10 years," Sanjay Kumar, chief strategy and revenue officer of IndiGo, told Insider of the Indian aviation market. IndiGo is India's market leader in domestic traffic with 55% share. "The growing middle-class population will start traveling as the Americans or Chinese do. We've so far not seen this [in India] at all," Kumar added. A volatile market Until the second half of 2018, India was home to the fastest-growing aviation market in the world, with passenger numbers ballooning. Growth nosedived in 2019 due to factors including crew shortage, taxes on jet fuel, and unsustainable business models. At the heart of India's spiraling airline crisis was the collapse of Jet Airways, the country's oldest and first successful private airline. Mounting debts, poor acquisitions, and cheaper prices offered by rivals killed the 26-year-old Jet Airways. The Indian aviation market is so volatile that about 50 players have shut shop in the past three decades and changed billionaires into millionaires. And this was all before the pandemic decimated the industry. But a troubled industry also means abundant talent in the market for hire, low asset costs, and weakened competitors, factors that could play a role in Jhunjhunwala's favor. A market dominated by low-cost carriers Unlike the aviation markets of the western world, where the segment is multi-layered and caters to a wide range of travelers, carriers in India need to keep a close watch on ticket costs. About 80% of the market share in India is cornered by low-cost carrier models (LCC), which make a profit through volume by selling seats at cheap rates. Six large airlines dominate the domestic skies in India: IndiGo, SpiceJet, GoAir (which rebranded as GoFirst), AirAsia India, Vistara, and Air India. While Vistara and Air India are classified as no-frills carriers, the rest operate as LCC. Unlike all other existing market players, Akasa is an ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC), which means every little space inside the plane – from paper cups or luggage bins — is for sale for advertising. Further, Akasa can cut back on all expendable costs and fly more hours a day while keeping the seat fares separate from all other related services like food. It's basically like the Spirit Airlines of India. Akasa is expected to launch operations by early or mid 2022, if the speculation in the industry is proved right. Akasa has been busy hiring industry veterans including Vinay Dube, the former CEO of Jet Airways, and Aditya Ghosh, the former CEO of Indigo. Regulatory approvals are on track. Yet, the fate of Akasa depends on more than a billionaire backer and experienced leadership. Other variables at play in the airline's success include how it manages its fleet composition, distribution models, and the choice of flying destinations. Airbus dominates the Indian skies: The A320 family makes up 70% of all passenger aircraft in the country. The advent of Akasa means an opportunity for American planemaker Boeing to make a breakthrough in a crucial market. Akasa hopes to operate a fleet of 70 aircraft in four years, Jhunjhunwala told Bloomberg in a television interview in July. Boeing's market outlook, meanwhile, predicts there will be demand for 2,200 commercial jets in the next two decades. "In India, domestic traffic is leading the recovery. We're seeing double-digit monthly improvements in operations as vaccine rates improve and travel restrictions begin to loosen," Salil Gupte, president of Boeing India, told Insider. Gupte estimates passenger traffic numbers in India will reach pre-pandemic levels by 2023 or 2024. "We are honored that Akasa Air, an innovative airline focused on customer experience and environmental sustainability, has placed its trust in the 737 family to drive affordable passenger service in one of the world's fastest-growing aviation regions," said Stan Deal, Boeing commercial airplanes president and CEO, following the deal. Challenges Ahead Industry experts say Jhunjhunwala's Akasa appears set to take Indian civil aviation to new heights, but they add caveats. For instance, fixed costs like lease, parking, maintenance, and staff salaries make up 40% of an airline's cost structure, according to IndiGo's Kumar. To be successful, Akasa must get the combination of these correct, industry experts said. "Akasa's bet is on the fragility of one or more carriers and as a well-capitalized new entrant, it may very well be able to gain a strong foothold," said Satyendra Pandey, managing partner at India-based aviation services firm AT-TV. Rival carriers are bound to match Akasa's fares from day one of its operations, Pandey said – which means it'll be entering a profitless growth environment. A careful assessment of the market should incorporate both business and behavioral trends, Pandey said. "Force-fitting western frameworks just does not work. Getting this wrong has meant that even extremely well-funded airlines have consistently failed to turn a profit and witnessed continuous margin deterioration. Levers that worked pre-pandemic may not quite work the same," Pandey added. "If the ULCC model is implemented, Akasa Air may expand the overall market by stimulation due to low airfares," said Manvi Hooda, chief of consulting and research at the aviation consulting firm, CAPA India. "India remains an under-penetrated air travel market. Given India is a value-sensitive market, low airfares can significantly stimulate the market," said Hooda. https://www.yahoo.com/news/ultra-low-cost-indian-airline-053243162.html Astra successfully reaches orbit for the first time with latest rocket launch There's another launch company newly able to count itself among the small (but growing) group that has reached orbit: Astra. The Alameda-based rocket startup notched that achievement late Friday night, taking off from its launch site in Kodiak, Alaska shortly after 9 PM local time (1 AM ET). This was Astra's 'LV0007' mission, the follow-up to its last try in August, which was ended short of reaching orbit after the rocket got off to a rocky start with a brief hover and sideways strafe movement just after liftoff. Astra then investigated the cause of the misfire (an early engine shutdown) before initially setting the LV0007 launch for the end of October. That was shifted due to weather. This new launch and Astra's first successful flight to orbit comes just under a year after the company reached space with its Rocket 3.2 test launch, during a mission which surprised everyone, including Astra's own team, with how close it came to achieving orbit. Astra's approach to the launch industry fits a niche that isn't yet satisfied, with a rapid turnaround and high-volume approach to manufacturing that it claims will be able to produce small payload rockets at prices that make it possible for even more companies to get their cargo to space on dedicated missions, rather than relying on rideshare models on larger vehicles like SpaceX's Falcon 9, or paying a relatively high price for something like Rocket Lab's Electron. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/astra-successfully-reaches-orbit-first-114741948.html Analyst, Safety/Flight Operations Quality Assurance Job Locations US-TX-Irving ID 2021-4254 Category Safety/Security Position Type Regular Full-Time Overview Who we are: Would you like to work for a stable, secure, and fast-growing airline where you will be stimulated, challenged, and have the opportunity to develop your career? If so, read on! Come and work with the best of the best at Envoy Air where you will join a team committed to providing outstanding service. We offer: · Amazing employee flight privileges within the American Airlines global network · Training and development programs to take your career to the next level · Comprehensive health and life benefits (subject to location) Responsibilities How will you make an impact? Responsibilities · Assist in the continued development of the FOQA Program · Support Manager of Flight Safety with the daily administration of the FOQA Program · Coordinate FOQA data collection with Maintenance Planning · Manage data processing and storage (including processing by the analysis system) and screen the data for accuracy and integrity · Track external media and aircraft recording conditions to maintain un-interrupted flow of data · Interface with senior management, ALPA and FAA representatives · Work with engineers and vendors to troubleshoot and diagnose problems, evaluating and implementing actions · Assist Manager of Flight Safety with data analysis as assigned · Create monthly preparation of FOQA trend analysis reports for FOQA Monitoring Team (FMT) · Support Manager of Flight Safety with facilitation of FMT meeting · Present FOQA information to various internal and external groups such as senior management, pilots, industry, and government agencies · Contributes to internal newsletters as well as external safety related publications, communicating significant trends to internal and external audiences · Maintain records of FOQA corrective action items · Performs administrative functions as assigned to maintain program efficiency · Others tasks as assigned · Requires planned and unplanned overnight travel Qualifications Who are we looking for? Requirements · Minimum age: 18 · Bachelor Degree or equivalent amount of Commercial Aviation work experience · Ability to effectively use Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, WBAT, Intelex and PowerPoint · Possess the legal right to work in the United States · Ability to read, write, fluently speak and understand the English language · Experience with data analysis and trending preferred · Experience in working effectively under extreme deadline pressure preferred · Knowledge and proficiency in the Austin Digital EMS software, Google Earth, and CEFA flight animation preferred · Possession of a Commercial Pilot, Dispatcher or A&P Certificate is preferred Please note: The description is intended to provide a brief overview of the position. It’s not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, expectations, and skills required of those in this position. Duties and expectations may be subject to change at any time. Envoy Air is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. Envoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of American Airlines Group, provides regional flight service to American Airlines under the American Eagle brand and ground handling services for many American Airlines Group flights. The company was founded in 1998 as American Eagle Airlines, Inc., following the merger of several smaller regional carriers to create one of the largest regional airlines in the world. Envoy is headquartered in Irving, Texas, with hubs in Dallas/Fort Worth, Chicago and Miami, with a large ground handling operation in Los Angeles. Connect with Envoy on Twitter @EnvoyAirCareers, on Instagram @EnvoyAirCareers, and on Facebook at Facebook.com/envoyaircareers and Facebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment. APPLY HERE 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. 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