Flight Safety Information - January 17, 2022 No. 011 In This Issue : Incident: China Airlines B744 at Taipei on Jan 16th 2022, engine trouble : Incident: LOT DH8D at Warsaw on Jan 15th 2022, loss of hydraulic system : Incident: Summit RJ85 at Yellowknife on Jan 8th 2022, electrical and flaps problem : Accident: Alaska A320 near San Jose on Jan 7th 2022, strong chemical odour : FEDEX ASKS PERMISSION TO INSTALL ANTI-MISSILE LASERS ON ITS CARGO JET : U.S. FAA clears 45% of commercial plane fleet after 5G deployed : Position Available - Analyst, Safety/Flight Operations Quality Assurance : POSITION AVAILABLE: IATA - Assistant Director, Airport Development : RTCA - FAA Administrator January 19 Webinar : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: China Airlines B744 at Taipei on Jan 16th 2022, engine trouble A China Airlines Boeing 747-400, registration B-18715 performing flight CI-5240 from Taipei (Taiwan) to Anchorage,AK (USA), was climbing out of Taipei's runway 05L when the outboard right hand engine (CF6) emitted a series of bangs and streaks of flames prompting the crew to stop the climb at 7000 feet, shut the engine down, dump fuel and return to Taipei for a safe landing on runway 05L about 75 minutes after departure. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 11 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=4f33e114&opt=0 Incident: LOT DH8D at Warsaw on Jan 15th 2022, loss of hydraulic system A LOT Polish Airlines de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration OY-YBY performing flight LO-3835 from Warsaw to Gdansk (Poland) with 29 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing out of Warsaw's runway 29 when the crew declared Mayday after not being able to fully retract the landing gear and stopped the climb at 4000 feet. The crew subsequently reported they had lost the #2 hydraulic system. The aircraft landed safely back on Warsaw's runway 33 about 20 minutes after departure. https://avherald.com/h?article=4f32d1dd&opt=0 Incident: Summit RJ85 at Yellowknife on Jan 8th 2022, electrical and flaps problem A Summit Air Avro RJ-85, registration C-FLRJ performing flight SUT-8592 from Yellowknife,NT to Edmonton,AB (Canada) with 44 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing out of Yellowknife when the crew received an AC BUS #2 off annunciation and decided to return to Yellowknife. On approach to Yellowknife, when extending the flaps from 18 to 24 degrees, the flaps failed to move. The crew went around, declared PAN PAN and positioned for another approach. The aircraft landed without further incident. The Canadian TSB reported maintenance determined the AC Bus 2 contactor needed replacement. https://avherald.com/h?article=4f323ebd&opt=0 Accident: Alaska A320 near San Jose on Jan 7th 2022, strong chemical odour An Alaska Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration N835VA performing flight AS-338 from Seattle,WA to San Jose,CA (USA) with 44 passengers, was on approach to San Jose when a strong chemical odour developed in the back of the aircraft. Two flight attendants working in the aft galley started to feel unwell. The aircraft continued for a landing on San Jose's runway 12R. The airline reported the two flight attendants were taken to a hospital after landing. They had been exposed to a strong chemical odour and started to feel unwell. None of the other passengers and cabin crew were affected. https://avherald.com/h?article=4f32374f&opt=0 FEDEX ASKS PERMISSION TO INSTALL ANTI-MISSILE LASERS ON ITS CARGO JET MAYBE ALL PLANES SHOULD HAVE THIS? FedEx has asked the US Federal Aviation Administration if it could install anti-missile lasers on cargo jets, according to a request filed earlier this month. The FAA request is set to be published on the public register next week. Heat-seeking missiles detect and target heat from cargo jet engines, and because these planes are less maneuverable that a fighter jet, they’re hard to shake off. Gizmodo reports that anti-missile lasers act like a distraction, shining an infrared laser directly at the missile to disrupt its ability to track a heat signature. Although it may seem out of left field, supply chain issues have been causing food and product shortages since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Last year, hackers even deployed ransomware attacks on a major agricultural services provider. With those cyberpunk logistics challenges in mind, FedEx’s application makes a little more sense. “In recent years, in several incidents abroad, civilian aircraft were fired upon by man-portable air defense systems,” the application letter reads. And Beyond It also wouldn’t be the first time the US has deployed armed merchant vessels, either. Back in WWII, Merchant Marine civilian sailors voluntarily crewed armed cargo ships that kept Allied forces around the world fed and supplied. FedEx might not be shipping wartime necessities abroad, but protecting what supplies we do have could prevent further shortages and panics at home. When FedEx first tested similar equipment back in 2008, CBS reported the lasers were eye-safe. In addition, Gizmodo reports that the current application includes new features, reporting and important safety information for airline crew. The lasers really shouldn’t pose a problem to civilians on the ground, then, and it makes us wonder — should all passenger planes have this tech? Considering that MH17 — the civilian plane that crashed in Ukraine, killing nearly 300 people — was allegedly shot down by the Russian government, according investigative publication Bellingcat, it seems like a no-brainer. A safety measure that could protect passengers in the event of an attack that doesn’t harm civilians on the ground nor could be used as an offensive weapon seems like the kind of precaution every airline passenger deserves. https://futurism.com/the-byte/fedex-anti-missile-lasers-cargo-jet U.S. FAA clears 45% of commercial plane fleet after 5G deployed WASHINGTON, Jan 16 (Reuters) - The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Sunday it had cleared an estimated 45% of the U.S. commercial airplane fleet to perform low-visibility landings at many airports where 5G C-band will be deployed starting Wednesday. The FAA has warned that potential interference could affect sensitive airplane instruments such as altimeters and make an impact on low-visibility operations. U.S. passenger and cargo airlines have been sounding the alarm to senior government officials that the issue is far from resolved and could severely impact flights and the supply chain. "Even with the approvals granted by the FAA today, U.S. airlines will not be able to operate the vast majority of passenger and cargo flights due to the FAA's 5G-related flight restrictions unless action is taken prior to the planned Jan. 19 rollout," said Airlines for America, a trade group representing American Airlines (AAL.O), Delta Air Lines (DAL.N), Fedex (FDX.N) and other carriers. The FAA approved two radio altimeter models used in many Boeing and Airbus planes, including some Boeing 737, 747, 757, 767, MD-10/-11 and Airbus A310, A319, A320, A321, A330 and A350 models. The announcement came just days before AT&T (T.N) and Verizon (VZ.N) launch new 5G service on Wednesday. The FAA said it expects to issue more approvals in the coming days. The FAA said the aircraft and altimeter approvals open "runways at as many as 48 of the 88 airports most directly affected by 5G C-band interference." But the agency warned that "even with these new approvals, flights at some airports may still be affected." Reuters reviewed the 36-page list of the runways covered by the approvals that has not yet been made public - and it does not include many larger U.S. airports. The FAA told Boeing in a letter Sunday reviewed by Reuters that it was granting approvals for specific runways and planes with certain altimeters "because the susceptibility to interference from 5G C-band emissions has been minimized." AT&T and Verizon, which won nearly all of the C-Band spectrum in an $80 billion auction last year, on Jan. 3 agreed to buffer zones around 50 airports to reduce interference risks and take other steps to reduce potential interference for six months. They also agreed to delay deployment for two weeks, averting an aviation safety standoff. The FAA on Thursday issued nearly 1,500 notices detailing the extent of potential impact of 5G services. "Passengers should check with their airlines if weather is forecast at a destination where 5G interference is possible," the FAA said Sunday. On Jan. 7, the FAA disclosed the 50 U.S. airports that will have 5G buffer zones, including in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Detroit, Dallas, Philadelphia, Seattle and Miami. But airlines warn those buffer zones may not be enough to prevent flight disruptions at those airports. On Thursday, Airports Council International – North America urged a delay 5G implementation to avoid widespread disruption across the U.S air transportation system. On Friday, the FAA said it would require Boeing 787 operators to take additional precautions when landing on some wet or snowy runways. https://www.reuters.com/business/aerospace-defense/us-faa-oks-45-commercial-airplane-fleet-operations-after-5g-deployment-2022-01-16/ Analyst, Safety/Flight Operations Quality Assurance Job Locations US-TX-Irving ID 2022-4589 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 Facebookat Facebook.com/envoyaircareers and Facebook.com/EnvoyPilotRecruitment. APPLY HERE Assistant Director, Airport Development Miami, United States of America req1016 Employment Type: Permanent Contract Duration: ind. About the team you are joining Reporting to the Regional Director Airport, Passenger, Cargo and Security - The Americas, the candidate will focus on addressing airport development, capacity enhancement programs, in addition to the implementation of best practices on infrastructure planning guidance, technical standards, and metrics. The candidate will work hand in hand with the global airport development team, Country Managers, and the regional airport charges teams. The focus will be to work with and on behalf of key member airlines and with related authorities to implement functional, cost effective and phased modular development strategies based on comprehensive master plans that meet the business objectives and needs of the airline industry. What your day would be like Work closely with the airport development and charges experts in both the Region and in the Division to identify and develop agreed strategies for airport infrastructure development. Provide expert support to airlines, Regional Director APCS and Regional Vice President on airport development matters including airside and landside operations, security, cargo and facilitation. Engage constructively with airport owners/operators and authorities to ensure airport capital expenditure is demand driven, cost effective, prioritized and addresses airline's needs. Work with airport and civil aviation authorities to address airline requirements at major airports, particularly hubs served by groups of IATA member airlines. Priority airports will be identified by the Regional management and/or regional airline groups. Conduct airport missions/assessments with airline subject matter experts to determine the underlying rationale, scale, and cost of proposed airport development/capacity enhancement programs in the Region. Produce reports with specific recommendations and action plan for airlines’ review and feedback. Support other divisional initiatives including Advocacy, Commercial, Consulting, Environment and Sustainability, Training, and other Divisional campaigns. We would love to hear from you if The successful candidate must possess: · University degree or equivalent technical standard for an airport design engineer/architect. · Suitable experience may be considered in lieu of professional qualification. · Minimum of 10 years project management experience in airport planning, development and/or operation with airlines and airport authorities. · Ability to demonstrate the application of technical elements such as capacity assessments and clear benefits and outcomes. · Sound knowledge about airport charges regulation and consultation processes. · Experience in senior level stakeholder management i.e. Chairing / leading committees. · High motivation with proven teamwork abilities. · A self-starting approach with ability to proactively engage with stakeholders and progress work goals. · Excellent communication skills with ability to influence senior (Director level and up) stakeholders. · Experience in making clear presentations and preparing reports based on technical merits and facts. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office. · Fluent in both written and spoken English and Spanish; Portuguese would be an asset. · Travel Required: 30% · Diversity and Inclusion are one of our key priorities and we want to role model it. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills in which you can contribute at your best and be who you are. The more inclusive we are, the better we will be able to thrive to represent, lead and service the airline industry. If there is anything we can do to create a more comfortable interview experience for you, please let us know. · Learn more about IATA’s role in the industry, our benefits, and the team at iata/careers/. We are looking forward to hearing from you! APPLY HERE RTCA - FAA Administrator January 19 Webinar RTCA kicks off the 2022 webinar series featuring a conversation with FAA Administrator Steve Dickson. During this webinar, attendees will hear directly from Administrator Dickson on the agency’s key priorities for 2022. The Administrator’s opening remarks are followed by a conversation with RTCA President and CEO, Terry McVenes, on FAA’s priorities for infrastructure investment, certification reform, and safety plus international initiatives, workforce development plans and more. Webinar: January 19, 1pm ET. Register: https://bit.ly/34sxzpg GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY My name is Jason Starke, and I am a doctoral student at Northcentral University. I am conducting a research study to determine if the effects of servant leadership are positively related to employee participation in the organization’s safety management system through positive commitment to the organization. I am recruiting individuals who meet all these criteria: 1. Are 18 years of age or older. 2. Are employed by an organization that conducts business aviation operations under 14 CFR 135. 3. Are employed by an organization that is registered to the International Standards for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO). 4. Are employed as a flight crew member (cockpit or cabin) and/or as an aircraft mechanic. If you decide to participate in this study, you will be asked to do the following activities: 1. Complete an online survey for 15 minutes. During these activities, you will be asked questions about: · Your age, gender, and race. · Your current job role in the organization, how many years you have served in that role across your career, and how many years you have served with your current organization. · Servant leadership characteristics of your immediate supervisor or manager. · Your current level of commitment to your organization. · Your perception of the degree to which certain safety behaviors and safety management activities are part of your job responsibilities. If you are interested in participating in this study, please click this link: https://ncu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5nC84XvifID4jtQ If you have questions, please contact me at J.Starke8609@o365.ncu.edu. Thank you! 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