Flight Safety Information - January 18, 2022 No. 012 In This Issue : Incident: Aeroflot SU95 near Penza on Jan 15th 2022, air data problems : Incident: Jazz CRJ9 at Thunder Bay on Jan 11th 2022, lavatory smoke indication : Incident: LATAM Brasil A321 at Curitiba on Jan 14th 2022, rejected takeoff due to bird strike : Incident: Delta B752 at Los Angeles on Jan 15th 2022, hydraulic failure : Incident: Western Global MD11 at Anchorage on Jan 13th 2022, engine shut down in flight : Incident: United A319 at Denver on Jan 15th 2022, hydraulic fault : Hong Kong police arrest two ex-flight attendants over COVID-19 rule breach : Airlines warn of 'catastrophic' crisis when new 5G service is deployed : Bird strike blamed in emergency “belly landing” of Korean F-35 jet : US airlines are combating the pilot shortage by raising pay, lowering requirements, and hiring from Australia : EASA published the European Plan for Aviation Safety 2022-2026 : Maldivian Orders its First ATR Aircraft : How is metal 3D printing transforming space travel? : ESASI - CALL FOR PAPERS Make Sense of Your Flight Data - Scaled Analytics : Position - Analyst, Safety/Flight Operations Quality Assurance : Position - IATA Assistant Director, Airport Development Miami, United States of America : RTCA - FAA Administrator January 19 Webinar GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: Aeroflot SU95 near Penza on Jan 15th 2022, air data problems An Aeroflot Sukhoi Superjet 100-95, registration RA-89027 performing flight SU-1544 from Moscow Sheremetyevo to Penza (Russia), was enroute at FL350 about 250nm eastnortheast of Penza when the crew received indication that the air data system (ADS) #1 sensor heatings had failed. The crew worked the related checklists and switched ADS #1 off, at that moment autothrust and autopilot also shut spontaneously down. No other abnormal indications occurred, the crew notified ATC they had lost their RVSM ability, descended to FL270 and continued to Penza where the aircraft landed safely about 45 minutes later. Russia's Rosaviatsia reported maintenance replaced the angle of attack sensor and returned the aircraft to service. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 24 hours before returning to service. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f3504b3&opt=0 Incident: Jazz CRJ9 at Thunder Bay on Jan 11th 2022, lavatory smoke indication A Jazz Canadair CRJ-705, registration C-FDJZ performing flight QK-8930 from Thunder Bay,ON to Toronto,ON (Canada) with 29 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing out of Thunder Bay when the crew received a lavatory smoke indication, cabin crew detected the smell of burning plastics with no smoke visible. The aircraft returned to Thunder Bay for a safe landing about 25 minutes after departure. The Canadian TBS reported maintenance determined the right hand pack had suffered an internal failure that produce smoke and vapor substantial enough to trigger the lavatory smoke detector. The pack was deferred, a test flight conducted and the aircraft ferried to the operator's maintenance base at Toronto. The right hand pack was replaced. The aircraft returned to service on Jan 13th 2022. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f348baa&opt=0 Incident: LATAM Brasil A321 at Curitiba on Jan 14th 2022, rejected takeoff due to bird strike A LATAM Brasil Airbus A321-200, registration PT-XPM performing flight LA-3533 from Curitiba,PR to Brasilia,DF (Brazil), was accelerating for takeoff from Curitiba's runway 15 when the crew needed to reject takeoff at high speed (about 100 knots over ground) after the left hand engine (CFM56) had ingested a bird. The aircraft slowed safely and returned to the apron. The flight was cancelled. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground 3 days 11 hours later. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f3489ee&opt=0 Incident: Delta B752 at Los Angeles on Jan 15th 2022, hydraulic failure A Delta Airlines Boeing 757-200, registration N547US performing flight DL-362 from Los Angeles,CA to Kahului,HI (USA), was climbing out of Los Angeles' runway 24L when the crew stopped the climb at 10,000 feet reporting an issue. The aircraft returned to Los Angeles, performed an alternate gear extension and landed safely on runway 25L with gear door open. The aircraft stopped on the runway and was towed to the apron. A replacement Boeing 757-200 registration N722TW reached Kahului with a delay of 3.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Los Angeles about 50 hours after landing back. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f348811&opt=0 Incident: Western Global MD11 at Anchorage on Jan 13th 2022, engine shut down in flight A Western Global Airlines McDonnell Douglas MD-11, registration N545JN performing flight KD-3953 from Anchorage,AK to Huntsville,AL (USA), was climbing out of Anchorage when the crew needed to shut the #3 engine (right hand, CF6) down and decided to return to Anchorage. The aircraft landed safely on runway 07R about 35 minutes after departure. A replacement MD-11 registration N781SN reached Huntsville with a delay of 43 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Anchorage about 4 days and 9 hours after landing back. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f34823e&opt=0 Incident: United A319 at Denver on Jan 15th 2022, hydraulic fault A United Airbus A319-100, registration N848UA performing flight UA-608 from Columbus,OH to Denver,CO (USA) with 116 people on board, was on approach to Denver when the crew declared emergency reporting hydraulic system problems. The crew performed an alternate gear extension and landed safely on Denver's runway 16R about 10 minutes later. The aircraft stopped on the runway and needed to be towed to the apron about 45 minutes after landing. Passengers disembarked normally at the gate. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4f347ef5&opt=0 Hong Kong police arrest two ex-flight attendants over COVID-19 rule breach HONG KONG (Reuters) - Hong Kong police said they have arrested and charged two former flight attendants over allegations they broke the city's coronavirus rules. The statement, which was published late on Monday, did not name the airline but the announcement comes after Cathay Pacific said in January it had fired two aircrew who were suspected of breaching COVID-19 protocols. Police said the two had returned to Hong Kong from the United States on Dec. 24 and 25 where they had "conducted unnecessary activities" during their home isolation period. They both later tested positive for the fast-spreading Omicron strain. If convicted, they could face up to six months in prison and a fine of up to HK$5,000 ($642). They have been released on bail with their case to be heard on Feb. 9. Hong Kong's flagship carrier has faced blame for the initial spread of Omicron into the community, with leader Carrie Lam singling out Cathay and launching two investigations into the company. Chairman Patrick Healy said the company was cooperating with the government on the probes, which focus on non compliance with coronavirus rules and rostering of crew onto cargo flights, according to an internal video to staff that was reviewed by Reuters. Hong Kong has continually adjusted its quarantine rules for air crew, dramatically tightening them after the Omicron outbreak in late December, leading the airline to cancel most of its planned passenger and cargo flights in January. The airline had been struggling to staff many flights even before the rules were tightened, as some destinations relied on pilots volunteering to fly punishing rosters involving five weeks locked in hotel rooms. Healy said Cathay's crew had spent more than 62,000 nights in Hong Kong's quarantine hotels in 2021, with none contracting COVID-19 for the first eight months of the year. All are fully vaccinated. Hong Kong is following mainland China's zero-tolerance approach to control COVID-19 as the rest of the world shifts toward living with the coronavirus. Unlike the mainland, the global financial hub is quite dependent on business travellers and imported goods. ($1 = 7.7900 Hong Kong dollars) https://www.yahoo.com/news/hong-kong-police-arrest-two-002845388.html Airlines warn of 'catastrophic' crisis when new 5G service is deployed U.S. airlines and cargo carriers on Monday warned that the new 5G wireless service set to deploy Wednesday could ground flights, potentially stranding thousands of Americans overseas and delaying the delivery of key goods. In a letter to Biden administration officials, executives of major carriers wrote that C-band 5G causes disruptions to airplanes' instruments that could make "huge swaths" of the U.S. fleet unusable. They noted that by Wednesday's deadline, most of the nation's large airports will be under 5G-related flight restrictions from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). "This means that on a day like yesterday, more than 1,100 flights and 100,000 passengers would be subjected to cancellations, diversions or delays," chief executives of Delta Airlines, United Airlines, FedEx, UPS and others wrote in the letter. The executives urged U.S. officials to prevent 5G from being implemented within 2 miles of affected airports until the FAA figures out a way for affected airplanes to fly safely or risk a "catastrophic disruption" to passenger flights and the global supply chain. "Immediate intervention is needed to avoid significant operational disruption to air passengers, shippers, supply chain and delivery of needed medical supplies," they wrote in a letter to White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, FAA Administrator Steve Dickson and Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. Reuters first reported the details of the letter Monday. The letter comes after the FAA on Sunday said that it had cleared an estimated 45 percent of the U.S. commercial airplane fleet to perform low-visibility landings at airports where the new 5G service would be deployed. The agency is expected to approve more aircraft soon. Earlier this month, Verizon and AT&T agreed to delay the 5G rollout until Jan. 19 at the request of Buttigieg. The service was previously set to go into effect Jan. 5. https://www.yahoo.com/news/airlines-warn-catastrophic-crisis-5g-210106978.html Bird strike blamed in emergency “belly landing” of Korean F-35 jet A bird strike was the probable cause behind the accident with the Republic of Korea Air Force F-35A jet fighter on Jan. 4, according to officials. South Korea’s air force has concluded that the ingestion of a small bird into a Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II jet’s engine caused the aircraft to emergency “belly landing” at an air base. However, the aircraft bird strike does not explain the failure of the aircraft’s avionics and landing gear noticed earlier. “The jet did an emergency landing as the landing gear did not extend. This would mean the jet did the ‘belly landing,'” said a South Korean military official, who would not confirm whether the aircraft suffered any damage in the incident. South Korea’s Air Force and the U.S. military plan to initiate a joint investigation into what went wrong with the fighter manufactured by the U.S. defense firm Lockheed Martin. The Air Force will suspend all flights by its F-35A fighters pending the probe, the officials said. It has so far received more than 30 F-35A jets from the United States under a plan to deploy a total of 40. https://defence-blog.com/bird-strike-blamed-in-emergency-belly-landing-of-korean-f-35-jet/ US airlines are combating the pilot shortage by raising pay, lowering requirements, and hiring from Australia • Airlines are once again bracing for a shortage of pilots as air travel ramps up. • Pilots are in short supply and pilot training is costly, long, and arduous. • Airlines are raising pay scales while offering massive sign-on bonuses and lowering education requirements for new hires. Aviation's pilot shortage is back with a vengeance following a temporary reprieve during the COVID-19 pandemic. Airlines are pulling out all the stops in an effort to attract talent and encourage more people to become pilots. And after decades of low pay, intense training, and furloughs, pilots are being given an opportunity to shape their own career path while getting paid more. Breeze Airways, the startup airline founded by David Neeleman of JetBlue Airways fame, has already raised the pay for its pilots after seven months of operations. New hire first officers flying Breeze's Embraer E190/E195 aircraft will see an 11% increase to $61 per flight hour, while first officers assigned the Airbus A220 aircraft will see a 24% increase to $68 per flight hour. Many airline pilots who are just starting out will no longer have to endure low wages as they work their way up the ladder. Regional airlines, often the first stop for pilots that hope to fly for major carriers, are back to offering big sign-on bonuses to new hires. Missouri-based regional airline GoJet Airlines is offering $20,000 bonuses to first officers, while pilots that have enough experience to join the airline as a captain are being offered $40,000. US regional carriers often have to fight the hardest to attract talent given the variety of competition. Pilots looking to make the jump over to a major carrier will now have fewer barriers to doing so. Delta Air Lines is reducing its education requirements for prospective pilots when applying by eliminating the requirement to have a four-year college degree. "While we feel as strongly as ever about the importance of education, there are highly qualified candidates – people who we would want to welcome to our Delta family – who have gained more than the equivalent of a college education through years of life and leadership experience," Delta wrote in its announcement. "Making the four-year degree requirement preferred removes unintentional barriers to our Delta flight decks." United Airlines similarly prefers but does not require a bachelor's degree for its pilot applicants and American Airlines does not list any preference or requirement for having a degree. Independent flight schools allow pilots to earn their required licenses and ratings without the additional cost of a college education. "Ab initio" programs, where prospective pilots with no prior training can get all of their required licenses, are also growing in popularity in the US with airlines like United getting ready to open their own pilot academies in places like Arizona. Though pilots still bear the cost of training, they will have a set career course to fly for a major airline and have access to financial aid including loans. Some pilot requirements are outside of an airline's control, including the required number of flight hours a pilot must possess before being hired by a passenger airline and the Federal Aviation Administration's mandatory retirement age of 65. But not all airlines are looking for pilots who intend to stay for decades. Breeze, for example, wants to hire older pilots who retired from the airline industry amid the pandemic, even if they only have a few years before reaching retirement age. "Anybody who has three years left would be great because they bring in maturity, discipline, and lots of experience," Christopher Owens, Breeze's vice president of flight operations, told Insider. Another lever that airlines including Breeze are pulling is hiring pilots from Australia under the E-3 visa program for skilled workers. Breeze has seen at least 120 applicants for the program, which more airlines are adopting to increase their supply of pilots. Airlines are realizing that they can't afford to not address the pilot shortage as they are already feeling its effects. Regional airlines flying on behalf of United, for example, have been forced to ground hundreds of aircraft as well as cut and reshuffle routes. "I'm a little less optimistic that that situation is going to reverse itself in the near term unless we do something to increase the supply of pilots," Scott Kirby, United's chief executive officer, said in a Senate hearing last month. https://www.businessinsider.com/airlines-respond-to-pilot-shortage-higher-pay-lower-requirements-2022-1 Hong Kong Air Cargo invests in flight safety Hong Kong Air Cargo (HKC) has signed a contract with ERGOSS to use its SARA web-based tools for flight data analysis (FDA) and flight investigation. SARA.FDM (Flight Data Monitoring) and SARA.PWI (Pilot Web Interface) provides crew with a self-debriefing tool on their electronic flight bag table, plus the ability to review all their flights, statistics and trends and provide direct operational feedback to the flight analysis department. The technology aims to make flights safer, while enabling crew to spend less time on routine analysis and event validations. Hong Kong Air Cargo currently operates a fleet of five Airbus A330-200 freighters. Fabrice Tricoire, chief executive, ERGOSS, said: “The entire ERGOSS team is very pleased that Hong Kong Air Cargo is joining the SARA community. With SARA, HKC has chosen the latest technology to revolutionise the “know yourself” culture for its flight crews and break down barriers for seamless teamwork between flight crews and flight data analysts. They are the pioneers in Asia and we look forward to a long and rewarding relationship in the years to come.” Clifford Hung, chief operating officer, HKC, stated that “safety has always been our number one priority and we continually strive to set and meet our own goals. The world is changing rapidly, and it is important that we partner with the world’s best. SARA will provide us with powerful 100% web-based tools that will help us with our FDA strategy and our environmental challenges”. https://www.aircargonews.net/airlines/freighter-operator/hong-kong-air-cargo-invests-in-flight-safety/ EASA published the European Plan for Aviation Safety 2022-2026 The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) released on Monday the 11th edition of the European Plan for Aviation Safety (EPAS), which, in the words of the agency, «sets out the strategic priorities and major risks affecting the European aviation system, and defines the actions needed to mitigate them, with the primary objective of improving aviation safety». The EPAS is the regional safety plan (RASP) of the EASA member states, supporting safety management at the state level and constituting the main source of the EUR RAPS for the ICAO EUR region. As detailed by EASA, this edition features a focus area on the impact of the pandemic on the aviation sector and how to initiate recovery from the crisis without severely affecting safety levels. Other salient points include 19 new research projects in technologies such as remote flight instruction, risk assessment of complex systems, the use of machine learning in certification, and electric or hybrid propulsion. Regarding drones, EPAS continues the line of work to foster the development of a drone ecosystem in Europe, taking into account how the pandemic accelerated the use in some tasks such as the delivery of medical supplies, humanitarian aid, and response to emergencies and disasters. The environmental aspect covers efforts to increase fuel efficiency, preparation for the use of electric and hybrid propulsion, sustainable fuels, carbon offsetting, and the development of an environmental label. Documents EPAS 2022-2026 Volume I EPAS 2022-2026 Volume II EPAS 2022-2026 Volume III How EPAS is developed EPAS action types and templates List of Acronyms and Definitions Working groups and Bodies having a role in EPAS https://www.aviacionline.com/2022/01/easa-published-the-european-aviation-safety-plan-2022-2026/ Maldivian Orders its First ATR Aircraft The national airline of the Maldives, Island Aviation Services Ltd (dba. Maldivian), and ATR annohttps://free-images.com/display/hawker_siddeley_bae_hs.htmlunce the signing of a contract for the purchase of the airline’s first ATR aircraft: two ATR 72-600 and one ATR 42-600. The three aircraft will be delivered in 2022. The ATR 72-600 and ATR 42-600 will benefit from the new PW127XT engines, offering 3% reduction in fuel consumption and a 20% reduction in maintenance costs, along with the ability to use sustainable aviation fuels (SAF). Just as it is for the aircraft manufacturer, sustainable development is a major concern for the airline. ATR aircraft already boasts the lowest fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of all the regional aircraft, with ATR 72-600 aircraft consuming up to 40% less fuel than similarly-sized regional jets. Maldivian is joining forces with ATR to contribute to the economic development of the archipelago. This initiative will complement the Government of Maldives’ air mobility policy and allow Maldivian to offer enhanced connectivity across the Maldives. Mohamed Mihad, Managing Director of Maldivian, said: “We are pleased to take this next step in our expansion plans with ATR. We believe the new generation of ATR aircraft with the XT engines offer something we have been looking for in our fleet modernisation, taking a step towards sustainability while keeping an eye on the operating costs as well as enhancing the cabin modernity and passenger comfort.” Stefano Bortoli, ATR’s Chief Executive Officer, stated: “Despite the current pandemic, operators are looking to the future, and this contract is a strong symbol of the resilience of the aviation sector. Our aircraft have proven their reliability by linking up the islands of many archipelagos for almost four decades; we welcome Maldivian as a new customer and we are proud to contribute sustainably to the modernisation and expansion of the flag carrier of the Maldives.” https://ftnnews.com/aviation/43164-maldivian-orders-its-first-atr-aircraft How is metal 3D printing transforming space travel? • Metal 3D printing materializes complex designs, making them strong enough to be taken to space Metal 3D printing can produce the most intricate rocket parts, using combustion-resistant material. While 3D printing isn't new, how has the technology advanced to face the more extreme conditions of space? FROM PLASTIC TO METAL Since the first 3D printers appeared in the 1980s, its applications have continued to grow. Initially, the technology was relatively unknown, according to Live Science, but gained popularity in the 21st century. In the early years of 3D printing, it was used mainly for speedy prototyping and the filament available was limited to plastics. This flexible material is the simplest option for 3D printing as it can be easily melted and shaped. At room temperature, metal doesn’t naturally lend itself to being printed as a fluid. However, this is exactly what today’s machines allow. To make small shapes in metal, 3D printing is a far quicker method compared to metal cutting. The latter is a subtractive process, the book Introduction to Plastics Engineering (2018) explains, which involves carving into roughly shaped chunks of metal, and it can be extremely costly and time consuming. Instead, 3D printing is an additive process that uses carefully selected dimensions to build up a 3D piece layer by layer. Some metal printing methods have more steps than others, based on the method of printing. Selective metal sintering prints metal by combining it with plastic. This makes the printing process similar to that of printing with plastic. The difference is that when it is removed from the machine, it isn’t a fully metal piece yet. Further steps strengthen the printed part and remove the unwanted plastic. SPACE APPLICATION Metal printing is favoured by many engineers tasked with making space-based components such as metal parts for rockets. Because rocket engines need to be able to withstand very high temperatures, an Inconel copper superalloy powder is often chosen. Inconel is a distinctive class of superalloys that are recognised for their corrosion and oxidation resistance. Instead of incorporating plastic into the metal filament, printing for space-based applications is better suited to Direct Metal Laser Sintering. To produce dense rocket parts, loose metal powder is laid in layers. Between each layer being placed, a laser is pointed onto the metal powder. The laser traces the precise shape dictated by the digital file, melting and binding the metal in the process. This is repeated for each layer, until the solid metal shape is submerged in the excess metal powder. Soon, metal 3D printing could take place in space to create tools, instead of sending equipment by rocket. This would lower the time taken to receive replacement parts for repairs as well as the cost of flying them from Earth to the International Space Station (ISS). NASA is currently funding research into metal 3D printing in low gravity. Depending on the success of space-based manufacturing, the future could include printing a base on the moon. From digital file to metal part, follow the steps of the metal printing process in the following interactive image. What's next for metal 3D printing in space? You can read about the progression towards autonomous 3D printing in space in this article by NASA. Or, learn more about how 3D printing can assist Space Station Research. https://www.space.com/metal-3d-printing CALL FOR PAPERS We are pleased to announce that the 10th ESASI Regional Seminar 'Maintaining the Momentum' will take place in Budapest, Hungary on 6 and 7 April 2022. The aim of the seminar is to keep the European air safety investigation community abreast of current developments and evolving best practice in aircraft safety investigation. As in previous years, the seminar will include presentations on case studies, the European environment, challenges of modern air safety investigations and human factors in aircraft accidents and incidents. Best regards Steve Hull IEng FRAeS FISASI Secretary ESASI https://www.esasi.eu/ 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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