Flight Safety Information - February 2, 2022 No. 022 In This Issue : Incident: Ryanair Sun B738 at Kattowice on Feb 1 2022, runway excursion after landing : Incident: Skywest CRJ9 near Saginaw on Jan 31st 2022, smoke indication in cabin : Ryanair Hiring Thousands of Engineers, Pilots and Cabin Crew to Support 737 Fleet Growth : This New Chinese Supersonic Aircraft Will Fly From Beijing to New York in One Hour : RTCA - SMS Overview Training : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY : POSITION AVAILABLE - Director of Audit Programs, Business Aviation : POSITION AVAILABLE: Aerospace Safety Specialist : Position Available - Senior Vice President, Consulting : ERAU Advanced Aircraft Accident Investigation - Course - May 9 – 13, 2022 - Prescott AZ ERAU Campus Incident: Ryanair Sun B738 at Kattowice on Feb 1st 2022, runway excursion after landing A Ryanair Sun Boeing 737-800, registration SP-RSB performing flight FR-6869 from Cologne (Germany) to Kattowice (Poland), had landed on Kattwice's runway 27 and slowed to taxi speed at 23:57L (22:57Z). While approach the last turn off the runway the aircraft departed paved surface and became disabled. There were no injuries, the aircraft sustained minor if any damage. The runway was closed for about 5 hours until the aircraft could be towed off the runway as result. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f40b584&opt=0 Incident: Skywest CRJ9 near Saginaw on Jan 31st 2022, smoke indication in cabin A Skywest Canadair CRJ-900 on behalf of Delta Airlines, registration N170PQ performing flight DL-4140 from Hartford,CT to Minneapolis,MN (USA), was enroute at FL340 about 40nm north of Saginaw,MI (USA) when the crew received a smoke indication in the cabin and decided to divert to Saginaw for a safe landing on runway 23 about 17 minutes after leaving FL340. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 3 hours, then continued the journey and reached Minneapolis with a delay of 3.5 hours. http://avherald.com/h?article=4f40ba02&opt=0 Cessna 310R - Fatal Accident (Virginia) Date: 01-FEB-2022 Time: 10:05 Type: Cessna 310R Owner/operator: Sol Aerial Surveys LLC Registration: N622QT MSN: 310R0828 Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Category: Accident Location: near Danville, VA - United States of America Phase: Initial climb Nature: SU Departure airport: Danville Municipal Airport, VA (DAN/KDAN) Destination airport: Investigating agency: NTSB Narrative: The aerial survey airplane was destroyed subsequent to an impact with terrain near Danville, Virginia. The sole pilot onboard was fatally injured. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/275004 Ryanair Hiring Thousands of Engineers, Pilots and Cabin Crew to Support 737 Fleet Growth Ryanair plans on hiring up to 6,000 cabin crew, engineers and pilots over the next five years. (Ryanair) Ryanair plans to add up to 6,000 new employees to its global workforce within the next five years to support a massive Boeing 737 MAX fleet expansion, according to comments made by the airline's executive team during a Jan. 31 earnings call. Despite posting a net loss of €96 million for their third quarter fiscal year, Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary has a positive outlook for growth for the Dublin-based carrier that announced 720 new routes and 15 new bases over the last year and will need to train and hire new engineers, pilots and cabin crew to support its planned fleet growth. By 2026, Ryanair expects to grow its flight operations from a pre-COVID average of 149 million passengers annually to more than 225 million per year by 2026. "We'll create 6,000 new jobs over the next five years, we're investing heavily in new people and training, we've opened a €50 million Dublin aviation training center, four full motion simulators, two fix-based simulators, cabin crew training facilities and we expect to open two more of those. One somewhere in the Iberian Peninsula and one in central to eastern Europe within the next two or three years," O'Leary said in a video statement released by Ryanair. "We're committed over the next five years to training and recruiting thousands of very high skilled, highly paid aviation professionals." The start of the hiring and training expansion for Ryanair began back in September, when the airline announced the opening of its aviation training center located near Dublin Airport. Airline Flight Academy, a Dublin-based flight school, is the airline's exclusive training partner for the new facility. Most of the training efforts for the new facility will go toward training engineers, pilots, and cabin crew to operate the Boeing 737-8200 "Gamechanger" aircraft that Ryanair is adding to its fleet. In December 2020, Ryanair increased its firm order for the 737-8200 from 135 to 210 firm orders. "We're going to grow strongly over the next five years, we'll grow to about 620 aircraft in the fleet and with that, we'll see about 6,000 jobs created—high paying jobs, high skilled jobs for pilots, cabin crew, and engineers. We've already started the process of building out our training infrastructure," Neil Sorahan, CFO of Ryanair, said during a question and answer session with analysts. While both O'Leary and Sorahan admitted that the rise in the number of Europeans contracting the Omicron variant caused a noticeable setback in passenger demand and the number of flights completed during their third quarter, the hiring outlook is a massive turnaround from where the airline was at the beginning of the global pandemic. In May 2020, after a historic drop-off in the number of flights being operated, Ryanair announced plans to cut 3,000 jobs—15% of its workforce—and enacted 20% pay cuts for its remaining staff. Although O'Leary warns that another COVID-19 variant could lead to further disruptions, the 6,000 jobs being added in coming years will recoup all of the jobs it shed and add additional new staff to support its growth throughout Europe. One challenge remaining for Ryanair, though, could be the reduction in the number of non-Ryanair 737s currently being operated by European airlines, which puts a strain on the number of available engineers and pilots for the aircraft type. O'Leary, however, does not believe that will be a concern moving forward. "I think the job opportunities for 737 pilots across Europe in the next number of years will largely be combined to Ryanair. We have the capacity to train all our own engineers, our own pilots and our own cabin crew," O'Leary said. "But given the cost of trying to retrain the 737 pilot onto an Airbus, I think if anything, there will be a lot less turnover of pilots here in Ryanair. We will essentially be the only 737 operator here in Europe in the next couple of years." Ryanair currently has 1,000 total 737 pilots in training, and currently has the capacity to train up to a thousand pilots per year. That number will increase once the airline adds two additional aviation training centers, bringing the total number they operate in Europe to seven. https://www.aviationtoday.com/2022/02/01/ryanair-hiring-thousands-of-engineers-pilots-and-cabin-crew-to-support-737-fleet-growth/ This New Chinese Supersonic Aircraft Will Fly From Beijing to New York in One Hour Chinese aerospace firm Space Transportation said it’s developing a combination aircraft and winged rocket that will eventually be used for space tourism. The aircraft will also be used as a supersonic business jet that can link any two points on Earth, reports Space.com. The company said that a flight from Beijing to New York would only take an hour. A CGI presentation on Space Transportation’s website shows passengers boarding a plane that is attached to a glider wing with two rocket boosters. The airplane then detaches from the wing after takeoff and flies through suborbital space. The wing and boosters then land back on the launch pad, while the aircraft proceeds to its destination, landing vertically. A spokesperson told Chinese media that the winged rocket will have lower operational costs than “rockets carrying satellites and be faster than a traditional aircraft.” SpaceX introduced a similar concept in 2017 called “Earth to Earth,” which had been repurposed from its “BFR,” originally conceived to transport passengers to Mars. Earth to Earth was designed as city-to-city passenger transport using Starship rockets. The company hasn’t released any details about the concept since then. The aircraft (center) is connected to a paraglider with two boosters. After launch, the pieces separate and the boosters return to the launchpad while the aircraft continues in suborbital space. - Credit: Courtesy Space Transportation Courtesy Space Transportation Virgin Galactic last summer launched CEO Sir Richard Branson on an 11-minute suborbital flight, officially introducing the space-tourism industry to the general public. A Virgin Galactic executive told Robb Report that space tourism would be the company’s initial focus, but he also foresaw a time when the fixed-wing aircraft would serve as a supersonic commuter. Space Transportation said last August it had raised $46.3 million for its supersonic space plane, which it claims will travel at about 2,600 mph. The company also said it had recently conducted successful test flights on rockets, called Tianxing 1 and Tianxing 2, but it did not provide information about the tests. Space Transportation plans to conduct ground tests by 2023 before carrying out its first test flight in 2024. If development proceeds on track, it would have a crewed test flight in 2025. https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/chinese-supersonic-aircraft-fly-beijing-150332049.html GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Calling all Part 135 Operators, are you concerned about having an effective SMS? With safety management system (SMS) regulations on the near horizon for 14 CFR 135 operators, it is important to identify barriers to having an effective SMS. A significant challenge to implementing and maintaining a robust SMS is obtaining frontline employee participation. An SMS needs that frontline information to help identify hazards, mitigate risks, and monitor risk controls. My name is Jason Starke, and I am a doctoral candidate at Northcentral University. Please help me in my research to determine if there is a relationship between servant leadership, organizational commitment, and engagement in the SMS (i.e., safety citizenship behavior). If you meet all the following criteria, I would really appreciate your participation: · 18 year of age or older; · Employed by an organization that conducts operations under 14 CFR 135; · Employed by an organization that has implemented a safety management system; and · Employed as a flight crew member (cockpit or cabin) and/or as an aircraft mechanic. The survey only takes roughly 10 minutes to complete and will ask you questions about: · Servant leadership characteristics of your immediate supervisor or manager; · Your current level of commitment to your organization; and · Your perception of the degree to which you feel certain safety behaviors and safety management activities are part of your job responsibilities. Again, please help with the research on this important topic so that we can understand how servant leadership positively influences employee engagement in the SMS. If you are interested in participating in this study, please click this link: https://ncu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cCJTGDxqF6wUk8m If you have questions, please contact me at J.Starke8609@o365.ncu.edu. I can’t thank you all enough for your participation! Jason Starke ARGUS International, Inc. is Growing Director of Audit Programs, Business Aviation Position Available ARGUS PROS, A division of ARGUS International, is your one-stop source for creating a superior operation within your air transportation business. We are an experienced quality and safety assurance provider and are accredited by IATA as an IOSA Audit and Training Organization. Ours is a flexible organization, committed to true team auditing for multiple standards at the domestic, regional, and international levels, as well as tailoring all the other resources and services we offer to your specific needs. ARGUS PROS is currently seeking a Director of Audit Programs, BA to join our team. This position will work in our Denver, CO location. ARGUS is an established company with an unparalleled client list and reputation. The perfect candidate will have the proven ability to work with the listed technologies in a team setting. Position Summary: This position is responsible for the day-to-day management of all audit standards for Business Aviation. The position reports to the VP Business Aviation. Responsibilities for the position will include, but not be limited to, the following: • Maintain currency and qualification as an ARGUS auditor. • Plans and conducts systematic operational safety audits of corporate flight departments and charter operators. • Communicates the results of audits via written reports to be delivered in a timely fashion. • Works under general supervision and in a variety of different work environments and/or on several projects simultaneously. • Manages Business Aviation audit programs including ARGUS, ISBAO, ACSF and BARS • Develops and maintains company policies and procedures, scheduling, supervision of contract auditors and overall oversight of the program. Minimum requirements will include: • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and Lead Auditor Training. • Five years of experience with a major/commuter carrier or corporate flight department in the area of flight operations, flight training, maintenance, flight dispatch, or station operations. • Working knowledge of pertinent Federal Aviation Regulations (65, 91, 119, 121, 135, 830, and Special Federal Regulations as appropriate), FAA Advisory Circulars, and company OPSPECS is necessary. • Pilot certificate with turboprop/jet experience and/or Maintenance certificate required. • Auditing in relevant areas of operations previously mentioned of at least two years is also required. • Supervisory experience preferred • Proficient in the use of Microsoft 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 $70,000-90,000.00 per year based on skillset and years of experience. 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=432909&source=CC2&lang=en_US Aerospace Safety Specialist Company: Virgin Galactic Req No. 2021-6449 Type: Regular Full-Time Classification: Exempt Location: US-NM-Las Cruces Who we are Virgin Galactic, www.VirginGalactic.com (NYSE: SPCE), recognizes that the answers to many of the challenges we face in sustaining life on our beautiful but fragile planet, like in making better use of space. Sending people to space has not only expanded our understanding of science, but taught us amazing things about human ingenuity, physiology and psychology. From space, we are able to look with a new perspective both outward and back. From space, the borders that are fought over on Earth are arbitrary lines. From space, it is clear that there is much more that unites us than divides us. “We are at the vanguard of a new industry determined to pioneer twenty-first century spacecraft, which will open space to everybody — and change the world for good.” Sir Richard Branson, Founder, Virgin Galactic If you are looking for a challenging opportunity that will ignite your passion for designing cool and innovative products, are exceptionally creative, are a great problem solver and can make things happen - apply today! #LI-DL1 Your Mission · Demonstrates an excellent safety behavior and attitude, follows regulatory practices and rules, recognizes and promotes hazard reporting and ensures effective safety reporting. · Acts as an information conduit to bring safety issues to the attention of management and to deliver safety information to the staff, contractors and stakeholders. · Builds and maintains excellent working relationships across the organization. · Provides and articulates information regarding safety issues to all organizational levels. · Investigates injuries and incidents. · Analyzes data for trends related to injuries, hazards, events and occurrences. · Ensures compliance with regulatory agencies, including OSHA, FAA, EPA, NTSB, and local municipalities. · Serves as Emergency Response team member. · Continually seeks opportunities to improve the knowledge and skill level of all levels of leadership to positively impact the safe operations of the business. · Develops and implements effective safety programs to ensure that operations are fully compliant with Local, State, and Federal laws/regulations. · Executes a comprehensive facility and operations inspection process to ensure continuous improvement while maintaining regulatory compliance. · Facilitates required regulatory training and maintains all safety related record keeping. · In conjunction with the Virgin Galactic Safety Team, develops proactive annual safety plans that provide solutions necessary to build and sustain a world‐class safety culture. · *The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position. What you bring · Detailed knowledge of, and experience working with, OSHA, EPA, FAA and local regulators · Demonstrated ability to perform root cause analysis for injuries and incident/accident investigations. · Experience in Human Factors as it applies to Aerospace Operations and Maintenance · Experience with aerospace industry processes is highly desirable. · Experience with aviation flight line processes is highly desirable · Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to develop and deliver articulate presentations to groups of all sizes and levels. · Proficiency in Microsoft Office software. · Ability to develop and maintain partnerships across functional areas. · Ability to work a flexible schedule outside the normal business days and hours to support operations or special events. · Ability to respond to serious emergency situations. · Must be a “U.S. person” as defined by the ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) Education/Certifications · Bachelor’s Degree in a safety field is highly desired. · High school diploma or GED required. · Certifications or similar within aerospace/aviation field is beneficial. Preferred Skills and Experience · 2+ years of safety experience. · Experience with regulatory agency policies, procedures and programs. · Experience with start-up programs (desired). Physical and/or Additional Requirements · Must be able to work flexible hours outside of normal business hours on occasion. · Must be able to stand for extended periods of time. · Must be able to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces. · Physically able to handle items weighing up to 40 lbs. (unassisted). ITAR Requirements To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, applicant must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by ITAR (22 CFR §120.15) or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State Virgin Galactic is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Virgin Galactic is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status. APPLY TO: send the resume directly to the hiring manager Diana Crump at diana.crump@virgingalactic.com 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