Flight Safety Information - June 14, 2022 No.113 In This Issue : Incident: Condor B753 at Nuremberg on Jun 6th 2022, rejected takeoff due to engine problem : Incident: American A321 at Los Angeles on Jun 10th 2022, gear problem : Incident: American A321 at Las Vegas on Jun 7th 2022, engine shut down in flight : T-38 loses canopy, pilots return safely to Vance : SpiceJet Granted Permission To Carry Out Cargo Operations Into EU And UK : 5,000 Employees Recruited By US Airlines In April : American Airlines regional carriers hike pilot pay more than 50% as shortage persists : Cargo jet with Iranian crewmembers stuck in Argentina : Boeing CEO Calhoun bullish on industry demand for airplanes : China aiming for 3,500 registered general aviation airplanes : Position Available: Heavy Maintenance Vendor Inspector : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: Condor B753 at Nuremberg on Jun 6th 2022, rejected takeoff due to engine problem A Condor Boeing 757-300, registration D-ABOJ performing flight DE-1034 from Nuremberg (Germany) to Palma Mallorca,SP (Spain), was accelerating for takeoff from Nuremberg's runway 28 when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed (about 115 knots over ground) due to an engine (RB211) excess exhaust gas temperature indication. The aircraft slowed safely, vacated the runway and returned to the apron. Emergency services needed to cool the brakes with fans. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 25 hours, then positioned to Frankfurt/Main (Germany), remained in Frankfurt for another 36 hours before returning to service. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fa376cd&opt=0 Incident: American A321 at Los Angeles on Jun 10th 2022, gear problem An American Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N101NN performing flight AA-1 from New York JFK,NY to Los Angeles,CA (USA) with 89 people on board, was on final approach to Los Angeles' runway 25L already cleared to land when the crew advised they needed to level off at 3500 feet due to a problem. The aircraft overflew the runway, then declared PAN PAN reporting they could not get their landing gear down and requested an ILS approach to runway 24R. The crew performed an alternate gear extension and landed on runway 24R with open gear doors about 20 minutes after aborting the final approach to 25L and stopped on the runway. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 50 hours before returning to service. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fa3745f&opt=0 Incident: American A321 at Las Vegas on Jun 7th 2022, engine shut down in flight An American Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N182UW performing flight AA-1665 from Las Vegas,NV to Charlotte,NC (USA) with 195 people on board, was climbing out of Las Vegas' runway 26R when the crew declared emergency reporting the right hand engine (CFM56) had been shut down due to an overtemp indication. The aircraft levelled off at 7000 feet, the crew worked the related checklists and returned to Las Vegas for a safe landing on runway 26R about 25 minutes after departure. The aircraft taxied to the apron on own power. The flight was cancelled. The aircraft positioned to Charlotte after about 55 hours but has not yet returned to service (Jun 13th 17:40Z). https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fa36f3d&opt=0 T-38 loses canopy, pilots return safely to Vance RINGWOOD, Okla. — A T-38C Talon jet trainer from Vance Air Force Base lost its canopy during a routine mission Monday over the Ringwood area. The pilots landed the plane safely at Vance and both were unharmed, according to a news release from Vance Public Affairs. Following protocol, the pilots were evaluated at the 71st Medical Group on base. The canopy was found later in the afternoon. “We train our pilots to be the best in the world and thoroughly prepare them for any kind of emergency,” said Col. Jay Johnson, 71st Flying Training Wing commander. “Our airmen are our most important resource. We train our pilots to expect the unexpected and this is an outstanding example of our pilots showcasing their skills.” The cause of the incident is under investigation. Previously, a T-38 lost its front canopy in June 2015 about 10 miles south of Vance, while another T-38 lost its canopy in 2010. A T-6 Texan II lost its canopy in 2012. All three of those aircraft also returned safely to Vance. The T-38 is a twin-engine, high-altitude, supersonic jet trainer. It has been in service since 1959. The first T-38 arrived at Vance in April 1963. The T-38 is scheduled to be replaced by the T-7A Red Hawk. A $9.2 billion contract awarded to Boeing in September 2018 calls for 351 T-7A aircraft, 46 simulators and associated ground equipment to be delivered and installed Air Force-wide, replacing Air Education and Training Command’s fleet of T-38C Talons. The first T-7A aircraft and simulators are scheduled to arrive at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, in 2023, according to the Air Force in a statement in 2019. All undergraduate pilot training bases eventually will transition from the T-38C to the T-7A. Those bases include Vance; Columbus AFB, Miss.; and Laughlin AFB and Sheppard AFB, Texas. https://www.enidnews.com/breakingnews/t-38-loses-canopy-pilots-return-safely-to-vance/article_b156b122-eb4f-11ec-bc7a-7f46da77523d.html SpiceJet Granted Permission To Carry Out Cargo Operations Into EU And UK The budget airline had to clear security audits to get the green signal for such operations. Indian low-cost-carrier SpiceJet has announced that it has received certification, which allows it to handle cargo of airlines flying in and out of the UK and EU. Cargo has played a crucial role in the overall operations of SpiceJet, offering much-needed revenue during the stressful COVID years. The current permissions for Europe can be seen as part of its larger cargo-centric plans. Certification received SpiceJet has announced that it has acquired two essential certifications that would allow it to move mail and cargo not just on its own planes but also those of other airlines for transporting to or via the European Union and the United Kingdom. The airline has secured two certifications -- the Regulated Agent Third country (RA3) and the Air Cargo or Mail Carrier operating into the Union from a Third Country Airport certifications (ACC3), both essential to carry out the operations mentioned above. RA3 and ACC3 are supply chain initiatives by the EU to regulate inbound cargo and mail from other countries. Ajay Singh, Chairman and Managing Director, SpiceJet, commented, “These certifications are an attestation of our commitment to aviation safety and adherence to the highest and most stringent security standards in our operations. The new certifications will help SpiceJet gain new business opportunities from international airlines, freight forwarders, cargo agents, and international couriers as it allows us to seamlessly carry cargo both to and via the European Union and the United Kingdom.” SpiceJet The carrier has received certificates that allow it to carry out operations into the EU and UK. Security audit cleared The carrier had to undergo a strict cargo security audit and an on-site verification in compliance with the latest EU and UK standards. SpiceJet confirmed fulfilling all requirements to receive the clearance. SpiceJet will carry out these operations at airports in Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Thiruvananthapuram, Ahmedabad, and Kochi, which have all been ACC3 certified for both EU and the UK. Kolkata was recently approved for the EU and is expected to receive certification for UK operations soon, according to the airline. SpiceJet has been swift in tapping the potential of cargo for revenue generation. Focus on cargo SpiceJet has been swift in tapping the potential of cargo for revenue generation. Its cargo subsidiary, SpiceXpress, currently operates a fleet of five freighters - two 737-800Fs and three 737-700Fs. All of these are converted freighters, and hence have years of flying time behind them but are still fit enough to carry cargo. Follow Simple Flying for all the latest aviation news. Last year, the airline decided to transfer its cargo and logistics business to SpiceXpress so it could have its own Air Operators Certificate (AOC) and operate as a separate carrier. SpiceXpress is valued at more than $300 million, and separating its cargo business makes SpiceJet eligible for dividends and contracts from SpiceXpress, providing a steady stream of revenue for the debt-saddled passenger business. For a short while, the airline also temporarily leased widebody airplanes such as the Boeing 767 and Airbus A330 last year to cash in on the surging cargo demands. https://simpleflying.com/spicejet-cargo-operation-into-eu-and-uk/ 5,000 Employees Recruited By US Airlines In April US airlines are rebounding in employment, but not completely from the impacts of COVID-19. US airlines have been struggling with a shortage of trained crew, from pilots to ground ops. But there is some good news. The US Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics just released its April 2022 employment data, and 4,752 jobs were added by both cargo and passenger airlines. These jobs are for pilots, flight attendants, administrative, and maintenance personnel. The figures represent a 13.9% growth from April 2021 in hiring for all passenger airlines. It's also worth noting that network airlines like Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines represent 61.8 % of all airline employment versus 22.9 % from low-cost airlines like Southwest and Spirit. Regional and other airlines are the balance. Recovering but not a full recovery yet from COVID-19 The airlines are still recovering from COVID-19 imposed lockdowns, furloughs and such. Although moving in the right direction, these hiring numbers are not representative of a full recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Until vaccines were available for the general US population in April 2021, lockdowns were necessary to protect our fellow humans. Simple Flying asked back in early 2020 if masks would be part of amenity kits, American Airlines implemented social distancing, and United Airlines slashed capacity and jobs by 50%. Although commercial aviation has come a long way from the dark days of spring 2020, the April 2022 hiring number of 275,539 is still less than the April 2019 high of 287,095. Top Ten airlines by employment Below is a table from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics as to which airlines are in the top ten for April 2022 by employment: Rank Airline Total FTE Employees Carrier Group 1 American 95,762 Network 2 Delta 86,257 Network 3 United 76,226 Network 4 Southwest 60,311 Low-cost 5 JetBlue 20,102 Low-cost 6 Alaska 17,294 Network 7 SkyWest 13,614 Regional 8 Envoy 13,500 Regional 9 Spirit 10,490 Low-cost 10 Piedmont 7,022 Regional Alaska Airlines has been busy hiring too Alaska Airlines Jets Making KSEA Busy - Seattle-Tacoma International Airport flight ops as seen from one of the gates Alaska Airlines is doing incredibly well in hiring. Alaska Airlines, an airline that had some tragic overscheduling beyond crewing numbers, found that in April it got a 10% improvement in overall employment compared with April 2021. Worth noting April 2021 is when vaccines from COVID-19 became available to the general US population - not just health care heroes and high-risk populations. With plenty of communications regarding how Alaska Airlines plans to address the pilot shortage, the airline issued the following statement regarding its hiring in the recent weeks. We’ve undertaken significant hiring efforts for both flight attendants and pilots. At this point, we have successfully hired enough flight attendants and will likely not start hiring again until the fall. For pilots, we have training classes filled through the end of July with dozens more in a pool who will start training later this summer. We continue our work to fill the pilot pipeline through programs like the Ascend Academy and True North Pilot Development Program. Low-cost airlines rebounding well too Low-cost airlines like Southwest are also having good hiring numbers. Not only is Alaska Airlines doing well in hiring, but so are Southwest Airlines and other low-cost carriers. As an example Southwest Airlines almost recovered its employee numbers from COVID-19 - in April 2022, it had 60,917 employees versus April 2020's 62,191. It's still 1,458 employees more than in March 2022. https://simpleflying.com/us-airlines-recruitment-april-22/ American Airlines regional carriers hike pilot pay more than 50% as shortage persists • KEY POINTS • Piedmont and Envoy pilots will get 50% pay premiums through August 2024. • Pilot attrition is rampant at airlines and has crimped growth, executives have said. • The smaller carriers are a breeding ground for pilots who often end up flowing through to major carriers. Two American Airlines-owned regional carriers will hike pilot pay by 50% through the end of August 2024, the latest sign airlines are willing to pay up in hopes of ending a pilot shortage that has left some travelers with fewer flight options. The increases would make the pilots the highest paid of the U.S. regional airlines, ramping up pressure on other carriers to follow suit. Including separate, permanent pay hikes, the temporary raises will bring hourly wages for first officers in their first year of flying at Piedmont Airlines to $90 an hour, up from $51 an hour, the company said. For first-year captains, pay will be $146 an hour, up from $78 an hour. The airline could extend the temporary hikes if needed, Piedmont’s CEO said Monday. Airlines have been on pilot hiring sprees since last year when travel demand began to bounce back from Covid pandemic lows. But a persistent shortage of pilots is still hindering growth at a time of strong demand, prompting airlines to park jets that serve smaller cities. Part of the problem is that airlines encouraged pilots to take early retirement after demand cratered in 2020 and were left with too few when travel rebounded. Airlines claim pilot shortage will impact summer travel season That has intensified the competition for pilots. “Attrition of the regional pilots, particularly the captains, has really spiked to the point where we’re not able to put our fleet in the air,” Piedmont CEO Eric Morgan told CNBC. The airline, based in Salisbury, Maryland, has been losing about 25 pilots a month to American’s mainline operation and has fallen short of its goal to hire around 40 pilots each month. It flies 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145s for American, usually between smaller cities, but hasn’t been able to operate 10 of its roughly 60 planes, Morgan said. Piedmont approached the union with the pay increases that were outside of normal contract negotiations, said Morgan and Capt. Ryan Miller, chairman of the Piedmont chapter of the Air Line Pilots Association. Envoy Air, based in Irving, Texas, said Saturday it reached a similar agreement with its pilots’ union to shell out a 50% premium to pilots’ hourly rates through the end of August 2024. Envoy, which has about 2,000 pilots, had been losing roughly 80 pilots a year to other airlines and hiring about 60, including American, according to Capt. Ric Wilson, the carrier’s vice president of flight operations. He said the bulk of the attrition had been among Envoy captains. Kit Darby, a pilot-pay consultant and a retired United captain, said raising regional pilots’ pay is a positive step but that the bar was low. He said airlines need to ask, “What is a living wage and what will it take to attract pilots to the career?” The pay increases come as some of the largest pilot unions — those representing more than 35,000 aviators at Southwest, Delta, JetBlue and American — are in contract talks with their carriers. American’s management recently offered its roughly 14,000 pilots a 4% raise at the date of signing and then a 3% increase in the next year. Allied Pilots Association spokesman Dennis Tajer called that “insulting.” “Good on the pilots receiving these raises but when you have an airline that’s pushing across a more than 50% pay increase, it’s recognizing with dollars that they have a problem,” Tajer said. APA pilots picketed at the New York Stock Exchange earlier this month for an improved contract and better schedules. American didn’t immediately comment on the union spokesman’s remarks. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/06/13/american-airlines-regional-pilots-get-big-pay-hikes-as-competition-for-pilots-intensifies-.html Cargo jet with Iranian crewmembers stuck in Argentina A jumbo jet-sized mystery has landed in the lap of Argentine officials BUENOS AIRES, Argentina -- A jumbo jet-sized mystery has landed in the lap of Argentine officials, who are trying to determine what to do with a Venezuelan-owned Boeing 747 cargo plane with a load of automotive parts and an unusually large crew of 17, including at least five Iranians. The plane operated by Venezuela's state-owned Emtrasur cargo line has been stuck since June 6 at Buenos Aires' main international airport, unable to depart because of U.S. sanctions against Iran. and suspicions about its crew. Security Minister Aníbal Fernández said Monday that the government and legal authorities are studying the situation. He said foreign intelligence agencies “advised that part of the crew belonged to companies related to the Quds Force of the Revolutionary Guard of Iran,” which has been officially listed as a terrorist organization by the U.S. government since 2007. He also said that the plane's operators had reported a smaller number of crewmembers than were actually aboard — an unusually large contingent for a cargo plane. It was carrying parts for an automotive assembly plant, though he did not specify which one. Until being sold to Emtrasur about a year ago, the plane had been owned by Mahan Air of Iran, a line the U.S. government has sanctioned for allegedly aiding the Quds Force and terrorist activities. Numerous foreign companies over the years have been sanctioned for doing business with Mahan. A spokesman for Mahan Air, Hossein Zolanvari, earlier told the state-run IRNA news agency that his company sold the Boeing to a Venezuelan company about a year ago. “Mentioning Mahan Air in connection with the impounded airplane has aimed at political purposes,” he said. He said the plane’s crew also have no connection to Mahan Air. The plane's crewmembers have been lodged at a hotel and Fernandez said the Venezuelans are free to leave if they want, while the Iranians can move about in the capital. Fernandez said the plane had stopped in Paraguay in May. On June 6, it was headed for Ezeiza airport on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, but climatic conditions forced it to stop instead in the city of Cordoba before finally reaching the Argentine capital, where it attracted the attention of immigration authorities, who confiscated the crew's passports. Emtrasur began flying this year, operating out of the Venezuelan military's Libertador Air Base. Flight tracking services show the plane also had made stops in earlier months in Mexico and Venezuela. Argentina itself has suffered from terror attacks that authorities blame on Iran, notably a 1992 explosion at the Israeli Embassy in Buenos Aires and another at a Jewish organization in 1994. Argentina is seeking the arrest of several Iranian officials, though Iran denies involvement. https://abcnews.go.com/International/wireStory/cargo-jet-iranian-crewmembers-stuck-argentina-85362714 Boeing CEO Calhoun bullish on industry demand for airplanes ARLINGTON, Virginia (Reuters) -Industrywide demand for airplanes is strong and will continue to improve as airlines work to replace aging fleets, buy more efficient models and continue to see passenger growth, Boeing Co Chief Executive Dave Calhoun said on Monday. "Demand for airplanes is as robust as I've ever seen it. I think it will get more robust," Calhoun told Reuters and another news outlet on the sidelines of an event at Boeing's new headquarters in Arlington, Virginia. The demand for airplanes "is more than a bubble," he added. Calhoun described the decision to move the headquarters to Arlington from Chicago, announced last month, as "not a momentary thing. It wasn't an auction." Calhoun, speaking to reporters after an event Monday to herald the HQ announcement, said Boeing did not consider relocating its headquarters back to Seattle, where it had been based until its move to Chicago in 2001. "It was a simple consolidation of footprints," he said. Boeing, a major U.S. defense contractor, also plans to develop a research and technology hub in the Arlington area, home to the Pentagon and across the Potomac River from the U.S. capital. "Our biggest customer in the world is right across the way -- the Pentagon is the biggest in the world," Calhoun said. "This is just a smart spot." Boeing's new headquarters is in an Arlington office it has had since 2014 where it has significant unused space, and which sits just blocks from Amazon.com's second headquarters, known as HQ2, which is under construction. "This innovation campus really got jelled when Amazon came here," Calhoun said. The Chicago headquarters - a 36-floor, $200 million riverfront skyscraper - has been at the crossroads of a cost-cutting campaign for Boeing, which has shed real estate, including its commercial airplane headquarters in Seattle. With the move to Arlington, some key executives, including Calhoun and the chief financial officer, will be based there, but not a lot more. Asked how many jobs would move to Virginia from Chicago Calhoun said: "Almost none -- like none." "Seventy percent of my day no matter where I am is virtual anyway because I run a large distributed company," Calhoun said. Boeing's headquarters move to Chicago in 2001 came after 85 years in Seattle, following its 1997 merger with St. Louis-based rival McDonnell Douglas. Raytheon announced last week that it also will move its headquarters to suburban Washington, joining the other largest defense contractors in the area. "This industry is fighting every other industry to get STEM talent --- that fight's forever," Calhoun said. "Raytheon, Northrop (Grumman), Boeing, Airbus -- we're all hunting for it." Asked if there was any movement on efforts to resume more airplane deliveries in China, Calhoun told Reuters he remains "constructive, and I believe someday good things will happen, but I can't tell you the day." https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/boeing-ceo-calhoun-bullish-industry-195701115.html China aiming for 3,500 registered general aviation airplanes China will strive to have 3,500 registered airplanes for general aviation by the end of the 14th Five-Year Plan (2021-2025) period, according to the country's civil aviation regulator. A new plan on general aviation unveiled by the Civil Aviation Administration of China states that the number of registered airports for general aviation will top 500, and no less than 25 provincial-level regions will provide general aviation emergency rescue services by end-2025. The plan urges the improvement of general aviation emergency rescue services, supporting innovation in the use of drones and further upgrading general aviation services in the agricultural and industrial sectors, among other measures. General aviation refers to aircraft operations in civil aviation other than public air transport, such as aviation services for agriculture, disaster relief and rescue, and recreation. Official data shows that 2,892 airplanes, 339 airports and about 517,000 drones had been registered for general aviation in China by the end of 2020. http://www.ecns.cn/business/2022-06-14/detail-ihaziuqy8685856.shtml Position Available: Heavy Maintenance Vendor Inspector Job Description At Republic Airways, our vision is to be America’s regional airline of choice, and our 6,000 associates work together each day to achieve that by providing a safe, clean and reliable flying experience. Whether the role is on the aircraft or in the office, every person at Republic contributes to our success and our family-oriented work environment. Since our founding in 1974, we’ve grown to become the world’s largest operator of the Embraer 170/175 jet, flying more than 1000 flights daily for our partners, American Airline, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines. Beyond our operations, we’re focused on sharing our time, talents and treasures with our community—both locally and globally. Join Republic Airways where you will find opportunities, reach new heights and be part of something bigger than yourself. Republic Airways, opportunity elevated. #WhyRepublic POSITION PURPOSE Provides oversight of outsourced Essential Maintenance Providers (EMP) in completing heavy maintenance/C-Check and structural maintenance on company owned aircraft. ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. · Oversees heavy maintenance operations of outsourced C-Check and structural maintenance. · Provides accurate and timely status of maintenance check, emphasizing critical path items. · Reviews non-routine service generated by the Essential Maintenance Provider (EMP) to approve or decline estimates when required by contractual agreement. · Continuously reviews active EMP processes and ensures the EMP is adhering to all policies and procedures for the heavy maintenance program. · Ensures upon delivery that the aircraft meets the standards set by the Company. · Attends daily maintenance conference calls and all necessary meetings to communicate changes and updates to EMP. · Coordinates engineering requests and subsequent responses between engineering and the EMP. · Coordinates Operation Check Flight (OCF) requirements with applicable Company departments. · Ensures the aircraft meets the Republic Airways appearance standards. · Reviews and completely understands the Company GMM, Vendor’s RSM and Ops Spec D091. Reviews and applies the Airworthiness Agreement document generated with the EMP. · Provides technical leadership to team and department members. Leads through example; monitors, influences and trains others, including on the job training. · Performs other duties as assigned or required. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. · High school diploma or equivalent with an FAA Airframe and Powerplant license with at least 3 years of related experience. · Experience using a computer to look up information and input data. · RII certificate. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · Previous experience as an A&P mechanic or airline experience. · Associate’s degree preferred. · Previous supervisory experience. · Non-Destructive Testing license. · Quality assurance experience. OTHER REQUIREMENTS · Possess a stable employment history. · Must have and maintain a valid Driver’s License and a clean driving record. · Must possess the required tools. · Able to work both in a team setting and individually. REGULATORY Able to pass an FAA required 10-year work history review and pass criminal background and fingerprint checks. Willing to submit to and pass FAA and Company mandated random drug and alcohol tests. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively and be understood before groups of associates of the organization. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations. DECISION MAKING Possess decision making skills. Makes limited decisions and determines best methods to solve problems by referring to established precedents and policies. Impact of decisions is moderately low. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. · Able to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms at least 90% of the time. · Able to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl up to 60% of the time. · Able to lift up to 50 pounds at least 35% of the time. · Able to lift or move 75 pounds over 70% of the time. · Must be able to see to perform work and to see approaching vehicles, aircraft and machinery. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. · Work near moving mechanical parts, work with fumes or airborne particles over 90% of the time. · Work in high, precarious places up to 50% of the time. · Work around toxic or caustic chemicals up to 30% of the time. · Withstand risk of electric shock and work with explosives up to 10% of the time. · Work in outdoor weather conditions inside and outside an open-air hangar as well as the airport terminal up to 100% of the time. · The work environment can be very loud. · Able to wear a respirator and protective equipment for testing and regular duties. This includes minimal facial hair in order to ensure proper fit in of respirator in accordance with OSHA regulations. · Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24-hour operations. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Able to travel up to 100% of the time, including overnight stays. APPLY HERE GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Dear Participant, When you know that, during a conference on cybersecurity organized by the US Air Force, hackers succeeded, at the invitation of the Pentagon, in infiltrating the control system of an F-15, you understand the importance of cybersecurity issues, particularly in the aviation industry. As today's world becomes more and more digital, the contemporary aircraft is equipped with semi-autonomous computer systems which make aviation one of the first sectors potentially vulnerable to cyberattacks. You are being asked to participate in a research study on cybersecurity threats in aviation. This study is expected to take approximately 10 minutes of your time. In order to complete this study, you must be at least a student pilot and at least 18 years old. You may choose to opt-out of the study at any time. Please click on or copy and paste the URL below. We appreciate your time in completing the study. Link : https://forms.gle/VpADSAhXuoeY6hNP7 Curt Lewis