Flight Safety Information - June 27, 2022 No.122 In This Issue : Incident: Egypt B738 at Cairo on Jun 25th 2022, tyre damage on landing : Incident: Latam Brasil B773 near Brasilia on Jun 25th 2022, cracked windshield : Incident: American A321 at Charlotte on Jun 23rd 2022, foreign object on landing runway : Incident: Spirit A319 at Detroit on Jun 23rd 2022, gear indication on landing : Accident: Cargo2Fly F27 at Juba on Jun 24th 2022, runway excursion on takeoff : Cessna 208 Caravan - Takeoff Accident (Alaska) : Fewer Than 80 Active Aircraft: The Airbus A340 In 2022 : AMERICAN AIRLINES A321 WINGTIP HITS RUNWAY SIGN (10th of April 2019, at JFK) : 700+ Applications In 5 Hours: Jet Airways’ Job Ad Receives Massive Response (India) : NASA launches first rocket from Australian space center : POSITION AVAILABLE: Airworthiness Directive and Regulatory Compliance Specialist : Position Available: Airline Maintenance Controller : Position Available: Director of Safety – Bloomington, MN : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 Incident: Egypt B738 at Cairo on Jun 25th 2022, tyre damage on landing An Egypt Air Boeing 737-800, registration SU-GCZ performing flight MS-698 from Dammam (Saudi Arabia) to Cairo (Egypt), landed on Cairo's runway 23C, rolled out and vacated the runway but needed to stop after being clear of the runway due to tyre damage. The passengers disembarked via mobile stairs onto the taxiway. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4facb3d7&opt=0 Incident: Latam Brasil B773 near Brasilia on Jun 25th 2022, cracked windshield A Latam Brasil Boeing 777-300, registration PT-MUD performing flight JJ-4784 from Sao Paulo Guarulhos,SP to Manaus,AM (Brazil), was enroute at FL360 about 200nm west of Brasilia,DF (Brazil) when the right hand windshield cracked. The crew descended the aircraft to FL280 initially and decided to divert to Brasilia, the aircraft subsequently descended to FL110. The aircraft landed safely on Brasilia's runway 11L about one hour after leaving FL360. The aircraft is still on the ground in Brasilia about 25 hours after landing. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fad0ebc&opt=0 Incident: American A321 at Charlotte on Jun 23rd 2022, foreign object on landing runway An American Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N510UW performing flight AA-2248 from Cancun (Mexico) to Charlotte,NC (USA), landed on Charlotte's runway 36L when the crew reported they suspected a burst tyre. The aircraft vacated the runway and stopped on a taxiway clear of the runway. The FAA reported: "AIRCRAFT LANDED AND REPORTED A POSSIBLE BLOWN TIRE. INSPECTION REVEALED NO BLOWN TIRE BUT DAMAGED HARDWARE WAS ON THE RUNWAY. TWO HYDRAULIC LINES WERE DAMAGED AND THERE WAS NO BRAKING ON THE RIGHT MAIN MOUNT." The FAA rated the damage minor. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Charlotte about 44 hours after landing. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4facd239&opt=0 Incident: Spirit A319 at Detroit on Jun 23rd 2022, gear indication on landing A Spirit Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N512NK performing flight NK-1150 from Fort Myers,FL to Detroit,MI (USA), was on final approach to Detroit's runway 03R when the crew initiated a go around telling ATC they had a gear indication. The aircraft climbed to 4000 feet and entered a hold while working the checklists. The crew subsequently requested a low approach to runway 04R to have their nose landing gear inspected from the ground. Following the low approach tower reported the nose gear looked "fine". The aircraft climbed again to 4000 feet and positioned for a full stop landing on runway 04L. On final approach the passengers were instructed to take their brace positions, the aircraft touched down on the center line of runway 04L and rolled out safely. US Media claim the aircraft landed half on Asphalt and half on grass. The airline reported the crew suspected a mechanical problem but completed a safe landing. The passengers disembarked normally. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 41 hours after landing. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4faccfa0&opt=0 Accident: Cargo2Fly F27 at Juba on Jun 24th 2022, runway excursion on takeoff A Cargo2fly Fokker 27-500 Friendship, registration 5Y-CCE performing a freight flight from Juba to Malakal (South Sudan) with 3 crew and a load of food, was accelerating for takeoff from Juba's runway 13 at 12:25L (10:25Z) when the aircraft lifted off but could not climb. With the gear retracting the aircraft settled back onto the runway and overran the end of the runway on its belly. There were no injuries. The airport reported the flaps had not been deployed, the aircraft attempted to takeoff but couldn't and went past the runway. The three crew including an engineer were not injured, the goods are all okay, even the aircraft does not seem to be too damaged. The airport manager believes there might have been a hydraulic problem. An investigation has been initiated. No Metars are available. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4facafd3&opt=0 Cessna 208 Caravan - Takeoff Accident (Alaska) Date: 26-JUN-2022 Time: Type: Cessna 208 Caravan Owner/operator: Alaska Seaplanes Registration: N265KP MSN: 20800375 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: 8 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Substantial Category: Accident Location: Elfin Cove Seaplane Base (ELV), AK - United States of America Phase: Take off Nature: Passenger - Scheduled Departure airport: Elfin Cove SPB, AK (ELV/PAEL) Destination airport: Juneau International Airport, AK (JNU/PAJN) Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: Alaska Seaplanes flight 1802, a float-equipped Cessna 208 Caravan, was substantially damaged when it crashed into shore rocks during a takeoff attempt in Elfin Cove, Alaska. The pilot and seven passengers were not injured. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/279656 Fewer Than 80 Active Aircraft: The Airbus A340 In 2022 The Airbus A340 has been out of production for about a decade now. But the four-engined type continues to operate commercial service. But where? Despite Airbus joining the “very large aircraft” market a little too late, the planemaker managed to secure orders for a few hundred A340s during its production run. With deliveries beginning in 1993 and ending in 2012, this year marks 10 years since the last pair of A340s were sold off and delivered to a customer. Even with so much time having passed and much more efficient jets coming to market, there are nearly 80 Airbus A340s still listed as active at the time of writing this article. So today, let’s examine the largest operators of the type at the moment, and where you’re most likely to find the Airbus A340… Unfortunate timing The Airbus A340 is largely a story of bad timing. Designed and built to compete against the Boeing 747, this four-engined single-deck aircraft was just a decade or so too late due to advancements in engine power and reliability allowing for two-engined jets. Evolving regulations known as ETOPS allowed twin-engine aircraft to fly routes once exclusive to quad-jets. Thus, the Boeing 777 took a lot of market share from the A340 as it offered a competitive range and capacity with better economics. According to Planespotters.net, there are 79 A340s listed as active with another 35 or so quad-jets listed as parked and another 87 or so listed as stored. Given the status of this aircraft type as old and inefficient, it’s questionable if the jets listed stored will indeed ever return to service again. While perhaps a handful of stored Lufthansa A340-600s maybe eventually be re-activated, it’s unlikely that the three SAS A340-300s will ever fly out of their current home at the Marana storage site in Arizona.Those listed as parked have a much better chance of flying again, but there is always the possibility that these will eventually have their status changed to stored. The A340 ended production in 2011. Azal Azerbaijan Airlines is one example of an airline that has been on the fence with the fate of its A340s. While it does have a single A340-600 actively flying VIP government services at the moment, the carrier was set to end A340-500 operations in mid-2021. However, it brought these back later in the year. While the pair of aircraft are parked at the moment, with no passenger services scheduled for the remainder of 2022, there’s always the possibility that Azerbaijan Airlines brings one or both of the aircraft back as unplanned substitutions. We mention all of this to make it clear that there could be more A340s flying in the future - but it’s an unlikely prospect, at least for the majority of owners who have decided to park or store their quad jets. Active commercial passenger operations So which airlines are you most likely to secure a flight on an Airbus A340 these days? Well, unfortunately, it’s not a very long list. In terms of passenger airlines, we have the following operators: German carrier Lufthansa has the largest active fleet of A340s with 19. These break down to 15 -300s and four -600s. Another eight quadjets are parked and are also a mix of -300s and -600s. In early March, the airline welcomed the Airbus -600 back to active operations. The plan is for a total of five -600s to gradually return to service, providing additional capacity for the airline over the coming months. Sent to storage at the start of the pandemic, the -600s were brought back to service to offer more first class seats - a cabin which is absent in some of its other long-haul fleet. As we mentioned in our Lufthansa fleet article, this temporary move will come to an end when the airline takes delivery of A350-900s equipped with a first-class cabin. The first of these is due to be delivered in July 2023. Lufthansa plans to operate a one-in-one-out policy, meaning that each time an Airbus A350-900 with first class arrives, an A340-600 will be retired. Commenting on the re-activation in late 2021, an airline spokesperson said that five -600s would be reactivated for the summer flight schedule for Munich. Lufthansa is one of the largest operators of the Airbus A340 these days. SWISS Meanwhile, fellow Lufthansa Group carrier Swiss International Airlines (better known as just Swiss), has five active A340-300s. At the same time, another Lufthansa Group member, leisure-focused carrier Edelweiss Air, is actively operating four A340-300s. SWISS A340 SWISS is a member of the Lufthansa Group of airlines. Plus Ultra Spanish long-haul airline Plus Ultra has two -300s and one -600. Out of their hub in Madrid, the -300s fly fairly regularly to Lima and Caracas while the -600 had been mostly operating between Marid and Chengdu in recent months. Aseman Airlines & Mahan Air Outside of Europe, Iran seems to be the second-best place to get a ride on the A340. The country’s Mahan Air is listed as having seven active A340s, a mix of -300s and -600s. Another Iranian airline, Iran Aseman Airlines, has a single A340-300 in service, flying regularly between Tehran and Istanbul. Mahan_Air_Airbus_A340-600 Iran will likely operate A340s for many more years to come. Kam Air & Syrian Air Next door in Afghanistan, Kam Air operates three A340-300s. These fly regular services out of Kabul to cities like Dubai in the UAE and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia. Meanwhile, Syrian Air’s one active A340-300, registered YK-AZA, operates routine service from Damascus to Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Cairo. Conviasa Over in South America, Venezuela’s Conviasa apparently has four active A340s: One -200, one -300, and two -600s. Bucking the trend of A340 retirements, Conviasa received its A340-600 in late March. Registered YV3533, this jet is the first of three it will get in 2022. Indeed, the airline will take delivery of another Airbus A340-600 and an A340-500 in the next months! Azman Air & South African Airways And finally, in Africa, we have two operators. First there’s Nigeria’s Azman Air, which has a single ex-Virgin Atlantic A340-600, registered 5N-AAM. This operates between the Nigerian city of Kano to Jeddah and is fitted with an incredibly unique and possibly awkward pair of business class seats situated in front of 411 economy seats. Down south, South African Airways has a single -300 which it flies regularly between Johannesburg and Lagos. The aircraft, registered ZS-SXF, occasionally flies out of Cape Town as well and periodically serves the Ghanaian capital of Accra. Government and wet-lease operations The remaining active A340s mostly fall in to two categories: VIP government transports, or wet-lease services. When it comes to governments using the A340 as presidential or VIP transports, we have the previously mentioned Azerbaijan, but also several governments in the Middle East. These include Qatar, Egypt, Libya, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Kuwait, and Turkey. In North Africa, the government of Algeria has an A340-500 while the Kingdom of Eswatini has a single -300. The Royal Thai Air Force has an active -500 while the German Air Force also operates a pair of A340-300s. The Government of Egypt might be one operator that could soon retire its single A340-200. That’s because it has acquired a Lufthansa-ordered Boeing 747-8i, which is now registered SU-EGY. The aircraft had previously been sitting in storage in the Californian desert until it found its new owner. At present, the double-decker is in Hamburg, likely at Lufthansa Technik getting its new VIP interior installed. Lufthansa Technik highlights that its services offer more than just creating a beautiful cabin. The firm states the following about its VIP cabin services: “We are able to conceptualize interiors for all international styles, always employing the finest luxury components and materials. From clean government style to rich baroque or cool Asian – our team of designers and engineers is ready to show endless possibilities.” Well, it certainly sounds like a big step up from a 28-year-old A340-200! Even if the never-used 747-8 is now over 11 years of age! And for leases, there’s one notable arrangement this summer. Air Senegal will be increasing its service from Dakar to Paris on certain weeks between June and September. The airline has been wet leasing 9H-ZMK, a 17-year-old A340-300 which comes from Malta's Airhub Aviation. It will eventually change this to a different A340-300, one operated by Hi Fly Malta registered 9H-SZN. Azerbaijan Airlines still operates an A340 for government purposes. Conclusion From the looks of it, the Airbus A340 may be out of production but it is far from extinction. However, unless you’re a head of state or other government VIP, there aren’t too many places you’ll be able to step onboard one of these aircraft. Depending on your nationality, those from the western world will find their best chances with Lufthansa, Swiss, or Edelweiss. On the other hand, those in the Middle East certainly have a few options with quite a few airlines as well. It’s quite interesting to observe that there are more A340 operators out there than those flying Airbus’ other quadjet, the A380. Indeed, if sanctions against certain countries persist, perhaps it’s possible that the A340 will outlive the A380 in terms of active commercial service. The A380, after all, is much more costly to operate and isn’t able to access as many airports as its older but smaller sibling… we’ll just have to wait 20 more years to see how the numbers change! https://simpleflying.com/the-airbus-a340-in-2022/ AMERICAN AIRLINES A321 WINGTIP HITS RUNWAY SIGN (10th of April 2019, at JFK) A departing American Airlines A321 veered to the left, rolled and hit a runway sign with its left wingtip, sustaining serious damage. Why? It happened on the 10th of April 2019, at JFK. And it was serious enough that the aircraft in question never flew again. The NTSB recently released its docket about this accident, along with some interesting information. The crew of this American Airlines A321 were performing flight AA-300. It is a daily evening service from New York’s John F. Kennedy International (KJFK) to Los Angeles International (KLAX). The flight crew lined up with JFK’s runway 31L for departure. They were on time, commencing their take-off roll at about 8:40 pm local time. But as it accelerated, it appears that the aircraft began to veer left. Plus, it began rolling to the left. It would later emerge that the American Airlines A321 was dragging its wingtip along the ground for a considerable distance. AMERICAN AIRLINES A321 RETURNING Along the way, the aircraft hit a runway sign (distance marker) and an airport light, according to the FAA. Thankfully, the crew was then able to lift off and climb normally. The flight’s Captain, who was pilot-flying, then felt that the aircraft was behaving normally. But eventually, the crew decided to return to JFK. Sometime after this decision, a cabin crew member informed the pilots that the left wing had suffered some damage. The American Airlines crew landed their A321 safely on runway 04L, approximately half an hour after departure. They then taxied to a stand, where ground crews quickly confirmed that the aircraft had suffered serious damage. The 101 passengers and 8 crew didn’t suffer any injuries. Another A321 would take the passengers to LAX, with a 13-hour delay. When it arrives, the NTSB’s final report will confirm the reasons behind this accident. But the Board released some more information in its docket. One detail relates to changes in some procedures: “The flightcrew stated that American Airlines had recently created new flows for the pushback and taxi phases of flight. The captain reported that during pushback he queried the FO about the trim settings to which the FO reported that those were to be done later, according to the latest guidance by the airline.” TURNING AND ROLLING? Also, as they lined up their A321 for departure, the American Airlines crew observed that the wind was stronger than they expected. But the two pilots agreed that they were well within limits for departure. Then during the takeoff roll, the Captain recalled that applying left rudder, to counter the right crosswind, seemed different, requiring more force. However, the aircraft felt “OK” at 80 knots. V1 was 150 knots, and Vr was 156. Between these speeds, the aircraft began to turn left, requiring right rudder. The Captain stated that he had to rotate, to keep the aircraft away from the runway edge. But upon rotation, the aircraft began to roll to the left. Looking up after announcing “Rotate”, the First Officer saw the unusual attitude and began making control inputs. With both pilots now applying back pressure on their sidesticks, the aircraft lifted off. The accident aircraft was an A321-231(WL), with registration N114NN, that American Airlines began operating in April 2014. It was just five years old at the time. After remaining on the ground at JFK for over 20 months, the unlucky jet was scrapped, in January 2021. https://mentourpilot.com/american-airlines-a321-wingtip-hits-runway-sign/ 700+ Applications In 5 Hours: Jet Airways’ Job Ad Receives Massive Response (India) The airline has invited applications for cabin crew roles, preferring previous Jet employees. Jet Airways has received a huge response to its job ad for cabin crew members as it looks to hire employees ahead of its launch. The airline hasn’t officially announced a date for starting operations, but it will likely be flying again within months. In the run-up to its launch, Jet is looking to fill up several positions and, from the looks of it, will not find it difficult to attract candidates. Hundreds apply within hours It only took one social media post for a job advert from Jet Airways to attract more than 700 resumes within 5 hours of putting it up online. When the carrier went down in 2019, several Jet employees took to the streets demanding fair compensation and even asking the government to intervene. Now, the airline is inviting former Jet cabin crew members to fill up the first available posts ahead of its launch. Jet will restart operations with an all-female cabin crew in its startup phase and will hire male crew members once it reaches a certain operational scale. The airline has picked up pace in its recruitment drive after getting the all-clear from India’s aviation regulator, the DGCA, which granted Jet its AOC on May 20th, after a series of successful proving flights. Other positions In a separate tweet, Jet’s CEO Sanjiv Kapoor commented that the airline would invite applications for pilots and engineers in the coming days. While finding pilots for junior roles to sit on the right seat of the cockpit would be relatively easier for Jet, it remains to be seen from where it will attract more experienced senior-level captains for its Boeing 737 fleet of aircraft. At the moment, the carrier owns nine aircraft, four 737s and five 777s. But a new deal is likely to include a lease or order for fresh 737-800s and possibly the 737 MAX. Jet will give preference to former employees for cabin crew roles. The airline also needs people for several key corporate and operational roles for which it had started looking last month. On its official Twitter account, the airline posted that it is looking for a Senior Manager in Finance, Manager of Cargo Operations, Assistant Manager of Cargo Pricing, Deputy General Manager - Tech Procurement, Senior Manager - Schedule Planning, and Senior Executive - Network Planning. Recruitment drive in India With the pandemic receding, two new airlines coming up, and the reshuffling of the four Tata airlines, there’s plenty of active aviation recruitment taking place in India right now. While Air India may have given some of its older employees an option of voluntary retirement, it actively seeks skilled cockpit crew – exploring fresh and retired pilots. Soon-to-be-launched Akasa Air is looking for a DGCA-approved and qualified Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP) trainer for cabin and flight crew working on the Boeing 737 MAX, a DGCA-approved Ground Instructor (GI), first aid instructor, and Crew Resource Management (CRM) trainer. India’s largest airline IndiGo also has several open positions in various domains like cabin crew, engineering services, flight safety, sales, and human resources. For anyone looking to join the airline industry in India, now seems to be the right time. https://simpleflying.com/jet-airways-job-ad-receives-massive-response/ NASA launches first rocket from Australian space center NASA has carried out its first commercial spaceport launch outside the United States. (CNN)NASA has successfully launched a rocket from Australia's remote Northern Territory, making history as the agency's first commercial spaceport launch outside the United States. The rocket blasted off at just past midnight local time Monday from the Arnhem Space Center on the Dhupuma Plateau, near the township of Nhulunbuy, according to Equatorial Launch Australia (ELA), the developer, owner and operator of the center. The rocket is expected to travel more than 300 kilometers (186 miles) into space on its mission to observe the Alpha Centauri A and B constellations -- the nearest star systems to the Earth. Alpha Centauri bears a special meaning for Australia. It is mostly only visible from the Southern Hemisphere and is one of the "pointers" to the Southern Cross constellation that appears on the country's flag, according to Reuters. Monday's event also made history for Australia as the first commercial space launch in the country. It was the first of three launches, with a further two planned for July 4 and July 12. These will carry out astrophysical studies that can only be done from the Southern Hemisphere, according to NASA. Michael Jones, executive chairman and group CEO of ELA, said it was a historic night. "We could never have dreamed of having such a supportive, experienced and professional partner as NASA. They have been unbelievably generous in helping us through this journey and we will be a much better organization for their support," Jones said in a statement. "Today's launch not only puts ELA at the forefront of global commercial space launch, it also confirms that we and Australia can provide access to space and this is just the beginning for us," he added. Australian National University astrophysicist Brad Tucker, who was on site to watch the launch, said wind and rain beforehand had caused some nervousness about whether it would go ahead. But after a delay of more than an hour, excitement broke out as the rocket took off. "At that final time, nearly everyone ran outside to see the launch and watch in awe. Even after we lost sight of the rocket, people stood outside for such a long time," Tucker said. Tucker said the suborbital missions were aimed at better understanding the star systems and whether any habitable planets existed there. NASA is the first client for the commercial spaceport operated by ELA and 70 of its staff have traveled to Australia for the three missions. The American space agency said the mission will study the evolution of galaxies by measuring X-rays produced by hot gases that fill the space between stars. The Arnhem Space Center describes itself as the only commercially owned and run multi-user equatorial launch site in the world. https://www.cnn.com/2022/06/27/australia/nasa-launch-first-space-rocket-alpha-centauri-australia-intl-hnk/index.html POSITION AVAILABLE: Airworthiness Directive and Regulatory Compliance Specialist 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 Reviews Airworthiness Directives (AD) process to ensure continued compliance. Conducts investigations of non-compliance and potential non-compliance with regulatory standards. Reviews Republic Airways policies and procedures for regulatory compliance and system safety. 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. • Conducts investigations at maintenance bases and contract vendor facilities into regulatory non-compliance issues and on behalf of the ASAP ERC when necessary. • Conducts investigations of reports regarding potential non-compliance with regulatory standards or other safety risk controls established by the company through the SMS process. • In instances of non-compliance/identification of needed improvement areas, works as a team member with appropriate management to ensure compliance or implement global improvement corrective action. • Performs risk assessments to mitigate modifications to post Airworthiness Directive configurations. • Establishes and maintains fleet Airworthiness Directive (AD) master list and aircraft specific AD compliance listings. • Coordinates with Engineering to create Engineering Orders to comply with Airworthiness Directives and monitors changes to the airline’s maintenance program to ensure continued compliance. • Reviews and approves Material Control Evaluation (MCE) for PMA parts to ensure effectivity and AD compliance. • Manages Part Restrictions in RAMCO to ensure materials restricted by Airworthiness Directives are not acquired and installed on Republic aircraft. • Coordinates with the Senior Manager of Inspection to create Inspection Checklists for Receiving Inspectors to identify parts restricted by Airworthiness Directives during the Receiving Inspection process. • Monitors the FAA website for new Airworthiness Directives, AD NPRMs, CFR changes, CFR NPRMs and Advisory Circulars. • Performs other duties as assigned. 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 • Bachelor’s degree (B.S. / B.A.) or equivalent in aviation, regulatory compliance or similar field or a combination of education and experience. • At least 3 years of related experience, preferably with air carrier quality and/or safety program management. • Must have the ability to handle multiple time sensitive tasks and work well under pressure while maintaining a meticulous attention to detail. • Proficient with Microsoft Office Applications. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Understanding relevant 14 CFR and FARs. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. DECISION MAKING Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured. Decisions tend to be short term and usually moderate cost. 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 move about the work environment. Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, talk and hear. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel. APPLY HERE Position Available: Airline Maintenance Controller 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 Oversees the quality and quantity of all line maintenance work performed by Company and on-call maintenance provider vendors. 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. • Establishes and oversees the completion of assignments by maintenance associates working on active aircraft at gate and hangar operations. Redirects work assignments as required. • Authorizes the use of and supervises on-call maintenance provider vendors contracted to perform maintenance and return aircraft to service. • Provides technical knowledge and logistical support to Maintenance and flight crews for active fleet maintenance discrepancies, Minimum Equipment List (MEL) issues, configuration deviation lists and res-schedules to determine proper and timely corrective action. • Coordinates with Maintenance, flight dispatch, maintenance planning, materials, engineer and QA inspection, providing current and continuing follow-up to ensure positive corrective action is made as promptly as possible for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance. • Oversees and coordinates aircraft ferry flights as needed. Assesses when aircraft charter services are needed to recover aircraft grounded at outstations and to relocate parts for aircraft requiring maintenance. • Collects and provides information on all daily cancellations and delays resulting from maintenance or materials related problems to complete daily Flight Interruption Reports. • Ensures MEL Deferred Item status is current and within time limits authorized by the MEL. • Updates other controllers and Maintenance Control Coordinators on progress of work performed. Assists with completion of shift turnover reports in accordance with procedures in the GMM. • Completes all department internal company forms, maintenance records, documents, work orders, etc. including performing maintenance computer system transactions as required. • Provides coaching and on-the-job training as directed. • Adheres to recurrent 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 and at least one-year related experience in Maintenance Control or similar area. • Possess basic computer skills with experience using Microsoft Office applications. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE • Previous experience in Maintenance Control, as an A&P mechanic or airline experience. • An FCC license is preferred. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and technical maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of associates of the organization. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions. DECISION MAKING Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured. Decisions tend to be short term and usually moderate cost. 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 sit for prolonged periods. Able to use hands to finger, handle and feel, reach with hands and arms at least 90% of the time. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Able to work nights, evenings, weekends and holidays to support 24-hour operations. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Able to travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight travel. APPLY HERE Position Available: Director of Safety – Bloomington, MN Who Are We: Life Link III is a premier, nationally recognized air medical transport company, known for our clinical excellence, superior aviation program, and reliable response in providing care to critically ill or injured patients. Our priority is to do everything possible to give every patient their best chance for the best possible outcome – demonstrated by our unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care to our patients while on-board safe, state-of-the-art aircraft. We continually focus on innovation and work to put cutting edge technology and education in the hands of our flight medical crew, pilots, mechanics, operational control specialists and communication specialists so we can provide uncompromising care to the communities we serve. We do this work while living out our core values of safety, customer focus, excellence, integrity, innovation, and collaboration. Position Summary: At Life Link III, we believe that safety is interwoven in everything we do. We look at our leaders as agents of change, investing their talents to push the boundaries of the status quo and strive for excellence in air medical transport. The Director of Safety is a key leadership position and ideal for an experienced visionary, looking to utilize their experience and skill set in safety and apply to an industry-leading air medical program. This position engages directly with Life Link III’s CEO, Board of Directors, consortium members, while also serving as a trusted resource and safety advocate for all employees. The primary focus of the Director of Safety is the promotion of a strong safety culture and prevention of harm to people, property, and the environment. The Director of Safety will be expected to lead in areas of Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion. To accomplish this, the Director of Safety will provide technical assistance in identifying, evaluating, and controlling hazards in a variety of contexts throughout the organization. The Director of Safety is responsible for the continuous development & implementation of the Life Link III Safety Management System (SMS) and administration of Life Link III Safety Management Programs (SMPs). The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader who embodies the mission and values of Life Link III. Position Highlights: · Under the direction outlined by the SMS – assist in implementation, management, modification, and additions to SMP · SMP implementation, oversight, management, and training, including day-to-day management of the following components: · Hazard Recognition - identify conditions or actions that may cause injury, illness, or property damage · Inspections/Audits - assess safety and health risks associated with equipment, materials, processes, facilities, or abilities · Fire Protection - reduce fire hazards by inspection, layout of facilities and processes, and design of fire detection and suppression systems · Regulatory Compliance - ensure that mandatory safety and health standards are satisfied · Maintain knowledge and awareness of all safety components of the FAA, OSHA (MN, WI, and Federal), EPA, airport authority, CAMTS, EMSRB, WI DHS, and others as applicable · Serves as the safety liaison for regulatory and accreditation site surveys · Health Hazard Control - control hazards such as noise, chemical exposures, radiation, or biological hazards that can create harm · Ergonomics - improve the workplace based on an understanding of human physiological and psychological characteristics, abilities, and limitations · Hazardous Materials Management - ensure that dangerous chemicals and other products are procured, stored, and disposed of in ways that prevent fires, exposure to or harm from these substances. · Environment - control hazards that can lead to undesirable releases of harmful materials into the air, water, or soil · Accident and Incident Investigations - determine the facts related to an accident or incident based on witness interviews, site inspections and collection of other evidence · Record keeping - maintain safety and health information to meet government requirements, as well as to provide data for problem solving and decision making · Review incident reports of a safety nature · Track, trend, and analyze data to identify concerns · Appropriately triage risk of concerns identified and proposes actionable plans for correction · Assist in development and regularly review site emergency plans for all Life Link III locations, including, but not limited to hangars, crew quarters, administrative offices, supply rooms · Emergency Response-Manage, administer, and facilitate the exercise of Life Link III’s Emergency Response plan. · Collaborates and engages across all departments and with external stakeholders for plan accuracy and plan updates. · Facilitates across departments for drill planning, drill execution, and evaluation. · Manage, administer, and provide training for the emergency notification software platform. · Security - identify and implement design features and procedures to protect facilities and businesses from threats that introduce hazards · Identify opportunities, gap analysis, and facilitate cross departmental collaboration about SMP · Training - provide employees and managers with the knowledge and skills necessary to recognize hazards and perform their jobs safely and effectively · Provide content for annual safety training for all Life Link III locations including, but not limited to, hangars, crew quarters, administrative offices, supply rooms. Document and provide senior leaders updates about annual training · Attend new employee orientations and provide an overview and expectations of safety at Life Link III · Participate in safety education to external stakeholders such as hospitals, law enforcement, and EMS agencies · Collaborate with Marketing and Outreach to coordinate consistent messaging of a safety nature to external stakeholders · Coordinate with Clinical Services, Operations, Human Resources, or others as needed to assure that action plans are carried out when appropriate · Create, maintain, and updates policies as appropriate · Outline and update procedures appropriately to reflect current practices · Coordinate and lead safety sub-committee meetings · Coordinate the enterprise safety meeting · Ensure accountability and consistency of area and base representatives and/or designees · Lead the selection of base safety representatives, provide work direction and feedback · Maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders · Provide safety related education and/or materials as requested or needed · Promote a culture of safety through collaboration and partnerships that maximize the success of the program · Serve as a liaison on a wide range of safety related issues, and partner with content experts to ensure quality in the guidance given. What We Are Looking For: · Bachelor's degree in safety, industrial engineering, quality or emergency management, aeronautics, registered nursing or similar · 7+ years of experience in coordinating safety and loss prevention activities in a setting translatable to the services provided by Life Link III · Professional or equivalent safety certification (i.e. ASP or CSP) · Proven success collaborating across an organization to implement change · Experience leading collaborative teams, committees, or other working groups with internal and external stakeholders · 5+ years demonstrated leadership progression in enterprise-wide safety role(s) · Ability to adjust tasks quickly as circumstances dictate · Ability to communicate clearly and effectively · Ability to travel on short notice within the Life Link III system · Ability to respond to emergency events with limited notice Preferred Qualifications: · Master’s Degree preferred · Experience with rotor and/or fixed wing operations · Emergency Medical Services experience · Certification(s) in CPPS and ARM What We Offer: · We are committed to developing your talents through engaging work and access to an annual Professional Development Fund · Opportunity to grow · Competitive salary · Competitive Health Benefits · Employer Matching HSA on qualified plans · Employer Matching Retirement Plan with no vesting schedule · Competitive Paid Time Off to foster a work/life balance To Apply Please Go to https://www.lifelinkiii.com/careers/job-openings/ Covid-19 Vaccination Requirements: To maintain the health and well-being of our fellow co-workers and the patients we serve; all Life Link III employees are required to be vaccinated against Covid-19 prior to their first day of employment. Compliance/HIPAA: Must perform work in the manner prescribed by documented work process in order to ensure compliance with all rules and regulations, accreditation standards and laws that apply, specifically work processes that involve billing practices, for avoiding activities that constitute fraud and abuse. Employment Status Requirements: Life Link III does not sponsor employment visas of any kind. As a pre-condition of employment, all applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. APPLY NOW GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 1 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 GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY - 2 Dear Participant, I am a B777 Captain for FedEx involved with ALPA-FDX Safety for several years and as the ALPA-FDX Accident Investigation Chairman since 2018. As part of my current Masters in Aviation Safety with FIT, I am doing a study on fatigue. The survey as you see will take less than 5 minutes. https://questionpro.com/t/AVsbXZtJoT Thanks for your help, and please let me know if I can be of any help in the future. Best regards Ian Carrero Curt Lewis