Flight Safety Information - June 29, 2022 No.124 In This Issue : Accident: Jetstar Japan A320 at Kochi on Jun 23rd 2022, flight attendant injured on landing : Accident: ANA Wings DH8D near Osaka on Jun 25th 2022, turbulence injures flight attendant : Incident: Swiss A321 at Venice on Jun 24th 2022, smell on board : Incident: Xfly AT72 at Hamburg on Jun 28th 2022, nosegear rotated by 90 degrees on landing : Russia Is Blocking Its Pilots From Flying For Foreign Airlines : In a first, airport installs mock airline cabin to help fliers with disabilities : Flying Into The Future: A Look At Boeing's Autonomous Aircraft Projects : Boeing 737 MAX mid-air emergencies revealed as US agency prepares to probe production issues : Indictment: Woman used other pilot's credentials to rent, later crash aircraft : Gulfstream’s G800 Jet Makes First Flight : Jet Airways In Talks With Aircraft Makers, Lessors To Lease 6-8 Planes By December : 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 Accident: Jetstar Japan A320 at Kochi on Jun 23rd 2022, flight attendant injured on landing A Jetstar Japan Airbus A320-200, registration JA05JJ performing flight GK-423 from Tokyo Narita to Kochi (Japan), landed on Kochi's runway 32 at about 14:11L (05:11Z). Japan's TSB reported that a flight attendant received serious injuries (fracture of first sacral fissal) as result of the landing. The occurrence is being investigated. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4faf5336&opt=0 Accident: ANA Wings DH8D near Osaka on Jun 25th 2022, turbulence injures flight attendant An ANA Wings de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration JA854A performing flight NH-1626 from Kumamoto to Osaka Itami (Japan), was enroute at FL170 about 70nm southwest of Osaka's Itami Airport when the aircraft encountered turbulence causing an altitude deviation of about +350 feet before the aircraft returned onto the assigned flightlevel. The aircraft continued to Itami Airport for a safe landing about 30 minutes later. The Japanese TSB reported a flgiht attendant received serious injuries (sacral fracture) when the flight attendant fell knocking the waist against the floor. The JTSB is investigating the occurrence. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4faf4ee0&opt=0 Incident: Swiss A321 at Venice on Jun 24th 2022, smell on board A Swiss International Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration HB-IOC performing flight LX-1662 from Zurich (Switzerland) to Venice (Italy) with 193 passengers on board, was on final approach to Venice's runway 04R when the crew reported a smell event on board of the aircraft. The aircraft landed safey shortly thereafter. The aircraft was unable to continue its schedule, the return flight (155 passengers) was cancelled. The aircraft remained on the ground in Venice for 75 hours (3 days 3 hours) before positioning back to Zurich. The aircraft is still on the ground in Zurich about 24 hours after landing in Zurich. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4faf3503&opt=0 Incident: Xfly AT72 at Hamburg on Jun 28th 2022, nosegear rotated by 90 degrees on landing A Xfly Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A on behalf of SAS Scandinavian Airlines, registration ES-ATE performing flight SK-649 from Copenhagen (Denmark) to Hamburg (Germany), landed on Hamburg's runway 23 at about 15:00L (13:00Z) however during the rollout the nose gear rotated by 90 degrees causing the nose tyres to burst. The aircraft came to a stop on the runway and was disabled. The passengers disembarked onto the runway and were bussed to the terminal. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4faf28d5&opt=0 Russia Is Blocking Its Pilots From Flying For Foreign Airlines Russia is frequently refusing to verify a Russian pilot's credentials when a foreign airline offers a pilot a job and calls to confirm bona fides. Russian authorities are using a simple but highly effective tactic to prevent underemployed or out-of-work Russian pilots from working for foreign airlines. The Federal Air Transportation Agency (Rosaviatsia) refuses to confirm details about a pilot's licensing and work histories, citing privacy concerns. The upshot is that Russian pilots trying to fly for foreign airlines frequently find themselves out of luck and out of work. A no-verification policy for foreign airlines looking to recruit According to the Russian newspaper Kommersant, hundreds of laid-off or forcibly retired pilots have been unable to secure jobs outside Russia because of this tactic. Until about six years ago, Rosaviatsia happily verified a pilot's credentials - as is the international norm. Kommersant reports that the President of the Russian flight crew union says between February and June, around 600 applications for verification from foreign airlines had come into Rosaviatsia, but the agency confirmed details only on around 100 occasions. Most applications have come from airlines based in Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Malaysia, and Turkey. This practice isn't new. The newspaper says it dates back to 2016. But sanctions preventing Russian airlines from flying to many countries and a global pilot shortage have highlighted the issue. Recent lay-offs and mandatory pilot retirement at 65 mean there are a lot of out-of-work but able pilots in Russia. Typically pilots are a fairly nomadic bunch - they go where the work is. It is not unusual for an airline to employ large numbers of foreign pilots. Russia wants to prevent a pilot brain drain Behind Rosaviatsia's current reluctance to confirm a pilot's credentials is an edict out of the Kremlin to keep passenger numbers within Russia at around 100 million annually. Longer-term, Russia's 2030 Aviation Strategy, another Kremlin pet project, aims to wean Russia's aviation industry off its reliance on outside nations, effectively turning Russia into a homegrown aviation powerhouse. But for both strategies to succeed, Russia cannot afford a skills drain or exodus of pilots. The Russian Government is now subsidizing some airlines to keep pilots on the books. Kommersant reports Ural Airlines had stood down 1,000 pilots in May but had since recalled them back to work. Smartavia is recruiting, and high-profile Russian carriers S7 Airlines and Aeroflot say they haven't stood down any employees. But the President of the Russian flight crew union says despite some airlines keeping pilots on their books, incomes are falling because sanctions mean pilots are flying fewer hours, and incomes are usually linked to flying hours. This is particularly problematic for pilots at Russian airlines which usually have significant international operations. Complain? What's the point? Despite the Russian Government stumping up some cash to keep pilots employed, Kommersant confirms Royal Air laid off more than a hundred pilots. The Volga Dnepr Group of Companies has also reportedly retrenched all Atran pilots and all AirBridgeCargo co-pilots. Nobody really knows for sure how many Russian pilots have lost their jobs because of the pandemic and, more recently, the sanctions, but the numbers are high enough to cause concerns within the Russian Government. Meanwhile, despite the publicity, Rosaviatsia shows no indication of changing its policy regarding the verification of pilot credentials. It's possible to complain, said one government official, but if the no-verification policy results from an instruction or regulation, then complaining won't change much at all. https://simpleflying.com/russia-blocks-pilots-from-flying-for-foreign-airlines/ In a first, airport installs mock airline cabin to help fliers with disabilities Travelers with physical, cognitive and other limitations can build confidence and reduce stress at the mock cabin at Minneapolis-St Paul International Airport. Long delays, rampant cancellations and packed planes have turned air travel into an endurance sport for even the most seasoned travelers. And the challenges can be even greater for the more than 25 million Americans with disabilities that make travel difficult even in ordinary times. A handful of airports, airlines and community groups have made an effort to provide certain flyers the opportunity to navigate security, crowded airport terminals and the boarding process beforehand. But such programs are limited, and the industry continues to have a poor track record in transporting wheelchairs and scooters and providing reliable and consistent service to passengers with additional needs such as mobility and physical issues as well as sensory and cognitive disabilities. Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is out to change that. In an industry first in May, the airport — in partnership with Delta Air Lines — installed a mock airplane cabin on-site to give flyers with a wide range of special needs an opportunity to become familiar with a realistic aircraft cabin. “Being able to test out an airplane cabin could help people who have never flown, who use wheelchairs, older adults, people with autism, and anyone who has any reservations about flying,” said Eric Lipp, executive director of the Open Doors Organization, which works with businesses on accessibility issues, “It will recognize that everyone’s needs are different and encourage more people to fly.” In the two years preceding the pandemic, nearly 15 million people with disabilities traveled by air, generating $11 billion in revenue for airlines. That was up from $9 billion in 2015, according to a report from the organization. And, he said, “The true economic impact is potentially double since people with disabilities typically travel with one or more other adults.” The 33-foot-long cabin had been used to train Delta’s in-flight teams in Atlanta, and includes a (nonworking) lavatory and 42 standard coach seats from a retired Boeing 737. Delta shipped it in pieces to the Minneapolis airport, where it was reassembled in an unused retail space. Airport carpenters added cutouts so that every row has a window, and local youth artists painted the cabin and the surrounding walls with blue skies and landscape to make it sensory friendly. “My 5-year-old son, Remi, has autism and I felt it was important for him to experience the airport before the day we actually had to travel,” said Cassandra Welch, who brought him to the mock cabin recently. “Remi did well and sat nicely in his seat and was able to see what the cabin looked like, and what the airplane bathroom looked like.” Welch also brought along her family and some relatives. “We will be traveling together in August, so it was great that we could all be there for this experience.” Tiffany Owen, a first responder, also wanted to give her traveling companion a chance to get acquainted with flying before she booked a trip. Hazy, a rescue pit bull, is Owen’s service dog and helps her manage stress and anxiety. The visit was arranged through Soldiers 6, a local nonprofit group that provides service dogs to military veterans and first responders in Minnesota. “I’ve flown before, but Hazy has never been on an airplane,” she said. But Hazy quickly got the hang of it. ”When we walked in, Hazy wanted to have her own seat next to me,” she said. “I had to train her to realize she’s on an airplane and would be sitting on the floor between my legs.” Owen said it means a lot to her that the airport “has gone to great lengths to make sure that both me and my service animal feel comfortable, and that we can go back to the airport again for more training if we need to.” The mock cabin, which is free and available by appointment, isn’t just for flyers. Airline personnel, flight crews and companies that provide service to passengers who need help getting to or from their airplane seat have access to the cabin for training, too. The Minneapolis-St. Paul branch of Prospect Airport Services, which provides wheelchair attendant and other services for airlines at airports across the country, now runs weekly staff training sessions in the mock cabin. There is a big focus on transferring passengers in wheelchairs to their seats, which can be a complicated and delicate process. Loretta Halligan, the company’s general manager at the Minneapolis airport, said that before the mock cabin arrived, orientation for new passenger service assistants mainly took place in a classroom, with a wheelchair, an airline seat and a video. Actual training in how to transfer passengers didn’t begin until new hires could shadow someone with experience. “Now, new employees can start practicing lifting a person on and off an aisle chair on a ‘real’ plane right away,” she said, adding that watching a video “is nothing compared to having that hands-on experience during your first day of training.” That training could have been invaluable during the earlier days of the pandemic, “when social distancing made it difficult for people to be lifted and transferred to vehicles or planes,” Lipp said. “Guiding people who are blind also became more difficult with social distancing.” Although the mock cabin has been open for just about two months, Phil Burke, assistant director of customer service at the airport, says sessions are getting booked up far in advance. He also said airports in Houston, Denver and Kansas City, Missouri, have been in touch with him and are planning to install mock airplane cabins in their terminals, too. https://www.nbcnews.com/business/first-airport-mock-airline-cabin-help-fliers-disabilities-minneapolis-rcna34722 Flying Into The Future: A Look At Boeing's Autonomous Aircraft Projects As one of the worlds leading manufacturers of passenger and cargo-carrying commercial aircraft, it can be easy to forget that Boeing also has a significant presence in the military sector. In fact, this is home to some of its most exciting research. Specifically, it is presently developing two autonomous combat aircraft. MQ-25 'Stingray' One such military design that Boeing has been working on in recent years has been its MQ-25 'Stingray,' which will serve the purpose of aerial refueling. The 15.5-meter-long aircraft, whose primary user will be the US Navy, first flew in September 2019. With 7,250 kg of fuel onboard, it has a range of 500 NM (930 km). Boeing plans for the MQ-25 to be deployed from aircraft carriers during its refueling missions, which gave it ain interesting problem in terms of its dimensions. This resulted in the development of a folding wing system, similar to the technology seen on the wingtips of the 777X, which reduces its span from 22.9 to just 9.5 meters. Greg Hyslop, Boeing's Chief Engineer, explained in a presentation this month that: "Aircraft carriers have space constraints below deck. So, with the wings folded, can we move the airplane around in an autonomous fashion and do that in a way that's safe for the people handling the airplane as well as everything around them? They came through that test with flying colors." Boeing MQ-25 The MQ-25's folding wings help it to be stored in a compact fashion on tightly-packed aircraft carriers. MQ-28 'Ghost Bat' Hyslop also noted that test flights involving the MQ-25 are currently occurring in St Louis. Somewhat further away, Boeing is involved in the development of another autonomous aircraft. Known as the MQ-28 'Ghost Bat,' the project has also been called the Boeing Airpower Teaming System and the Loyal Wingman. Tests involving this multirole combat aircraft which features stealth technology, have been taking place in Australia. This is due to the Royal Australian Air Force being touted as the type's primary user. The MQ-28 is a highly technological design, with artificial intelligence playing a key role in allowing it to independently perform autonomous missions. Examining the design process, Hyslop adds: "[Looking at] how they built it, they used modern composite material systems, and they can use virtual reality in terms of simulating the build in the factory. The build was done in our factory in Melbourne, and now it's in flight testing." The airline industry is always full of new developments! What aviation news will you check out next? The MQ-28 will operate alongside crewed aircraft What is particularly interesting about the MQ-28 'Ghost Bat' is Boeing's intention for it to fly missions alongside crewed aircraft. In this regard, it will function as a force multiplier, although this provides its own challenges. Hyslop notes: "What the Australian Air Force is interested in is how to have an uncrewed airplane partner with a crewed airplane, and trying to extend the power and extend the reach of that crewed aircraft." With this intention in mind, it is clear that, far from replacing crewed operations for good, autonomous aircraft will instead augment the capability of existing missions. On the commercial side, it will certainly be interesting to see whether Boeing's autonomous flight research ever finds its way into the passenger and cargo sectors. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-autonomous-aircraft/ Boeing 737 MAX mid-air emergencies revealed as US agency prepares to probe production issues Boeing's troubled 737 MAX planes — which have twice crashed, killing 346 people — have experienced at least six mid-air emergencies and dozens of groundings in the year after an extensive probe cleared them to fly. Key points: The 737 MAX crashed off Indonesia in 2018 and in Ethiopia in 2019 The US air safety investigator has now confirmed it did not investigate Boeing's alleged production problems after the crashes The incidents, pulled from US government air safety databases, are among more than 60 mid-flight problems reported by pilots in the 12 months after the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recertified the plane's airworthiness in late 2020. Former employees of both Boeing and the FAA characterised the reports — which included engine shutdowns and pilots losing partial control of the plane — as serious and with the potential to end in tragedy. In one incident in December 2021, a United Airlines pilot declared a mayday after the system controlling the pitch and altitude of the plane started malfunctioning. An ABC investigation can also reveal the US government will announce a new audit examining Boeing's production oversight of the 737 MAX planes. In an email obtained by ABC Investigations, the US air safety investigator the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) said the Inspector-General's office of the US Department of Transportation (DOT) would carry out what it described as "vitally important" work. "The DOT Inspector-General's office [has] confirmed … that Congress requested an audit of Boeing's production oversight and that the review of the production of the 737 MAX will be a part of this audit," the NTSB email said. Virgin Australia — which declined to comment on the new data — has ordered four of the same MAX-8 model that has crashed twice, and 25 of a newer MAX-10 model, which has yet to take to the skies. Both planes in the disasters were less than four months old and all MAX planes are manufactured at Boeing's factory in Seattle. The first crash was a Lion Air flight that plunged into waters off Indonesia in October 2018. In March 2019, a MAX jetliner operated by Ethiopian Airlines went down 6 minutes after take-off from the capital, Addis Ababa. Air crash investigator reports pointed to a malfunction caused by the MAX's flight control software system known as MCAS, in both crashes. Boeing was charged by the US Department of Justice and paid $US2.5 billion ($3.5 billion) in fines and compensation after it was found to have deceived authorities over the system's complexities and removed references to the MCAS from its pilot training manual. All MAX planes worldwide were grounded after the second crash as a 20-month safety review was carried out. But in April last year, five months after they were cleared to fly again, 100 MAX jets were again withdrawn from service after the discovery of an electrical fault in the cockpit that could result in the loss of critical flight functions. Boeing told the ABC it traced the problem back to a change in production processes at its Utah factory. Now, an ABC Investigation has unearthed dozens of other mid-flight incidents on MAX planes during the aircraft's first year back in service. The safety report data was extracted from the FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System as well as anonymous reports submitted to NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System. Pilots declared mid-air emergencies at least six times last year — including one United Airlines flight en route to Houston, Texas in October, which was not in the database. The MAX's flight control system also failed on 22 separate flights, a problem which became the primary focus of the FAA's 20-month recertification effort after the two fatal crashes. More than 42 incidents involved equipment malfunctions, and on more than 40 occasions, flight crews chose to ground the affected aircraft while problems were fixed. In one incident on an American Airlines flight in April last year, multiple systems including both autopilot functions stopped working soon after take-off. On landing, the crew found the backup power unit, considered vital for safe flight, had failed and was emitting a strong electrical smell. Another report from the NASA system detailed how in December a plane had "multiple system failures" and suddenly lost altitude as the nose of the aircraft pitched downwards and its speed changed rapidly. The crew was unable to provide an explanation. Some planes also had a multitude of problems. One Alaskan Airlines MAX-9 was grounded seven times over five months due to malfunctions with its navigation or communication equipment. A Boeing spokeswoman told the ABC, "none of the reports indicate a trend". "In fact, the in-service reliability of the 737 MAX is consistent with other commercial airplane models," the spokeswoman said. "Since November 2020, the 737 MAX has flown more than 1.5 million flight hours in more than 580,000 revenue flights. The overwhelming majority of these flights have been conducted without any incident." Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) told the ABC in a statement it could not respond to incidents reported to the FAA because they fell within the FAA's jurisdiction, unless the incidents involved an Australian aircraft or pilot. "The FAA addresses unsafe conditions on American-designed aircraft by issuing Airworthiness Directives which are mandatory for those aircraft operating in Australia," CASA said in its statement. "Any new type and model of aircraft must be issued a type acceptance certificate by CASA before it can operate in Australia. "Type certificate holders provide airworthiness and safety documentation as part of this process." Issues 'could lead to a tragedy', says former Boeing employee Former senior Boeing manager Ed Pierson – who worked at the 737 MAX factory in Seattle between 2015 and 2018 — said many of the incidents across the 28 planes identified in the dataset were "serious in the right circumstances" and "could lead to a tragedy". "There are a lot of similarities between what we're seeing in some of the reports with what happened during these two crashes," he said. He testified in 2019 to US Congress about "incredible pressures" faced by workers to meet demands at the Boeing plant and has come forward again because he fears history repeating itself. The ABC sought independent analysis of the safety reports from former pilots and crash investigators. They cautioned the data related only to US incidents and may not indicate fleet-wide problems. Kwasi Adjekum, an assistant professor of aviation at the University of North Dakota and a former air crash investigator, identified seven of the mid-air emergencies as being very serious and said Boeing had cut corners with the design of the MAX and suffered persistent manufacturing problems. But he said the high number of electrical failures reported on MAX planes could be explained by wiring and components degrading while the aircraft sat in storage for up to 20 months. "It may be a far stretch to conclude that there are serious system flaws in an aircraft type that traces back to an original equipment manufacturer using localised or limited data such as these. It could also be an issue with the operator's maintenance practices/procedures," he said. Guido Carim Jr, a senior lecturer in aviation at Griffith University, said some of the incidents in the dataset were not uncommon, such as errors involving communication equipment and anti-ice valves, and pilots were trained to deal with them as they arose. "Those incidents can become a problem, but those equipment malfunctions are not such a concern for me because they all have redundancies," he said. However, he said incidents involving flight control and the stabiliser trims, which help control the rotation of the plane, were "very, very serious". He said some other reports raised by the ABC were bizarre, such as an incident involving a United Airlines flight last August where fuel was found leaking into an overhead passenger bin. Fuel reserves are located in the wings. "I've never seen that before," Dr Carim Jr said. Mr Pierson has been working with the families of the crash victims in calling for a more comprehensive investigation into Boeing's troubled production history and its deceptive practices about its safety compliance. Nadia Milleron and Michael Stumo's 24-year-old daughter Samya was on her way to Uganda to work in public health when she died in the Ethiopian Airlines crash. A middle-aged woman and man are interviewed in their home. Nadia Milleron and Michael Stumo fear the 737 MAX remains unsafe.(ABC News: Tim Myers) The couple have campaigned to ground the planes, believing authorities did not comprehensively examine all the causes of the two crashes. "There have been numerous emergencies in the air that are documented in the United States … and we don't even know the ones that are in the international realm," Ms Milleron said. "It's entirely possible based on the pilots' reports that another crash could happen and that would be even more devastating to us." Mr Pierson, a navy captain of 30 years and retired flight officer, said many of the issues were likely linked to production quality problems he witnessed at the factory. He first raised fears with senior management that planes were being built with embedded defects before the first crash. His pleas to shut down the factory were ignored. "These are brand new planes, you can't explain it other than production quality issues," Mr Pierson said. "Every one of our factory health metrics was hitting the worst record … and it was trending in the wrong direction." The ABC has spoken with two other former Boeing employees involved in the production of the MAX aircraft. They raised significant concerns around quality assurance of the aircraft but wished to remain anonymous, citing fears of retribution from Boeing. One mechanic said they observed sub-standard manufacturing and testing of the planes, which resulted in wires being left exposed and debris such as rubbish, metal slivers and washers lodging itself inside various parts of the plane, which could lead to electrical short circuits or fires. Former Boeing employees have raised concerns about production issues at the Seattle factory where the 737 MAX is assembled.(Flickr: Paul Thompson, file photo) An engineer working with the test flight team told the ABC the crew did not have enough equipment for all the aircraft it was handling and faced schedule pressures to certify the airworthiness of the planes faster. Boeing's spokeswoman said it encouraged employees to raise safety issues and that it had "well-established" internal controls to remove debris from its aircraft before delivery. In response to an engineer's claims about schedule pressure, the Boeing spokeswoman said: "We gather and analyse all required data to meet requirements before certification of a new plane." 'A D-grade airplane' Joe Jacobsen, who has 37 years of experience as an aerospace engineer with the Federal Aviation Administration and Boeing and who has also worked on air crash investigations, found the incidents unnerving. He was most concerned about the reported incidents involving stabiliser trims, which help with the directional rotation of a plane, including during take-off and landing. "It's a D-grade airplane", Mr Jacobsen said. "A poor design combined with manufacturing defects is a recipe for disaster. "Typical failures on this airplane are more of a concern than typical failures on some higher-grade airplanes [because] it's less resilient to these typical type failures. "Airspeed anomalies can cause crashes, horizontal stabiliser malfunctions can cause crashes, flight crew alerts that don't notify the pilots in time cause crashes." Griffith University's Dr Carim Jr reviewed several incidents from last year involving malfunctions with the MAX's stabiliser trim and said failures involving the component were "quite concerning". "This system is pivotal to keep the aircraft flying," he said, adding the consequences could be "disastrous" if the component failed. While overseeing the safety certification of the MAX plane for the FAA until April 2021, Mr Jacobsen questioned Boeing's assurances of the plane's airworthiness. He was alarmed at the number of serious failures still being experienced by the planes, particularly given the scrutiny they faced before they were allowed to take off again. Over the past two decades, Mr Jacobsen watched the regulator gradually delegate large portions of its independent oversight of safety certification to airline manufacturers like Boeing. In 2018, according to FAA data, 94 per cent of certification activities to determine compliance for four US aircraft manufacturers — Boeing being the largest — were undertaken by internal divisions within the companies rather than by the regulator. "It's scary to have airplanes with defects flying, it's scary to have a design that's not what it could be," he said. The FAA said in a statement that when it put the planes back in service in November 2020, it advised the jetliner would experience "routine in-flight issues". US air safety investigator ignored production problem warnings Mr Pierson said America's independent crash investigator, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), should have examined production practices at Boeing's 737 factory as part of its role in assisting the international investigations of the Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines crashes. Last month, the agency confirmed to him it never did. "The NTSB completely violated the most fundamental principle of investigation and that is to follow the evidence," Mr Pierson said. The Lion Air crash investigations cited poor pilot training and design flaws but found the key factor was a problem with the MAX's MCAS, which pushed the plane's nose down, leaving pilots unable to regain control. The Lion Air probe found a crucial sensor was incorrectly installed the day before the crash and was responsible for triggering the MCAS malfunction. The plane's original sensor, which was installed at the Seattle factory, was replaced because it was delivering faulty readings to flight crews. Testing of the part eight months after the crash showed it was defective. Mr Pierson said the NTSB never investigated why the original sensor of the Lion Air plane failed nor examined whether the faulty part was a fleet-wide problem. Boeing said investigators for the two fatal crashes did not find production conditions at the Seattle factory contributed to the tragedies. "The Lion Air and Ethiopian Airlines accidents have been reviewed by numerous governmental and regulatory entities, and none of those reviews have found that production conditions in the factory contributed to the accidents," a Boeing spokeswoman said. The spokeswoman said following the crashes, the company had implemented "comprehensive quality and productivity initiatives" and was strengthening the review of its supply chain. "Safety and quality are Boeing's highest priorities," the spokeswoman said. "We conduct regular audits internally with suppliers … we proactively and transparently keep the FAA fully aware of our efforts." An interim report into the Ethiopian crash in March 2019 found the aircraft had no known technical problems before take-off but that the same sensor that malfunctioned in the first crash also failed, leaving pilots unable to control the plane. Just weeks before the Lion Air tragedy, US carrier Southwest Airlines replaced two of the same sensors because they were malfunctioning. "I do not believe the Ethiopian Airlines flight 302 crash would have occurred if the NTSB pursued the evidence that was in front of them," Mr Pierson said. An NTSB spokeswoman said while the agency gave several safety recommendations about the MAX planes to the FAA, it concluded the original faulty sensor was not material to the facts of the Lion Air crash. "NTSB thoroughly reviewed the information from whistleblowers regarding the production facility and determined that the Department of Transportation's [DOT] Inspector-General was the best office to review," she said. Design changes have been made to the MAX, training for flight crews has been bolstered and Boeing has been forced to pay out billions in damages. Ms Milleron believes her daughter Samya would still be alive if Boeing had responded after the first crash five months earlier. She describes the NTSB's investigation as a "travesty" because the agency did not include production problems in its probe. "What we're looking at is bureaucrats checking off boxes, covering their butts and not actually doing their job, which is to protect the public in the future," she said. "This is another moment where we should be waving our hands and saying you shouldn't be allowed to ramp up production," Ms Milleron said. "We will keep doing it, if it prevents another crash." https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-27/boeing-737-max-in-mid-air-emergencies-as-us-set-to-launch-probe/101175214 Indictment: Woman used other pilot's credentials to rent, later crash aircraft MEDINA COUNTY, Ohio — A California woman is in the Medina County jail on charges of insurance and identity fraud in connection with the alleged unauthorized use of an airplane that she crashed last summer. Karina Gaynutdinova, who has addresses in Los Angeles and Lomita, California, was indicted by a grand jury on charges that she allegedly used another pilot’s credentials in order to rent — and later crash — an aircraft from Skypark airport in Wadsworth in August 2021. The grand jury handed up the indictment in May but Gaynutdinova was taken into custody late last week. She has not made her first court appearance yet. She faces one count of insurance fraud, one count of identity fraud, and one count of unauthorized use of a vehicle, a second-degree felony charge that was enhanced because of the age of the victim. The indictment comes roughly 10 months after Gaynutdinova reported a mid-air stall and crashed a Cessna 150M aircraft into a cornfield near Skypark airport in rural Wadsworth. According to the NTSB’s preliminary report, the pilot, later identified as Gaynutdinova, reported that shortly after take-off, the airplane was not climbing normally and the aircraft began alerting her of a possible stall, followed by a significant and rapid decrease in RPM. Gaynutdinova attempted to glide and perform a soft-field landing into the cornfield but the aircraft nosed over shortly after touchdown. The plane was a total loss. Months later, investigators would determine that Gaynutdinova should not have been flying the aircraft at all, according to court records. “I have been in the legal practice in Medina County in one phase or another for nearly 30 years. I can honestly say this is the only case that I am aware of involving these types of charges and an aircraft,” said Medina County Prosecutor S. Forrest Thompson. According to court records, the CEO of Skypark and his attorney alerted county sheriff’s investigators in late March that they had discovered some alleged improprieties surrounding Gaynutdinova’s crash and insurance status. A sheriff’s department incident report states that Gaynutdinova’s pilot’s insurance policy had expired on August 9, 2021, two days before the crash. Additionally, Gaynutdinova’s current insurance policy did not take effect until the afternoon of August 11 — three hours after the crash. Airport officials reportedly told investigators that their internal security and customer management systems check against a pilot’s insurance and certification status. The keys to an aircraft are only made available after is a pilot deemed to be properly certified and insured. Additionally, the system repeatedly alerts pilots if their insurance policies are nearing their expiration dates. “What I am led to believe through the investigation is that information needs to be populated into the system in order to have access to the keys,” Thompson said. According to court records, Gaynutdinova used the login credentials of another pilot without that pilot’s authorization, which allowed her access to the keys of the aircraft. Additionally, Gaynutdinova signed multiple documents acknowledging Skypark policies and her need to maintain insurance. Thompson said the investigation was the culmination of the investigatory efforts of multiple agencies, including OSHP, the Medina County Sheriff’s Office, the FAA as well as investigators from the insurance company. “Each of those investigating agencies adds something to the mix and it’s part of our responsibility to sort through that and to glean through the salient facts that support either a charge or not a charge,” Thompson said. “There is no benefit to prosecuting someone because of a tragedy unless there are basis for criminal charges to be prosecuted.” According to FAA records, Gaynutdinova, ironically, obtained her commercial pilot’s license in March. https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/indictment-woman-used-other-pilots-credentials-to-rent-later-crash-aircraft Gulfstream’s G800 Jet Makes First Flight The ultralong-range turbine mount spent two hours aloft out of KSAV. The G800 debuted in October 2021 with an aggressive development schedule based on corollary testing completed on the G700. [Courtesy: Gulfstream] Last September, FLYING took an invitation to preview the newest—and largest—member of Gulfstream’s lineup of modern business jets, the G800. Now the ultralong-range platform has taken flight from the company’s headquarters in Savannah, Georgia (KSAV). The maiden test flight departed the airport at 9 a.m. local time. The G800 logged a two-hour flight from Savannah/Hilton Head International Airport, flying on a blend of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and traditional jet-A. When it hits the market, Gulfstream projects that the G800 will have the longest range of any business jet in the class. “When the first G800 test aircraft rolled out at our announcement last fall, we changed the game once again for our industry,” said Mark Burns, president of Gulfstream, in a statement. “At Gulfstream, working closely with our customers allows us to continuously build on our successes and develop aircraft that exceed their expectations. “The G800 pushes the boundaries of performance even further with Gulfstream-designed aerodynamics and cabin technology, and we look forward to our customers benefiting from the longer range at higher speeds in our exceptional cabin environment.” G800 By the Numbers The G800 will likely stretch the boundaries of the current fleet, with the following specs released by the company: • Extended Range: 8,000 nm at Mach 0.85 • Normal Range: 7,000 nm at Mach 0.90 • Powerplants: Rolls-Royce Pearl 700 engines (2) • Power rating: 18,250 lbs. per side • Takeoff distance: less than 6,000 feet at max takeoff weight • Maximum cruise altitude: 51,000 feet • Seats: Up to 19 passengers • Windows: 16 of the “largest in the industry” • The passengers will benefit from 100 percent fresh, never-recirculated air, with what the company says will be the lowest cabin altitude in the class. Up front, pilots will find the latest version of the Symmetry Flight Deck, featuring two heads-up displays (HUDs) and the proprietary Combined Vision System—a blend of enhanced vision system (EVS) and synthetic vision system (SYS) imagery. On Track? The aircraft officially debuted on October 5, 2021, and at that time, the company committed to an aggressive schedule, with two test aircraft already produced by the time of the announcement. Gulfstream had planned to leverage testing already performed on the G700 to accelerate the G800’s development—along with its smaller sister ship, the G400. With a projected price starting at $71.5 million, the G800 should still be on track to enter into service in 2023, to meet the company’s stated targets. https://www.flyingmag.com/gulfstreams-g800-jet-makes-first-flight/ Jet Airways In Talks With Aircraft Makers, Lessors To Lease 6-8 Planes By December Moreover, the airline is also negotiating with airport operators to secure slots with "good" timings Jet Airways is in discussions with aircraft manufacturers and lessors to lease 6-8 planes, including some of those which were to be delivered to Russian carriers prior to the Ukraine war, as it gets ready for the relaunch, according to sources. Moreover, the airline is also negotiating with airport operators to secure slots with "good" timings, they said. Once a major player in the Indian aviation space, the carrier has not flown since April 17, 2019 and is being revived under the ownership of the Jalan-Kalrock consortium. Two-Thirds Of Our Current 200 Team Members Comprise Former Jet Airways Staff, Says Airline's CEO, Sanjiv Kapoor Implementation Of Jet Airways Resolution Plan Subject To Outcome Of Order: NCLAT Last month it got its air operator certificate revalidated by the aviation safety regulator DGCA. "Aircraft availability is always an issue but now due to the Russia-Ukraine war, aircraft which were to be delivered to Russia are also available in the market along with those leased planes which were flying in Russia," a source told PTI. He said the airline is negotiating with Both Boeing, Airbus and the lessors, adding that "discussions are at a very high level and an announcement is expected to be made very soon." According to the source, Jet Airways is looking to lease 6-8 aircraft by December. Jet Airways confirmed that the airline is in "advanced discussion"with the lessors and original equipment manufacturer (OEMs) but did not share specific details. "We have no comment to give other than we will share our fleet plans when they are finalized and we are ready to share. We are in advanced discussions with multiple lessors and all three OEMs," Jet Airways CEO, Sanjiv Kapoor told PTI. "However, it will be the only single type of fleet either Airbus or Boeing. Both are in contention at this stage," he said, adding that the airline can relaunch operations as early as September, once the aircraft deal is signed. He said for the acquisition of large number aircraft, first an initial pact will have to be signed with the aircraft maker as the "competition" between Boeing and Airbus is very clear. "A decision on this is yet to be taken. But when it is taken, it will be quickly implemented," he said. According to the source, the airline has also decided not to retain the aircraft currently in its fleet and instead dispose of them. Stating that it will initially be domestic services only, the source said Jet Airways is mulling to fly to Mumbai, Goa, Bangalore, among others, from its new base Delhi, he said the network planning is yet to be finalised as the airline is looking for airport slots. "We have got some slots but some fine tuning such as appropriate timing is being done and the airline may announce this also. So everything is in a positive direction," as per the source. In aviation parlance, a slot is an authorisation to either take-off or land at a particular airport on a particular day during a specified time period. https://www.outlookindia.com/business/jet-airways-in-talks-with-aircraft-makers-lessors-to-lease-6-8-planes-by-december-news-205570 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