Flight Safety Information - July 26, 2022 No.143 In This Issue : Incident: Transavia B738 at Rotterdam on Jul 25th 2022, "storked", engine vibrations : Incident: Avianca A320 at Bogota on Jul 25th 2022, engine shut down in flight : Incident: Southwest B38M near Kona on Jul 24th 2022, smoke in cockpit : Qatar Airways attains health & safety ISO certification : Malaysia Airlines Awarded IATA’s Operational Safety Audit Registration : Indian airline safety in focus after series of technical glitches : Boeing sees rising demand for aviation jobs, including more than 600,000 pilots : China’s homegrown passenger jet is about to take off—but experts doubt it can compete with the Boeing 737 : This ‘Solar Tower’ System Produces Jet Fuel From CO2, Water, and Sunlight : World View Assembles Space Flight Safety Experts from NASA, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin to Establish Safety Program and Technical Oversight Committee : POSITION AVAILABLE: Manager, Emergency Response : Position - Safety Manager Incident: Transavia B738 at Rotterdam on Jul 25th 2022, "storked", engine vibrations A Transavia Boeing 737-800, registration PH-HZJ performing flight HV-6261 from Rotterdam (Netherlands) to Split (Croatia), was accelerating for takeoff from Rotterdam's runway 24 when the crew observed three storks and the runway and felt at least one impact, the crew advised they believed all three storks had impacted their aircraft. Observing right hand engine (CFM56) vibrations the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet MSL and decided to divert to Amsterdam (Netherlands) for a safe landing on runway 27 about 30 minutes after departure. A replacement Boeing 737-700 registration PH-XRY reached Split with a delay of about 4 hours. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fc21e6a&opt=0 Incident: Avianca A320 at Bogota on Jul 25th 2022, engine shut down in flight An Avianca Airbus A320-200, registration N562AV performing flight AV-9351 from Medellin to Bogota (Colombia) with about 100 people on board, was on approach to Bogota when one of the engines (CFM56) failed prompting the crew to shut the engine down. The aircraft continued for a safe landing on Bogota's runway 13R about 20 minutes later. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Bogota about 21 hours after landing. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fc21c80&opt=0 Incident: Southwest B38M near Kona on Jul 24th 2022, smoke in cockpit A Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-8 MAX, registration N8733M performing flight WN-304 from Kona,HI to Las Vegas,NV (USA), was enroute at FL350 about 160nm northeast of Kona when the crew turned around and decided to divert to Honolulu,HI (USA) reporting smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft landed safely on Honolulu's runway 08L about 50 minutes later. A replacement Boeing 737-8 MAX registration N8739L reached Las Vegas with a delay of about 3.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Honolulu about 21 hours after landing. https://www.avherald.com/h?article=4fc19a3b&opt=0 Qatar Airways attains health & safety ISO certification The certification was achieved through various preventative measures including the implementation of risk assessments, trainings and regular inspections of adherence Qatar Airways has attained ISO 45001:2018 Occupational Health and Safety Management System certification awarded by Bureau Veritas for its commitment in preventing work-related injuries and improving the wellbeing of its employees. The certification was achieved through various preventative measures including the implementation of risk assessments, trainings and regular inspections of adherence. Over a period of 28 days, a number of criteria were assessed by Bureau Veritas before awarding Qatar Airways Group with ISO 45001:2018, including an independent testing analysis by eight auditors across eleven locations. The assessment involved interviews of airline employees during the evaluation period to ensure compliance with the industry standard. Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive Akbar Al Baker said: “The safety and wellbeing of our employees is of paramount importance to us, and our new ISO 45001:2018 is a testament to the vigorous measures we have taken. We have demonstrably reduced the factors that lead to work-related injuries and thereby improved the lifestyle of our employees. Qatar Airways is an industry leader, and we are proud to have attained our 14th ISO certification.” The airline group has set a precedent in ensuring operational excellence across its departments and subsidiaries. Collectively, it attained multiple ISO certifications that recognised its high performance internationally. QACC Qatar Airways catering subsidiary, QACC, has recently achieved its sixth ISO certification, ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for Laboratory Accreditation, allowing it to generate admissible laboratory results both nationally and internationally. The catering company has previously attained five other certifications including: ISO 14001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and FSSC 22000 V5.1. Hamad International Airport Qatar Airways award-winning airport hub, Hamad International Airport (HIA) has achieved four ISO certifications including: ISO 55001:2014, ISO/IEC 27001:2013, ISO 22301:2019 and most recently, ISO/IEC 20000-1:2018. QAS The airline’s premier ground-handling organisation, Qatar Aviation Services (QAS) has achieved two Quality Management Systems ISO accreditations for its airline operational services and for its cargo management services, under the certification 9001:2015. QAS is certified with International Air Transport Association Safety Audit of Ground Operations (ISAGO), ISO 9001:2015 and RA3 (Regulated Agent), it is as well a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Ground Handling Partnership, it is proactively participating in various technical groups, such as the IATA Ground Handling Automation and the sub-group related to Load control, implementing recommendations to improve and enhance safety standards in the aviation industry. Qatar Airways Cargo Maintaining its position as the world’s leading air cargo carrier, Qatar Airways Cargo has achieved ISO 9001:2015 certification in Quality Managements Systems. https://www.zawya.com/en/business/aviation/qatar-airways-attains-health-and-safety-iso-certification-h6gf9r68 Malaysia Airlines Awarded IATA’s Operational Safety Audit Registration Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has successfully been awarded the International Air Transportation Association’s (IATA) Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) registration for the 9th time, effective immediately until July 2024, following the completion of stringent audits conducted by the global aviation body’s safety auditors on the airline. MAB received its first IOSA registration in January 2006 and has since renewed the certification by consistently meeting the Operational Safety standards set by IATA; allowing it to maintain its long-standing position as an airline member of IATA and the oneworld alliance, where an active registration is one of the required conditions to become a member. The IOSA renewal audit was conducted in February 2022 by a team of five (5) auditors from Aviation Quality Services (AQS), an IATA-accredited Audit Organisation (AO) based in Germany. The audit was performed against 937 IATA Standards and Recommended Practices (ISARP) covering eight (8) key operational areas within MAB including Corporate Safety, Security, Flight Operations, Ground Operations, Engineering and Maintenance, Crew Training, Dispatch and Operations Control, and Cargo Operations. Group Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Aviation Group, Captain Izham Ismail said, “MAB’s recertification of IOSA is testament to our commitment in achieving the highest level of safety through continuous and stringent reviews within our business operations, and enhancement of the processes and procedures in-line with the aviation industry’s safety and regulatory framework. All the airlines within the Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) focus on providing quality services to its customers with ‘safety’ being the anchor in everything we do. Safety and security are in our DNA, thus it is our commitment to ensure safe and seamless operating environments for our workforce and the global communities we serve.” https://www.traveltrendstoday.in/news/aviation/item/11280-malaysia-airlines-awarded-iata-s-operational-safety-audit-registration Indian airline safety in focus after series of technical glitches A number of mid-air technical malfunctions have forced pilots to make emergency landings in recent weeks, drawing public attention to the issue of aviation safety. India is set to be the world's third-largest aviation market by 2024, after China and the US India's biggest airline, IndiGo, recently said that it had diverted a plane to Karachi in neighboring Pakistan due to a "technical defect." The flight was meant to go from the southern Indian city of Hyderabad to Sharjah in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). This happened just a day after an Air India Express' flight from Calicut, India to Dubai in UAE was diverted safely to Muscat, Oman after a burning smell came from a vent in the forward galley. In a separate incident, a live bird was found in the cockpit of another Air India Express' flight while it was flying from Bahrain to India. Another airline, SpiceJet, said on July 5 that a Boeing 737 aircraft from New Delhi to Dubai made an emergency landing in Karachi due to the malfunctioning of a fuel indicator light. These and other mid-air technical malfunctions, which have led to a number of unscheduled landings in recent weeks, have drawn public attention to the issue of safety in one of the most rapidly expanding and cutthroat civil aviation markets in the world. Scrutiny over safety issues After the SpiceJet incident, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation regulator, issued a warning. Officials said a review of several incidents involving the carrier's planes since April 1 showed that "aircraft either turned back to the originating station or continued landing to the destination with degraded safety margins." The regulator recently grounded two Airbus SE A320 aircraft of Go First, the South Asian nation's second-biggest airline, and a Boeing Co. 787 jet of Air India Ltd., after they reported incidents. "We have begun a special two-month long audit for all Indian airlines to understand shortcomings, whether there is a lack of maintenance engineers and if quality assurance systems are being followed," said a DGCA official, who asked not to be named as he was not authorized to speak to the media. "It is meant to check if airlines are sticking to laid-down standards and safety oversight. There will be no compromise on safety," the official added. After the recent incidents, India's Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia held one-on-one meetings with the heads of airline companies to review air safety norms. "Passenger safety is paramount. Even the smallest error hindering safety will be thoroughly investigated and course-corrected," Scindia said on Twitter. Strong demand for air travel India has seen a surge in demand for air travel since the lifting of COVID restrictions, in a reversal of the slump in passenger numbers for most of the past two-and-a-half years due to the pandemic. In May, for instance, the number of people traveling by domestic flights rose to 12 million, almost six times the figure for the same month last year when the country was battling a COVID wave. Some experts say airlines are unprepared for this sharp rise in demand, which is putting pressure on the infrastructure. In a statement earlier this month, the head of DGCA Arun Kumar said that a majority of daily incidents had no adverse "safety implications" and were indicative of "a robust safety management system." "On average, about 30 incidents take place, which include go around, missed approaches, diversion, medical emergencies, weather issues, bird hits, runway incursion, runway excursion et al," he explained. To cater to the rising air passenger traffic, the Indian government has been working toward increasing the number of airports India needs more air traffic controllers Officials, however, admit that there is a pressing need for more air traffic controllers. The Airports Authority of India, which manages much of the civil aviation infrastructure, has said air traffic services need 40% more staff for this year alone to boost its current strength of 3,163 personnel. "Given the push in the aviation sector and how it is poised to grow, all airlines should be putting strictest safety norms in place. There should be no compromise on this score over profits," Ashok Sharma, a former general manager at Indian Airlines, told DW. India, with its 1.4 billion people, was the world's fastest-growing air passenger market before the COVID pandemic. It is set to be the world's third-largest aviation market by 2024, after China and the US. To cater to the rising air passenger traffic, the government has also been working toward increasing the number of airports. As of 2020, India had 153 operational airports, and the figure is expected to increase to up to 200 in the coming years, according to officials at the Civil Aviation Ministry. Jitender Bhargava, a former executive director of Air India, said that the recent technical malfunction incidents and other safety issues were a "blip" that would pass. "No airline would ever compromise on safety and operate on an image that it is unsafe. It would be disastrous for their functioning," Bhargava said. https://www.dw.com/en/indian-airline-safety-in-focus-after-series-of-technical-glitches/a-62587289 Boeing sees rising demand for aviation jobs, including more than 600,000 pilots Boeing Co. BA, -0.96% on Monday released its 2022 Pilot and Technician Outlook, forecasting demand for 2.1 million new aviation professionals over the next 20 years "to safely support the recovery in commercial air travel and meet rising long-term growth." For commercial airlines, the long-term forecast says that 602,000 pilots, 610,000 maintenance technicians and 899,000 cabin crew members will be needed globally, as the worldwide commercial fleet is expected to nearly double to 47,080 airplanes by 2041, Boeing said. China, Europe and North America represent more than half of the total new personnel demand, with the fastest growing regions being Africa, Southeast Asia and South Asia, Boeing said. Summer travel has been disrupted this year as staffing levels, including lack of pilots, are partly to blame as airlines deal with a surge in air travel after pandemic-related travel restrictions and requirements were lifted. https://www.marketwatch.com/story/boeing-sees-rising-demand-for-aviation-jobs-including-more-than-600000-pilots-2022-07-25 China’s homegrown passenger jet is about to take off—but experts doubt it can compete with the Boeing 737 On Saturday, the Commercial Aircraft Corp of China (COMAC) announced that six of its C919 passenger jets had completed their test flights, the final step before the Chinese government certifies the airplanes. "This is a crucial phased victory in the development of the C919 jet,” COMAC said in the statement. COMAC, a state-run aerospace manufacturer, has long had ambitions of challenging U.S. airplane maker Boeing and European maker Airbus. Some analysts refer to the C919 as China’s “divorce jet” because it represents China's hopes to use the aircraft to lessen the country’s dependence on Boeing and Airbus. But COMAC has struggled to deliver on the C919 jet—a narrow-body, medium-range airliner similar to the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 Max—after years of delays. COMAC C919 launch date delays China’s government initially launched the C919 development program in 2008. It wanted to get the jet flying by 2014 and commercialize the plane by 2016. But China’s lack of technical equipment, parts, and expertise for plane making slowed development. The first C919 prototype took flight in May 2017, but testing issues plagued the manufacturer and COMAC pushed the launch date back to 2021. Last year, C919's launch was postponed again as COMAC struggled to import parts. COMAC depends on U.S. manufacturers like Honeywell to import critical components for the C919 aircraft. But in late 2020, the U.S. government banned tech exports to COMAC due to the firm's alleged military ties. Completing the C919 test flights is a positive sign for COMAC, but it may be another year or more before passengers strap into C919 seats. COMAC expects China's government to certify the C919 jet later this year, according to Chinese state media. After that, COMAC will need to complete additional test flights and train pilots and crew to use the aircraft, a process that could extend COMAC's official C919 launch into 2023 or 2024. The Chinese government invested heavily in the C919, pouring between $50 billion and $72 billion into COMAC for the aircraft's development. COMAC vs. Boeing and Airbus It remains unclear whether the C919 can compete with Boeing and Airbus for customers. COMAC's only homegrown commercial aircraft, the ARJ21 short-haul plane, has been in commercial use since 2016. But COMAC has only delivered 68 of the planes to domestic carriers including Chengdu Airlines, Air China, and Jiangxi Airlines; the planes fly almost entirely in China. Airbus, by comparison, currently has over 2,000 airplanes operating in the country. Experts also say that even once the C919 is ready, the aircraft will be less fuel efficient with worse technology than either the Airbus A320 or Boeing 737 Max, making the COMAC planes a tough sell to airlines. But state pressure may make up for some of COMAC's deficiencies. "China provides a large captive domestic market in which Beijing can mandate orders for COMAC even if the C919 is less competitive than western alternatives," Jim Harris, aerospace and defense practice lead at Bain & Company, recently told the Financial Times. https://fortune.com/2022/07/25/china-comac-c919-boeing-737-airbus-a320/ This ‘Solar Tower’ System Produces Jet Fuel From CO2, Water, and Sunlight In theory, it’s possible to create jet fuel from nothing more than water, CO2, and energy from the sun, but doing so outside of the laboratory has proved challenging. Now researchers have created the first fully-integrated system capable of doing it at scale in the field. Aviation accounts for around five percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, and it’s proven stubbornly difficult to decarbonize. While other sectors have relied on electrification to switch from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, the stringent weight constraints of aviation make relying on battery power unfeasible anytime in the near future. There’s growing consensus that any realistic route to decarbonizing aviation by the middle of this century will require the use of sustainable “drop-in” fuels, which refers to fuels that work with existing jet engines and fueling infrastructure. The logic is that any alternative power source like batteries, liquid hydrogen, or liquid ammonia will require unrealistic levels of investment in new aircraft and fuel storage and distribution systems. Researchers are investigating a wide variety of approaches to making sustainable aviation fuels. The most common today involves creating kerosene by reacting animal or vegetable oils with hydrogen. The approach is well established, but there are limited renewable sources of these feedstocks and there is competition from biodiesel from the automotive sector. An emerging approach involves creating fuel by directly combining green hydrogen with carbon monoxide derived from captured CO2. This is much more challenging because all the steps involved—electrolyzing water to create green hydrogen, capturing CO2 from the air or industrial sources, reducing CO2 to CO and combining them to create kerosene—use lots of energy. The advantage is that the raw ingredients are abundant, so finding a way to reduce the energy requirements could open the door to a plentiful new source of sustainable fuels. A new plant that uses an array of mirrors to direct sunlight towards a solar reactor on top of a tower could be a promising approach. “We are the first to demonstrate the entire thermochemical process chain from water and CO2 to kerosene in a fully-integrated solar tower system,” Aldo Steinfeld from ETH Zurich, who led the research, said in a press release. “This solar tower fuel plant was operated with a setup relevant to industrial implementation, setting a technological milestone towards the production of sustainable aviation fuels.” The facility, described in a paper in Joule, features 169 sun-tracking reflective panels that redirect and concentrate sunlight into the solar reactor perched on top of a 49-foot-high tower. Water and CO2 are pumped into the solar reactor, which contains a porous structure made of ceria, an oxide of the rare-earth metal cerium. The ceria helps drive a redox reaction that strips oxygen from the water and CO2 to create a mixture of carbon monoxide and hydrogen known as syngas. The ceria is not consumed by this process and can be re-used, while the excess oxygen is simply released into the atmosphere. The syngas is pumped down the tower to a gas-to-liquid converter, where it is processed into liquid fuel that contains 16 percent kerosene and 40 percent diesel. By using the heat of the sun to drive the entire process, the setup provides a way around the considerable electricity demands of more conventional approaches. However, the researchers note that the efficiency of their system is still relatively low. Only four percent of the captured solar energy was converted into chemical energy in the syngas, although they see a route to increasing that to above 15 percent. The overall production levels are also a long way from what would be required to make a dent in the aviation industry’s fuel demands. Despite the facility taking up space equivalent to a small car park, it was only able to produce just over 5,000 liters of syngas in 9 days. Considering only 16 percent of that was then converted into kerosene, the technology will have to scale up considerably. But this is the largest-scale demonstration of using sunlight to create sustainable fuels to date, and as the researchers point out, the setup is industrially realistic. With further tweaking and a lot of investment, this could one day offer a promising way to make sure our flights are less of a burden on the environment. https://singularityhub.com/2022/07/25/this-solar-tower-system-produces-jet-fuel-from-co2-water-and-sunlight/ World View Assembles Space Flight Safety Experts from NASA, Virgin Galactic, and Blue Origin to Establish Safety Program and Technical Oversight Committee The new team builds on World View’s existing safety protocols as the company readies for human flights in 2024 TUSCON, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--World View, the leading stratospheric exploration and space tourism company, hired three new industry experts to establish and lead a new safety program that includes the company’s testing and safety protocols ahead of human space flights starting in 2024. The new personnel will build on World View’s existing safety protocols and risk assessment procedures that have successfully guided more than 100 uncrewed flights and remote sensing missions for commercial and government customers. In turn, the committee’s work will provide the additional measures needed for World View to begin space tourism missions in two years. “As we enter human flight, a robust and thorough safety program is one of our most serious and important initiatives” Tweet this Experts leading World View’s safety expansion include Greg “Ray J'' Johnson, a former NASA astronaut and Blue Origin executive; Ron Failing from Virgin Galactic; and Charlie Precourt, former NASA astronaut. Mr. Johnson will serve as World View’s Chief Test Pilot. While at NASA, Mr. Johnson was a research pilot, astronaut, and pilot for NASA Shuttle Mission STS-125. He is also a naval officer (retired), Navy test pilot, and aviator with considerable aerospace engineering experience. Most recently a Senior Vice President at Blue Origin, Mr. Johnson led the New Shepard suborbital rocket, overseeing four test flights, and was responsible for engineering logistics, operations, and portions of their West, TX launch and landing site. As World View’s Chief Test Pilot, he will help develop and execute testing for space tourism flights and play a critical role in developing safety protocols. Mr. Failing will serve as World View’s Vice President of Aviation Safety. Mr. Failing brings decades of aerospace and aviation safety expertise having implemented several safety management systems, including human factors analysis, risk mitigation, and hazard controls. He was most recently Director of Safety at Virgin Galactic and also worked at Virgin America, Frontier, and Continental Airlines. Drawing from this extensive experience, Mr. Failing will oversee flight safety and the overall development of World View’s flight safety program. Mr. Precourt will lead the development of World View’s independent Technical Oversight Committee, which will standardize the key safety and risk assessment protocols needed to ensure successful human flights. While at NASA, Mr. Precourt served as an astronaut, pilot, and commander. He was also Chief of the Astronaut Office from 1998 to 2002, where he led the NASA Astronaut Corps and served as a top advisor to NASA Administrator Daniel Golden during the Clinton and Bush administrations on issues related to training and operations. Following NASA, Mr. Precourt served as the Vice President and General Manager of the Propulsion Division at Northrop Grumman. As a retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with advanced degrees in aeronautics and engineering, Mr. Precourt brings deep technical and leadership knowledge to his new role that will be essential for advancing World View’s safety standards. “As we enter human flight, a robust and thorough safety program is one of our most serious and important initiatives,” said Ryan Hartman, World View’s President and CEO. “We have brought together a team with world-class expertise ranging from NASA Shuttle missions to aircraft safety and other aerospace programs to ensure our approach to space tourism and remote sensing is the safest and most reliable in the industry. This is a major step forward in World View’s ability to not only establish rigorous standards but demonstrate our commitment to safety as we take space tourists to the new frontier.” World View is also seeking AS9100 certification, a quality standard for aerospace, aviation, and defense companies. ABOUT WORLD VIEW World View is the leading stratospheric exploration company on a mission to inspire the global community to rediscover Earth. Through both its legacy Stratollite imaging and newly launched space tourism and exploration businesses, World View is working to ensure its ultimate objective: honor the planet so that future generations will feel blessed to call it home. For more information, visit worldview.space. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220711005315/en/World-View-Assembles-Space-Flight-Safety-Experts-from-NASA-Virgin-Galactic-and-Blue-Origin-to-Establish-Safety-Program-and-Technical-Oversight-Committee POSITION AVAILABLE: Manager, Emergency Response Indianapolis, IN US ID JR-003658 Category Manager, Emergency Response Schedule Full time POSITION PURPOSE Maintains regulatory compliance of air carriers under NTSB, FAA and ICAO Annex 19 regulations. Maintains an emergency response readiness to respond to aircraft incidents, accidents and company business continuity issues. Develops and implements a Corporate Emergency and Response Plan for code-share partner and charter operations. 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. Manages the effective implementation of policies, procedures and programs to ensure compliance with corporate and governmental safety standards and regulations (14 CFR FAA, NTSB, 49 USC 41113: Domestic Air Carrier Responsibilities). Maintains an effective system to identify, investigate, determine root causes, recommend appropriate risk control measures, and perform trend analysis. (14 CFR FAA, 14 CFR FAA Part 5 Safety Management System, 49 CFR NTSB Part 830, 831 Reporting and Investigation). Confirms applicable Planning, Preparedness and Training for Transportation Accidents and other regulatory training is properly conducted and documented. Provides management, functional training departments, and other training personnel with educational, training materials and tools. (14 CFR FAA, NTSB Family Assistance Plan for Aviation Disasters, etc.). Interfaces with all Codeshare partners, federal agencies and governing bodies regarding Emergency Response planning. Ensures company compliance with corporate and governmental regulations and standards pertaining to emergency planning and response issues (49 CFR NTSB, 49 USC 41113, etc.). Serves as a humanitarian Go-Team leader during all National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) accident and incident investigations. Oversees the production and timely dissemination of Safety Department deliverables i.e. newsletters, safety bulletins, etc. Provides business continuity planning to include facility drills addressing fire, bomb threat, workplace violence, severe weather, natural disaster and power outages. Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment. Develops and maintains relationships with service providers and the contract administration for required services to meet the performance expectations of responding to Emergency Response scenarios. Performs various 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.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in Safety with at least 5 years of experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Master’s degree (M.A. /M.S.) or equivalent in Environmental studies with a minimum of 8 years of experience. 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 define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. DECISION MAKING Makes decisions daily on use of resources, performance and budgets. Decisions could require additional expenditure of resources if not sound decisions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate 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. Occasionally required to climb, stoop or kneel, possibly on uneven ground WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Able to work in outdoor adverse weather conditions in response to emergency situations. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Must be available 24/7/365 to respond in a moment’s notice to emergency situations. Able to travel up to 25% of the time, including international travel requiring a passport APPLY HERE American Robotics Full Time Position: Title: Safety Manager American Robotics goal is to be an industry leader in Safety, Risk, and Resilience in highly automated and autonomous UAS aviation. About the role: American Robotics is looking for a dynamic and motivated full-time safety manager to provide front line support to our flight operations and safety departments. The safety manager will be responsible for assisting in every aspect of development, operationalization, and maintenance of the American Robotics corporate safety program and Advanced Safety Management System. This role reports to the Vice President of Operations, and influences all aspects of technology, culture, operations to champion safety and responsibility across the company. Location: This role is a full-time position based in Boston, MA. Minimum Requirements for Application: · Experience with development, implementation, management and maintenance of aviation and industrial safety management safety systems. · FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate [required] · Experience with developing and implementing aviation safety training [Crew Resource Management, Non-Technical Skills, Risk Management processes]. · FAA Part 61 Private Pilot Certificate [required. CPL, ATPL certificate holders preferred] · Sound knowledge of FAA Civil Aviation Regulations for Safety Management Systems, Uncrewed Aircraft Systems; BVLOS operations, data recording and reporting practices,. · Knowledge and experience with Aviation and Industry Safety Standards and Best Practices (ASTM, ANSI, , OSHA, DOT). Additional Experience/Qualifications an Advantage: · University/College Degree in Aviation Safety, Human Factors, Accident Investigation. · Aviation Safety Auditing qualifications and experience (certified lead auditor in SMS/QMS), and the overlap with OSHA standards, is an advantage. · Candidates with SMS/Training and Certification programs will have an advantage. · Candidates with experience in front line customer relations regarding aviation safety will have an advantage. APPLY HERE Curt Lewis