Flight Safety Information - September 8, 2022 No.173 In This Issue : Private jet lands too soon in Aspen on Sunday, takes out FAA runway light : Bird experts: Mass migration poses ‘scary’ flight safety risk at Ben Gurion Airport : Boeing reports safety oversight improved, though some engineers remain wary : Ethiopian Aviation in bid to expand reach in the Americas : BOEING DONATES $25,000 TO BIG BEND AVIATION PROGRAMS : United Airlines raises bet on electric air taxis with 200 aircraft from upstart Eve : BOEING AND AIRBUS AIRCRAFT UNLIKELY TO EVER BE DELIVERED TO RUSSIA AGAIN : Rolls-Royce pulls out of Boom’s supersonic jet program: AIN : Pentagon halts deliveries of F-35 fighter jets after discovering a component manufactured in China : Position Available: Dangerous Goods and Environmental Analyst : ALPA - 66th Air Safety Forum - September 12-15, 2022 - JOIN US! Private jet lands too soon in Aspen on Sunday, takes out FAA runway light Four commercial flights to Aspen were canceled and another was delayed on Sunday night after a private jet that landed too early damaged a navigational light on the north end of the Aspen-Pitkin County Airport runway. Airport Director Dan Bartholomew characterized the incident as “pretty minor.” Unlike four other incidents at ASE involving private jets this year, the aircraft that was involved, a Bombardier-700 Global Express jet, did not veer off the runway and the airport was not officially closed. In addition to damaging the runway light, the aircraft blew out a tire and may have experienced damage to a flap, he said. There were no injuries. Either the Federal Aviation Administration or the National Transportation Safety Board will investigate the incident, Bartholomew said. Because of the minor nature of the incident, the investigating authority won’t consider it a high priority, he said. He didn’t know what caused the jet to land too soon. “It could have been any number of reasons,” Bartholomew said. Industry sources describe the Bombardier-700 Global Express as a twin-engined, long-range corporate jet with a maximum capacity of 19 passengers. Bartholomew said he did not know where the flight originated. A Sunday evening screenshot of the airport’s website shows that four scheduled arrivals between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m. — two commercial flights from Denver, one from San Francisco and one from Chicago — were canceled. An earlier flight due to arrive at 6:30 p.m. was delayed to just after 8 p.m., although it wasn’t clear whether that delay was related to the navigational light damage. Bartholomew said he wasn’t sure what time the incident occurred. Regardless of the time of the mishap, flights to Aspen may have continued normally during the daylight hours, but not after dusk, he said. The FAA sent a repairman to fix the light, which the airport director said was a “threshold light at the end of the runway.” It’s one of the green lights that work in tandem with the four white, bright lights that are part of a system known as PAPI, or precision approach path indicators. The lights provide visual guidance so that pilots may acquire and maintain a correct approach. The FAA owns and operates those particular lights, he said. “The FAA has to make sure that something isn't out of alignment. And so, with the light being taken out, they needed to verify that before they could turn them back on,” Bartholomew said. There was no other damage to the runway or any airport systems, he added. https://www.aspendailynews.com/news/private-jet-lands-too-soon-in-aspen-on-sunday-takes-out-faa-runway-light/article_34055c6c-2e4f-11ed-9558-af56b322ccd1.html Bird experts: Mass migration poses ‘scary’ flight safety risk at Ben Gurion Airport Airports Authority is urged change to flight paths to avoid 500 million birds traversing Israel, a biannual ‘aviation safety issue par excellence’ With the biannual migration of birds across Israel underway, experts are warning that commercial flights in and out of Ben Gurion Airport are at risk of striking birds and sustaining damage, presenting a serious safety risk for passengers. Sitting on the crossroads between Africa and Eurasia, the Jewish state’s narrow airspace is crossed by 500 million birds twice a year, in one of the largest global migrations on earth. With airports finally overcoming a summer of flight delays, overcrowding and lost luggage, Jewish National Fund experts are warning that the mass migration poses a security risk to travelers, urging aviation authorities to alter flight paths for the months of September and October. Yitzchak Raz, the former chief investigator for aviation accidents, told Channel 12 news that “when a plane arrives with speed and impacts [birds], even the smallest damage is enough to splinter the metal from the blades and enter the engine.” “These can cause shredding in the engine and even engine failure,” Raz said. An El Al flight from Tel Aviv to Milan on August 3 was forced to return to Ben Gurion after it struck a bird north of Cyprus, causing damage to the aircraft, while in 2019 a flight operated by Russia’s Ural Airline was forced to make an emergency landing in a cornfield after it struck a flock of birds as it took off from a Moscow airport. Twenty-three people were injured in the incident. “The concern is that a bird will get sucked into the engine. I’m not talking about what would happen to the bird, but what would happen to the aircraft’s engine. It would be an aviation safety issue par excellence,” said Yaron Cherka, the KKL-JNF chief birdwatcher. “Today for example [the birds] flew further east and everything was okay. There are days when they fly exactly over our path — its simply a disaster,” he told Channel 12. Cherka said he has raised the issue with the Airports Authority, asking it to pay careful attention and where necessary, change flight paths during the two-month migration. Yigal Siman Tov, a volunteer bird watcher for the KKL-JNF, described the “anxiety” he feels every time he sees a flock of birds fly near the airport’s flight paths, adding, “It’s simply scary what’s going on here.” https://www.timesofisrael.com/bird-experts-warn-biannual-mass-migration-poses-scary-flight-safety-risk/ Boeing reports safety oversight improved, though some engineers remain wary In January, a Boeing 777X with new giant folded wingtips sat in the fog at Paine Field in Everett. A large group of engineers within Boeing work on the certification of this and other new jets on behalf of the Federal Aviation. Just shy of 14% of Boeing safety engineers who work on certification of new aircraft on behalf of the Federal Aviation Administration perceive interference from management in their work, according to a new survey commissioned by the company. And almost a quarter expressed concern about retaliation if they reported any such interference. These are Boeing engineers, typically very experienced subject-matter experts, whose job is to assess the safety of Boeing’s systems and to certify them as safe for the government regulator — with the understanding that they are standing in for and answerable to the FAA. The survey aimed to gauge whether Boeing’s safety culture has substantially improved since the two fatal crashes of 737 MAXs in 2018 and 2019. Boeing, largely allowed to certify the safety of its own product, fell far short on the MAX, leading to the deaths of 346 people. As Boeing implements a top-down remake of its safety culture, anecdotal reports from individual employees suggest some genuine progress inside the factories. Improving the independence of this cadre of experienced engineers who work on behalf of the FAA on new airplane designs is perhaps the most critical part of the effort. The survey showed that 49% of the engineers said the problem of interference by management had eased, while 45% thought it hadn’t changed and 6% thought it worse than before. Overall, the results don’t offer strong reassurance that Boeing’s safety oversight of its own work is now solid. Yet Boeing emphasized the improvement from its last such internal survey in 2019, when 44% of the safety engineers surveyed reported undue pressure from management and 37% expressed concern about potential retaliation if they spoke up. A survey of a sample of Boeing employees in the oversight organization conducted by the FAA from May through July of last year found that 35% voiced concerns and cited experiences “that indicate the environment does not support (their) independence.” Tom Galantowicz, who leads the Boeing engineering organization that performs this work, said the new data gathered this spring shows “some progress.” “We also know that there’s work ahead of us and more improvement to go,” he added. Convincing employees the culture shift is real Boeing commissioned a third party, Harvard Business School professor Eugene Soltes, to develop and administer the survey, which was sent to just over 1,000 engineers in the internal oversight group. Of these 71% filled in the survey, which Soltes said is a “high response rate” for such a project. Minimizing the significance of the 24% of those surveyed who said they are concerned about retaliation for speaking out, he said typically in similar surveys of any large multinational company around 20% of employees will report such fear. Delivered weeknights, this email newsletter gives you a quick recap of the day's top stories and need-to-know news, as well as intriguing photos and topics to spark conversation as you wind down from your day. Soltes said those who perceived interference with their work as an issue at Boeing most often cited examples from the past. He interpreted this as “lingering doubt” among veteran engineers that the Boeing safety culture has truly changed. “They really want to see evidence,” Soltes said. “They want to hear those stories from others that it’s working. … They haven’t had the evidence to actually see it necessarily work for themselves yet.” Galantowicz agreed. “Shifting the culture, especially of a large company, takes time,” he said. “People want to see it in place to believe that it’s a truly a shift.” Is the safety culture revamp working? Integrity and independence are job requirements for the engineers who stand in for the FAA. These employees must put safety first, ahead of the business considerations of Boeing managers about cost and schedule. Last year the FAA complained that Boeing, following an exit of experienced engineers during the pandemic, was appointing to this organization younger employees who lack the required technical expertise. Still, Galantowicz said the survey participation rate and the willingness of his engineers to report their concerns directly to executives through a newly set-up corporate reporting mechanism speaks to their “passion around the integrity of the system.” The perception of integrity of this system was shaken by its failures during certification of the MAX. Technical details about changes to the jet’s flight control system that should have been relayed to FAA safety engineers by their Boeing counterparts were instead largely hidden. And Boeing’s engineers performing the required safety assessments failed to flag fatal flaws. After the deadly consequences and the economic fallout for the company, top executives have touted a complete overhaul of the safety culture. Once a week Mike Delaney, Boeing’s newly appointed chief aerospace safety officer, leads a safety review with CEO Dave Calhoun, Chief Engineer Greg Hyslop and other executives. This push to improve the safety culture has certainly filtered down to some areas inside the assembly plants. We need your support In-depth journalism takes time and effort to produce, and it depends on paying subscribers. If you value these kinds of stories, consider subscribing. One machinist on the 777 program, who asked not to be named because he spoke without company authorization, said Tuesday that after three depressing years he senses a renewal at the company, and that quality control inside the factory is more stringent than it was before the MAX accidents. A veteran engineer who works on Boeing’s defense side and who has in the past been very critical of management echoed that judgment. “The company is working hard on first-time quality,” he said, also speaking without Boeing authorization. “It’s a lot better.” However, Mike Dostert, a recently retired FAA safety engineer who regularly worked with his Boeing counterparts, said the survey results hardly signal a breakthrough turnaround. “Why is it taking so long for the corporate culture to adjust to eliminate the problems?” he asked. “After all that has transpired, you’ve still got a quarter of your people who fear retaliation. That’s a terrible result.” “The system whereby the FAA delegates oversight to Boeing relies upon the FAA trusting the people representing us,” he added. “No safety engineer representing the FAA should ever fear retaliation.” On the other side of the oversight coin, Dostert said he’s seen more progress in shifting the culture inside the FAA. He pointed to the FAA’s newly vigorous insistence that Boeing meet required safety standards — a stringency evident in the delayed certification of the 777X and the MAX 10 and in the enforced halt to 787 deliveries for more than a year. The FAA, he said, “has held the line and pushed Boeing to comply with safety standards.” https://www.seattletimes.com/business/boeing-aerospace/boeing-reports-safety-oversight-improved-though-some-engineers-remain-wary/ Ethiopian Aviation in bid to expand reach in the Americas ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Ethiopian Aviation Academy (EAA), a top aviation training academy in Africa and UTD Aviation Solutions, a US based aviator and ASA (Aviation Suppliers Association) accredited firm, have partnered to promote the Academy jointly in the Americas. According to the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed at Ethiopian Airlines headquarters, UTD Aviation will spread information across US and Latin American markets, about the wide range of courses of Ethiopian Aviation Academy. The agreement aims to sustain the legacy of Col. John C. Robinson, also known as ‘The Brown Condor’ and ‘Father of the Tuskegee Airmen’, which began almost 100 years ago. The Brown Condor Initiative (BCI) is a joint initiative structured with Ethiopian Aviation Academy to train underprivileged and under marketed future aviators of colour in America. Mesay Shiferaw, Managing Director of Ethiopian Aviation Academy said: “We are glad to have signed this MOU with UTD Aviation and pave the way for future aviators of colour to acquire world class aviation training. This partnership enables both Ethiopian Aviation Academy and UTD Aviation to promote the Academy jointly among the African American community.” Dahir Mohammed, President and CEO of UTD Aviation Solutions on his part said: “We are glad to partner with the largest Aviation training centre in Africa, and UTD recognises the potential of Ethiopian Aviation Academy as a pipeline to address the labour crisis in the US aviation sector”. He added, “We are confident that we can promote the Academy’s training courses in the market we operate, and no doubt the cooperation will soon bear fruits for both continents.” http://www.tradearabia.com/news/TTN_400452.html BOEING DONATES $25,000 TO BIG BEND AVIATION PROGRAMS Boeing recently donated $25,000 to Big Bend Community College’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program and their Commercial Pilot programs. This will go towards equipment and industry-required testing for students. Boeing has been conducting flight training and testing in Moses Lake for many years. This will go on top of Boeing’s $50,000 donation from last fall. https://kpq.com/boeing-donates-25000-to-big-bend-aviation-programs/ United Airlines raises bet on electric air taxis with 200 aircraft from upstart Eve KEY POINTS United agreed to purchase 200 four-seat electric aircraft from Eve Air Mobility. The carrier has options for 200 additional aircraft, and said it will invest $15 million. The investment follows a deposit of $10 million on Archer’s electric aircraft. United Airlines ordered 200 Eve Evtol aircraft. United Airlines is pouring more money into the future of electric air taxis, which the carrier says could help reduce carbon emissions once the aircraft come to market and replace car trips. The carrier said Thursday that it agreed to buy 200 electric air taxis from Eve Air Mobility, an Embraer-backed startup, and that it has options to purchase 200 more. Chicago-based United is also investing $15 million in Eve, which listed on the New York Stock Exchange in May. This EV charging station stock can surge 50% thanks to climate bill United said it expects the first deliveries of the aircraft as early as 2026. The announcement follows an agreement to purchase 100 electric aircraft from Archer Aviation along with a $10 million deposit. Other airlines including American have also invested in or committed to purchasing electrical vertical-take-off-and-landing aircraft, or Evtol for short, arguing that the new technology could reduce emissions, particularly on short routes such as commutes to the airport. Michael Leskinen, president of United Airlines Ventures, projected the one-way cost to the airport would be about $100 to $150. Evtol startups still need certification from aviation regulators and questions remain about infrastructure for the aircraft, Leskinen said on a call with reporters. The aircraft would require infrastructure for takeoff and landing. “But we feel good about the industry accelerating later this decade,” he said. https://www.cnbc.com/2022/09/08/united-airlines-raises-bet-on-electric-air-taxis-with-200-aircraft-from-upstart-eve.html BOEING AND AIRBUS AIRCRAFT UNLIKELY TO EVER BE DELIVERED TO RUSSIA AGAIN Russia and its airline Aeroflot are moving to import-substituted aircraft, starting with this order for 339 airliners. Russia's reliance on Airbus and Boeing for new aircraft looks like becoming a thing of the past. The country's flag carrier, Aeroflot, has finally confirmed it is turning inwards by placing an order for 339 locally built aircraft. The order was signed at the Eastern Economic Forum being held from September 5 - 8 in Vladivostok. Aeroflot picks new dance partners New engines need to be certified for the SSJ100 to make it an import-substituted variant aircraft. According to ch-aviation.com, Aeroflot's order comprises 210 Irkut MC-21-300s and 40 Tupolev Tu-214 narrowbodies and 89 Irkut SSJ 100/95-NEW regional jets, a revised version of the Superjet 100. In a sign of things to come, all these aircraft will be in 'import-substituted' form, which means Russian-made systems and components, including engines, will replace any from 'unfriendly' countries. The aircraft will come from state-owned technology business Rostec, whose general director, Sergey Chemezov, said: "Boeing and Airbus aircraft, which are unlikely ever to be delivered to Russia again, will be replaced by Russian-made passenger aircraft." He added that "of the 339 aircraft, almost 300 are new-generation MS-21 and Superjet aircraft. The Tu-214 will become a reliable workhorse for them - this aircraft was previously produced for special customers and has proven itself well. The flagship in the Aeroflot fleet will be the MS-21." The MC-21 and MS-21 refer to the same aircraft, with the nomenclature changing in translation. The other little bit of possible confusion concerns who actually makes the aircraft. Irkut Corporation, part of United Aircraft Corporation (UAC), makes the MC-21 and the SSJ, and United Engine Corporation will build the engines. All these companies are majority owned by Rostec, Russia's state-owned aerospace and defense conglomerate. The SSJ-100/95NEW is not yet certified, given its engines were previously made by PowerJet, a France-Russia joint venture between Safran and NPO Saturn. That formality will no doubt be quickly taken care of, and the aircraft will start delivering to Aeroflot in 2023. The new narrowbody MC-21 is also not yet certified, with the first deliveries of six aircraft expected in 2024. The Tu-214 is a variant of the Tu-204, which was first flown in 1996 but has undergone various upgrades since then. The Tu-214 is in production, and as Chemezov said, it's made for special customers, which in Russia's case means the government and military. When Aeroflot takes the keys to the first seven in 2024, it will become the first commercial operator of the type. The total order is due for delivery by the end of 2030. The ch-aviation.com data shows that Aeroflot has a fleet of 305 aircraft, which includes 127 wet-leased in. The only Russian-built aircraft in the current fleet are 76 SSJ-100/95Bs, of which 72 are wet-leased and the other four shown as inactive. The bulk of Aeroflot's fleet is 130 Airbus A320-family, 47 Boeing B737-800 and 29 B777-300 aircraft, some of which are also wet-leased. Aeroflot's 26 Boeing B777-300ERs have an average age of just eight years, so how will the airline maintain them as they age? The comfortable 777s are the aircraft of choice The data shows that Aeroflot owns just 57 aircraft, with the balanced leased, although leased could be switched to held hostage. To make all this activity happen, the Russian state will subsidize the order, mainly to cover the early production costs of the new types, until Rostec ramps up to full production. As an aside, Aeroflot is the official carrier for the Eastern Economic Forum, or 2nd International Tiger Forum as it's also called. In a release, Aeroflot says it will transport participants to Vladivostok, around 8:40 hours flying time from Moscow, on "comfortable Boeing 777-300ER aircraft with liveries decorated with the Forum's logo." This comfortable 777 will also have "passenger cabins fitted with specially branded headrests." https://simpleflying.com/boeing-airbus-aircraft-unlikely-ever-delivered-russia-again/ Rolls-Royce pulls out of Boom’s supersonic jet program: AIN Rolls-Royce is pulling out of Boom’s supersonic jet project, two years after signing a collaboration agreement, according to an AIN report. “We’ve completed our contract with Boom and delivered various engineering studies for their Overture supersonic program,” Rolls-Royce said in a statement to AIN. “After careful consideration, Rolls-Royce has determined that the commercial aviation supersonic market is not currently a priority for us and, therefore, will not pursue further work on the program at this time." As part of the collaboration agreement, both companies have worked together to identify a propulsion system that would complement Overture’s airframe. In July 2022 during the Farnborough Airshow, founder and CEO Blake Scholl said during a media briefing that the company had “made a lot more progress in propulsion than we’re sharing today”. AeroTime has asked Boom and Rolls-Royce for comment. This news comes more than three weeks after American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) signed a purchase contract for up to 20 Boom Supersonic Overture aircraft with an option for an additional 40 jets. “Looking to the future, supersonic travel will be an important part of our ability to deliver for our customers. We are excited about how Boom will shape the future of travel both for our company and our customers,” American Airlines (A1G) (AAL) chief financial officer Derek Kerr said. Feeling supersonic! American Airlines orders 20 Boom jets, eyes 40 more American Airlines signs an agreement with Boom Supersonic for the purchase of dozens of what will be the world’s fastest commercial airliners. Overture – the world’s fastest commercial airliner Scheduled to enter commercial service in 2029, Boom’s Overture will become the world’s fastest commercial airliner. The Boom Overture will be able to reach a speed of Mach 1.7 (about 2,100 kilometers per hour) and carry between 65 and 88 passengers. That speed would allow going from New York to London in three hours and 30 minutes, as opposed to six hours and 30 minutes with current commercial aircraft. With a maximum range of 4,250 nautical miles, the aircraft is also expected to operate on 100% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF). Boom’s aspirations in the military market In July 2022 during the Farnborough Airshow, the manufacturer revealed plans to target military customers with a new partnership with Northrop Grumman. The company’s CEO Scholl said that Boom wanted to enter “the other half of the market”. Under the partnership with Northrop, Boom will develop special mission variants for the US government and its allies. Boom said potential use cases include quick-reaction surveillance and reconnaissance, command and control, as well as mobility and logistics missions such as emergency medical and troop transport. https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/32118-rolls-royce-pulls-out-of-boom-supersonic-project Pentagon halts deliveries of F-35 fighter jets after discovering a component manufactured in China (CNN)The Pentagon says it's temporarily stopping deliveries of Lockheed Martin Corp's F-35 aircraft after learning from the manufacturer an alloy made in China was in a component of the stealth fighter jet, violating federal defense acquisition rules. The Pentagon said a magnet containing the alloy used in part of the integrated power package posed no security issue. "We have confirmed that the magnet does not transmit information or harm the integrity of the aircraft and there are no performance, quality, safety, or security risks associated with this issue and flight operations for the F-35 in-service fleet will continue as normal," Defense Department spokesperson Russ Goemaere said. The Pentagon said Lockheed Martin has already found an alternative source of the alloy for future deliveries. The company voluntarily reported the non-compliance, and a review is underway to determine how it happened. The Pentagon did not disclose how many aircraft deliveries are now delayed or how many had the Chinese alloy. The company is scheduled to deliver up to 153 F-35s in 2022 and has delivered 88 so far. The F-35 is one of the world's most advanced fighter aircraft. The US operates hundreds of the jets, which come in three configurations, the conventional take-off and landing F-35As, flown by the Air Force; the Marine Corps' F-35Bs, which can land vertically; and the F-35C, configured for aircraft carrier operations. "We are working with our partners and DOD to ensure contractual compliance within the supply chain. The magnet has no visibility or access to any sensitive program information. The F-35 remains safe for flight and we are working with the DOD to resolve the issue as quickly as possible to resume deliveries," Lockheed Martin said in a statement. The alloy is used in a system manufactured by Honeywell for Lockheed Martin. https://www.cnn.com/2022/09/07/politics/f-35-deliveries-halted/index.html Position: Dangerous Goods and Environmental Analyst Indianapolis, IN US ID JR-003810 Category Dangerous Goods & Environmental Analyst Schedule Full time Position Purpose Assist with regulatory compliance of the Company’s Dangerous Goods and Environmental programs. Consults, advises, and trains various individuals and groups on compliance and regulatory programs as required by local, state, and federal regulations. Essential Duties • · Communicates Company policy/procedures, regulations, and other standards including but not limited to, Department of Transportation (DOT), Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), International Air Transport Association (IATA), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). • · Interfaces with FAA, DOT, EPA, and other governmental agencies, federal and local, and codeshare partners in matters involving regulatory compliance. Responds to internal and external Dangerous Goods and Environmental inquires. • · Assist with the development, maintenance, and delivery of various Dangerous Goods and Environmental internal training. • · Assist with Environmental and Dangerous Goods audits for company maintenance locations. • · Assist with the investigation of all hazardous materials and environmental incidents and spills. Responds to emergency calls on a 24/7 basis as needed. • · Monitor and compile emissions data in accordance with the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). • · Prepares and submits regulatory Air and Waste Permitting Reports for each maintenance base. • · Track and enter water sample, sanitization and self-inspection data into the EPA’s Aircraft and Reporting Compliance System (ARCS) in accordance with the Aircraft Drinking Water Rule (ADWR). • · Assist with Safety Data Sheet (SDS) reviews to identify hazards or waste implications for new chemicals. • · Participates in investigations of non-compliance with both environmental and dangerous goods discrepancies. • · Participates in conference calls with codeshare partners and governmental agencies. • · Perform 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 Environmental Studies with at least 2 years of Aviation experience. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Knowledge of principles and practices of Dangerous Goods/Hazmat, Hazardous Waste Management, Universal Waste Management, Air Permitting and Compliance. Able to read and understand associated code of Federal Regulations is preferred. 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. 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. Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl under 35% of the time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds under 35% 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. Outdoor weather conditions/open air hangar up to 35% of the time. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Ability to travel up to 30% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel. APPLY HERE 66th Air Safety Forum – Join Us! PERSEVERANCE THROUGH STRENGTH AND UNITY September 12 – September 15, 2022 | Omni Shoreham Hotel | Washington, DC safetyforum.alpa.org CONFIRMED KEYNOTES INCLUDE • Capt. Joe DePete – President, Air Line Pilots Association, Int’l • The Honorable Jennifer Homendy – Chair, National Transportation Safety Board • The Honorable David Pekoske – Acting Administrator, Transportation Security Administration • Mr. Nick Robinson, Director General Civil Aviation, Transport Canada • Capt. “Sully” Sullenberger – Former U.S. Ambassador to ICAO • Mr. Dieudonne Kazzembe, Aero Club Foundation Scholarship Recipient Agenda and registration information can be found at safetyforum.alpa.org THANK YOU, SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS! Sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities are available. Email airsafetyforum@alpa.org for more information. Curt Lewis