Flight Safety Information - September 23, 2022 No.184 In This Issue : Incident: United B772 at Newark on Sep 21st 2022, sparks from engine : Incident: Lingus A333 at Dublin on Sep 21st 2022, engine vibrations : Sepla calls on aircraft manufacturers to take steps to make air travel safer : More chaos for Russian aviation with pilots, controllers facing mobilization : Russian airlines staff start to receive conscription notices -Kommersant : NATO brings together aviation experts to address air safety after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine : US charges Boeing with misleading investors on 737 MAX safety, fined $200 mn : All Boeing Carrier Xiamen Airlines Orders 40 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft : Louisiana Tech partners with United Airlines to train future pilots to address nationwide shortage : Kremlin Proposes Russian Airlines Buy Seized Western Jets : OFFICIAL: FREE IN-FLIGHT WI-FI ON UNITED AIRLINES FOR T-MOBILE CUSTOMERS : POSITION: Manager, Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) : ISASI’s PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAPTER PRESENTS A FALL KICK-OFF EVENT! : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: United B772 at Newark on Sep 21st 2022, sparks from engine A United Boeing 777-200, registration N787UA performing flight UA-149 from Newark,NJ (USA) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos,SP (Brazil) with 279 people on board, was climbing out of Newark's runway 22L when tower advised there had been sparks coming off the left hand engine (PW4090), the crew advised all indications were normal and continued the climb advising departure they were talking to maintenance to see whether they had any downloadable information, the plane was flying fine. The crew requested to level off at FL240 and slow down to 270 or 260 KIAS to wait for information from maintenance, they also wanted to enter a hold before reaching Oceanic Airspace. After holding for about 12 minutes the crew requested to dump fuel and return to Newark advising ATC they were told by tower about sparks coming off the engine, flight attendants also saw sparks from the engine, and although they were unable to determine the status of the aircraft it seemed prudent to not continue the flight to Sao Paulo under these circumstances. After dumping fuel for about 30 minutes the crew requested direct to Newark, positioned for an ILS approach to runway 22L and advised they needed no assistance on the ground. The aircraft landed safely on runway 22L, vacated the runway and taxied to the apron. The flight was cancelled. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Newark about 11 hours after landing back. The airline reported the aircraft with 256 passengers on board returned to Newark due to a mechanical issue. Initial maintenance inspection suggests the mechanical issue was related to one of the hydraulic pumps. The aircraft had rejected takeoff from Amsterdam due to fumes 19 days earlier, see Incident: United B772 at Amsterdam on Sep 2nd 2022, rejected takeoff due to smoke on board. https://avherald.com/h?article=4fea2540&opt=0 Incident: Lingus A333 at Dublin on Sep 21st 2022, engine vibrations An Aer Lingus Airbus A330-300, registration EI-FNH performing flight EI-107 from Dublin (Ireland) to New York JFK,NY (USA), was climbing out of Dublin's runway 28L when the crew stopped the climb at FL190 due to vibrations of the right hand engine (CF6), the vibrations eased when the engine thrust was reduced. The crew decided to return to Dublin and landed safely on runway 28L about 50 minutes after departure. The airline reported the aircraft received a bird strike shortly after takeoff. A replacement Airbus A330-300 registration EI-EIN reached New York with a delay of about 3 hours. The aircraft was carrying Ireland's Premier Minister to the UN General Assembly. https://avherald.com/h?article=4fea14d0&opt=0 Sepla calls on aircraft manufacturers to take steps to make air travel safer For decades pilots globally have been reporting ‘contaminated air events’. Moments when pilots and passengers notice a distinct smell in the aircraft. A smell often referred to as the ‘dirty sock’ smell. The smell is in fact a sign that the breathing air (which originates unfiltered from the engines) is contaminated with heated engine oils, known to contain hazardous products. The cans of synthetic jet engine oils and hydraulic fluids passengers and crews are being exposed to on aircraft contain organophosphates and clearly state: ‘do not breathe mist or vapour from heated product; risk of cancer; suspected of damaging fertility; etc. Contaminated air events also known as ‘fume events’, have been reported to have occurred on all passenger jet aircraft except the Boeing 787. The 787 has been designed with electrical compressors that prevents such events occurring. Fume events pose a risk to flight safety and public health. Over 12 air accident investigation branches have made over 50 safety recommendations and findings to date, including twice recommending to EASA, that all aircraft have contaminated air warning systems installed. EASA have not acted on these vital recommendations and findings. The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) issued important training guidelines on the subject in 2015. However, no airline has to date acted on the guidelines or addressed the known under reporting issue around these events. The US regulator, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) acknowledged over a decade ago, under reporting was extensive in the industry. Sepla is today calling for contaminated air warning systems to be installed in the cockpit as a matter of priority and for effective bleed air filtration systems to be installed on aircraft. Companies specialized are known to have developed filtration solutions for the Airbus A320 series of aircraft which frequently has such events. However, Airbus are not supporting the important introduction of this much needed technology. A blood test to confirm contaminated air exposures is expected to be available in 2023 which is expected to be widely used by passengers and crews following events. Note to editors The air you breathe on all passenger jet aircraft (apart from the Boeing 787) is provided unfiltered from the compression section of a jet engine and is known as ‘bleed air’. The ‘bleed air’ will be contaminated to a varying degree with heated synthetic jet engine oils and on occasion by heated hydraulic fluids in normal operations as a function of current engine designs. These oils and hydraulic fluids come with warnings on the cans such as: “suspected of causing cancer”, “do not breathe mist or vapour from heated product”, “suspected of damaging fertility” etc. Pilots have been impaired or totally incapacitated in flight from these exposures. Aircraft have no warning systems to warn when the air is contaminated and no airline tells passengers about these exposures or the risks. https://sepla.es/en/sepla-calls-on-aircraft-manufacturers-to-take-steps-to-make-air-travel-safer/ More chaos for Russian aviation with pilots, controllers facing mobilization Russia’s commercial aviation industry could be facing more problems due to the mobilization declared by president Vladimir Putin, multiple reports suggest. The mobilization was announced on September 21, 2022, with immediate effect. According to Russia’s Defense minister Sergei Shoigu, the first wave, intended to draft 300,000 men, is aimed at mobilizing people with prior military experience for the country’s war effort. According to Russian newspaper Kommersant, airlines face a difficult situation because many pilots previously served in the country’s Air Force, and thus are eligible for draft. The newspaper quoted sources in one major airline as saying that up to 40% of their pilots have a military background. Sources in another airline said the company’s personnel is “increasingly worried.” Kommersant inquired with Russia’s Transport ministry if pilots would receive an exemption from draft, but the response was negative, the newspaper reports. Telegram channel Aviatorschina, which regularly publishes inside stories from the Russian aviation industry, reports that the work of air traffic control (ATC) was disrupted due to “dozens” of controllers in the regions of Kamchatka, Magadan and Irkutsk being drafted suddenly. The claim matches scores of reports from across the country of people being handed draft notices and immediately being sent to military camps, with some being drafted despite having no military background. The mobilization announcement sparked mass exodus of Russian citizens abroad, with airline tickets to neighboring countries quickly selling out and queues on borders reaching unprecedented sizes. Flag carrier Aeroflot has meanwhile announced that drafted men can return their flight tickets free of charge It has also removed male flight attendants from all foreign flights, ostensibly to prevent them from fleeing the country, the airline’s employees’ page on Telegram reports. https://www.aerotime.aero/articles/32223-russian-pilots-controllers-face-threat-of-mobilization Russian airlines staff start to receive conscription notices -Kommersant Sept 23 (Reuters) - Russian employees at airlines and airports have started to receive conscription notices after President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial military mobilisation, the Kommersant newspaper reported on Friday citing sources. Employees of at least five airlines, including Russian top carrier Aeroflot (AFLT.MM), and staff at more than 10 airports received notices within a day of Putin ordering the mobilisation, the paper reported. According to sources in three companies, potentially 50-80% of the employees could be called up, with a source close to Aeroflot saying that over half of the staff at three of the group's airlines potentially could be drafted, Kommersant said. Aeroflot declined to comment. Most pilots in airlines are reserve officers trained in military departments of flight schools, or privates who have completed military service. At least five companies have started to compile, and two have already sent, lists of employees to be exempted from the draft, as the exemption is critical not only for pilots and air traffic controllers, but also for technical, commercial and IT specialists, Kommersant said. Putin on Wednesday ordered Russia's first mobilisation since World War Two and backed a plan to annex swathes of Ukraine, triggering some draft-age Russians to leave the country. Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Wednesday that around 300,000 reservists would be called up, and that they would be specialists with combat experience. All Russian men are required to do a year's military service between the ages of 18 and 27, although university students may instead receive instruction from a military faculty alongside their chosen studies. https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/russian-airlines-staff-start-receive-conscription-notices-kommersant-2022-09-23/ NATO brings together aviation experts to address air safety after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine On Wednesday (21 September 2022), NATO hosted civil and military aviation experts as they addressed air safety following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The Civil-Military Airspace Safety Team (CMAST) workshop at NATO Headquarters Brussels brought together leading figures in aviation to discuss how civilian flights can continue to operate safely during Russia’s war against Ukraine. The CMAST is part of NATO’s engagement with the international aviation community to create shared awareness, enhance civil-military cooperation and promote safety of air operations. Today’s workshop was an important opportunity to allow the sharing of information and best practice. Russia’s further invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 resulted in the closure of Ukraine’s airspace to civilian flights and the unavailability of Russia’s airspace to European carriers causing cancellations and rerouting of civilian flights. NATO air activity has also increased in eastern Europe to keep the skies safe. Therefore, at a time where both civilian and military aircraft are present in close volumes of airspace, coordination among countries and institutions is of paramount importance. NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defence Investment Camille Grand said: “The Civil-Military Airspace Safety Team event reflects on NATO’s enduring commitment to promote transparency of our defensive air activities in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, building reassurance with civilian air navigation service providers along NATO’s eastern flank and to maintain safety.” Allied and partner countries took part in the event, along with support from international aviation organisations including EUROCONTROL, the International Air Transport Association, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation and the European Aviation Safety Agency. NATO’s military leadership were also part of the discussions, including NATO Air Command and STRIKFORNATO, along with the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE). https://www.nato.int/cps/en/natohq/news_207601.htm US charges Boeing with misleading investors on 737 MAX safety, fined $200 mn US regulators say Boeing and its former CEO 'put profits over people,' misleading the public about the safety of the 737 MAX aircraft New York (AFP) – US securities officials fined Boeing $200 million over the aviation giant's misleading assurances about the safety of the 737 MAX airplane following two deadly crashes, regulators announced Thursday. Boeing agreed to the penalty to settle charges it "negligently violated the antifraud provisions" of US securities laws, the Securities and Exchange Commission said in a statement, saying the company and its leader "put profits over people." Boeing's former chief executive, Dennis Muilenburg, also agreed to pay $1 million to settle the same charges in the civil case. The settlement marks the latest hit to Boeing over the MAX following the Lion Air Crash in Indonesia in October 2018 and the Ethiopian Airlines crash in Ethiopia in March 2019, which together claimed nearly 350 lives. One month after the first crash, a Boeing press release approved by Muilenburg "selectively highlighted certain facts," implying pilot error and poor aircraft maintenance contributed to the crash. The press release also attested to the aircraft's safety, not disclosing that Boeing knew a key flight handling system, the Maneuvering Characteristics Augmentation System (MCAS), posed safety issues and was being redesigned. After the second crash, Boeing and Muilenburg assured the public that there was "no surprise or gap" in the federal certification of the MAX despite being aware of contrary information, the SEC said. Boeing 'failed' "In times of crisis and tragedy, it is especially important that public companies and executives provide full, fair, and truthful disclosures to the markets," said SEC Chair Gary Gensler in a press release. "The Boeing Company and its former CEO, Dennis Muilenburg, failed in this most basic obligation. They misled investors by providing assurances about the safety of the 737 MAX, despite knowing about serious safety concerns." The SEC said both Boeing and Muilenburg, in agreeing to pay the penalties, did not admit or deny the agency's findings. Boeing said the agreement "fully resolves" the SEC's inquiry and is part of the company's "broader effort to responsibly resolve outstanding legal matters related to the 737 MAX accidents in a manner that serves the best interests of our shareholders, employees, and other stakeholders," a company spokesman said. "We will never forget those lost on Lion Air Flight 610 and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302, and we have made broad and deep changes across our company in response to those accidents." US air safety authorities cleared Boeing's 737 MAX to resume service in November 2020 following a 20-month grounding after the crashes. A principal cause of the two crashes was identified as the MCAS, which was supposed to keep the plane from stalling as it ascended but instead forced the nose of the plane downward. The Federal Aviation Administration required Boeing to upgrade this system to address the flaw. In January 2021, Boeing agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle a US criminal charge over claims the company defrauded regulators overseeing the 737 MAX. https://www.france24.com/en/live-news/20220923-us-charges-boeing-with-misleading-investors-on-737-max-safety-fined-200-mn All Boeing Carrier Xiamen Airlines Orders 40 Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft The Chinese carrier is keen to introduce a new type to its fleet. Xiamen Airlines today announced that it has placed an order for 40 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. Currently operating a fleet of Boeing jets, the Fujian-headquartered company, majority owned by China Southern Airlines, is switching to Airbus for its expansion plans. Strong statement In August, China Southern Airlines placed an order for 96 A320neo family twinjets valued at $12.25 billion. Now, Airbus can boast another 40 planes to its Chinese order book. According to Reuters, the new deal is worth $4.85 billion. Despite holding 150 737 series aircraft and 12 787 Dreamliners, Xiamen is going in a different direction for its fleet expansion. The move comes following the meeting of China's aviation regulator and Boeing about the return of the 737 MAX to Chinese skies. Notably, the MAX has not departed from China’s airports since its 2019 universal grounding. Xiamen Airlines, also known as XiamenAir, flies to around 70 local and international destinations. National motives The MAX has seen a robust recovery in several international markets, but it’s yet to make a comeback in China. Earlier this week, Boeing CEO Dave Calhoun said that it’s unlikely that Chinese carriers would purchase the MAX in the next couple of years. Boeing’s management added that it would start assigning MAX units earmarked for China. Even though Boeing isn't so optimistic about sales, on September 14th, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) shared that the country would soon complete the entire process of resuming the introduction of new 737 MAXs. Xiamen currently relies on the 737 for its short-haul, low-capacity network. Regardless, in July, Airbus had set a sales record as China Southern, China Eastern, Air China, and Shenzhen Airlines placed a combined order for 292 A320neo family aircraft in one day. So, with this significant interest in A320s, it’s clear that China’s major players are putting their faith in Boeing’s rival’s narrowbodies. Stay informed: Sign up for our daily and weekly aviation news digests. Airbus is proud of the continued interest in its productions. In a statement released today, Airbus shared: “The A320neo Family incorporates new generation engines and Sharklets, which together deliver more than 25 percent fuel and CO2 savings, as well as a 50 percent noise reduction. Passengers are benefitting throughout the trip from Airbus’ award-winning Airspace interior, which brings the latest cabin technology to the A320 Family. At the end of August 2022, the total number of A320neo Family firm orders reached over 8,500 from more than 130 customers worldwide.” New fleet member Xiamen Airlines ordered 30 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft in March 2018, divided between 20 MAX 8s and 10 MAX 10s. Ten units of the type had joined the carrier between May 2018 and March 2019. With the new Airbus units arriving at the operator’s facilities between 2024 and 2027 and Airbus clearly stating that Xiamen has switched to the A320neo family to boost its fleet, it looks like a change of pace for the Chinese airline. https://simpleflying.com/xiamen-airlines-40-airbus-a320neo-aircraft/ Louisiana Tech partners with United Airlines to train future pilots to address nationwide shortage “We know that the demand for qualified pilots is at an all-time high and we know that we have a great pipeline here,” explained Dr. Les Guice. RUSTON, La. (KNOE) - A new program is taking flight at Louisiana Tech University. The school has partnered with United Airlines’ Pilot Career Development Program, Aviate, to train pilots in the school’s Department of Professional Aviation. “We know that the demand for qualified pilots is at an all-time high and we know that we have a great pipeline here,” explained Louisiana Tech President, Dr. Les Guice. If accepted, qualified students will learn skills at Tech and then transition to one of United’s regional partners. “We partner with Mesa, Air Wisconsin, CommuteAir, and Go Jet,” explained Justin Kannon, a Recruiter with Aviate. Once you do some time building with the University, you will reach UAX and that is your golden ticket to the United Flight deck.” As part of the program, students will have access to United flight simulators, training courses, and one-on-one guidance. “How awesome is it to be paired as an Aviate participant with an active United pilot? Someone to call when you have a question,” explained Captain Monica Frain. “Someone to bounce ideas off of. Someone to help you decide which regional partner is the best for you.” Dr. Guice committed to hiring more instructors for Louisiana Tech’s Department of Professional Aviation. https://www.knoe.com/2022/09/23/louisiana-tech-partners-with-united-airlines-train-future-pilots-address-nationwide-shortage/ Kremlin Proposes Russian Airlines Buy Seized Western Jets Russia’s UTAir operates 63 Western airplanes, including nine Boeing 737-800s. The Russian government has asked local airlines to weigh in on an idea to purchase Airbus and Boeing jets operating in the country from their Western lessors using money from the National Welfare Fund (NWF). Russian carriers continue to operate nearly 740 regional and commercial airliners owned by foreign lessors but forcefully kept in the country under the Kremlin’s order. The Ministry of Transportation has distributed a letter on the subject to 20 key carriers. The responses from the airlines would help determine the feasibility of the plan. In March, transportation minister Vitaly Saveliev approached the Russian government, asking for a decision on whether to buy approximately 500 foreign-made aircraft worth $20 billion from foreign lessors and banks. At the same time, he acknowledged difficulties with would-be transactions due to restrictions on financial operations with Russia imposed by the U.S. and EU. The NWF would lend the money at a rate of 1.5 percent under a 15-year term. The airlines would have to repay the loans as a special measure to resolve the ongoing disputes with the foreign lessors. The ministry acknowledges potential difficulties associated with embedded risks and money transfers should all parties involved agree to the proposed plan. The ministerial letter also asks the airlines to give their estimates of residual values of the leased jetliners in their fleets and offer opinions on whether it makes sense to purchase jets more than 20 years old. Should the plan materialize, its practical implementation will likely not go farther than 500 jets because of the restrictions on financial transactions with the Russian governmental and commercial structures imposed by the U.S., the EU, and their allies worldwide. The EU has cleared European lessors to deal with the Russians only on financial lease contracts signed before the Russian invasion of Ukraine on February 24. Yet, Russian airlines have taken most of the Airbus and Boeing jets on operational lease terms. They acquired only 50 airliners under finance leases. However, Russian interests hope Washington and Brussels will consider waivers to resolve the matter. In a separate move, the Ministry for Transportation has made “corrections” to its earlier decision on subsidies meant to cover Russian carriers’ operational losses resulting from the hostilities in Ukraine. President Vladimir Putin voiced the need to subsidize local carriers in March. About three months later, the ministry selected 32 suitable airlines. Having analyzed their responses, the authorities decided to cut the initial budget of 100 billion roubles ($1.63 billion) for the whole of 2022 by some 3 billion roubles for each of the summer months because airline losses totaled less than expected. Aeroflot, which had been promised subsidies worth nearly 50 billion roubles, continues to receive them without correction. https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/air-transport/2022-09-22/kremlin-proposes-russian-airlines-buy-seized-western-jets OFFICIAL: FREE IN-FLIGHT WI-FI ON UNITED AIRLINES FOR T-MOBILE CUSTOMERS Free in-flight wi-fi internet on mobile phones has arrived at United Airlines for T-Mobile customers on select flights. Free In-Flight Wi-Fi On United Airlines For T-Mobile (Limited Routes, Planes, Devices) United Airlines joins American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta Air Lines in providing T-Mobile customers with the ability to text, email, search and stream on select flights on their mobile devices. During its initial rollout, service will be limited based upon aircraft (internet provider) and route. Coverage will be limited to the following routes: domestic short-haul international United has four wi-fi service providers. Additionally, coverage will be limited to two of the four,Viasat and Thales, on the following aircraft: 737 MAX 8 737 MAX 9 select 757-300 select A319 T-Mobile and United promise more Wi-Fi partners and flights will be added soon. Grant Milstead, United’s Vice President of Digital Technology, explained: “Whether it’s for business or leisure, we know staying connected in the air is important, and we’re excited many of T-Mobile’s customers will experience free inflight Wi-Fi on their phones when flying United. With the free in-flight coverage, customers can take advantage of Wi-Fi to text their family and friends or browse their favorite sites and apps.” While offering free wi-fi on select aircraft on select routes on mobile phones is not a game-changer, it represents an important first step and foreshadows what hopefully will come in the months ahead on more routes and aircraft. CONCLUSION Free wi-fi on mobile phones for T-Mobile has now expanded to United Airlines. During the initial rollout, it will be limited to select aircraft on select routes, but hopefully will expand to more routes and planes in the months ahead. Meanwhile, Delta is rumored to be close to making wi-fi free for all customers on all devices, which might force United and American to act even sooner in broadening free wi-fi access. It’s an exciting time for in-flight internet! https://liveandletsfly.com/united-airlines-free-wi-fi/ POSITION: Manager, Line Operations Safety Audit (LOSA) Date: Sep 16, 2022 Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08) Additional Locations: None Requisition ID: 62963 Intro Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board! Why you'll love this job · This role is responsible for the overall management, administration, security and maintenance of all LOSA & LIT (Learning and Improvement Team) programs at American Airlines. What you'll do As noted above, this list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations. · Supports the data analytics and reporting requirements of Operations, Training and Standards, Safety, and labor association stakeholders. · Acts as the primary interface between Safety and the Training & Standards department. · Responsible for supporting the AA Safety Management System (SMS) in hazard identification and risk mitigation. · Attends and facilitate meetings and working groups as directed. · Leads, supports and mentors analyst(s) assigned to the LOSA & LIT programs. · Coordinates management decisions and oversight with labor stakeholders. · Manages cadre of LOSA & LIT Observers to include selection, training, calibration and monthly scheduling. · Oversees daily administration of the LOSA & LIT programs in accordance with each program’s governance. · Maintains data collection software analysis and confidential data archive. · Maintains secure access to data (Safety Data SharePoint site and Tableau). · Establishes and coordinates data-derived targets for safety enhancements through LOSA & LIT data. · Supports recurring SMS meetings as a primary data provider. · Provides feedback of results to program stakeholders and front-line employees. All you'll need for success Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience · Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience · 2 years of relevant work experience Preferred Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience · Bachelor's degree in Aviation or Human Factors · 4 years of relevant work experience · Previous LOSA program leadership and management experience All you'll need for success (continued) Skills, Licenses & Certifications · Working knowledge of the concept of Safety II and how an organization can effectively implement and use Safety I & Safety II programs to drive direction. · Familiar with FAA Advisory Circular 120-90. · Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence and effectively communicate with all levels of employees across the organization. · Strong and meaningful leadership skills. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional presentation skills. · Skilled in Excel and PowerPoint presentations. · The ability to effectively interact with employees at all levels within the organization, as well as external agencies to include the FAA and labor associations. · Excellent analytical skills, with the ability to prepare reports based on data analysis. Previous experience with Tableau preferred. · Ability to travel to domestic and international destinations. What you'll get Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer: · Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network. · Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more. · Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need. · 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year. · Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more. Feel Free to be yourself at American From the team members we hire to the customers we serve; inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Employee Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world. Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American. Additional Locations: None Requisition ID: 62963 Nearest Major Market: Dallas Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth Job Segment: Operations Manager, Audit, Data Analyst, Manager, Operations, Finance, Data, Management APPLY NOW ISASI’s PACIFIC NORTHWEST REGIONAL CHAPTER PRESENTS A FALL KICK-OFF EVENT! Your leadership has organized a Fall Kick-Off meeting of ISASI’s Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter to be held on Tuesday, November 1st, at Anthony’s HomePort in Des Moines, WA (421 South 227th St.) from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. This is a special event sponsored by our Chapter – and we encourage you and your associates to attend. Our featured guest speaker will be Steve Demko, newly-elected President of the U.S. Society, who will discuss improved communication among regional chapters and the effective transfer of knowledge between ISASI’s U.S. membership and internationally as well. His goal is to spark a greater interest in becoming an ISASI Member. Our Chapter will provide heavy hors d’oeuvres, along with a no-host bar. Registration for the event is $10 per person payable in advance. After October 21st, the fee will be $15 at the door on the day of the event. Please RSVP to Gary Morphew, PNRC President, indicating your intended attendance and whether payment will be made beforehand via check or at the door on November 1st. Checks should be made payable to: Intl Soc of Air Safety Invest – PNRC and directed to: Gary Morphew, 1303 Kayu Ln., Centralia, WA 98531. We look forward to welcoming our members, associates and friends to participate in a great opportunity to meet Steve Demko, offer any insights into building a stronger U.S. Society network and exchange with others who are part of this region’s aviation safety community. Please put November 1st on your calendars. We’ll look forward to seeing you! Your Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter officers: Gary Morphew, President Masood Karim, Vice President Jeanne Elliott, Secretary/Treasure GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Dear Pilots and Flight Attendants, Did you know that the difference between a 14-hour flight time and an 18-hour flight time is 28%, which means 28% more exposure by occupants to the cabin environment and other aircraft influences. Keeping this in mind, I am working on a new research study that aims to review current Health & Safety International and National Regulations and best practices for operating Ultra-Long-Range Routes (ULR). ULR operations refer to "An operation involving any sector between a specific city pair (A-B-A) in which the planned flight time exceeds 16 hours, taking into account mean wind conditions and seasonal changes. The scope of this study is to identify different health-related factors affecting Aircrew (Pilots & Flight Attendants) who operate these routes. Based on this review, a gap analysis will be conducted, and recommendations will be presented to mitigate health and safety-related impact factors on Aircrew. As a part of this study, a survey is designed for Aircrew (Pilots and Flight Attendants) who operate on ULR flights. This survey aims to learn about their experience and the different health and safety impact factors that Aircrew experience while operating these routes. Aircrew sought to participate in this study needs to meet the following criteria: - Employed (in the last 24 months) by an air carrier operating scheduled ULR flights (>16hrs); - Qualified as an aircrew member to operate ULR flights. During this study, you will be asked to complete a brief online survey about your opinions concerning health-related issues while operating ULR routes. You will answer several questions about different health-related factors and how it affects your lifestyle, including any prominent experiences you have encountered. The completion of the survey will take approximately 15-20 minutes. If you meet the criteria and are interested in helping, sign up for the study by clicking the link - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/SV2D9KT You can also sign up by scanning the QR code below. Please let me know if you have any questions I can answer. Thank you for your participation Kind Regards, Aditya Rathi ISASI Robertson Fellow M.S. Safety Science '22 (Aviation Safety) Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, Prescott rathia@my.erau.edu | (928)-632-2707 Curt Lewis