Flight Safety Information - October 3, 2022 No.190 In This Issue : Incident: Jet2 B738 at Fuerteventura on Oct 1st 2022, engine problem : Incident: Norwegian Shuttle B738 at Helsinki on Oct 1st 2022, flaps problem : Incident: British Airways B788 near Islamabad on Sep 29th 2022, unusual engine noise : Accident: Transavia France B738 at Nantes on Oct 1st 2022, both nose tyres damaged on landing : Incident: Spirit A321 at Baltimore on Sep 30th 2022, engine shut down in flight : Incident: Biman Bangladesh B788 at Chittagong on Sep 29th 2022, bird strike : Accident: Myanmar National AT72 at Loikaw on Sep 30th 2022, aircraft being shot at : Fighter Jets Scrambled to Intercept Iranian Airliner Over Bomb Scare But Pilots Refuse to Land : US FAA RESTORES MALAYSIA’S CATEGORY 1 AIR SAFETY RATING : United Airlines to pull out of New York’s JFK airport in October : Dutch Airlines Call For An International ‘No Fly List’ Of Unruly Passengers That Could Be Shared Between Airlines : Boeing Has Now Delivered 100 Converted 737-800 Aircraft : WestJet Expands Fleet with Largest Boeing 737 MAX Jet, Ordering Up to 64 Fuel-efficient Airplanes : SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts arrive at launch site for Oct. 5 liftoff : Position Available: Flight Operations Quality Assurance Analyst : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: Jet2 B738 at Fuerteventura on Oct 1st 2022, engine problem A Jet2.com Boeing 737-800, registration G-LSAE performing flight LS-910 from Fuerteventura,CI (Spain) to Manchester,EN (UK), was climbing out of Fuerteventura's runway 01 when the crew stopped the climb at FL200, descended to FL100 and further to 6000 feet while abeam Fuerteventura again. The aircraft subsequently climbed to FL100 again and diverted to Tenerife South,CI (Spain) (TFS) where the aircraft landed safely on runway 07 about 125 minutes after departure. Passengers reported the crew indicated there was an engine (RB211) malfunction and indicated they were left without information for an onward flight, only heard by rumour they might be able to depart TFS with a delay of more than 24 hours. Spanish ATC reported the crew reported a minor technical issue that did not permit continuation of the flight and prompted the diversion to Tenerife. A replacement Boeing 757-200 registration G-LSAB positioned to TFS late the following day, resumed the flight and reached Manchester with a delay of 25.5 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ff283e3&opt=0 Incident: Norwegian Shuttle B738 at Helsinki on Oct 1st 2022, flaps problem A Norwegian Air Shuttle Boeing 737-800, registration LN-NGM performing flight DY-5422 from Alicante,SP (Spain) to Helsinki (Finland) with 167 passengers and 6 crew, was on final approach to Helsinki's runway 15 descending through about 2100 feet MSL when the crew declared PAN PAN due to a flaps problem and subsequently confirmed to ATC that they were going around. The crew worked the related checklists and requested runway 22L. The aircraft landed safely on runway 22L at a higher than normal speed about 30 minutes after the go around. The aircraft is still on the ground in Helsinki about 24 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ff1f455&opt=0 Incident: British Airways B788 near Islamabad on Sep 29th 2022, unusual engine noise A British Airways Boeing 787-8, registration G-ZBJD performing flight BA-260 from Islamabad (Pakistan) to London Heathrow,EN (UK), was enroute at FL350 about 90nm northwest of Islamabad when the crew initiated a descent to FL230 and subsequently decided to return to Islamabad due to an unusual engine (Trent 1000) noise. The aircraft landed safely back on Islamabad's runway 28L about 90 minutes after departure. The aircraft departed again the following day about 25 hours after the first departure and reached London with a delay of about 25 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ff1ea12&opt=0 Accident: Transavia France B738 at Nantes on Oct 1st 2022, both nose tyres damaged on landing A Transavia France Boeing 737-800, registration F-GZHA performing flight TO-3943 from Djerba (Tunisia) to Nantes (France) with 160 people on board, landed on Nantes' runway 21 at 13:05L (11:05Z) when both nose tyres were damaged causing the aircraft to roll out on the nose wheel rims. The aircraft vacated the runway and stopped on the taxiway clear of the runway. There were no injuries, the aircraft sustained substantial (structural) damage however. The BEA opened an investigation. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ff1225a&opt=0 Incident: Spirit A321 at Baltimore on Sep 30th 2022, engine shut down in flight A Spirit Airlines Airbus A321-200, registration N662NK performing flight NK-2077 from Baltimore,MD to Orlando,FL (USA) with 218 people on board, was climbing out of Baltimore's runway 15R when the crew stopped the climb at 3000 feet reporting a problem with the right hand engine (V2533), the #2 engine was stalling out, they were operating single engine. The airport stopped all departures, while ATC vectored the aircraft for a return to runway 10. The aircraft landed safely on runway 10 about 15 minutes after departure and vacated the runway. Passengers reported an engine failed and spit fire. The airline reported the aircraft suffered a mechanical problem. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ff1003f&opt=0 Incident: Biman Bangladesh B788 at Chittagong on Sep 29th 2022, bird strike A Biman Bangladesh Boeing 787-8, registration S2-AJS performing flight BG-121 from Dhaka to Chittagong (Bangladesh), was on final approach to Chittagong's runway 23 when one of the engines (GEnx) ingested a bird. The aircraft continued for a safe landing. The aircraft was unable to depart for the onward leg to Muscat (Oman) is still on the ground in Chittagong about 23 hours after landing. A replacement Boeing 787-8 registration S2-AJU reached Muscat with a delay of about 15 hours. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ff044ec&opt=0 Accident: Myanmar National AT72 at Loikaw on Sep 30th 2022, aircraft being shot at A Myanmar National Airlines Avions de Transport Regional ATR-72-212A, registration XY-AML performing flight UB-149 from Naypyidaw to Loikaw (Myanmar) with 63 people on board, was on final approach to Loikaw's runway 19 descending through about 600 feet AGL about 1.8nm before the threshold of the runway, when the aircraft was being shot at and received 3 hits, one of the hits also injuring a boy on board of the aircraft. The aircraft continued for a landing without further incident. The boy, who was hit in his cheek, was taken to a hospital. Myanmar's Military Council reported the aircraft was descending through about 3500 feet MSL about 4km before the runway when the aircraft was shot at by rebels/terrorists and received three hits, a boy was injured and taken to a hospital. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ff05117&opt=0 Fighter Jets Scrambled to Intercept Iranian Airliner Over Bomb Scare But Pilots Refuse to Land The Indian Air Force scrambled fighter jets to intercept an Iranian passenger jet after a bomb threat was made against the flight, but the pilots said they were unwilling to land and after circling close to New Dehli for a short time the flight carried out as normal. The airline involved in Monday morning’s incident was not named by the IAF but a Mahan Air passenger jet flying from Tehran to Guangzhou, China was flying through Indian air space at the time the fighter jets were scrambled. The 18-year-old Airbus A340 aircraft went into a holding pattern to the west of New Dehli and circled three times before continuing onto Guangzhou according to data provided by Flight Radar 24. The IAF says it scrambled fighter jets to intercept the aircraft after a bomb threat was received while over Indian air space. The pilots initially requested the option to divert to Delhi airport but the IAF declined that request. Instead, two other diversion airports close by were suggested, but both were rejected by the pilots. A short time later, the pilots were advised by officials in Tehran to disregard the bomb threat and continue the flight as normal. “On 3 October, intimation was received of a bomb scare on an airline bearing Iranian registration, when it was transiting through Indian airspace. IAF fighter aircraft were scrambled, which followed the aircraft at a safe distance,” the Indian Air Force said in a statement. “Aircraft was offered option to land at Jaipur and then, at Chandigarh. But pilot declared his unwillingness to divert to either of them,” the statement continued. “After a while intimation was received from Tehran to disregard bomb scare. Aircraft continued on its journey towards final destination.” Bomb threats are an occupational hazard of running an international airline, and internal airline security teams routinely work alongside various government agencies to assess whether these threats should be taken seriously. In the vast majority of cases, bomb threats aren’t assessed to be serious and flights continue as normal – in many cases without the pilots even being informed about the threat. In 2021, Belarusian officials called in a fake bomb threat against a Ryanair flight so as to force the plane to land in Minsk. The hoax was part of an elaborate ploy to arrest a dissident journalist who happened to be a passenger on the flight from Athens to Vilnius. In that incident, it was Ryanair’s stand procedure to continue the flight as normal to Lithuania, but Misnk air traffic control managed to convince the pilots to ignore protocol and land in Belarus. https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2022/10/03/fighter-jets-scrambled-to-intercept-iranian-airliner-over-bomb-scare-but-pilots-refuse-to-land/ US FAA RESTORES MALAYSIA’S CATEGORY 1 AIR SAFETY RATING The Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) has regained a Category 1 air-safety rating from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), said Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. On Friday, 30th September, at a press conference in Montreal, Canada, the Transport Minister said that the matter was something to be celebrated as it has been nearly three years since the Malaysian regulator was downgraded to Category 2. The Ministry of Transport and the CAAM had put in massive efforts to reinstate the global standing. Before this, Malaysia was one of just eight nations listed as Category 2 by the US FAA. “We are very pleased to share that today, FAA has officially announced that Malaysia has regained Category 1 of the International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) rating. For this extremely proud achievement, I applaud everyone at CAAM for their tireless effort and commitment to this success.” Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong Minister Wee, who is currently on an official visit to the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) headquarters in Montreal, Canada further stated that a Category 1 air safety rating means Malaysia’s civil aviation authority complies with ICAO safety standards. Having regained Category 1, Malaysia will now be able to add flights and open new routes to the US, further boosting the country’s economic and tourism opportunities. “With an IASA Category 1 rating, a country’s air carriers can establish service to the US and carry the code of US carriers. To maintain that rating, a country must adhere to the ICAO safety standards. Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong “Meanwhile, a Category 2 rating means the country either lacks laws or regulations necessary to oversee air carriers in accordance with minimum international standards, or its civil aviation authority is deficient in one or more aspects, such as technical expertise, trained personnel, record-keeping or inspection procedures,” he added. FAA Findings and Resolving The FAA assessment in 2019 found that the Malaysian authority needed to address 58 findings, and CAAM was able to resolve 25 of them in a relatively short time, while the 33 other findings took much longer to resolve. Malaysia’s air safety rating was restored after all remaining 33 issues raised by the FAA were resolved. The Aviation Minister said that the issues picked up by the FAA in 2019 initially did not reoccur and the CAAM was able to resolve 29 out of the total issues from the second assessment by FAA in December last year in just six months. “By mid-July this year, the FAA returned for a reassessment and CAAM had already completed all responses for the 29 findings and all corrective action plans were closed,” said Transport Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong. “The past two years have been a crucial period for CAAM as the whole organisation was restructured while various efforts were carried out to strengthen its workforce, documentation and develop comprehensive training policy for the inspectors,” he added during an online press conference. Malaysian Airlines Group (MAG) congratulated the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) on the reinstatement of the country’s air-safety ranking to Category 1 by the US FAA. “MAG is pleased to be able to support CAAM by being part of a Task Force that was formed to identify root causes, corrective action plans, and corrective measures in response to the downgrade in 2019.” Malaysian Airlines Group “MAG is confident that CAAM under the leadership of Captain Chester Voo and the rest of the management team, will be able to make significant contributions to the development of civil aviation’s safety and security in Malaysia.” Alongside MAG, AirAsia Aviation Group also congratulated the CAAM and stated that the reinstatement of the Category 1 will open more opportunities for its future medium – to long-haul network plans, especially in the United States. https://samchui.com/2022/10/01/us-faa-restores-malaysias-category-1-air-safety-rating/#.Yzrn83bMJD8 United Airlines to pull out of New York’s JFK airport in October United Airlines will “temporarily suspend” its services at New York’s JFK International airport from 29 October. The airline had previously warned of its departure from the airport if it wasn’t allotted more slots by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The carrier’s New York area hub is at Newark Liberty International, however United in received temporary slots in February 2021 and resumed some flights at JFK, with two daily round-trip flights each to San Francisco and Los Angeles. The decision to leave JFK will affect about 100 employees, but “no one is losing their job”, and the carrier will work to transition those employees to nearby stations, according to a memo posted on United’s intranet and shared with BTN. United is also working with passengers booked on flights after 29 October “to make new arrangements”. The carrier’s discussions with the FAA “have been constructive,” according to the memo, but it’s “clear that [the] process to add additional capacity at JFK will take some time,” and given its current “too small to be competitive” schedule, United came to the decision to pull out of the airport temporarily. United CEO Scott Kirby has argued that capacity at JFK can be increased, citing “significant infrastructure investments” and having more runways available than at Newark. JFK’s capacity has remained the same since 2008, with 81 operations per hour, according to United. “The FAA is dedicated to doing its part to safely expand New York City airports and airspace capacity,” the agency said in a statement. “We will follow our fair and well-established process to award future slots to increase competition between airlines so passengers have more options. We are encouraged United will retain and relocate its JFK staff to its other New York City airports.” https://www.businesstravelnewseurope.com/Air-Travel/United-Airlines-to-pull-out-of-New-York-s-JFK-airport-in-October Dutch Airlines Call For An International ‘No Fly List’ Of Unruly Passengers That Could Be Shared Between Airlines Dutch flag carrier KLM says there is an “urgent need” for an international ‘no fly list’ of unruly passengers that could be shared between airlines. The ‘no fly list’ would prevent a passenger banned by one airline for disruptive, unruly or violent behaviour from flying with any other airline. “Unruly passengers have a major impact on other passengers and our staff,” commented KLM’s executive vice president of inflight services Paul Terstegge on Monday. The airline revealed that it was currently banning around five passengers a month on average for unruly behaviour but those passengers can go on to fly with any other airline and staff have no idea of their previous behaviour. Despite the drop in travel demand, disruptive behaviour spiked during the pandemic before subsiding as travel restrictions were eased. Terstegge warns, however, that unruly passenger incidents are yet again on the rise and the severity of these incidents has prompted action. “Any form of physical violence towards crew or passengers is unacceptable. Such behaviour also leads to delays, which is very annoying for passengers and expensive for airlines,” Terstegge continued. KLM said on Monday that it would share data about unruly passengers with low-cost Dutch airline Transavia which is a wholly owned subsidiary of KLM. Terstegge believes KLM and Transavia are the two airlines in the world to have implemented a system whereby a ban from one is a ban from the other. Despite being members of the same airline group, the airlines didn’t previously share unruly passenger information because they were “dealing with complex and sometimes confusing regulation”. “The challenge now is to take this a step further in the Netherlands and, perhaps, across Europe,” the airline said in a statement. Earlier this year, Delta Air Lines led a campaign in the United States for a national ‘no fly list’ of unruly passengers, but it was an idea that the Biden administration has, so far, refused to implement. KLM’s suggestion raises important human rights considerations which could prove particularly tricky in Europe. https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2022/10/03/dutch-airlines-call-for-an-international-no-fly-list-of-unruly-passengers-that-could-be-shared-between-airlines/ Boeing Has Now Delivered 100 Converted 737-800 Aircraft The manufacturer has over 250 orders for the freighter. Boeing announced this week the delivery of its 100th contracted 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). In this significant milestone, the aircraft was delivered to the world’s largest lessor, AerCap, which was also the launch customer for the 737 BCF program in 2016. Cargo and e-commerce in tandem Since its introduction, the demand for BCFs has been steadily growing. To date, Boeing has over 250 orders and commitments from more than 20 customers for the freighter. Among its list of big-name customers is AerCap Cargo, which currently operates the world’s largest fleet of 737 BCFs, with 65 firm orders. Boeing 737BCF Demand for air cargo continues to rise to meet e-commerce needs. Riding on this wave is the popularity of e-commerce platforms. Thanks to lockdown-induced binge-shopping, e-commerce experienced a surge – as seen in the success of retail giants such as Amazon (who is among AerCap Cargo’s BCF customers and one of the biggest customers of this aircraft type). So, it’s no surprise that this newly delivered BCF is set to be in service for yet another e-commerce company, operated by GOL Linhas Aéras, a Brazilian low-cost airline. Rich Greener, Head of AerCap Cargo, said, "We are delighted to be a part of this significant milestone with our partners at Boeing. Since launching the 737-800BCF program with Boeing in 2016, the e-commerce market has grown at a phenomenal rate with increased demand from e-commerce retail businesses.” Set apart by commonality Greener attributes the success of the 737 BCF to its versatility and reliability, which nail the brief for express air cargo and e-commerce networks. Additionally, the converted aircraft shares many components and systems with the Boeing 737 passenger aircraft, allowing for reduced logistics and maintenance costs. The high level of commonality also means easy pilot transition. 737-800BCF Range The BCF offers maximum revenue payload and range capability. Besides the practicalities, the 737 BCF boasts more payload for less fuel compared to other standard-body freighters, thanks to the Next-Generation’s superior fuel efficiency – 20% less fuel usage and carbon emissions per ton, to be exact. As Boeing puts it, “the world’s most capable and fuel-efficient freighter for a sustainable future”. Rising to meet demand The 100th 737 BCF was converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services (BSAS), where the first ever 737 BCF conversion line was established. Since the launch of the program, a second conversion line has been added at BSAS, which is now among five global facilities with 737 BCF conversion capabilities in North America, Asia, and Europe. First 737NG BCF The first 737 BCF was converted at Boeing Shanghai Aviation Services. The manufacturer forecasts that 1,720 freighter conversions will be needed over the coming 20 years. To meet this demand, new conversion facilities in Boeing’s London Gatwick Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facility and at KF Aerospace MRO in British Columbia, Canada, are in the works. Boeing is also setting up additional conversion lines in its current conversion facilities, including a second line at Cooperativa Autogestionaria de Servicios Aeroindustriales (COOPESA) in Costa Rica and a third line at Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance Engineering Company Limited (GAMECO). Here to stay The seemingly inevitable rise of e-commerce is also contributing to freighter demand. The 737-800BCF fleet has logged over 70,000 flights with an average utilization of seven hours a day – more than double the utilization rate of older generation freighters of the same size category. With more than 40 years’ experience in passenger-to-freighter conversions, Boeing continues to be a market leader in the air cargo market, proving yet another successful freighter type. Now with its 100th order delivered, the 737 BCF joins five other Boeing freighter types in becoming a mainstay in the cargo landscape. https://simpleflying.com/boeing-delivers-100-converted-737-800s/ WestJet Expands Fleet with Largest Boeing 737 MAX Jet, Ordering Up to 64 Fuel-efficient Airplanes - Canadian carrier orders 42 737-10s with options for an additional 22 jets - 737-10 will enable WestJet to reduce emissions, meet long-term sustainability goals and grow its network SEATTLE, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing [ NYSE:BA] and WestJet today announced the airline is strengthening its commitment to the 737 MAX family with an order for 42 737-10s and options for an additional 22 jets. With industry-leading fuel efficiency and reliability, the 737-10 will enable the Canadian carrier to undertake an ambitious network expansion and meet its long-term sustainability goals. "The 737-10 will be a game changer, with one of the lowest costs per seat among mid-range aircraft. This will foster our low-cost positioning and affordability for Canadians," said Alexis von Hoensbroech, WestJet Group chief executive officer. "In addition, with its lower fuel consumption and reduced emissions, the 737-10 will further improve the environmental footprint of our fleet." Since launching its business with three 737s in 1996, WestJet has grown its all-Boeing fleet to more than 100 airplanes including the 737-8 and 787 Dreamliner. Including the 737-10, the Calgary-based carrier has more than 60 firm orders for the 737 MAX family. "The 737-10 will provide WestJet with additional capacity and unrivalled efficiency as the airline expands its network of destinations across Canada and around the world," said Stan Deal, president and CEO of Boeing Commercial Airplanes. "We are proud that WestJet sees the value of the 737 MAX family and is adding the 737-10 to complement the 737-8 for outstanding capability, flexibility and improved sustainability." Each 737-10 will reduce CO2 emissions by millions of pounds per year compared to the airplanes it replaces, enabling greater sustainability. As Boeing's largest and most efficient single-aisle jet, the 737-10 seats up to 230 passengers with a range of 3,100 nautical miles. WestJet also has more than 15 737-8s in-service, carrying 178 passengers with a range up to 3,500 nautical miles. Together, the two models will enhance the airline's environmental performance for short- and medium-haul air travel. With the expansion of its 737 MAX fleet, WestJet's order supports the growth of the aviation industry in Canada. The country is home to one of Boeing's largest international supply bases with more than 550 suppliers and partners. Boeing currently contributes CAD ~$5.3 billion in economic benefit to Canada annually, supporting more than 20,000 jobs. Boeing's Winnipeg fabrication site builds composite components for the 737 MAX and other Boeing models. As a leading global aerospace company, Boeing develops, manufactures and services commercial airplanes, defense products and space systems for customers in more than 150 countries. As a top U.S. exporter, the company leverages the talents of a global supplier base to advance economic opportunity, sustainability and community impact. Boeing's diverse team is committed to innovating for the future, leading with sustainability, and cultivating a culture based on the company's core values of safety, quality and integrity. Join our team and find your purpose at boeing.com/careers. https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/westjet-expands-fleet-with-largest-boeing-737-max-jet-ordering-up-to-64-fuel-efficient-airplanes-301636951.html SpaceX Crew-5 astronauts arrive at launch site for Oct. 5 liftoff Hurricane Ian pushed their arrival back a few days. The crewmembers of SpaceX's next astronaut mission for NASA have made it to the launch site. That flight, called Crew-5, is scheduled to lift off from Pad 39A at Florida's Kennedy Space Center (KSC) on Oct. 5. Preparations can ramp up further now, because the mission's four astronauts — NASA's Nicole Mann and Josh Cassada, Japan's Koichi Wakata and Russian cosmonaut Anna Kikina — are on site at KSC. The quartet arrived Saturday (Oct. 1) at about 12:15 p.m. EDT (1615 GMT), flying in from Ellington Field near NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. They were originally supposed to be at KSC already; NASA and SpaceX had been targeting an Oct. 3 launch for Crew-5, but Hurricane Ian forced a two-day delay. The powerful storm also impelled NASA to roll its huge Artemis 1 moon rocket off Pad 39B and back to KSC's Vehicle Assembly Building for protection. The pre-Ian plan was to launch Artemis 1 on Sept. 27; it now appears that the highly anticipated moon mission will likely be grounded until at least November. The SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket and Dragon capsule that will fly Crew-5 didn't need to roll back; they just made the trip to Pad 39A from SpaceX's processing facility at KSC on Saturday(opens in new tab). Crew-5 will send Mann, Cassada, Wakata and Kikina to the International Space Station for a roughly five-month stay. It's a historic mission for several reasons: Mann will become the first Native American woman to reach space, and Kikina will be the first cosmonaut to fly to the orbiting lab with SpaceX. Ian slammed into Florida's southwest coast on Wednesday (Sept. 28) as a Category 4 hurricane. The storm then moved northeast, losing strength as it churned over land. Ian hit KSC, which is on Florida's Atlantic coast, on Thursday (Sept. 29) as a considerably weaker tropical storm. The NASA center apparently made it through the maelstrom without suffering much damage, and KSC employees went back to work on Friday(opens in new tab) (Sept. 30). Ian powered up again upon reaching the warm waters off Florida's eastern shore, however, and it hit the South Carolina coast as a Category 1 hurricane on Friday. https://www.space.com/spacex-crew-5-astronauts-arrive-launch-site Position Available: Flight Operations Quality Assurance Analyst Indianapolis, IN US ID JR-003892 Category Flight Operations Quality Assurance Analyst Schedule Full time POSITION PURPOSE Processes day-to-day raw data using Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA) and program Ground Data Replay Analysis System (GDRAS). Creates weekly and monthly deliverables in addition to working with Gatekeepers and other members of FOQA and FOQA Management Team (FMT). 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. · Supports the FOQA Program Manager with daily administration of the FOQA efforts to ensure analysis of flight data for improved flight safety. · Oversees data collection process of aircraft fleet in conjunction with Maintenance and Engineering. · Performs data analysis, root cause analysis, and determines corrective actions of digital flight data to determine adverse events for trends in flight and maintenance operations. · Coordinates, develops, verifies and validates aircraft specific event definitions. · Prepares flight operations trending analysis charts and reports. · Compiles and presents FOQA data summaries for use by senior management, regulators, pilots, and union officials. · Performs specialized studies and fulfills special data requests. · Creates safety and FOQA department publications. · Prepares reports, presentations, and statistical data required to keep the FOQA community informed. · Reviews corrective action responses to inspections and internal evaluations findings for adequacy. · Maintains FOQA database, write database queries, program new FOQA events, and manages documentation supporting these functions. · Communicates with other airlines FOQA departments, governmental and academic institutions regarding FOQA. · Performs other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE. · Bachelor’s degree in aviation, flight technology, engineering, or related area or a combination of education and experience. · Holds Commercial Pilot Certificate · Basic understanding of aircraft systems and/or Part 121 aviation operations. · Previous work experience in quality control, maintenance, operations, safety or a combination of these areas (preferably in 14CFR Part 121 air carrier operations). · Previous experience maintaining and enhancing corporate safety standards and safe operation practices. · Extensive working knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs, including spreadsheet and database applications. · Strong work ethic, ability to work in a fast-paced environment and a positive attitude toward teamwork. PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · At least 3 years related experience. · Additional certifications: Dispatch, Airframe and Powerplant and/or ATP license. · Basic computer programming and statistical methods experience preferred. · Prior experience with Sagem AGS or equivalent GDRAS platforms 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. 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. Proven project management and analytical skills. Ability to handle numerous projects at one time and meet deadlines. Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision in support of the Safety Department. 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 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. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Typically not exposed to extreme environmental conditions. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS Travel up to 10% of the time, including overnight stays. APPLY HERE 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