Flight Safety Information - October 19, 2022 No.202 In This Issue : Incident: Jetblue A320 at Bermuda on Oct 16th 2022, suspected fuel leak : Incident: American B789 over Atlantic on Oct 14th 2022, electrical failures : Incident: United B739 near Cancun on Oct 16th 2022, cracked windshield : Bell 407 - Fatal Accident (India) : Beechcraft E90 King Air - Fatal Accident (Ohio) : Airline Passenger Behavior Is Getting Even More Out Of Control : Jet East Announces Entry Into FAA’s Safety Management System Voluntary Program and “24/7 Safety” Initiative : FAA warns airline pilots as GPS signals disrupted around Dallas : GE Digital FlightPulse Expands To Corporate Pilots : Taiwan, U.K. sign aviation safety agreement : Chief Of Naval Air Training Places T-45 Fleet On Safety Pause : Astronaut James McDivitt, who led Gemini and Apollo missions, has died at 93 : Position - Manager, Dangerous Goods and Environmental Compliance : Research Study: Professional Pilot Occupational Risk(s) Survey : GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY Incident: Jetblue A320 at Bermuda on Oct 16th 2022, suspected fuel leak A Jetblue Airbus A320-200, registration N521JB performing flight B6-204 from Bermuda (Bermuda) to Boston,MA (USA) with 152 people on board, was climbing out of Bermuda when the crew stopped the climb at about 10,000 feet reporting they had a fuel issue, subsequently stating it was a fuel level issue. After turning around and on approach to Bermuda the crew reported they suspected a fuel leak and requested emergency services on stand by to check the aircraft, they also would performing an overweight landing. The aircraft landed safely on Bermuda's runway 30 about 20 minutes after departure. The aircraft remained on the ground in Bermuda for about 22 hours before returning to service. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ffd0f68&opt=0 Incident: American B789 over Atlantic on Oct 14th 2022, electrical failures An American Airlines Boeing 787-9, registration N823AN performing flight AA-87 from London Heathrow,EN (UK) to Chicago O'Hare,IL (USA), was enroute at FL330 over the Atlantic Ocean about 470nm southwest of Keflavik (Iceland) when the crew decided to turn around and divert to Keflavik due to electrical problems. The aircraft landed on Keflavik's runway 01 about 75 minutes after turning around and was checked by emergency services before the aircraft taxied to the apron. A passenger reported the captain indicated the backup navigation systems and public address systems had failed, the passengers noticed that the seat electronics had all failed. After landing mechanics boarded the aircraft, soon after it was announced the aircraft would not be able to continue. A replacement Boeing 787-8 registration N808AN positioned to Keflavik arriving about 19 hours after N823AN had landed, remained on the ground in Keflavik for about 33 hours, then positioned back to Chicago. The occurrence aircraft remained on the ground in Keflavik for 69 hours before positioning to Chicago, the aircraft is still on the ground in Chicago about 27 hours after landing in Chicago. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ffd0d8c&opt=0 Incident: United B739 near Cancun on Oct 16th 2022, cracked windshield A United Boeing 737-900, registration N36469 performing flight UA-1049 from Cancun (Mexico) to Newark,NJ (USA), was enroute at FL310 about 150nm northeast of Cancun when the crew decided to return to Cancun due to a cracked right hand windshield. The aircraft landed safely back on Cancun's runway 12R about 70 minutes after departure. A replacement Boeing 737-900 registration N69835 reached Newark with a delay of about 6 hours. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 18 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=4ffcdee4&opt=0 Bell 407 - Fatal Accident (India) Date: 18-OCT-2022 Time: c. 12:00 LT Type: Bell 407 Owner/operator: Aryan Aviation Pvt Ltd Registration: VT-RPN MSN: 53802 Fatalities: Fatalities: 7 / Occupants: 7 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Category: Accident Location: near Kedarnath, Uttarakhand - India Phase: En route Nature: Passenger - Non-Scheduled/charter/Air Taxi Departure airport: Pawan Hans Helipad, Phata Destination airport: Guptkashi Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: An Aryan Aviation Bell 407 helicopter crashed in poor weather in mountainous terrain in Garud Chatti, about 2 km from Kedarnath, Uttarakhand. The seven people onboard perished and the helicopter was destroyed by fire. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/299467 Beechcraft E90 King Air - Fatal Accident (Ohio) Date: 18-OCT-2022 Time: c. 07:15 Type: Beechcraft E90 King Air Owner/operator: Avintel Management LLC Registration: N515GK MSN: LW-108 Fatalities: Fatalities: 2 / Occupants: 2 Other fatalities: 0 Aircraft damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Category: Accident Location: Marietta, OH - United States of America Phase: Approach Nature: Private Departure airport: Columbus-John Glenn International Airport, OH (CMH/KCMH) Destination airport: Parkersburg-Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport, WV (PKB/KPKB) Investigating agency: NTSB Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: A Beechcraft E90 King Air crashed into a commercial area in Marietta, Ohio, while on approach to Mid-Ohio Valley Regional Airport (PKB/KPKB), Parkersburg, West Virginia. The pilot and passenger died and the aircraft was destroyed by fire. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/299471 Airline Passenger Behavior Is Getting Even More Out Of Control An incident on a Turkish Airlines flight highlights the prevalence of rude passenger behavior. Have we all forgotten how to behave ourselves in public? If you ask a flight attendant or anyone who works in the airline industry, the answer is almost certainly a resounding yes. Once vaccines became available, people began to cautiously make their way back onto airplanes. But social media was soon filled with stories of irate customers flipping out at flight attendants who told them that wearing a mask was required for entry, as was largely the case until earlier this year. In one viral TikTok from last year, a passenger on a United Airlines flight lost his mind after being told to mask up, replying, “Take me off, I don’t even want to go to Cali,” and threatening, “I will find your name, date of birth and address. I’ll know your social security number before I get off this plane.” He then aggressively confronted a flight attendant, later screaming “let’s go to jail” once the police arrived to escort him off the plane. Earlier that year, one Southwest Airlines flight attendant had two of her teeth knocked out by an irate woman that was later charged with battery for causing serious bodily injury. The incident prompted Lyn Montgomery, the president of TWU Local 556, to write Southwest Airlines CEO Gary Kelly a letter, stressing that this assault was just one example of travelers assaulting airline workers, stating, “The unprecedented number of incidents has reached an intolerable level, with passenger non-compliance events also becoming more aggressive in nature.” But a recent incident on Turkish Airlines has reached new heights of unhinged passenger behavior, and demonstrates that people haven’t remembered how to act in public. So What Happened On A Turkish Airlines Flight? On a recent Turkish Airlines flight from Istanbul Airport to Jakarta, a reportedly drunken passenger raised the bar for bad behavior on an airline, according to Simple Flying. The passenger was initially annoyed by a small onboard dog, and when instructed to calm down, “turned aggressive before biting the finger of one of the flight attendants.” When confronted by cabin crew, the person began throwing punches and had to be restrained before the aircraft made a stop in Kualanamu International Airport in Medan. Additionally, other passengers turned on the individual, causing him “unknown injuries.” It turns out they really, really should have known better, as the aggressor turned out to be a pilot with Indonesian carrier Batik Air. The flight eventually continued, arriving at its intended destination around three hours later than scheduled. The Deli Serdang Police in Medan reportedly intend to open an investigation. So What Is Going On Here? So why exactly are people so unhinged on airplanes these days? Does everyone need therapy? (Almost certainly, but that’s always been the case.) By August 10 of last year, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that a total of 3,810 aggressive or unruly passengers had been reported to the agency so far this year, with 2,786 of those being passengers who refused to comply with the federal mask mandate. Experts have a variety of explanations for what is happening here, and a few theories collected by Health include the idea that people are relearning the rules of flying (which honestly seems dubious) to pent-up anger and unprocessed mental trauma induced by the covid-mandated lockdown and the cultural turmoil of the past few years, as well as a lingering anxiety about enclosed in tight places. There’s also the fact that in a hyper-divided, intensely polarized society many people are encouraged to see others who seem culturally different from them as the enemy, and relish a chance to confront them. As with so much about post-covid life (which isn’t really a thing) it’s unclear if things will ever “go back to normal.” The good news, at least, is that if you’re looking for an excuse to not fly home for the holidays, saying that you no longer feel comfortable on airplanes is a pretty solid one, and also a sad commentary on the current state of affairs. https://www.thestreet.com/investing/airline-passenger-behavior-is-getting-even-more-out-of-control?puc=yahoo&cm_ven=YAHOO Jet East Announces Entry Into FAA’s Safety Management System Voluntary Program and “24/7 Safety” Initiative Jet East, a Gama Aviation Company, announced its formal entry into the FAA’s Safety Management System Voluntary Program, signaling a new dedication to meeting and exceeding industry best practices in the business aviation maintenance segment. This designation reflects the company’s ongoing focus on safety as an enduring value and as business function imperative to its success. It entered this SMSVP in the newly defined category of “Corporate Enterprise SMS” which the FAA limits to organizations with multiple Repair Station Certificates that meet all the following characteristics: • A single Accountable Executive • An SMS manual or documentation that incorporates all Certificates • A common data collection system • Data analysis process that includes local and corporate responsibilities • Process for hazard reports to all those affected throughout the entire organization To support this, Jet East will be communicating this safety approach and the roles that all personnel play in the coming months during on-site kick off events at all company locations. Entitled “Safety 24/7,” it will expand the traditional workplace safety and compliance model to a more holistic approach to engage all workers in identifying hazards to personnel and flight safety, enhancing risk assessment processes, and promoting the protection and quality of life as our ultimate goals, whether that is at work, at home, or at play. The Safety 24/7 approach will also promote recognition of positive safety action among employees, create local safety committees, and harmonize the organization’s safety communications to all personnel. “We are excited to take this next step to solidify and grow our safety management system, incorporating best practices from industry and from our own employees on an ongoing basis. Jet East has always demonstrated our core value of safety, and a big part of the reason for our success is that we do not stop looking for new ways to improve. Safety 24/7 is a next step in our continuous improvement journey,” said Stephen Maiden, Jet East president and CEO. https://www.aviationpros.com/aircraft/maintenance-providers/mro/press-release/21284156/jet-east-jet-east-announces-entry-into-faas-safety-management-system-voluntary-program-and-247-safety-initiative FAA warns airline pilots as GPS signals disrupted around Dallas By: Alan Levin Flights into the Dallas area are being forced to take older, cumbersome routes and a runway at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport has been closed after aviation authorities said GPS signals there aren’t reliable. The Federal Aviation Administration said in an emailed statement Tuesday it’s investigating the possible jamming of the global-positioning system that aircraft increasingly use to guide them on more efficient routes and to runways. So far, the agency has found “no evidence of intentional interference,” it said. American Airlines Group Inc., the primary carrier at DFW, said the GPS issue is not affecting its operations. Southwest Airlines Co., which flies from Love Field, didn’t immediately comment. Despite the lack of flight disruptions, the GPS problem demonstrates the risks of widespread reliance on weak radio signals from space used for everything from timing stock trades to guiding jetliners. https://ajot.com/news/faa-warns-airline-pilots-as-gps-signals-disrupted-around-dallas GE Digital FlightPulse Expands To Corporate Pilots GE Digital has unveiled FlightPulse for Business Jets, a software analytics application that can provide pilots personalized data on how they operated previous flights and help in the planning and operation of future flights. The company is showcasing the product at its exhibit at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE). Pilots at Gulfstream Aerospace, a development partner on the program, have been testing the program for the past six months. GE’s FlightPulse has been used by commercial airlines since 2017 to improve efficiency and safety. That app, available through a pilot’s Electronic Flight Bag, provides pilots with flight summary data from their individual flights to review. Using the data, pilots can determine how they operated the aircraft and whether they made any long landings, unstable approaches or had any overspeed situations, for example. They then can analyze their performance compared to peer statistics. “Primarily, I wanted our pilots to get their own safety information directly,” says Chad Bland, Gulfstream Flight Operations chief of safety and senior production test pilot. “It’s like quarterbacks looking at their game tape on Monday morning. They analyze what they did, how they did. The tools that FlightPulse provide really gives the pilots a great way to look back.” FlightPulse provides aggregate historical flight data from other pilots. For example, “it will show a pilot where exactly he touched down on the runway and let them compare themselves against a group of other pilots,” Bland says. “We’re all pretty competitive in nature. So, it’s a little bit for a pilot to say, ‘Hey, am I landing in the average touchdown zone, or am I landing long or short,’ and it tells them something they can work on.” In addition, the program gives pilots operational information from unfamiliar airports. If it has been a while since a pilot has flown into Teterboro Airport in New Jersey or Van Nuys Airport in California, for example, the pilot can research the airport, Bland says. Based on actual recorded data, the program will provide information on common threats or safety events to help in flight preparations. “The future of flight may evolve, but safety will always take priority,” says Andrew Coleman, GE Digital general manager of the company’s aviation software business. “This breakthrough solution puts data to work to produce insights that enable operator safety and efficiency. Instead of relying on disconnected data sources to prepare for and review flights, FlightPulse pilots have access to data in a digital transfer of information from safety teams. FlightPulse is an extension of the Corporate Flight Operations Quality Assurance (C-FOQA) flight safety program. GE has administrated the program, which includes more than 350 corporate flight departments, since 2012. https://aviationweek.com/shownews/nbaa/ge-digital-flightpulse-expands-corporate-pilots Taiwan, U.K. sign aviation safety agreement Taipei, Oct. 18 (CNA) Taiwan's Civil Aeronautics Administration (CAA) and its United Kingdom counterpart U.K. Civil Aviation Authority (UKCAA) on Tuesday sealed a bilateral aviation safety working agreement which will recognize certification of aviation products and standards in both countries. In a statement, the CAA said Lin Kuo-shian (林國顯), director general of the Taiwan aviation agency, signed the agreement on Tuesday after UKCAA sent the copy signed earlier by Richard Moriarty, head of the U.K. agency, in London. The agreement became effective after Lin affixed his signature, the CAA said. The bilateral aviation safety working agreement was inked after aviation authorities in Taipei and London completed mutual inspections of each other's aviation production safety standards, regulations and procedures, and agreed on mutual acceptance of aviation product certification, the CAA added. Such a bilateral agreement is expected to facilitate exchanges in the development of aviation products and related components, the CAA said, adding that both sides are expected to work more closely in aviation safety and speed up the pace of cooperation in the aviation industry. Cited in the statement, Lin said after the U.K. left the European Union on Dec. 31, 2020, its aviation oversight authority shifted from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to UKCAA. As a result, certificates of airworthiness issued by EASA for the export of U.K.-made aviation products to Taiwan have become invalid, referring to products such as Rolls Royce engines used in Airbus A350s. Due to the invalidation, the CAA has to inspect every shipment of U.K.-made aviation products imported to Taiwan, which has caused considerable inconvenience to Taiwanese carriers, Lin said. To resolve the problems created by the change in jurisdiction over product certification of airworthiness, the CAA and UKCAA have engaged in bilateral negotiations since 2021, paving the way for the signing of the bilateral aviation working agreement. On its website, UKCAA said such a working agreement provides for technical cooperation between national civil aviation authorities, helps reduce duplication of activity and aims for mutual acceptance of certification. During the almost two years of talks between the CAA and UKCAA, Lin said the two sides held 10 video conferences and exchanged a huge amount of documents. The CAA provided UKCAA with comprehensive information about Taiwan's aviation regulations, product inspection standards and inspectors' qualifications, as well as records on Taiwan-made product certification to demonstrate Taiwan's professional aviation product inspection capability, Lin added. The CAA has also secured UKCAA's recognition of Taiwan's Technical Standard Order Approval (TSOA), which is expected to help Taiwan-made aviation products avoid duplication of inspections for exports to the U.K. and explore business opportunities in international markets. https://focustaiwan.tw/business/202210180030 Chief Of Naval Air Training Places T-45 Fleet On Safety Pause NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND, PATUXENT RIVER, Md.— Chief of Naval Air Training (CNATRA) placed the Navy and Marine Corps’ fleet of T-45Cs on a safety pause Oct. 14 to review an engine blade fault. “Out of an abundance of caution and concern for the safety of our aviators, CNATRA made the decision to halt all T-45C Goshawk operations following the discovery of an engine blade failure,” said CNATRA Rear Adm. Richard Brophy. “We are working with our partners toward a swift resolution. Safety is at the core of our operations, and we must not expose our pilots or aircraft to unnecessary risk.” Rear Adm. John Lemmon, Program Executive Officer for Tactical Aircraft Programs (PEO(T)), said, “The Naval Undergraduate Flight Training Systems Program Office, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division, Chief of Naval Air Training and Fleet Support Team have been working around the clock with industry partner Rolls Royce to identify the root cause of the recent T-45 engine blade failure. Engineering analysis has been underway and will continue until we can safely return the T-45 fleet to a flying status to support CNATRA’s training.” For more information, contact Program Executive Office for Tactical Aircraft Programs Public Affairs at elizabeth.n.fahrner.civ@us.navy.mil. https://thebaynet.com/chief-of-naval-air-training-places-t-45-fleet-on-safety-pause/ Astronaut James McDivitt, who led Gemini and Apollo missions, has died at 93 James McDivitt, a former NASA astronaut who commanded the Gemini IV and Apollo 9 missions, died in his sleep last week in Tucson, Arizona, NASA said in a statement Monday. He was 93. McDivitt was surrounded by his family and friends when he died Thursday, according to NASA. Selected to join NASA’s second astronaut class in 1962, McDivitt’s work during the Apollo 9 mission played a critical role in eventually helping land the first humans on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission. And his work on Gemini IV helped extend astronauts’ time in space, nearly doubling the duration at that point in early space history, NASA said. This is what it's like to walk in space The Gemini IV mission in 1965 was McDivitt’s first as commander and marked the first time an American, astronaut Ed White, ventured outside the spacecraft in what eventually became known as a spacewalk. “In the following years, it was a skill that allowed Apollo explorers to walk on the Moon and American astronauts and their partners from around the world to build the International Space Station,” NASA wrote in the statement. That four-day mission broke the previous American record of 34 hours spent in space during the Mercury 9 mission, NASA said. Years later, McDivitt led his second mission, Apollo 9, which spanned 10 days and launched March 3, 1969, from NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. He was joined by Command Module Pilot David Scott and Lunar Module Pilot Russell Schweickart. “This was the first flight of the complete set of Apollo hardware and was the first flight of the Lunar Module,” NASA said. “They simulated the maneuvers that would be performed during actual lunar missions.” A few months later, in July 1969, NASA successfully landed humans on the moon. In total, McDivitt logged more than 14 days in space before retiring from NASA in 1972. He was awarded two NASA Distinguished Service Medals and the NASA Exceptional Service Medal. NASA Fast Facts The former astronaut was born in Chicago and graduated high school in Kalamazoo, Michigan. He went on to receive a bachelor’s degree in Aeronautical Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he graduated first in his class in 1959, the NASA statement said. His alma mater said it’s mourning his loss, highlighting that his contributions to the university “have inspired generations of students.” “His legacy of space exploration will live on as a pivotal part of our history,” the university wrote in a tweet. McDivitt joined the US Air Force in 1951. He served in the Korean War, flying 145 combat missions. He was awarded several medals, including two Air Force Distinguished Service Medals, for his work in the military. https://www.cnn.com/2022/10/18/us/apollo-astronaut-james-mcdivitt-obit/index.html Manager, Dangerous Goods and Environmental Compliance Indianapolis, IN US ID JR-003952 Category Manager, Dangerous Goods and Environmental Compliance Schedule Full time POSITION PURPOSE Manages a team to ensure Hazardous Materials/Dangerous Goods and Environmental Compliance. Observes and reviews company operations to ensure compliance with various environmental and hazardous materials/dangerous goods regulations. Consults, advises, and trains various individuals and groups on compliance with regulatory environmental and hazardous materials/dangerous goods programs as required by local, state and federal regulations. Implements policies, procedures, and programs to ensure compliance with company and governmental standards and regulations. Conducts on-site hazardous materials and environmental evaluations, assessments, and investigations 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. · Analyzes regulations and pending legislation on hazardous materials/dangerous goods issues to provide input and identify any potential impact on company activities. Assures that key information is assimilated to all affected departments, locations and employees. · Interfaces with FAA, DOT, other governmental departments, federal and local, and codeshare partners in matters involving regulatory compliance with applicable Code Federal Regulation’s (CFR). Responds to System Operations Control and Crew Dangerous Goods carriage inquires. · Interprets, administers, and adheres to 49 CFR and IATA DGR, and investigates any incidents or violations. Reports findings to the appropriate management and facilitate the implementation of required corrective measures. · Manages mediation and litigation with regulatory agencies to lessen financial and/or media impact of findings. · Works with other department heads to develop and implement hazardous materials training, safety policies and procedures, and communicates the results throughout the company ensuring a standardized regulatory compliance system-wide. · Creates, reviews and communicates compliance manuals. · Directs the coordination, scheduling, preparation and execution of audits as they relate to dangerous goods and hazardous materials. · Manages the development, review and implementation of training materials related to Internal Evaluations, Codeshare surveillances and Safety Management Systems as they relate to dangerous goods and hazardous materials. Ensures the maintenance and materials departments of the company are receiving the appropriate training. · Responds to emergency calls on a 24/7 basis. · Provides technical leadership to team and department members. Leads through example; monitors, influences and trains others. · Identifies and develops required environmental programs under 14 CFR and 40 CFR applicable to the scope and activities of the Company. · Implements the company’s Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) program in compliance with federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. Advises operating managers concerning the company’s environmental objectives. · Investigates and reviews all Hazardous Material and environmental incidents and spill reports. Develops solutions to prevent future occurrences. · Develops and recommends policies for pollution abatement and environmental management. Reviews company facilities to determine if pollution control considerations are adequate and act as a technical resource during procurement or changes in operations at company facilities. · Writes and negotiates National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting. · Provides source emissions testing using EPA Test Methods (as required). · Represents the company at regulatory hearings, legal actions and legislative meetings. · Maintains liaison with outside associations concerned with pollution control and corporate functional areas. Identifies environmental legislative and/or regulatory developments with significant potential impact on Company operations. Collects, analyzes and disseminates environmental data to all affected stakeholders. · Files regulatory reports for OSHA, EPA and other regulatory agencies. Maintains compliance records of federal, state and local regulatory laws. · Fosters the Company’s core values and culture throughout the work environment. · Provides technical leadership to team and department members. Leads through example; monitors, influences and trains others. · Performs various other duties as assigned. REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability necessary to perform this job. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE · Bachelor’s degree (B.A. /B.S.) or equivalent in safety or related area or combination of education and experience. · A minimum of 5 years of Aviation experience. · Experience using RAMCO or other Enterprise Resource Planning system PREFERRED EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE At least 5 years of Aviation experience in Safety, Environmental Compliance and/or Dangerous Goods. LANGUAGE SKILLS Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public. REASONING/PROBLEM SOLVING ABILITY Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. DECISION MAKING Makes day to day decisions used to support strategic direction. Decisions often require some thought and are somewhat structured. Decisions tend to be short term and usually moderate cost. PHYSICAL AND VISUAL 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. Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, under 35% of the time. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds up to 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. · Ability to carry a company phone and respond to calls on a 24/7 basis. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS · Ability to travel up to 50% of the time, including overnight and weekend travel. · International travel requires a valid passport. APPLY HERE Research Study: Professional Pilot Occupational Risk(s) Survey My name is August Parker, and I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy Student at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. I am inviting employed professional pilots to participate in this study by completing an internet survey for a project entitled, “An Occupational Perspective: Therapeutic Interventions to Facilitate Job Performance in Aviators and Astronauts”. The purpose of this study is to assess professional pilots experience with risk(s) in musculoskeletal functioning, mental health, and overall well-being for flight performance. This is a one-time, voluntary survey that is anticipated to take no more than 10 minutes to complete. If you agree, your identity as a participant will remain anonymous during and after the study. This survey is not affiliated with any aviation-related organizations or facilities. I would be grateful if you could forward this message to other pilots in your workforce. If you have any questions, please contact me, August Parker by email at a.parker@usa.edu. For more information and access to the survey, please access the link provided below: https://sway.office.com/ksURu4OaOEAXm7mC?ref=Link THIS PROJECT HAS BEEN REVIEWED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF ST. AUGUSTINE FOR HEALTH SCIENCES INSTITUTIONAL REVIEW BOARD FOR THE PROTECTION OF HUMAN SUBJECTS. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR CONCERNS, PLEASE CONTACT THE INSTITUTIONAL IRB CHAIR, DR. LORI KUPCZYNSKI, EMAIL: LKUPCZYNSKI@USA.EDU, PHONE: 904-330-1559 Thank you for your participation! August Parker, OTDS a.parker@usa.edu The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences 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