Flight Safety Information - January 11, 2023 No. 008 In This Issue : Incident: Westjet Encore DH8D at Comox on Jan 2nd 2023, engine fire indication : Incident: Delta A333 near Inverness on Jan 10th 2023, engine anti-ice problem : Incident: Nippon Cargo B748 at Amsterdam on Jan 9th 2023, gear problem : Incident: Canada A333 at Geneva on Jan 8th 2023, computer problems : Incident: Vistara A20N at Delhi on Jan 9th 2023, hydraulic failure : U.S. Flights Grounded Nationwide Due to FAA System Outage : Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 Catches Fire Taking Off From John Wayne Airport : Uranium in cargo sparked alert at Heathrow Airport : Airbus reports 2022 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries : Fact check: False claim pilots started training for sudden death mid-flight in 2022 : WBAT Safety’s Virtual Training Conference! : China preparing to expand airline service to United States : Alaska Airlines plans to hire more than 3,500 employees in 2023 : CLEAN AIR CAMPAIGNER TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS PEOPLE‘S HONOUR AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS : Position Available: Analyst/Senior Analyst, Line Operations Safety Audits Incident: Westjet Encore DH8D at Comox on Jan 2nd 2023, engine fire indication A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-FHEN performing flight WS-3210 from Comox,BC to Calgary,AB (Canada) with 78 passengers and 4 crew, was climbing through 14,000 feet out of Comox when the crew received indication to check their right hand engine fire detection system associated with a Master Warning. The crew worked the related checklist, shut the engine down, discharged both fire bottles, declared Mayday and turned to return to Comox. A Engine Fire Warning associated with another Master Warning activated during the descent towards Comox. The aircraft landed back in Comox without further incident, emergency services did not detect any fire or thermal issue with the engine. The passengers disembarked onto the runway and were taken to the terminal, the aircraft was subsequently towed to the apron. The Canadian TSB reported maintenance found 2 pins of a connector in the engine fire warning system had partially shorted together. The connector was replaced. https://avherald.com/h?article=50390ebc&opt=0 Incident: Delta A333 near Inverness on Jan 10th 2023, engine anti-ice problem A Delta Airlines Airbus A330-300, registration N805NW performing flight DL-221 from Paris Charles de Gaulle (France) to Salt Lake City,UT (USA), was enroute at FL390 about 160nm northwest of Inverness,SC (UK) about to enter Oceanic Airspace when the crew decided to divert to Madrid,SP (Spain) due to an engine anti-ice problem. Facing icing conditions over the Atlantic, over the UK and into France due to a large weather system, the aircraft kept clear of icing conditions flying southbound across Northern Ireland, Ireland, the Bay of Biscay and landed safely on Madrid's runway 32L about 1100nm south of their diversion point about 4:10 hours after the decision to divert. The aircraft is still on the ground in Madrid about 5.5 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=50390c47&opt=0 Incident: Nippon Cargo B748 at Amsterdam on Jan 9th 2023, gear problem A Nippon Cargo Airlines Boeing 747-8 freighter, registration JA14KZ performing flight KZ-51 from Amsterdam (Netherlands) to Milan Malpensa (Italy), was climbing out of Amsterdam's runway 24 when the crew indicated they had problems with their landing gear and would like to level off at FL060. The aircraft stopped the climb at FL070 and entered a hold while troubleshooting. The crew reported they had the gear down again and locked and were ready to return to Amsterdam. The aircraft landed safely on Amsterdam's runway 18R about 45 minutes after departure. The aircraft is still on the ground in Amsterdam 36 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=50390a38&opt=0 Incident: Canada A333 at Geneva on Jan 8th 2023, computer problems An Air Canada Airbus A330-300, registration C-GHLM performing flight AC-885 from Geneva (Switzerland) to Montreal,QC (Canada), was climbing out of Geneva when the crew reported they had difficulties handling the aircraft. The crew stopped the climb at FL220 and diverted to Lyon (France) for a safe landing on runway 17R about 75 minutes after departure. Passengers reported the crew announced they had problems with a computer. According to information The Aviation Herald received a drain mast heater had failed. https://avherald.com/h?article=503908c3&opt=0 Incident: Vistara A20N at Delhi on Jan 9th 2023, hydraulic failure A Vistara Airbus A320-200N, registration VT-TNV performing flight UK-781 from Delhi to Bhubaneswar (India) with 140 people on board, was climbing out of Delhi's runway 29 when the crew stopped the climb at FL220 due to a hydraulic failure. The aircraft returned to Delhi for a safe landing on runway 28 about 65 minutes after departure. India's DGCA reported a full emergency was declared due to a hydraulic failure. An investigation has been opened. The airline reported a minor technical snag prompted the crew to return as a precaution. A replacement aircraft has been dispatched. A replacement A320-200N registration VT-TNI reached Bhubaneswar with a delay of about 4.5 hours. The occurrence aircraft returned to service about 11 hours after landing back. https://avherald.com/h?article=503906fd&opt=0 U.S. Flights Grounded Nationwide Due to FAA System Outage Flights have been delayed across the U.S. early Wednesday due to a Federal Aviation Administration computer outage. The NOTAMS, or Notice to Air Missions System, failed earlier Wednesday, according to an FAA advisory posted on its website. The system alerts pilots to potential hazards along a flight route. Technicians are currently working to restore the system, the FAA added. https://www.barrons.com/articles/flights-grounded-faa-system-outage-51673436346?siteid=yhoof2 Delta Air Lines Boeing 757 Catches Fire Taking Off From John Wayne Airport Passengers were safely evacuated from the aircraft and were rebooked on another flight. A Delta Air Lines flight departing John Wayne Airport in Orange County, California, aborted takeoff Tuesday afternoon after an engine fire. The Boeing 757-200 operating as Delta flight 447, was bound for Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport when the emergency occurred at 13:25, according to The Orange County Register. Social media video capturing the incident from the plane's wing showed the aircraft beginning its takeoff when a loud boom was heard. Flames coming from the aircraft's right side followed along with smoke that engulfed the wing. Pilots were able to safely bring the aircraft to a stop while airport fire crews rushed to extinguish the fire. A scary situation Jay Blackmon, a passenger on the flight, caught the incident on camera. He was reportedly filming video due to the steep takeoff at the airport but was left shaken up after witnessing the frightening event. "I travel a good bit," Blackmon said to KCAL News. "Never had that happen. It just shook me up a little bit. I'm not gonna lie." "It was a boom," Blackmon said. "I mean, it was right beside me. The rear of the engine was right beside me." Get all the latest aviation news right here on Simple Flying According to KTLA, the pilots initiated an extinguishing system while emergency airport crews worked to douse the flames. Blackmon's video shows plumes of heavy black smoke billowing from underneath the plane's wing. 172 passengers were onboard, and no injuries were reported. Returning safely to the gate "I'm sure that they'll make it right and get me on another flight...Yeah, I don't know that I would want to get on right now to be honest with you," Blackmon noted. "But it was a blessing, though. That's the thing I keep replaying in my mind...is if that had happened in the air, that would have been a whole other situation." The plane was seen being towed back to its gate by another passenger on a United Airlines flight. No other disruptions to the airport's operations were reported. The carrier's response Delta Air Lines confirmed the incident, saying the flight suffered an engine maintenance issue. "Delta flight 447, set to operate service from John Wayne Airport (SNA) to Atlanta returned to the gate prior to takeoff following an apparent engine maintenance issue. The aircraft was met by local maintenance personnel for further evaluation. We apologize to our customers for this inconvenience and are working to get them to their final destinations as quickly as possible." The aircraft is a 25-year-old Boeing 757-2Q8, according to data from ch-aviation. It reportedly has four more years of flying, with a minimum retirement date set for 2027. https://simpleflying.com/delta-air-lines-boeing-757-catches-fire-taking-off-from-john-wayne-airport/ Uranium in cargo sparked alert at Heathrow Airport Police are investigating after metal contaminated with uranium was found at London's Heathrow Airport last month. Officers of the Metropolitan Police's Counter Terrorism Command responded to the security alert which was triggered on 29 December. The Sun, which first reported the news, said the uranium came from Pakistan. One line of inquiry is whether it was the result of "poor handling" in the country, the BBC was told. Police say there was no threat to the public. It was found in a shipment of scrap metal, a source said. A former commander of the UK's defence forces said "a very small sample" was found and offered assurances that "there are people looking out for this 24 hours a day". Colonel Hamish De Bretton-Gordon said the incident "should not worry the public". However, he told BBC Radio 4's Today programme that, in light of recent nuclear threats, he could see why the public was concerned. He said uranium could potentially be used for nuclear fuel in power stations and, when highly enriched, it could be used for nuclear weapons. Alarms were triggered at Heathrow after specialist scanners detected the substance as it was ferried to a freight shed owned by handling firm Swissport, the Sun said. The shipment's intended destination is not clear. No-one has been arrested. The Metropolitan Police said: "We can confirm officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command were contacted by Border Force colleagues at Heathrow after a very small amount of contaminated material was identified after routine screening within a package incoming to the UK." Commander Richard Smith from the force's counter terrorism team separately told the BBC: "Although our investigation remains ongoing, from our inquiries so far, it does not appear to be linked to any direct threat. "As the public would expect, however, we will continue to follow up on all available lines of inquiry to ensure this is definitely the case." The element that causes arguments Strict protocols must be followed in order to fly dangerous cargo, including uranium, being loaded onto the base of units in the cargo hold and ensuring a minimum distance is kept between the nuclear material and cabin above. Uranium is an element which occurs naturally. It can have nuclear-related uses once it has been refined, or enriched. This is achieved by the use of centrifuges - machines which spin at supersonic speeds. Low-enriched uranium can be used to produce fuel for commercial nuclear power plants. Highly enriched uranium has a purity of 20% or more and is used in research reactors. Weapons-grade uranium is 90% enriched or more. Cabinet minister Steve Barclay said he hoped for more information in "due course" and it was right an investigation "looks at all the issues". "I'm learning about this this morning," he told Sky News. The Home Office said: "We do not comment on live investigations." https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-64231557 Airbus reports 2022 commercial aircraft orders and deliveries • 661 deliveries, eight percent increase over 2021 • 1,078 gross commercial orders (820 net), 7,239 aircraft in backlog Toulouse, 10 January 2023 – Airbus SE (Stock exchange symbol: AIR) delivered 661* commercial aircraft to 84 customers in 2022 and registered 1,078 gross new orders. Airbus’ end December 2022 backlog stood at 7,239 aircraft. “In 2022 we served 84 customers with 661 deliveries, an increase of 8 percent compared to 2021. That’s obviously less than we were targeting but given the complexity of the operating environment I want to thank the teams and our partners for the hard work and the ultimate result,” said Guillaume Faury, Airbus Chief Executive Officer. “The significant order intake covering all our aircraft families including freighters, reflects the strength and competitiveness of our product line. We continue our ramp-up trajectory to deliver on our backlog.” In 2022, deliveries included: * After a reduction of two aircraft (2 A350-900 AEROFLOT) previously recorded as sold in December 2021 for which a transfer was not possible due to international sanctions against Russia. Airbus equally won 1,078 new orders (820 net) across all programmes and market segments, including several high profile commitments from some of the world’s leading carriers. In aircraft units, Airbus recorded a net book to bill ratio significantly above one. Per programme, the A220 won 127 firm gross new orders. The A320neo Family won 888 gross new orders. In the widebody segment, Airbus won 63 gross new orders including 19 A330s and 44 A350s of which 24 were for the newly launched A350F. The 2022 full year financial results will be disclosed on 16 February 2023. https://www.airbus.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2023-01-airbus-reports-2022-commercial-aircraft-orders-and-deliveries Fact check: False claim pilots started training for sudden death mid-flight in 2022 The claim: Pilots started training for sudden death during a flight in 2022 A Dec. 30, 2022, Instagram post (direct link, archive link) features a screenshot of a social media post where a woman claims her husband and other pilots are now being trained to deal with sudden death during flights. “NEVER until this year has he ever had to while training in a simulator, practice for when a pilot suddenly ‘you know what’ and goes catatonic and slumps over and just (dies) while in flight," reads the text of the post. "Well this year it is now part of the annual training and simulator practice." The Instagram post was liked more than 2,000 times in five days. Comments on the post showed social media users interpreted the supposed change in training to be a result of the COVID-19 vaccine. One user said, "This has been going on since the v was introduced," and another said sudden medical episodes had been a concern of theirs ever since "I heard the airlines were making the pilots get the VAX." Another version of the claim was shared more than 150 times on Facebook. Our rating: False This training is nothing new. The Federal Aviation Administration, major airlines and an aviation expert told USA TODAY that pilots have trained for in-flight incapacitation for decades. The FAA said it is not aware of any cases of in-flight pilot deaths related to the COVID-19 vaccine. Pilot incapacitation training has been around for decades Mina Kaji, a spokesperson for the Federal Aviation Administration, told USA TODAY the agency has “long required flight crews to be trained on how to respond if a pilot becomes unable to perform his or her duties.” Mike Suckow, a professor of practice at Purdue University’s School of Aviation and Transportation Technology, echoed Kaji's remarks, saying the requirement dates back several decades. A 1993 issue of Advisory Circular, a publication by the Federal Aviation Administration, said certification programs for flights that have two or more pilots should “include a demonstration of operations during the total incapacitation of a crewmember at any point in a given flight.” The publication cited hundreds of pilot incapacitation incidents that were recorded in the 1980s. Follow us on Facebook!Like our page to get updates throughout the day on our latest debunks More recently, the International Federation of Air Line Pilots’ Associations issued guidance in 2013 that said all flight operators should train for incapacitation. There were cases of such incidents in 2022. An Envoy Air pilot became incapacitated during an Ohio-bound flight and later died in November. A Citilink Indonesia pilot died after an in-flight medical emergency in July, according to The Associated Press. Neither incident's cause is known. Pilot simulator check rides, medical examinations, and line checks are all impacted by the low number of flights during the coronavirus pandemic. Suckow said pilots routinely practice incapacitation scenarios in both their initial and recurrent training He said such exercises are not tied to the COVID-19 vaccine, as some vaccine skeptics have speculated. “I have not read or heard anything about anything relating to vaccines that may have accelerated any potential problems in the cockpit,” he said. Sarah Jantz, a spokesperson for American Airlines, said there is “no validity” to the social media claim. Delta spokesperson Morgan Durrant also said it's false. Kaji said the Federal Aviation Administration has “no evidence” of aircraft accidents or pilot incapacitations caused by the COVID-19 vaccine. USA TODAY has also debunked an array of claims falsely linking airlines and the COVID-19 vaccines, including claims of vaccinated American Airlines and Delta pilots dying mid-flight, a claim that Southwest Airlines was striking in response to the vaccine mandate and a claim that British Airways was in “crisis talks” with the U.K. government about whether vaccinated pilots can safely fly. https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/factcheck/2023/01/10/fact-check-pilots-have-trained-flight-incapacitation-years-covid-vaccine/11002052002/ Southwest Airlines Announces Changes in Key Leadership After canceling nearly 17,000 flights during the busy winter holiday season, Southwest Airlines announced five key leadership promotions among the company on January 9, in roles ranging from its network planning and operations control to marketing and customer experience divisions. “The strength of Southwest Airlines is and always has been our people, and I am incredibly proud to have such talented and dedicated leaders who have a passion to serve our employees and our customers,” said Southwest Airlines President & CEO Bob Jordan. “I would like to congratulate and thank Adam, Tony, Whitney, Jeff, and Dave for taking on these additional responsibilities at such a crucial time for our beloved company.” Adam Decaire, formerly Vice President of Network Planning is now Senior Vice President of Network Planning and Network Operations Control, a role change that Southwest says will create “a tighter feedback loop between schedule design and schedule execution while adding resiliency and reliability to the Network.” Decaire began at Southwest in 1996 as a ramp agent and worked his way up into his current position after obtaining a degree in aviation management. Tony Roach is being promoted to Senior Vice President, Marketing & Customer Experience, leading the team in marketing, product, digital and customer experience, including the airline’s loyalty program. He joined in 2001 and was formerly Vice President, Customer Experience & Engagement. Whitney Eichinger was promoted from Vice President, Culture & Engagement to Senior Vice President, Culture & Communications. She has fifteen years of experience within the Communications & Outreach division. Jeff Novota was promoted from Associate General Counsel to Vice President Legal-Corporate & Transactions. The FAA-licensed commercial multi-engine pilot and flight instructor is also a lawyer, and will “provide legal support to the Company’s treasury, finance, investor relations, real estate, supply chain, sustainability, commercial, and operations functions.” Lastly, Dave Harvey has been promoted from Vice President, Southwest Business to Vice President and Chief Sales Officer. His career at Southwest began in 1999, and his current position and his team will be responsible for distribution relationships and “all aspects of business-to-business selling and service for accounts including global, national, federal/state, higher education, mid-market, small business, and meetings/events travel.” https://www.travelpulse.com/news/airlines/southwest-airlines-announces-changes-in-key-leadership.html China preparing to expand airline service to United States BEIJING (AP) — The Chinese air travel regulator is preparing to allow airlines to fly more routes between China and the United States following the lifting of anti-virus travel restrictions, state TV reported Wednesday. U.S. and Chinese airlines are among some 40 carriers that have submitted applications covering some 700 flights per week involving 34 countries, China Central Television reported on its website. It gave no timeline for when normal flights might resume. China suspended most airline flights and other travel into and out of the country following the outbreak of COVID-19 in 2020. Most restrictions on movement have been dropped. On Sunday, the first passengers were allowed to fly into China without being quarantined after arrival. The Civil Aviation Administration of China will talk with U.S. regulators to “promote the smooth resumption of flights” between the two countries, the CCTV report said. https://thehill.com/homenews/ap/ap-business/ap-china-preparing-to-expand-airline-service-to-united-states/ Alaska Airlines plans to hire more than 3,500 employees in 2023 If you’ve ever thought about working for an airline, 2023 might be your year. Alaska Airlines is announcing plans to hire more than 3,500 new employees this year in a variety of roles and functions. As we continue to grow and bring dozens of new airplanes into our fleet, we need thousands of people to join the Alaska family. From maintenance technicians to contact center agents, flight attendants to pilots, customer service agents to software engineers, we will have jobs available for anyone who wants to be part of our team. Most of the new jobs are based at our hubs in Seattle and Portland, as well as locations up and down the West Coast. Benefits like the ability to work from home and flexibility of schedules are also available with some roles. Many of the positions do not require previous airline experience, so it’s the perfect time to try a new career. The openings will be posted at careers.alaskaair.com throughout the year. It’s an exciting time to join our team, and we’re eager to welcome more great people to Alaska,” said Andy Schneider, senior vice president of people at Alaska Airlines. “We offer a wide variety of positions, and we pride ourselves on nurturing talent and providing opportunities to learn new skills and move into new, challenging roles. Come join our winning team!” Here’s a look at the approximate number of new hires for each role we’ll be looking to fill this year. 550 Pilots 1,000 Flight Attendants 1,000 Customer Service Agents 100 Ramp Service Agents 240 Contact Center Agents 135 Maintenance Technicians 500 Management 3,525 Total Employees Why work for Alaska? Creating an airline people love starts with our commitment to creating an airline where kind, remarkable and hardworking people can love what they do and who they work with. The work is exciting, we support each other and operate as one team, and you can travel the world. It’s unlike any other work environment. We provide travel privileges to explore and connect with family and friends; competitive pay and unique bonus programs to reward you when the company does well; and strong benefits for your health and wellness. We commit to providing career development in an inclusive workplace where you can grow your career. Many of our management employees began their careers in frontline positions and then took an opportunity to move into a supervisor or corporate role. The opportunities are endless. Have we convinced you yet? The place to learn more is careers.alaskaair.com. https://news.alaskaair.com/alaska-airlines/alaska-airlines-plans-to-hire-more-than-3500-employees-in-2023/ CLEAN AIR CAMPAIGNER TO RECEIVE PRESTIGIOUS PEOPLE‘S HONOUR AT THE HOUSE OF LORDS Dr Susan Michaelis, from West Sussex is to be recognised at the Palace of Westminster with the prestigious British Citizen Award (BCA) in recognition of her extraordinary endeavours. The British Citizen Award in partnership with One Stop, is now in its ninth year and recognises exceptional individuals who positively impact their communities throughout the country. Dubbed ‘The People’s Honours’ due to the fact that anyone with an OBE, CBE of KBE is ineligible to receive a BCA, this programme recognises true community heroes for their divergent endeavours and positive impact on society. Susan is one of only 29 individuals to be recognised at the Palace of Westminster on 26th January 2023 and will be honoured with The British Citizen Award and will receive the coveted BCA Medal of Honour. Susan is invited to use the post-nominals BCAhon as a legacy of her achievements. Aged 34, Susan’s dream career as an airline pilot came to a devastating end as she became very ill and deemed no longer medically fit to fly. For the last 25 years, she has dedicated her life to getting the problem of contaminated air on aircraft recognised and fixed. She has achieved some impressive milestones, committing to protect crews and the travelling public. To make a change and achieve her goals, she retrained by doing both a PhD in Occupational Safety in the Workplace and then an MSc. She has successfully motivated air crew unions globally (including in the UK) and the Royal Australian Air Force to help her address this occupational health and flight safety issue, with unions representing over 200,000 members. In 2006, she played a vital role in unions creating the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive to fix the problem. Susan was appointed Head of Research, a job she has mostly done unpaid. Today, Susan has Stage four breast cancer, a cancer her doctors are convinced came from her exposure to engine oils at work 25 years ago. Due in part to her extensive work, the industry is now taking more steps towards resolving this important health issue. “This year’s medalists have reminded us of how many amazing people are supporting our communities, especially during such a challenging time. At One Stop we serve many communities across the country, and we know how important voluntary work is to support those in need. We're proud to be partnering with the BCA again and to play a small part in helping each medallist to be recognised. Our congratulations go to all honourees”, said Jack Taylor Head of Community Partnerships, One Stop. The Medal presentation will be hosted by TV presenter and BCA Patron, Nick Knowles, and attended by another BCA Patron, Dame Mary Perkins, Founder of Specsavers, and The Rt Hon Lord Dholakia. The British Citizen Award (BCA) was established in 2015 to recognise exceptional individuals who work tirelessly and selflessly to make a positive impact on their communities and society. Each medalist has a day to remember befitting their achievements. At the Palace of Westminster medals will be presented by Senior Representatives from official partner One Stop, Places for People, Specsavers, and Big Bus London, who all support this unique programme. Medalists then board an Open Top Lap of Honour tour before attending a certificate presentation at the prestigious Church House. The British Citizen Award is widely viewed as the nation’s way of recognising extraordinary, everyday people for exceptional endeavor and are truly representative of today’s multicultural Britain. The Medal presentation is held twice annually, January and July, to nominate an outstanding individual from your community to be considered for The People’s Honours visit www.britishcitizenawards.co.uk. ***ENDS*** Date of issue: 9th January 2023 For more information, please contact press@britishcitizenawards.co.uk or call 0203 002 7764. Notes to Editors The British Citizen Award recognises individuals that positively impact others and highlights the positive aspects of multi-cultural communities, workplaces, community groups and charities throughout the UK. It is accessible to all and serves to celebrate the good things that make Britain great. There is no fee for making a nomination. Nominees who are granted a BCA will be invited to attend the Presentation Day at the Palace of Westminster. Presentations are held twice annually in January and July. Whilst individuals decorated with an OBE, CBE or KBE are ineligible for a BCA, recipients of a BCA can still be nominated (and often are successful) for those awards. Susan is a permanent resident in the UK and the first Australian to receive this award. Global Cabin Air Quality Executive First Floor 10 Queen Street Place London, EC4R 1BE England https://www.gcaqe.org/susanmichaelisbca2023 Analyst/Senior Analyst, Line Operations Safety Audits Date: Dec 29, 2022 Location: DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08) Additional Locations: None Requisition ID: 64611 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 · The Analyst/Sr Analyst, Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA) reports to the Manager, Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA) · You’ll be involved in leading initiatives and supporting day-to-day operations for American Airlines’ LOSA Program. 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 including any collective bargaining obligations. · Supports the American Airlines Safety Management System (SMS) in hazard identification and risk mitigation. · Collects observation data, conducts analysis, and creates presentations. · Supports the data analytics and reporting requirements for Safety & Efficiency Programs, Flight Operations, Flight Service, Dispatch, and other AA stakeholders. · Attends, facilitates, and presents analysis and recommendations to leadership at monthly SMS meetings. · Supports the LOSA Manager in selection, training, and monthly scheduling of LOSA Observers. · Coordinates with and ensures proper accommodation of LOSA observes. · Maintains collected LOSA data within confidential data archive. · Maintains secure access to data (Safety Data SharePoint site and Tableau). · Establishes and coordinates data-derived targets for safety enhancements. · All you'll need for success Minimum Requirements – Education & Prior Job Experience · Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience · 3 years of relevant experience or a master’s degree in a related field Preferred Requirements - Education & Prior Job Experience · Degree or specialization in Aviation or Human Factors · Experience with Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA), Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP), Flight Operational Quality Assurance (FOQA), and/or Air Safety Investigations Skills, Licenses & Certifications · Understanding of Threat & Error Management concept and how it is applied within a safety organization. · Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to influence and effectively communicate with all levels of employees across the organization. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including professional presentation skills. · 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. · Proficiency in MS Office suite. Previous experience with Tableau preferred. · Preferred FAA Certificate of Demonstrated Proficiency and/or operational airline experience · 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: 64611 Nearest Major Market: Dallas Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth Job Segment: Quality Assurance, Operations Manager, Developer, Sharepoint, Technology, Aviation, Operations APPLY NOW Curt Lewis