Flight Safety Information - May 5, 2023 No. 087 In This Issue : Incident: Boliviana B738 at Sao Paulo on May 4th 2023, dropped winglet on landing : Incident: Gol B738 at Rio de Janeiro on May 4th 2023, rejected takeoff due to engine surges : Incident: TUI B738 enroute on May 4th 2023, one flight crew incapacitated : Incident: Spirit A319 near Cartagena on May 2nd 2023, cracked cabin window : Delta Airplane Damaged After Jet Blast From Southwest Boeing 737 Blows Baggage Cart Into Engine : Tourist announces to Israeli airport security that he's carrying a bomb : Passenger who missed flight makes bomb threat, forces evacuation at LAX : TSU aviation program getting $5M training facility at Houston Spaceport : Air India gets over 700 applications for pilots : How USAF Is Tackling Pilot Retention: More Money, More Stability : AIRBUS - Position Available: Aviation Safety Officer Incident: Boliviana B738 at Sao Paulo on May 4th 2023, dropped winglet on landing A BoA Boliviana de Aviacion Boeing 737-800, registration CP-3151 performing flight OB-736 from Santa Cruz (Bolivia) to Sao Paulo Guarulhos,SP (Brazil), landed on Guarulhos' runway 09R when the left hand winglet separated from the aircraft. The aircraft continued landing and taxied to the apron. A replacement Boeing 737-800 registration CP-3206 positioned to Sao Paulo and performed the return flight OB-735 with a delay of about 5:45 hours. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Sao Paulo about 23 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=508b2b98&opt=0 Incident: Gol B738 at Rio de Janeiro on May 4th 2023, rejected takeoff due to engine surges A Gol Transportes Aereos Boeing 737-800, registration PR-GXH performing flight G3-2040 from Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont,RJ to Porto Allegre,RS (Brazil), was accelerating for takeoff from Santos Dumont's runway 20L when the right hand engine (CFM56) experienced a number of engine surges in rapid succession prompting the crew to reject takeoff at low speed (below 20 knots over ground) and return to the apron. The flight was cancelled. The aircraft is still on the ground at Santos Dumont about 11 hours after the rejected takeoff. https://avherald.com/h?article=508b054e&opt=0 Incident: TUI B738 enroute on May 4th 2023, one flight crew incapacitated A TUI Airways Boeing 737-800, registration G-FDZZ performing flight BY-1424 from Newcastle,EN (UK) to Las Palmas,CI (Spain), was enroute at FL360 over the Celtic Sea about 150nm south of Cork (Ireland) when the crew decided to return to Newcastle reporting one of the pilots became ill, descended to FL330 for the return, later FL250, burned off fuel at FL110 and landed safely back in Newcastle about 2 hours after leaving FL360. The aircraft is still on the ground the next morning about 13 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=508b0330&opt=0 Incident: Spirit A319 near Cartagena on May 2nd 2023, cracked cabin window A Spirit Airlines Airbus A319-100, registration N506NK performing flight NK-1473 from Orlando,FL (USA) to Medellin (Colombia), was enroute at FL350 about 150nm northwest of Cartagena (Colombia) when the crew decided to divert to Cartagena due to cracked cabin window. The aircraft landed safely in Cartagena about 45 minutes later. The aircraft is still on the ground in Cartagena about 51 hours after landing. https://avherald.com/h?article=508ab62d&opt=0 Delta Airplane Damaged After Jet Blast From Southwest Boeing 737 Blows Baggage Cart Into Engine A Delta Air Lines-operated Boeing 737-800, which was parked at a gate at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), was damaged after a baggage cart was blown across the ramp area and collided with the left engine of the aircraft. The apparent cause of the accident was a jet blast from a passing Southwest Airlines 737, which hit the baggage cart with such force that it was blown across the tarmac. In a summary of the incident, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) confirmed that no one was injured, although the extent of the damage to the aircraft has not yet been reported. The 10-year-old aircraft, which once belong to Brazil’s GOL and the European low-cost airline Transavia before being bought by Delta in 2017, had just arrived in Los Angeles from Salt Lake City on Wednesday and was preparing for an onward flight to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Following the accident, the aircraft (registration: N774DE) appears to have remained on the ground and hasn’t operated any further flights. The scheduled flight to Puerto Vallarta was delayed by around an hour while a replacement aircraft was found. Last month, a Delta-operated Boeing 757 was badly damaged while waiting to take off at Mexico City Airport when an Aeromexico plane collided with the horizontal stabilizer Delta jet. The Delta aircraft was waiting on a slipway between two taxiways when the Aeromexico plane passed on the main taxiway. Investigators will have to determine whether the Delta plane stopped short on the slipway leading to the backend sticking out onto the main taxiway. https://www.paddleyourownkanoo.com/2023/05/05/delta-airplane-damaged-after-jet-blast-from-southwest-boeing-737-blows-baggage-cart-into-engine/ Tourist announces to Israeli airport security that he's carrying a bomb An American tourist claimed he was being framed by a man who had planted a bomb in his bag. An American tourist was detained in Ben-Gurion Airport on Thursday after he announced to Border Control that he had a bomb in his hand luggage, according to an N12 report. The tourist reportedly landed earlier in the day from New York and entered Israel without issue. He claimed to have traveled to Israel for a diving trip and visited Jerusalem during the day. N12 reported that he then returned to the airport in the evening to fly back to the US, and after passing Border Control and boarding the plane, he then got off the plane again and announced the bomb to a Border Control officer. According to an investigation by the Population Authority, the tourist was removed from the plane by a stewardess after he told her he didn't want to be on the aircraft because someone "in blue clothes" planted the bomb in his bag to frame him. The man was not actually carrying a bomb A bomb was not found in his bag, however, N12 reported that he was carrying photocopied pages discussing the "burning of Jerusalem" from a book called Kings of the Desert. The tourist will be flown back to the US in the next 24 hours. "Not a routine night, but in situations like these, the officers don't hesitate," said the Israeli Airports Authority to N12. "They immediately involve the security forces." This isn't the first time American tourists caused drama in Ben-Gurion Airport over explosive devices. Last year, an American family set off a bomb scare when they presented an unexploded bomb shell they had found on their visit to the Golan Heights and asked if they could take it with them on the plane. The family was later allowed to board their flight without the bomb. https://www.jpost.com/israel-news/article-742168 Passenger who missed flight makes bomb threat, forces evacuation at LAX LOS ANGELES (KTLA) — A JetBlue flight from Las Vegas was evacuated after landing in Los Angeles on Thursday after reports of a suspicious package on board. At around 2 p.m., authorities said a disgruntled passenger who missed his flight made a statement saying his luggage “contained a possible bomb” aboard the aircraft. The JetBlue plane landed at Los Angeles International Airport and was moved to an isolated area. Passengers and crew aboard the plane were evacuated and taken back to the terminal on shuttle busses as police inspected the aircraft. A JetBlue flight from las Vegas to Los Angeles was evacuated after reports of a suspicious package on board. (KTLA) Las Vegas Police “took enforcement action” against the disgruntled passenger and notified LAPD. West Hollywood restaurant Pump of ‘Vanderpump Rules’ to reportedly close “LAXPD is currently conducting their investigation to ensure that the luggage is clear of any threat to the passengers and aircraft,” officials said. https://thehill.com/homenews/3989444-passenger-who-missed-flight-makes-bomb-threat-forces-evacuation-at-lax/ TSU aviation program getting $5M training facility at Houston Spaceport HOUSTON – Texas Southern University’s Aviation Science and Technology program is reaching new heights with the approval of a training facility at the Houston Spaceport. On Wednesday, Houston’s City Council officially approved the agreement between Houston Airports and TSU, which will last five years and include the creation of an Aviation Education Facility at Ellington Airport. “The city of Houston is proud of its partnership with Texas Southern University, and we are excited to witness the aviation students’ education and careers take flight. The air transportation industry in Houston and across the United States is growing and provides career opportunities for those with the skills needed to succeed,” said Mayor Sylvester Turner. “Earlier this year, the city provided $1 million in seed money to create a transformational health center at TSU. This project also will transform lives and help students prepare for the future.” More than 500 aviation and aerospace-related companies operate in Houston, and more than 23,000 aerospace and aviation professionals call Houston home. “Houston Airports is honored to invest in and inspire the next generation of aviation professionals,” said Mario Diaz, Director of Aviation for Houston Airports. “The facility at Ellington Airport continues the illustrious story of Houston’s aeronautical history. More than 100 years ago, farmers watched the U.S. Army carve runways through rice fields so the nation’s first pilots could train for World War I. Decades later, NASA chose Ellington Airport to train for the Apollo Lunar landing. Soon, students at Texas Southern University will apply the crucial lessons learned at Ellington Airport to revolutionize the aviation industry.” Houston Airports will invest up to $5 million to build the facility. It will be constructed on approximately two acres of land that is accessible to an existing taxi-lane connector at Ellington Airport. Because TSU is an accredited university, the Federal Aviation Administration allows Houston Airports to charge a reduced annual rent of $60,000 to lease the facilities. If the lease is extended beyond the initial five-year period, full market rate rent will be charged. The city of Houston said this investment will not impact its fiscal budget. “The Aviation Science Management program at Texas Southern University is thankful for this investment the City of Houston and Houston Airports are making in our students and in the future of aviation,” said Executive Director of Aviation Dr. Terance Fontaine. “Likewise, we appreciate the unwavering support our program has received from President Lesia Crumpton-Young, Regent James Benham and the entire Board of Regents to get us to this point. We are honored to be the first tenants in this new lease space. This opportunity provides an enhanced environment for student learning opportunities as we work to address our nation’s critical aviation needs. Furthermore, it provides space for our fleet of eight aircraft to be housed inside and protected from weather conditions, thus allowing us to preserve them for extended use.” The 2-acre facility will include: • 22,000 square foot aircraft hangar • 20,000 square feet of aircraft apron • 7,200 square feet of office and training/classroom space • 12,000-gallon above-ground aviation fuel tank • Vehicle parking https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2023/05/04/tsu-aviation-program-getting-5m-training-facility-at-houston-spaceport/ Analysis-Delta's pilot deal turns up the heat on rival airlines' union negotiations (Reuters) - Delta Air Lines' industry-changing pilot contract that offers $7 billion in higher pay and benefits is putting pressure on rival carriers to hand out similar deals ahead of a busy summer travel season. Any proposal that falls short of Delta's deal will likely have no takers among the unions, but airline executives say even matching that contract could balloon operating costs at a time when a worsening economy has clouded travel outlook. The Delta deal, working conditions and other topics will be discussed at a global conference of pilots in Montreal through Sunday. "Delta is out there as a marker," American Airlines CFO Devon May told Reuters. "That's what we are looking towards as we are working with our pilots union to get a deal done." The Fort Worth, Texas-based carrier has estimated that matching Delta's offer will cost it about $8 billion over four years. American Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines are all in the middle of contract negotiations with their pilots. Southwest and United have not quantified the potential impact publicly, but both expect a marked increase in non-fuel operating costs. Jason Ambrosi, head of the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) and an architect of Delta's deal, told Reuters the big increases in pay rates and benefits will not break airlines. They serve as a way for pilots to make up for concessions made during earlier crises like after Sept. 11, he said. "Guess what? That's what pilots are worth," Ambrosi said. "I'm not going to make any excuses for why we got the deal we got." But some industry officials say hefty raises for pilots will likely spark demands for similar deals from flight attendants and other workers, potentially resulting in millions of dollars in additional costs. Delta, whose earnings have recovered from pandemic lows faster than rivals, has to deal with just one major union. Its flight attendants are not unionized. But American, United and Southwest have unions with multiple worker groups. Delta's deal has put competitors in a bind. One Southwest official, who asked not to be identified discussing labor talks, said the company is "realistic" about the situation and any deal less than Delta's would likely be voted down. Airlines have leaned on higher ticket prices amid strong travel demand to mitigate cost pressures, but consumer spending is at risk. MARKET SHIFT Industry executives say Delta's agreement has shifted the market. The carrier's pilot union said it made no concessions in the deal, which included dozens of work-rule improvements and quality-of-life related items. In an update to its members this week, United's pilot union said it is seeking similar improvements. Dennis Tajer, a spokesman for American's pilots union, said while pilots are not ready to sacrifice market-linked compensation, work-life balance and scheduling certainty have become a far bigger priority. "The new currency for our pilots, regardless of age, is quality of life," he said. "Delta came in and changed what pilots believed was possible." American pilots have voted to authorize a strike if a new employment contract isn't reached. Southwest pilots are voting for a similar measure and United pilots are picketing. While pilots cannot walk off the job until the National Mediation Board grants them permission, union officials warn further delays will make it harder to attract and retain talent and that impacts airlines' flight schedules. United executives declined to provide a timeline for the pilot deal. They said the airline has the pilots it needs to fly its summer schedule. American has said it has as much as 50 underused mainline jets and about 150 regional aircraft grounded because of a shortage of pilots. Tajer, the union rep for American's pilots, said while the company is not facing a problem in attracting pilots, it is hard pressed for enough instructors to train them. A deal will increase the population of instructor pilots, he added. Southwest, too, has a surplus of under-utilized aircraft. Casey Murray, head of the Dallas-based airline's pilot union, said it has lost more pilots in the first four months of this year than it did in all of 2022. ALPA's Ambrosi said any gains at larger airlines will also be felt at mid-sized players like JetBlue, Spirit, and Frontier, which will have to pay competitive wage to retain pilots or else will have an "attrition issue." https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/analysis-deltas-pilot-deal-turns-101813113.html Air India gets over 700 applications for pilots On April 27, the carrier issued an advertisement for more than 1,000 pilots. It is looking for captains, first officers and trainers across A320, B777, B787 and B737 fleet. In a statement on Thursday, an Air India spokesperson said the airline has received an overwhelming response to its recruitment advertisement for pilots released late last week. Many pilots of cash-strapped Go First, which has filed for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings, are also looking for other opportunities, including at Air India, according to industry sources. New Delhi: Air India on Thursday said it has received an overwhelming response for its recruitment drive for pilots and has got more than 700 applications in the past week. The airline, which currently has more than 1,800 pilots, has placed orders for 470 aircraft with Boeing and Airbus, including for wide-body planes. On April 27, the carrier issued an advertisement for more than 1,000 pilots. It is looking for captains, first officers and trainers across A320, B777, B787 and B737 fleet. In a statement on Thursday, an Air India spokesperson said the airline has received an overwhelming response to its recruitment advertisement for pilots released late last week. "The recruitment of pilots is in preparation for the augmented large fleet of 470 aircraft. We have already received over 700 applications in the last few days as response to the advertisement which is under process. As continuation of this recruitment process we are conducting walk-in interviews in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru," it said. Many pilots of cash-strapped Go First, which has filed for voluntary insolvency resolution proceedings, are also looking for other opportunities, including at Air India, according to industry sources. Tata Group has four airlines -- Air India, Air India Express, AIX Connect and Vistara, which is a joint venture with Singapore Airlines. The group is in the process of merging Air India Express and AIX Connect as well as Vistara with Air India. https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/industry/transportation/airlines-/-aviation/air-india-gets-over-700-applications-for-pilots/articleshow/99995847.cms?from=mdr How USAF Is Tackling Pilot Retention: More Money, More Stability As the Air Force battles a persistent pilot shortage made worse by aging training aircraft, the service has started approaching its current pilots earlier in their careers to offer retention incentives, hoping to convince them to stay in the military longer, Vice Chief of Staff Gen. David W. Allvin said May 2. At the same time, the Air Force is set to launch a new program in the coming months that will offer bonuses and guaranteed assignment locations to selected pilots and rated officers. In his written testimony for the Senate Armed Services Committee’s readiness subpanel, Allvin noted that the Air Force had a net loss of about 250 pilots in fiscal 2022 and ended the year 1,900 pilots short of its goal of 21,000. Commercial industry has been hiring at high rates coming out of the COVID-19 pandemic, and the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects continued demand through the rest of the decade. Allvin was pressed by Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) about why Air Force pilots choose to leave the service, especially those who do so after completing their initial 10-year commitment. Citing an aircrew survey that was completed in March, Allvin named three main reasons aviators leave: Duties that take away from flying—“Pilots like to fly,” Allvin noted. USAF is trying to limit the frequency of deployments now that rotations to the Middle East have diminished, and is working to be more flexibility in where pilots are stationed, Allvin said. “One of the advantages of technology is it allows us to be more interactive with the individuals in the assignment process,” he explained. “Before, the needs of the Air Force would shape your career. Now we have a talent marketplace where they can go out and at least provide some more input, have a little more agency in their future assignments.” The Air Force’s main compensation lever is aviation bonuses, which paid out $15,000 to $35,000 annually, depending on skillset and contract length, under the fiscal 2022 bonus program. The updated rates could be out within a month, an Air Force spokesperson said. The problem, Allvin said, is that pilots need to be incentivized to stay well before they reach the end of their 10-year commitments. For many, the bonuses come too late to change plans already years in the making. “What we have done now is offered these incentives to them three years before the commitment is done,” Allvin explained. “Now, obviously, we’re asking for a longer commitment, but at that time, it’s helping them cement their future, see where their families are and have that predictability.” Whether the earlier bonuses will make mid-career pilot retention easier is not yet clear. “We just started this,” Allvin said—but the service is optimistic that offering more stability will improve retention. Other initiatives are also in the works. Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) highlighted a section in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act directing the Air Force to establish a demonstration program to offer bonuses worth up to $50,000 annually and/or guaranteed future assignment locations to sweeten the pot. Though Allvin offered no details, an Air Force spokeswoman told Air & Space Forces Magazine plans are being finalized and the new program should be ready to roll out this summer. Additionally, an aircrew task force is working on “establishing holistic Total Force retention goals, integrated data-sharing, increased use of advanced analytical tools, consolidation of enterprise lines of effort, and continuous improvement to sustain a healthy crew force,” the spokeswoman said. https://www.airandspaceforces.com/air-force-boost-pilot-retention/ Position Available: Aviation Safety Officer Airbus is an international pioneer in the aerospace industry. We are a leader in designing, manufacturing and delivering aerospace products, services and solutions to customers on a global scale. We aim for a better-connected, safer and more prosperous world. A commercial aircraft manufacturer, with Space and Defense as well as Helicopters Divisions, Airbus is the largest aeronautics and space company in Europe and a worldwide leader. Airbus has built on its strong European heritage to become truly international - with roughly 180 locations and 12,000 direct suppliers globally. The company has aircraft and helicopter final assembly lines across Asia, Europe and the Americas, and has achieved a more than six fold order book increase since 2000. Position Summary: The Aviation Safety Officer (ASO) is a full time position within the Airbus Helicopters North America (AHNA) Aviation Safety. The ASO shall assists in the management of all aspects of the aviation safety function for the Grand Prairie Facility. The ASO is primarily responsible for managing internal aviation safety and ensuring compliance with applicable aviation safety regulations and policies. The ASO shall coordinate closely with the Senior Director, Safety Programs, Flight Safety Officers (FSO's), and other Airbus departments to identify, investigate and manage aviation safety hazards; coordinate and carry out actions to manage or mitigate risk; and provide support of AHNA's Safety Management System (SMS). Primary Responsibilities: 1. Internal Flight Safety: 50% · Serve as the Grand Prairie facilities focal point for aviation safety matters and safety promotion activities · Monitor aviation production, maintenance, and flight operations to identify hazards. · Maintain an internal aviation safety incident reporting system, manage investigation of internal aviation incidents, and initiate corrective action(s) as necessary. · Engage in continuous feedback and communication for all safety report submitters · Monitor and evaluate the results of corrective actions; ensure that the feedback loop and control measures are in place and working efficiently. · Maintain the facilities flight line safety program to include providing training and administering access control of the flight line. · Participate in Flight Test development pre-Type Inspection Authorization meetings and Safety Review Boards to identify and mitigate flight risks. · Represent Aviation Safety at operational departmental meetings to raise awareness to safety hazards, initiatives, and other safety information. 2. Company SMS: 40% · Assist the Manager, Safety Management System with the development and implementation of AHNA's Safety Management System (SMS) for the Grand Prairie facility. · Organize and facilitate the Safety Action Group (SAG) for the Grand Prairie facility and where necessary escalate risk to the Safety Review Board (SRB) · Responsible for the development and management of facilities Emergency Response Plan (ERP) for aircraft accidents. · Facilitate Safety Risk Management activities with other stakeholder to identifying, assessing, analyzing, and mitigating aviation safety risks · Ensures accurate and timely delivery of required safety reports, including monthly and quarterly summary reports, as well as ad hoc queries. Provides weekly/monthly management reports on safety goals and objectives as required. · Oversee the development, delivery and maintenance of SMS training to ensure employees possess the competencies appropriate with their role in aviation safety. 3. Accident Investigation: 10% · Participate and provide technical expertise regarding accidents investigations as requested by AHNA's Senior Director, Safety Programs and/or Manager of Accident Investigation. Additional Responsibilities: · Other duties as assigned. Qualified Experience / Skills / Training: Education: Required: · Bachelor's Degree in aviation, safety or a related field; or equivalent experience Preferred: · Master's Degree preferred Experience: Required: · Minimum of seven (7) years' experience in flight operations and/or aviation safety. Preferred: · Experience as a fleet operator and/or certified instructor. · Accident investigation experience. Licensure/Certifications: Required: · Formally trained in SMS and accident investigation Preferred: · FAA commercial/instrument pilot or equivalent with rotorcraft-helicopter rating and/or A&P certificate strongly preferred. Knowledge, Skills, Demonstrated Capabilities: · Broad knowledge of aviation safety programs, technical publications, aircraft systems, helicopter aerodynamic principles, FAA operational and safety management regulations, and other fields relating to conduct of flight programs. Communication Skills (Spoken, Written, Influencing, Proficiency in Other Languages): · English proficiency required. · Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written form required. · Ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with governmental and civilian representatives and customers. Technical Systems Proficiency: · Proficiency in GSuite and Smartsheet · Technical working knowledge of Flight Data Monitoring systems with associated software. · Technical knowledge of Helicopter Usage and Monitoring Systems (HUMS). Travel Required: · 30% Domestic and International. Citizenship: · US Person under ITAR definition (U.S. Citizen, green card holder or person covered under our existing ITAR license) Clearance: · None Decision Making, Complexity: · Responsible for assisting to develop internal processes and protocols. · Responsible for ensuring compliance with applicable safety procedures, rules, and regulations. Organizational information: Direct Reports : · Exempt : 0 · Non-exempt : 0 Job Dimensions, Contributions to Success: · Integral in maintaining a safe aviation organization and compliance with applicable safety procedures, rules, and regulations. Nature of Contacts: · Involved Communication on a daily Basis with internal and external parties Physical Requirements: · Onsite: 70% · Vision: able to see and read computer screen and other electronic equipment with screens, able to read documents, reports and engineering drawings on daily basis. · Hearing: able to hear to participate in conversations in person and via teleconference or phone and to hear sounds on production floor including safety warnings or alarms on a daily basis. · Speaking: able to speak in conversations and meetings, deliver information and participate in communications on a daily basis. · Equipment Operation (personal computer, telephone, copies, fax machine, and related office equipment and using electronic identification card to enter building floors and internal doors): able to operate most office and personal electronic equipment and some basic tools. Daily · Carrying: able to carry documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs several times a week. · Lifting: able to lift documents, tools, drawings, electronic equipment up to 30lbs/14kgs several times a week. · Pushing / Pulling: able to push and pull small office furniture, aircraft systems and equipment several times a week. · Sitting: able to sit for long periods of time in meetings, working on computer several times a week. · Squatting / Kneeling: able to squat or kneel to retrieve or replace items stored on low shelving. · Standing: able to stand for discussions in offices or on production floor several times a week. · Travel: able to travel independently and at short notice. · Walking (include routine walking such as to a shared printer to retrieve documents): able to walk through office and production areas including uneven surfaces several times a week. · Personal Protective Equipment required: Required PPE includes, but is not limited to, Safety Shoes, Safety Glasses, Hearing Protection, Respirators/Masks, and/or Protective Gloves as required by site and/or customer site · Equal Opportunity: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status As a leader in our field, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. provides relocation assistance for qualified positions and a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. As a matter of policy, Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not sponsor visas for US positions unless specified. Only applicants with current work authorization will be considered. Airbus Helicopters, Inc. does not offer tenured or guaranteed employment. Employment with Airbus is at will, meaning either the company or the employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause, with or without notice. NOTE: Airbus Helicopters, Inc. reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This position description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment. APPLY HERE Curt Lewis