Flight Safety Information October 18, 2017 - No. 207 In This Issue Incident: Primera B738 at Alicante on Oct 17th 2017, engine shut down in flight Incident: Eurowings A320 at Leipzig on Oct 17th 2017, rejected takeoff due to bird strike Incident: SAS B738 near Stockholm on Oct 17th 2017, smell of smoke in cockpit EVAS - Cockpit Smoke Protection F-18 Crashed during take off (Spain) Lockhart balloon crash prompts call for medical checks on pilots Canada's TSB Aviation Investigation A17Q0162 - Quebec UAV collision with aircraft ATSB probes Indonesia AirAsia A320 depressurisation Malaysia Airlines just lost another CEO Vector Aerospace emphasizing safety with its AS350/H130 crash-resistant fuel system Aer Lingus is hiring 100 pilots - here's how to apply and what you could earn India's Jet Airways eyes order for another 75 Boeing 737 Maxes Debt-Ridden Greece to Spend $2.4bn Upgrading its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet Bigelow Aerospace plans an inflatable habitat for lunar orbit GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY REQUEST 2017 FORAS Workshop - November 29-30, 2017, Taoyuan, Taiwan. Organized by Flight Safety Foundation and EVA Air Air Traffic Control Investigation from SCSI POSITION AVAILABLE: General Manager & Senior Flight Data Analyst POSITION AVAILABLE: Associate Air Safety Coordinator Incident: Primera B738 at Alicante on Oct 17th 2017, engine shut down in flight A Primera Air Nordic Boeing 737-800, registration YL-PSB performing flight 6F-108 from Alicante,SP (Spain) to Keflavik (Iceland), was climbing out of Alicante's runway 10 when the crew needed to shut an engine (CFM56) down, levelled off at 4500 feet, burned off fuel and returned to Alicante for a safe but overweight landing at a higher than normal speed (about 175 knots over ground) on runway 10 about 50 minutes after departure. The brakes overheated, at least one tyre (inboard left main tyre) deflated. The occurrence aircraft is still on the ground in Alicante about 8 hours after landing back. The left main gear seen after landing: http://avherald.com/h?article=4afd3161&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: Eurowings A320 at Leipzig on Oct 17th 2017, rejected takeoff due to bird strike A Eurowings Airbus A320-200, registration D-AIPW performing flight EW-79 from Leipzig to Cologne (Germany), was accelerating for takeoff from Leipig's runway 26R when the crew rejected takeoff at high speed due to a bird strike and stopped on the runway. Emergency services responded, the aircraft was subsequently towed to the apron with the fire engines in trail. Following maintenance the aircraft was able to depart about 2 hours later and reached Cologne with a total delay of 100 minutes. http://avherald.com/h?article=4afd2cfc&opt=0 Back to Top Incident: SAS B738 near Stockholm on Oct 17th 2017, smell of smoke in cockpit, atmospheric conditions suspected, many flights again affected A SAS Scandindavian Airlines Boeing 737-800, registration LN-RGH performing flight SK-128 from Malmo to Stockholm (Sweden) with 157 people on board, was on approach to Stockholm Arlanda Airport's runway 19L at about 08:27L (06:27Z) when the crew reported the smell of smoke in the cockpit. The aircraft continued for a safe landing about 5 minutes later and was received by emergency services. No trace of fire, heat or smoke was found, the aircraft taxied to the apron. The airline reported no cause of the odour was found. The airline strongly suspects the current atmospheric conditions with the remnants of Hurricane Ophelia affecting Europe after picking up sand from the Sahara and smoke from the forest fires in Spain and Portugal may have affected the flight, too. Several dozen flights in Europe were affected in a similiar way reporting smell of smoke in the cockpit with no obvious cause. Observations of strangely red skies and/or sun are meanwhile arriving not only from Britain but also mainland Europe, in particular Netherlands, and into Scandinavia. Infrared Satellite Image SEVIRI Oct 16th 2017 12:00Z (Graphics: Meteosat): http://avherald.com/h?article=4afd23b0&opt=0 Back to Top Back to Top F-18 Crashed during take off (Spain) Date: 17-OCT-2017 Time: 11:00 LT Type: McDonnell Douglas EF-18 Hornet Owner/operator: Ejército del Aire Registration: C.15-.. C/n / msn: Fatalities: Fatalities: 1 / Occupants: 1 Other fatalities: 0 Airplane damage: Written off (damaged beyond repair) Location: Torrejón Air Base (LETO) - Madrid - Spain Phase: Take off Nature: Military Departure airport: Torrejón Air Base (LETO) Destination airport: Narrative: The F-18 Crashed during take off, the sole pilot on board, Fernando Perez Serrano (26) died in the accident. The probable cause was an engine failure according autority. The aircraft used all the runaway to takeoff and crashed 100 meters from the runaway inside the base. https://aviation-safety.net/wikibase/wiki.php?id=200425 Back to Top Lockhart balloon crash prompts call for medical checks on pilots Authorities investigate debris from the balloon crash that killed at least 16 people on July 30, 2016, near Lockhart. The balloon separated from the basket during the crash and drifted approximately one mile before landing in a nearby field. At its final hearing into the incident, the National Transportation Safety Board concluded Tuesday that the Federal Aviation Administration's lack of oversight of commercial balloon pilots contributed to the deadly Lockhart balloon crash, which killed the pilot and all 15 paying passengers in July 2016. The safety board recommended that the FAA require medical checks for commercial balloon pilots - as it does for helicopter and airplane pilots - but state and federal officials are dubious the agency would embrace the recommendation and predicted Congress would have to act to force the FAA's hand. The safety board concluded that a cocktail of prescription drugs, including oxycodone, Valium and enough Benadryl to approximate the effects of drunken driving, contributed to pilot Alfred "Skip" Nichols' pattern of poor decision-making. Safety board officials said Nichols' depression and ADHD also might have played a role. Since the crash, the issue of medical certificates, which are designed to ensure pilots are physically fit to fly, has united lawmakers across the political spectrum. On Tuesday, both U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett, an Austin Democrat, and U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican, issued statements in support of the safety board's recommendation. Medical checks are designed to uncover the use of prohibited medications, potentially impairing medical conditions and any history of driving while intoxicated. Nichols had a lengthy criminal history involving drunken driving and drug convictions that he never disclosed to the FAA. Countries such as England, Canada and Australia require the certificates for their balloon pilots. But the FAA, which said Tuesday it would "carefully consider" its sister agency's recommendation, has sent signals that it plans to resist calls for greater balloon pilot oversight. On Friday, the agency, which for years has rejected the safety board's calls for better balloon oversight, issued a press release praising an industry-led, voluntary safety program developed by Balloon Federation of America as something that will "enhance safety and professionalism, and allow consumers to be better informed before they choose a commercial balloon ride operator." The federation's plan would require pilots to obtain the medical certificate, pass drug and alcohol tests and attend safety seminars. But National Transportation Safety Board Chairman Robert Sumwalt argued Tuesday that the voluntary safety program would not have reached pilots like Nichols, who was not a member of the federation and would have been out of reach of its requirements. Sumwalt called it "sad" that the FAA was putting safety oversight in the hands of an industry group and not providing the same amount of regulation for balloon pilots that it does for helicopter and airplane pilots. "I'm disappointed the FAA appears to be shirking its responsibility," Sumwalt said. In another sign that the FAA might not embrace the safety board's recommendation, the aviation agency's recently appointed deputy administrator previously served on the Trump administration's "deregulation team," tasked with reducing the number of federal government regulations. Cruz and Doggett have proposed measures that would require the medical checks as part of legislation reauthorizing the FAA's operations. "FAA's rejection of NTSB recommendations would condemn more unsuspecting families to death," Doggett said in a statement Tuesday. "While we can never bring their loved ones back, we can push for standards of accountability and safety so that an accident like this one does not happen again," Cruz said in a statement. State Rep. John Cyrier, a Republican representing Lockhart, said Tuesday "there's no question" in his mind that it will require an act of Congress to enact the safety board's recommendations. "It's going to take citizens and everyone involved to ask their congressmen to make this happen," he said. "Today's hearing was a great step toward that." FAA officials have been unable to articulate why their rules exempt hot air balloon pilots from their medical certificate requirements. The exemption stems from the 1930s. The FAA also came under fire Tuesday for failing to pursue enforcement action against Nichols when the agency learned three years before the crash that he had concealed his criminal history from officials. Safety board officials and aviation attorneys have said such concealment would typically result in revocation of a license. "This pilot should never have been flying, never mind carrying paying passengers," Sumwalt said. The investigation found Nichols made a series of bad decisions on July 30, 2016, beginning with his decision to fly despite a forecast of low clouds and fog that persuaded many other local balloonists to cancel flights. Safety board investigators also found that Nichols had chances to land the balloon before conditions grew worse, but instead chose to fly the nine-story-tall balloon above the clouds, preventing him from seeing hazards closer to the ground. As he attempted to land, Nichols flew into high-voltage power lines that severed the basket from the balloon envelope, killing everyone on board. http://www.statesman.com/news/local/lockhart-balloon-crash-prompts-call-for-medical-checks- pilots/TAITJurZgPIXOKhr9k8OkJ/ Back to Top Canada's TSB Aviation Investigation A17Q0162 - Quebec UAV collision with aircraft The following is from Canada's TSB and outlines their approach to the recent drone incident. Collision with unmanned aerial vehicle The occurrence On 12 October 2017, a Beech King Air A100 operated by Skyjet M. G. was on an instrument flight rules flight from the Rouyn-Noranda (Quebec) airport (CYUY) to the Jean Lesage International Airport (CYQB) in Québec City, Quebec with 2 crew members and 6 passengers on board. The aircraft was approaching runway 24 and had just passed the final approach fix when the crew noticed a drone - an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) - at the extremity of the left wing. The aircraft struck the UAV at an altitude of 1500 feet and the crew declared an emergency. Aircraft rescue and firefighting services were deployed and the aircraft safely landed on runway 24. The aircraft inspection revealed a few scratches and some paint transfer on the top surface of the left wing and scrape marks on the de-icing boot. The aircraft was then returned to service. No one was injured. Investigator-in-Charge Kristina Schoos has more than 15 years of experience as a helicopter pilot with various 702 and 703 operators, during which she has accumulated more than 6000 hours of flying time across the country on 6 different types of helicopter including the Bell 206 and Aerospatiale AS350. In the course of her career, she has been responsible for flight and ground training and worked as Assistant chief-pilot. Kristina also holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Transportation Safety Board investigation process There are 3 phases to a TSB investigation: Field phase: a team of investigators examines the occurrence site and wreckage, interviews witnesses and collects pertinent information. Examination and analysis phase: the TSB reviews pertinent records, tests components of the wreckage in the lab, determines the sequence of events and identifies safety deficiencies. When safety deficiencies are suspected or confirmed, the TSB advises the appropriate authority without waiting until publication of the final report. Report phase: a confidential draft report is approved by the Board and sent to persons and corporations who are directly concerned by the report. They then have the opportunity to dispute or correct information they believe to be incorrect. The Board considers all representations before approving the final report, which is subsequently released to the public. For more information, see our Investigation process page. https://dronelife.com/2017/10/17/canadas-tsb-aviation-investigation-a17q0162-quebec-uav- collision-aircraft/ Back to Top ATSB probes Indonesia AirAsia A320 depressurisation The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) is investigating a depresurrisation event involving an Indonesia AirAsia Airbus A320 on 15 October. The investigator says that the aircraft, registered PK-AXD (MSN 6182), was 300km into a flight from Perth to Denpasar when it depressurised just before midday local time. The crew descended the A320 from 43,000ft to 10,000ft and returned to Perth. Videos taken by passengers on-board show that emergency oxygen masks were deployed before the aircraft made a safe landing in Perth. At the time of publishing, the jet remains on the ground. Although there no injuries were reported, the ATSB has categorised it as a serious incident, and expects to complete its investigation by May 2018. www.flightglobal.com Back to Top Malaysia Airlines just lost another CEO Yet another Malaysia Airlines CEO is leaving. Peter Bellew is exiting the embattled airline -- which is trying to recover from the devastating loss of two passenger jets in 2014 -- after barely a year in the job. He's the third CEO to step down in less than three years. Bellew is returning to Ryanair (RYAAY) as chief operations officer, the European airline said Tuesday. The announcement appeared to catch his current employer by surprise. "Malaysia Airlines takes note of the unexpected announcement by Ryanair ... regarding CEO Peter Bellew," the company said, adding that its board of directors will meet "in due course." Bellew took over the task of revamping Malaysia Airlines from former CEO Christoph Mueller, who unexpectedly resigned last year. Mueller had replaced Ahmad Jauhari Yahya, who was in charge during the disappearance of Flight MH370 and the shooting down of Flight MH17 in 2014. In an interview earlier this year, Bellew talked up his plans for the struggling carrier, which was nationalized after the 2014 disasters. "I think this will be the greatest turnaround in the history of aviation and maybe even of any business," he told CNNMoney's Richard Quest. The company had already shed about 6,000 jobs and scrapped most of its long-haul routes to focus on flights within Asia. Bellew said he wanted to further drive down costs and turn the airline's fleet of A380 superjumbo jets into charter planes for Muslim pilgrims. Although Malaysia Airlines has made significant headway in recent years, the "repeated turnover at the top ... makes the already challenging turnaround even more difficult to complete," said Brendan Sobie, a Singapore-based analyst at CAPA Centre for Aviation. Just three weeks ago, Bellew was pushing back against talk that he would rejoin Ryanair, insisting at a news conference that he was proud to be part of Malaysia Airlines and that the turnaround would be "the greatest achievement of my life." Fast forward to Tuesday, and Ryanair was welcoming Bellew back to the company, tasking him with leading "a significant transformation in the way we reward and interact with our pilots." A massive pilot shortage recently forced the Dublin-based airline to cancel 40 to 50 flights a day through the end of this month, leaving some 315,000 customers in the lurch. Bellew will return to Ryanair in December, the company said. http://money.cnn.com/2017/10/18/news/malaysia-airlines-ceo-ryanair/index.html Back to Top Vector Aerospace emphasizing safety with its AS350/H130 crash-resistant fuel system Vector Aerospace, a Toronto-based global independent provider of aviation MRO services, will be exhibiting for the second time at the Association of Air Medical Services' Air Medical Transport Conference (AMTC), taking place in Fort Worth, Texas from Oct. 16 to 18, in Booth #635. Vector is actively pursuing an array of safety-related equipment options for the Airbus Helicopters AS350/H130 family of aircraft. Airbus PhotoVector is actively pursuing an array of safety-related equipment options for the Airbus Helicopters AS350/H130 family of aircraft. Pictured here is the H130 aircraft. Airbus Photo Vector has been focused on bringing innovative improvements to flight safety for many years. From its early stages of involvement in the ground-breaking FAA Capstone program more than 15 years ago, Vector has continuously emphasized the importance of progressing safety; it has actively worked with industry partners to introduce significant solutions to the aviation community. Vector's dedication to safety within the industry has served as a cornerstone and primary driver in the evolution of its supplemental type certificate (STC) portfolio. "Especially with the increase in EMS flying, anything that can help the pilot navigate safely interests us right now," said Elvis Moniz, Vector's vice president of business development for airframe and avionics solutions. Vector is actively pursuing an array of safety-related equipment options, not the least of which is the soon-to-be-certified crash-resistant fuel system for the Airbus Helicopters AS350/H130 family of aircraft. This modern, retrofit fuel tank, developed in cooperation with Robertson Fuel Systems, features a number of safety enhancements, such as a self-sealing breakaway valve, vent system roll-over protection, a vent system flame arrestor, and a crash-resistant recessed sump drain valve - all aimed at increasing survival for passengers and crew flying the thousands of AS350/H130 aircraft in service around the globe. With launch customers, Air Methods Corporation and WeatherTech Aviation, already on board, Vector is eagerly anticipating certification approval of the system and is primed to begin installations immediately. Additional safety technologies in what Vector refers to as its AS350/H130 safecraft portfolio, offered in partnership with a broad lineup of industry leaders, include an automatic dependent surveillance - broadcast (ADS-B) solution; a low-cost, retrofit autopilot system; a powerline detection system; energy attenuating seating; a lightweight monitoring and recording system; an icing conditions detector; a tail rotor enhancement and stability system; an electronic flight instrument upgrade; and a collective cueing system. At AMTC 2017, Vector's experienced and knowledgeable team of professionals will be onsite to answer questions and raise awareness of the many safety-minded enhancements that make up its over 35 STC catalog, and to showcase the wide range of helicopter airframe, component, and engine MRO capabilities that the company offers from its 21 global locations. To learn more about Vector Aerospace's extensive aircraft and engine support offerings and to see a model of the crash-resistant fuel system for the AS350/H130, please visit the Vector team of experts at Booth #635 during the show. https://www.verticalmag.com/press-releases/vector-aerospace-emphasizing-safety-as350ec130- crash-resistant-fuel-system/ Back to Top Aer Lingus is hiring 100 pilots - here's how to apply and what you could earn Aer Lingus has launched its biggest ever pilot recruitment drive as its European and transatlantic schedules continues to grow. More than 100 direct entry pilot positions are now available at its home base in Dublin Airport, with candidates invited to apply before October 29. The airline hopes to employ over 200 pilots over the next three years, starting on a package of around €72,000 a year for Airbus type rated pilots (including average variable flight associated pay of approximately €18,000). Non Airbus type rated pilots have a reduced package for the first year of approximately €59,000, including the same average variable flight associated pay. They also receive a company pension contribution of 21pc. So what do you need to apply? 1. Essential criteria * A valid EASA issued Airline Transport Pilot License (or frozen ATPL) * A current ME/IR (instrument and multi-engine ratings) * MCC (Multi-Crew Co-operation Course) qualification * EASA Class 1 Medical certificate * Two verifiable references * English Language Proficiency level 5 or higher * Eligible to live and work in the EU with an unrestricted worldwide passport * Able to pass a strict airport security vetting procedure 2. Key Competencies include * Highly motivated and keen to take responsibility and accountability * Strong leadership potential with well developed teamwork skills * Excellent communication skills - fluent in English, spoken and written * Proven Interpersonal skills that fit with the Aer Lingus value * A broad awareness of our customers' expectations * Flexible and adaptable with an enthusiastic and positive attitude to change * An understanding of a pilot's influence on commercial priorities 3. Desirable criteria * Applicants who hold a current Airbus type-rating * Multi-crew commercial experience or 500 hours Candidates will apply online, undergoing online psychometric assessments before a final round of assessments in Dublin on January 22 next. Successful pilots will start on A320/321 aircraft on the Aer Lingus short-haul network. Over time, they may move onto its long-haul fleet (the airline is due to take delivery of a new A330 this year, and eight new Airbus A321 Neo LR in the near future). "We are looking for highly motivated individuals who are committed to delivering our excellent service and who are tuned into the challenging commercial priorities faced by a value carrier in today's highly competitive aviation sector," said Mike Rutter, Aer Lingus Chief Operating Officer. Aer Lingus recently launched a hiring drive for cabin crew ahead of its summer 2018 schedule, though this process has now closed. http://www.independent.ie/life/travel/travel-news/aer-lingus-is-hiring-100-pilots-heres-how-to- apply-and-what-you-could-earn-36235733.html Back to Top India's Jet Airways eyes order for another 75 Boeing 737 Maxes A Jet Airways Iaircraft prepares to land at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport in Mumbai, India, in July 1. India is among the world's fastest growing markets for jet makers like Boeing and Airbus as members of India's increasingly affluent middle class fly more. India's fast-growing Jet Airways is considering whether to buy another 75 Boeing Max jets on top of the 75 Max 8 aircraft it ordered two years ago. Deliveries of the airline's first batch of 737 Max 8 single aisle jets will start in 2018. New CEO Vinay Dube is weighing plans to buy more aircraft in the next couple of months, according to news reports in India that were later confirmed by Jet Airways. A deal for 75 Maxes could be worth more than $9 billion for Boeing (NYSE: BA) at list prices, though large airline clients enjoy huge discounts of up to 50 percent on volume purchases. The order would be a welcome boost to Boeing's Renton 12,000-employee manufacturing plant where the 737 Max is made, and for Boeing suppliers in the Puget Sound region that make parts for the aircraft. https://www.bizjournals.com/seattle/news/2017/10/17/india-jet-airways-boeing-737-max- orders.html Back to Top Debt-Ridden Greece to Spend $2.4bn Upgrading its F-16 Fighter Jet Fleet The United States has approved the possible sale of more than 120 upgrade kits from Lockheed Martin to the Greeks for their F-16 fighter jet fleet. The deal, worth $2.4bn, was announced as U.S. President Donald Trump met with Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras in Washington, D.C. Trump, who has repeatedly criticized NATO countries for not meeting the alliance's defense budget targets, applauded Greece for meeting the goal of each member spending two percent of their gross domestic product on their military and highlighted the F-16 upgrade plans. "They're upgrading their fleets of airplanes - the F-16 plane, which is a terrific plane," Trump said ahead of a bilateral meeting. "They're doing big upgrades." "This agreement to strengthen the Hellenic Air Force is worth up to 2.4 billion U.S. dollars and would generate thousands of American jobs," Trump said during his joint press conference with Tsipras. Greek Defense Minister Panos Kammenos sought later to downplay the cost of the deal for Greece. In a message on twitter he said that the cost to Greece will be 1.1 billion euros. "The ceiling in the budget for the upgrading of the F-16 is 1.1 billion euros", he said. "The rest will come from aid programs and offsets", he added. According to the U.S. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) there are currently no known offsets. However, Greece typically requests offsets. Any offset agreement will be defined in negotiations between Greece and the contractor, Lockheed Martin. In a press statement DSCA says that the complete package includes the necessary components to bring 123 of Greece's existing F-16C and D fighter jets up to Lockheed Martin's new F-16V standard, which the company first introduced in 2012. The updates include, among other things, new mission computers, navigation systems, multifunction displays, Advanced Identification Friend or Foe (AIFF) transponders, and the Link-16 tactical data link. http://greece.greekreporter.com/2017/10/18/debt-ridden-greece-to-spend-2-4bn-upgrading-its-f- 16-fighter-jet-fleet/ Back to Top Bigelow Aerospace plans an inflatable habitat for lunar orbit Bigelow Aerospace has been working on inflatable space habitats for a while now. The company sent a small inflatable unit to the ISS that added a small living area on the space station and it partnered with United Launch Alliance (ULA) last year on plans to launch its B330 module to Low Earth Orbit. Now, the company has just announced that it will continue the partnership and send another B330 inflatable habitat to Low Lunar Orbit by 2022. This new module, about a third of the size of the ISS itself, is first set to launch to Low Earth Orbit via on a Vulcan 562 rocket that's currently in development by ULA. Once it's in orbit, Bigelow Aerospace plans to outfit the habitat and make sure all is working well. When it's ready, ULA will use two more Vulcan ACES rockets deployed in low earth orbit to push the B330 into low lunar orbit. The idea is to provide a platform for lunar business development as well as a place for NASA to train astronauts and launch longer-term exploration programs. "We are excited to work with ULA on this lunar depot project," said Bigelow Aerospace's president, Robert Bigelow. "Our lunar depot plan is a strong complement to other plans intended to eventually put people on Mars. it will provide NASA and America with an exciting and financially practical success opportunity that can be accomplished in the short term." Such a program could re-energize human interest in returning to the moon, too. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/aerospace-firm-wants-send-inflatable-034600377.html Back to Top GRADUATE RESEARCH SURVEY REQUEST I am a student of Air Transport Management at City University of London. I am in the final stage of writing my dissertation on Human Machine Interaction. However, I am looking for some data in order to have a better understanding of the real issues among pilots. I would like to kindly ask, if you could complete my survey attached: https://it.surveymonkey.com/r/JBZG6FJ Thank you. Kind Regards, Yari Franciosa Back to Top 2017 FORAS Workshop - November 29-30, 2017, Taoyuan, Taiwan. Organized by Flight Safety Foundation and EVA AIR. The Workshop will introduce Flight Operations Risk Assessment System / FORAS, which is a proactive and predictive tool on hazard identification and risk management on flight operations. FORAS is an essential tool for SMS implementation. The FORAS functionalities and set up requirements and other details will be briefed at this two days workshop. FORAS Workshop will be held on November 29-30 at EVA AIR Training Center in Taoyuan, Taiwan. There is no registration fee for the workshop, details can be accessed from the FORAS website, including links for the workshop, agenda, registration, hotel and other relevant information. http://foras.com.tw/foras-workshop/ Back to Top World class aviation safety training from SCSI Southern California Safety Institute Excellence in Aviation Safety Training for over 30 Years Air Traffic Control Investigation Counts as credit toward the SCSI AAI Certificate Air Traffic Control Investigation 30 October-3 November 2017 Long Beach, California A course for anyone involved in aircraft accident or incident investigation who desires a more comprehensive understanding of information available from Air Traffic Services/Air Traffic Control. This course provides a comprehensive look at ATS/ATC and provides investigators the knowledge necessary to retrieve accident or incident data to aid in an investigation. Equipment, operational limitations, enroute, terminal and flight service and advisory facilities and airborne equipment will be presented. Terminal, enroute, hybrid, and military systems will be discussed. Case studies and practical exercises reinforce and illustrate the subjects covered in the course. Course Topics * Basics of Air Traffic Control * Historical Perspective * Air Traffic Services Types and Functions * Equipment and Automation and ATC Automation Systems * Procedures * Human Factors * Conducting ATS Investigations * Initial Activities * Facility Orientation * Information Gathering * Requesting ATS Data * ATS Maintenance Issues and Maintenance Consequences * Personnel Interviews * Follow up Activities and Information Gathering * Case Studies and Practical Exercises For more information, please visit the course information page at www.scsi-inc.com. Location: the Marriott Hotel in Long Beach, California These courses will be held at the Marriott Hotel in Long Beach, California next to the Long Beach Airport (LGB). Or contact our registrar Denise Davalloo for the SCSI hotel discount rate and receive great savings on your stay! Registration Telephone: 800-545-3766 or 310-517-8844 ext. 104 Email: denise.davalloo@scsi-inc.com Web: http://www.scsi-inc.com/registration.php POSITION AVAILABLE: General Manager & Senior Flight Data Analyst Job Description Job Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA Supervision: 4 current staff members (3 in office, 1 remote) Salary: Competitive base wage with outstanding benefits Job Title: General Manager & Senior Flight Data Analyst This position combines the freedom to run and develop a business in the US with potential to make a real impact on aviation safety. It will suit a pilot who is keen on aviation but tired of hotels. Based in Phoenix, customers are based from Canada to Venezuela and you will be supporting operators around the world as a part of the Flight Data Services group of companies. This position is open to all aviation safety professionals keen to manage a business at the forefront of safety technology. Desirable qualifications include: * flight deck experience * an aviation or business-related degree * experience of voluntary safety programs * commercial experience * competence in business software (MS Word, Excel, internet use, email, etc.) Main Purpose of Job: As General Manager you will have overall charge of the business of FDS Inc, including: 1. Management of the Company's affairs and administration. 2. Management of the staff of FDS Inc. 3. Management of customer interfaces, including annual visits, monthly reports and ad hoc communications. 4. Promotion of the Company within the continents of North and South America. 5. Responsible for Company compliance with state and federal law. As Senior Flight Data Analyst your tasks are: 1. Provide leadership for US analysts by: a. Providing training and guidance as needed. b. Task distribution & workload management. 2. Routine analysis of downloaded data. a. Review of abnormal operations and determine the cause. b. Report on findings to airlines. c. Compilation of monthly customer reports. d. Occasional emergency customer support and call-out on a roster basis. e. Responding to ad hoc requests for analysis or supply of data. 3. Contributing to the Safety Seminar a. Preparation and delivery of presentations. b. Attendance at the seminar. c. Ad hoc training of attendees. 4. Depending upon specialization, one or more of the following: a. Preparation of new Analysis Specifications. b. Amending analysis procedures to change thresholds etc. in consultation with the customer and Analysis Manager c. Customer training d. Support to Marketing 5. Liaise with IT Support on software maintenance. 6. Liaise with Software Development team on the POLARIS project. The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organization and the overall business objectives of the organization. IMPORTANT NOTES: Please send your Resume with cover letter to jobs@flightdataservices.com * All resumes must be received by midnight November 5th. * Successful candidates will be required to complete testing prior to scheduling for interview. * Interviews will be scheduled November 13th & 14th and must be attended IN PERSON at the Phoenix, Arizona office. ************** About Flight Data Services Flight Data Services is an industry-leader in flight safety innovation. Our expert knowledge of flight data, aviation safety, and information technology is delivered to aircraft operators globally. We are the largest dedicated provider of flight data analysis services and our qualified and experienced flight safety specialists include the highest ratio of analysts to aircraft in the aviation industry. Flight Data Services are proud to be a global, independent and private company. In 2015 we were accredited with the 'Investors in People' award and in 2017 we earned ISO 9001:2015 accreditation. Associate Air Safety Coordinator The Air Line Pilots Association, International (ALPA), the largest airline pilot union in the world and the largest non-governmental aviation safety organization in the world seeks an Associate Air Safety Coordinatorfor our Herndon, Virginia, office. ALPA represents over 57,000 pilots at 33 U.S. and Canadian airlines. The Associate Air Safety Coordinatorworks on different aspects of safety, security, and pilot health, particularly in regard to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and Transport Canada (TC) on matters related to proactive safety/security programs and Safety Management Systems (SMS). S/he provides staff coordination and acts as a liaison to government, industry, and professional groups on behalf of the Air Safety Organization (ASO), other Association committees and MECs, and the Engineering & Air Safety department, as assigned by the department Director or Manager. S/he provides coordination and support for a wide variety of areas across proactive initiatives such as the safe introduction of Unmanned Aircraft Systems, air traffic control modernization, and proactive safety programs such as Aviation Safety Action Programs (ASAP), Flight Operations Quality Assurance (FOQA) programs, and Safety Management Systems. S/he must be able to learn, understand, and communicate the benefits and concerns that emerge from changes in safety data programs; effectively represent the Association by interacting with government and industry safety officials on a continual basis and build and maintain a network of contacts; and, in coordination with pilots, department management, and other staff, develop and coordinate written communications to membership, government, and industry groups outlining ALPA positions on a wide variety of air traffic-related and other issues. Local, national, and international travel: 5 - 10 %. Minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Minimum Requirements: * Bachelor's degree in relevant area, e.g., unmanned aircraft systems, air traffic control, airline management, aviation safety, aviation science, or other related discipline, from an accredited college or university; or, the equivalent combination of education and practical experience. Additional airline-related experience may be substituted for the academic requirement. * Minimum three (3) years of related experience in the aviation industry, five (5) years preferred. * Knowledge of aviation and flight terminology as well as airline operations environment strongly preferred. * Basic understanding of the SMS concept and ASAP and FOQA programs preferred. * Former employment at airlines and/or the FAA in a relevant capacity a plus. * Special expertise in U.S. and Canadian Aviation Regulations (FARs and CARs) and knowledge of ICAO and/or international safety data systems a plus. * Understanding of aviation safety concepts; air traffic control; the airline industry, domestic and international; airline pilots; and, the laws that affect aviation safety and the airline industry desired. * Knowledge of FAA/TC regulations and guidance helpful. * Understanding of how safety initiatives and data analysis processes are used for advancing safety is beneficial. * Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing demands required. * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, oral and written, for effective interaction with staff, pilot members, and external contacts. * A pilot's license and/or air traffic control certification is preferred. * Software: Microsoft Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel. Physical Demands: Note: The physical demands described herein are characteristic of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential physical activities of this position described below. Constantly operates a computer/smartphone/tablet. Regularly required to maintain a stationary position, move about the office and the local metropolitan area, determine what others have said or written, and converse with others and exchange accurate information. Regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach, and move about the office and travel (locally, nationally, and sometimes internationally). Also includes occasional bending, stooping, squatting, and/or pushing and pulling or moving, e.g., to pack, unpack, and/or move cases. Occasionally required to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, books, boxes, and files up to ten (10) pounds (lbs.). While on travel, could be responsible to move, raise, reach, and/or retrieve binders, boxes, cases, and/or files weighing as much as 50 lbs. (Assistance may not always be available.) Please apply online at https://jobs-alpa.icims.com/jobs/1266/associate--air-safety- coordinator/job ALPA offers competitive salaries with excellent benefits, including: * 26 days paid vacation and holidays per year; * Generous sick and bereavement leave; * Generous health care benefits - PPO, two HMO's (where available) and a High Deductible Health Plan which includes coverage for medical, dental, and vision benefits for employee, spouse, and/or dependent children; * Company-paid premiums for disability and life insurance; * $2 for $1 matching 401(k) retirement savings plan; Roth 401k; * Flexible Spending and Health Savings accounts; and * Retiree health plan. The Air Line Pilots Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Relocation Not Provided Curt Lewis