Flight Safety Information - June 7, 2024 No. 114 In This Issue : Incident: Aeromexico B789 enroute on Jun 4th 2024, first officer unwell : Incident: Discover A320 near Frankfurt on Jun 5th 2024, standby instrument failure : Archer Selects ProDIGIQ’s ProSafeT Safety Management System In Preparation For Commercial Air Taxi Operations : Incident: Lufthansa A321 at Munich on Jun 3rd 2024, engine failure : Boeing 777-333(ER) - Engine Problems (Canada) : NTSB says controller misjudged danger, putting jets at risk of collision : 'Serious' software glitch meant plane taking off from Bristol barely cleared the runway : Judge OSHA Violations Against United Airlines for Worker Injury in 2021 : Southwest flight diverted back to Denver as passenger describes ‘crying and screaming’ before landing : Pilots organise against foreigners in cockpits (Thailand) : France to supply Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine, train pilots : Position Available: Vice President, Aviation Operations and Regulatory Affairs : Altius Aviation Successfully Achieves FAA SMS Part 5 Acceptance with Expert Guidance from Aviation Safety Solutions : CALENDAR OF EVENTS Incident: Aeromexico B789 enroute on Jun 4th 2024, first officer unwell An Aeromexico Boeing 787-9, registration XA-ADL performing flight AM-34 from Monterrey (Mexico) to Madrid,SP (Spain), was enroute at FL370 about 80nm west of Richmond,VA (USA) when the crew decided to divert due to the first officer becoming unwell. The aircraft descended to FL200, initially aimed for a return to Monterrey then turned and overflew New Orleans,LA (USA) before setting course to Mexico City (Mexico) where the aircraft landed safely about 3:45 hours after the decision to turn around. The aircraft remained on the ground for about 3 hours, then departed again, set course directly to Madrid and landed in Madrid with a delay of about 8:45 hours. Passengers reported the crew announced the first officer had a medical problem and they were returning to Monterrey, later they were informed they were diverting to Mexico City. https://avherald.com/h?article=51997f02&opt=0 Incident: Discover A320 near Frankfurt on Jun 5th 2024, standby instrument failure A Discover Airlines Airbus A320-200, registration D-AIUQ performing flight 4Y-1204 from Frankfurt/Main (Germany) to Heraklion (Greece), was enroute at FL370 about 50nm south of Salzburg (Austria) when the crew decided to return to Frankfurt after the Integrated Standby Instrument System (ISIS) failed. The aircraft descended to FL360 and landed safely back in Frankfurt about one hour after turning around. A replacement A320-200 registration D-AIUX reached Heraklion with a delay of about 4.5 hours. The aircraft remained on the ground in Frankfurt for about 4 hours before returning to service. https://avherald.com/h?article=5198e979&opt=0 Archer Selects ProDIGIQ’s ProSafeT Safety Management System In Preparation For Commercial Air Taxi Operations ● Selection follows FAA's mandate that Safety Management Systems (SMS) are mandatory for all part 135 operators ● Archer’s early adoption of Safety Management System demonstrates company’s dedication to the highest levels of safety with proactive compliance with FAA requirements ● The ProSafeT platform will provide Archer with extensive safety reporting, assurance, and risk assessment to support its operations SANTA CLARA, CA, June 05, 2024 - Archer Aviation Inc. (NYSE: ACHR), a leader in electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, today announced its selection of ProDIGIQ’s ProSafeT Safety Management System (SMS) for its current and upcoming air taxi operations. This move comes after a recent FAA ruling requiring all part 135 commuter and on-demand operators to implement an SMS within three years and is another example of Archer’s progress toward commencing commercial operations of one of the world’s first electric air taxi airlines. ProSafeT will equip Archer with its Safety Reporting, Safety Assurance, and Safety Risk Assessment/Management Modules, as well as an Offline Safety Reporting Mobile App. “The recent mandate by the FAA for an SMS with charter airlines, commuter airlines, and air tour operators reaffirms the critical role safety and Safety Management Systems play in aviation, a commitment shared by Archer. We are pleased to have selected the best-in-class Safety Management System that fully complies with this regulation to ensure safety and quality remains at the forefront as we prepare for the commercial launch of Midnight,” said Archer Chief Regulatory Affairs Officer, Billy Nolen. After announcing its collaboration with Archer Aviation, ProDIGIQ's CEO, Arpit Malaviya, emphasized the significance of advancing aviation safety globally. Developed in 2016 through a public-private partnership with the FAA and a consortium of airlines, ProSafeT meets and exceeds all compliance for its aviation clients, fostering a culture of safety excellence within operations. The ProSafeT platform is exclusive to the aviation industry and 100% designed, built, and supported in the USA to provide unparalleled quality and customer service. After almost one decade in the market, ProSafeT has established itself as a mature and comprehensive software partner to a variety of aviation clients. Tom Anderson, COO of Airline Operations at Archer, stated, "At Archer, safety is not just a regulatory requirement, it is our top priority across every part of our business. The integration of ProSafeT's advanced SMS into our operations is a testament to our commitment to the highest standards of safety as we advance towards the commercial launch of our Midnight aircraft. This system provides us with the tools necessary to maintain and enhance our safety protocols, ensuring that every flight in our eVTOL aircraft is not only efficient but, most importantly, secure." Archer’s goal is to transform urban travel, replacing 60–90-minute commutes by car with estimated 10–20-minute electric air taxi flights that are safe, sustainable, low noise, and cost-competitive with ground transportation. Archer’s Midnight is a piloted, four-passenger aircraft designed to perform rapid back-to-back flights with minimal charge time between flights. # # # About Archer Archer is designing and developing electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft for use in urban air mobility networks. Archer’s mission is to unlock the skies, freeing everyone to reimagine how they move and spend time. Archer's team is based in Santa Clara, CA. To learn more, visit www.archer.com. About ProDIGIQ ProDIGIQ is a leading U.S.-based global aviation software company headquartered in Southern California. Since its foundation in 2008, ProDIGIQ has been committed to creating the world’s best aviation software to make an indelible impact on worldwide aviation. To learn more, visit www.prodigiq.com ProDIGIQ Media Contact ProDIGIQ’s Marketing Team – marketing@prodigiq.com Archer Media Contacts The Brand Amp - Archer@TheBrandAmp.com Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward looking statements regarding Archer’s business plans and expectations, including statements regarding its aircraft performance and the timing of Archer’s development, commercialization, and certification of its eVTOL aircraft. These forward-looking statements are only predictions and may differ materially from actual results due to a variety of factors. The risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from the results predicted are more fully detailed in Archer’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, available at www.sec.gov. In addition, please note that any forward-looking statements contained herein are based on assumptions that Archer believes to be reasonable as of the date of this press release. Archer undertakes no obligation to update these statements as a result of new information or future events. Source: Archer Incident: Lufthansa A321 at Munich on Jun 3rd 2024, engine failure A Lufthansa Airbus A321-100, registration D-AIRR performing flight LH-1622 from Munich (Germany) to Krakow (Poland), was climbing out of Munich's runway 08R when the crew stopped the climb at FL180 when the left hand engine (V2530) failed prompting the crew to return to Munich for a safe landing on runway 08R about 35 minutes after departure. The rotation was cancelled. The aircraft is still on the ground in Munich about 74 hours (3 days 2 hours) after landing back while the engine is being replaced. https://avherald.com/h?article=5198d892&opt=0 Boeing 777-333(ER) - Engine Problems (Canada Date: Wednesday 5 June 2024 Time: 20:45 Type: Boeing 777-333(ER) Owner/operator: Air Canada Registration: C-FIUV MSN: 35248/702 Year of manufacture: 2008 Fatalities: Fatalities: 0 / Occupants: Aircraft damage: Unknown Location: Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ/CYYZ) - Canada Phase: Take off Nature: Passenger - Scheduled Departure airport: Toronto-Pearson International Airport, ON (YYZ/CYYZ) Destination airport: Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG/LFPG) Confidence Rating: Information is only available from news, social media or unofficial sources Narrative: A Paris-bound Air Canada flight was diverted back to Toronto on Wednesday evening, reportedly due to engine issues. https://www.aviation-safety.net/wikibase/389125 NTSB says controller misjudged danger, putting jets at risk of collision Safety investigators say controller’s loss of “situational awareness” at an Austin airport last year contributed to a near miss. The National Transportation Safety Board said inadequate training and a lack of critical safety technology were factors in a near-miss incident last year at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. Federal safety investigators said Thursday that an air traffic controller’s loss of “situational awareness” contributed to his decision to clear a Southwest Airlines passenger jet for takeoff from the same runway on which a FedEx cargo plane was preparing to land last year. Get a curated selection of 10 of our best stories in your inbox every weekend. The error caused a near-collision that was avoided only after the FedEx pilot spotted the potential hazard and discontinued the landing. Investigators with the National Transportation Safety Board said at a hearing on last year’s incident at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport that inadequate training and a lack of critical safety technology were also factors. Had up-to-date technology been installed at the airport, it could have helped the controller track the position of traffic, particularly when visibility is limited, as it was the day of the incident, the agency said. “We had two aircraft come within less than 200 feet of each other and this should not have happened,” board member Michael Graham said. “I am glad we are talking about a near miss today. There could have been another result and we could be talking about a tragedy.” The Feb. 4, 2023, incident in Austin was one of more than a half a dozen serious episodes that drew the attention of federal regulators and prompted the Federal Aviation Administration to convene a safety summit aimed at understanding the sudden spike in what is known in the industry as runway incursions. At least six of the most serious incidents happened during the first two months of 2023. Details from the Austin scare show just how close the two planes came to colliding in the early-morning hours of that foggy day. Investigators said the FedEx crew was preparing to land when the first officer spotted the Southwest Airlines passenger jet below it. In response, the FedEx pilots pulled up and circled to avoid the jet. Investigators said the belly of the FedEx jet came less than 200 feet from the tail of the Southwest Airlines plane. While no one was injured, the Federal Aviation Administration classified the incident as a Category A, the most serious on its rating scale. The controller told investigators that in his experience, Southwest’s pilots tend to move quickly, and so he thought there would be enough time for the flight to depart before the FedEx plane landed. However, he said, when he didn’t hear the 737’s engines indicating that the plane was taking off, he realized something was wrong. Investigators said that visibility was limited on the ground and that once the FedEx cargo jet dropped below 800 feet it no longer appeared on radar, so the controller may have lost his sense of where the planes were positioned. As part of their final report to be published in a few weeks, the NTSB will issue seven recommendations to the FAA. Those include improving communication between pilots and air traffic controllers and requiring initial and refresher training for air traffic controllers on how to handle airport operations when visibility is limited. Board members also reiterated their call for the FAA to accelerate installation of technology that will prevent collisions, a recommendation they first made more than two decades ago. While many U.S. airports have technology in place to warn controllers of potential conflicts, Austin did not. NTSB members also said aircraft should be equipped with similar alert systems. Jennifer Homendy, chair of the NTSB, said that too often, agencies base their cost-benefit analysis on risk assessments from accidents in which serious injuries or deaths have occurred. She said that agencies such as the FAA must be more proactive when it comes to safety. “The FAA has to be able to figure out how to address the risk based on what could have happened, not just based on sort of this tombstone mentality as my old boss used to call it. We can’t only act after the fact, after people die,” she said. In response to the rash of incidents, FAA officials launched an internal review of safety data and convened a safety summit in March 2023. The NTSB convened a separate meeting on the issue that May and launched investigations into seven of the most serious incidents, including the one in Austin. The issue, however, remained top of mind for lawmakers. At a hearing in November, Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.), chair of the Senate Commerce aviation subcommittee, said such incidents were a sign of a system under stress. The FAA said in a statement that it recognizes the important role the NTSB plays in enhancing safety and that it will carefully review its recommendations. The agency noted that the rate of serious runway incursion in the first three months of 2024 decreased by 59 percent from the same period in 2023, from 0.56 per 1 million airport operations to 0.23 per 1 million operations. Yet even while the number of serious incidents appears to be on the decline, two recent near misses that occurred weeks apart at Reagan National Airport serve to underscore that airport close calls remain a concern. https://www.washingtonpost.com/transportation/2024/06/06/ntsb-near-miss-austin-southwest-fedex/ 'Serious' software glitch meant plane taking off from Bristol barely cleared the runway The jet - carrying 163 passengers and six crew members, only managed to take to the sky with 260m (853ft) of runway remaining, and passed over the nearby A38 at a height of under 30m (100ft). The Boeing 737-800 aircraft of the German airline Tuifly only managed to clear Bristol Airport's ninth runway by 10 metres. A "serious" software glitch meant a plane taking off from Bristol Airport barely cleared the end of the runway. The TUI Boeing 737-800 was departing for Gran Canaria on 4 March when issues with the auto-throttle emerged, and the incident is now being examined by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch. The jet - carrying 163 passengers and six crew members, only managed to take to the sky with 260m (853ft) of runway remaining and cleared the end of the tarmac at a height of just 3m (10ft). It then passed over the nearby A38 at a height of under 30m (100ft). The AAIB's report says the aircraft's acceleration performance was significantly worse than other aircraft taking off at Bristol Airport. The incident take-off is shown by the red arrow, far to the left of the bulk of data between the two red lines where take-offs are usually recorded. Image: The aircraft's acceleration performance was significantly worse than other aircraft taking off at Bristol Airport. Pic: AAIB According to the AAIB, Boeing was aware of the software glitch before the incident. A field investigation report said that the auto-throttle disengaged when take-off mode was selected. Neither pilot noticed that the thrust was set incorrectly, and it wasn't picked up through standard operating procedures. A review of the software problems affecting the flight showed 11 faults were logged on flight to Las Palmas, though no faults were recorded during a journey to the UK a day earlier. Boeing told investigators that the auto-throttle system on their 737 Next Generation jets had a "long history of nuisance disconnects during take-off mode engagements" - but that, when investigated, "usually, subsequent functionality checks on the system find no faults". A TUI UK & Ireland spokesperson told Sky News: "We have worked closely with the authorities to provide all available information. "The AAIB recommendations and learnings resulting from this take-off will support the whole aviation sector and other airlines. The safety of our passengers and crew is always our highest priority." The AAIB's investigation will continue "to examine all pertinent factors associated with this serious incident" and will issue a final report "in due course". Sky News has contacted Boeing for comment. https://news.sky.com/story/serious-software-glitch-meant-plane-taking-off-from-bristol-barely-cleared-the-runway-13149265 Judge OSHA Violations Against United Airlines for Worker Injury in 2021 The airline faces a $14,502 penalty and a citation, both resulting from the initial investigation. A federal administrative law judge has upheld safety violations against United Airlines stemming from a 2021 incident during which a technician's foot was crushed. According to a recent release, the ruling—issued by the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission (OSHRC) on April 23, 2024—affirms a citation and a $14,502 penalty initially levied by OSHA. Despite the airline's attempt to appeal the citation, the judge ruled that United Airlines failed to implement preventative safety measures. The incident occurred on November 24, 2021, when the technician's right foot was crushed by a Boeing 737 at Newark Liberty International Airport during a towing operation, resulting in the amputation of five toes. OSHA concluded that United Airlines violated federal safety regulations by not adhering to its procedures for plane towing. “United Airlines could have prevented an employee from suffering a debilitating injury had the company followed its own safety procedures for towing a jet weighing as much as 50 tons,” OSHA Area Director Joseph Czapik in Parsippany, New Jersey, said in a statement. “This operation is recognized by the airline industry as a dangerous and well-known hazard and proper procedures must be followed to prevent serious injuries or worse.” The judge's decision highlighted that United Airlines exposed its technicians to serious struck-by and crushed-by hazards. The judge also dismissed the company’s defense of employee misconduct, noting that its failure to address violations of tow-safety rules contributed to the incident. United Airlines has filed a petition to appeal the decision. https://ohsonline.com/articles/2024/06/06/judge-osha-violations-against-united-airlines-for-worker-injury-in-2021.aspx Southwest flight diverted back to Denver as passenger describes ‘crying and screaming’ before landing Southwest Flight 225 was heading from Denver, Colorado to Phoenix, Arizona A passenger onboard a Southwest Airlines flight that was diverted back to Denver after suffering a tire failure says people in the cabin were "crying and screaming" before the plane made an emergency landing. Southwest Airlines Flight 225 – a Boeing 737-700, according to FlightAware – was initially heading to Phoenix on Monday night. "When the flight attendants said we were going to have an emergency landing, we started to panic a little bit," passenger Julianna Donadio told KDVR. "People were definitely crying and screaming and trying to console one another." "We knew we blew a tire, but we didn’t know what the landing gear situation was," she added, describing a loud noise during takeoff. "They started preparing us for crash position, so having our head between our knees, and they were informing the emergency exit line how to open the doors and operate potentially the slides." A Southwest Airlines spokesperson told FOX Business that "a tire failed during takeoff." "Following standard Safety procedures, the Pilots declared an emergency prior to landing. The flight landed without incident and taxied off the runway," the spokesperson added. "A separate aircraft operated the scheduled flight to Phoenix." "We thank our Flight Crew for their professionalism and our Customers for their patience," Southwest Airlines also said. "When we landed everyone was cheering and clapping," Donadio told KDVR. https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/southwest-flight-diverted-back-denver-passenger-describes-crying-screaming-before-landing Pilots organise against foreigners in cockpits (Thailand) PM floats idea to help airlines scale up flights, but pilots’ group says hundreds of local grads are still jobless The Thai Pilots Association strongly opposes a government proposal to temporarily ease restrictions on foreign pilots flying with Thai carriers. Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin said on Thursday that one major obstacle for the tourism sector has been the slow resumption in flights. A post-pandemic personnel shortage has been one of the reasons cited by airlines worldwide. The government has already asked airlines to increase flights and expand their fleets to help spur the recovery of tourism, he said during a visit to the Thai offices of Agoda, the world’s largest travel booking platform. Some airlines would like the government to consider allowing foreign pilots to fly Thai aircraft, as the job is currently reserved for Thais. “We will discuss this issue with the Ministry of Labour to seek a possible solution, including lifting this restriction on a temporary basis,” Mr Srettha said. Teerawat Angkasakulkiat, president of the pilots’ group, said the association disagrees with the idea of allowing foreign pilots to work for Thai carriers. During the pandemic, airlines scaled down their operations, forcing them to furlough a number of Thai pilots and freeze employment of fresh graduates, he said. Mr Teerawat said Thai student pilots face difficulties getting jobs as they don’t have the experience to apply for foreign carriers, such as airlines in the Middle East that require experienced pilots who have already obtained licences and sufficient flight hours. The association found some experienced pilots who were laid off during the pandemic have not returned to the cockpit, as the fleets of some airlines have yet to fully recover. “Thailand has around 1,200 student pilots who still cannot find a job,” he said. Prior to the pandemic, airlines typically sponsored pilot training to obtain specific aircraft licences known as type ratings, which take around nine months to obtain, with airlines absorbing all related costs for pilots. “Importing foreign pilots might help save time, but it would cause many Thai pilots to lose their jobs,” said Mr Teerawat. Post-pandemic, some airlines have opted for a new pay-to-fly scheme, which is popular among European carriers. The scheme requires new graduates to pay the airline for the training programme, which can cost the equivalent of 1.7 million to 3.5 million baht, in exchange for jobs, he said. “Some foreign-funded airlines in Thailand have started using this employment scheme,” Mr Teerawat said. He said the scheme is unfair, as it imposes a huge financial burden on newly graduated pilots. The Thai Aviation Academy produces high-quality pilots who have undergone extensive training to operate any type of commercial aircraft in Thailand, said Mr Teerawat. He said expanding fleets will take months or even years, during which time airlines can train new pilots. “Over a thousand student pilots are still unemployed. I think we should prioritise them. There is no need to open this job to foreigners,” said Mr Teerawat. https://www.bangkokpost.com/thailand/general/2806321/pilots-organise-against-foreigners-in-cockpits. France to supply Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine, train pilots PARIS — France plans to supply Mirage 2000-5 jets to Ukraine and begin training pilots this summer, with the first training completed by the end of the year, French President Emmanuel Macron said Thursday. France is building a coalition with other countries to provide the jets, similar to the coalition by several other European countries to supply Ukraine with F-16 fighters, Macron said in an interview with broadcasters TF1 and France 2. The French president and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy were in Normandy for D-Day commemorations. “We’ll be launching a new cooperation program and announcing the transfer of Mirage 2000-5s — French fighter jets that will enable Ukraine to protect its soil and airspace,” Macron said. “From tomorrow, we’re going to launch a pilot training program, followed by the transfer of these aircraft.” Dassault Aviation produced about 600 Mirage 2000 jets, of which half were exported to eight countries including Greece, the United Arab Emirates and Taiwan. The Mirage 2000-5 is an updated air defense variant with improved radar. It’s compatible with the Mica air-to-air missile as well as the Scalp cruise missiles that France has supplied to Ukraine, which is fighting off a Russian invasion. Macron declined to say how many jets France will provide, noting details will follow on Friday when Zelenskyy is in Paris. “The key factor is pilot training time, and so we’re going to propose to President Zelenskyy that pilots be trained as early as this summer — it normally takes five to six months — so that by the end of the year they’ll be able to fly these aircraft,” Macron said, adding that the Ukrainian pilots will be trained in France. The Dutch and Danish governments last year announced they would provide F-16 jets to Ukraine, with Norway and Belgium joining the coalition. Training of pilots for the aircraft has been ongoing in several European countries. France will also propose to train and equip a brigade of 4,500 Ukrainian soldiers, according to Macron. He said France and allies are considering training soldiers on Ukrainian soil in response to a request by the embattled country. “Is this something that is an escalation factor? The answer is no,” Macron said. “Going to train someone in the western zone, which is a free area of Ukraine, is not aggressive towards Russia.” Macron said Ukraine can use French arms to attack locations in Russia from where the country is being targeted, and restricting such use would be equal to not allowing Ukrainians to defend themselves against being bombed. “The limit is set by what the Russians do,” Macron said. “We’re not the ones who decide now that we’re going to change our methods and attack Ukraine from Russian soil.” Zelenskyy will meet with French Armed Forces Minister Sebastien Lecornu in Paris on Friday. He’ll also meet with defense firms KNDS, Thales, MBDA, Dassault Aviation and Arquus, as well as attend the signing of a letter of intent with KNDS to create a unit in Ukraine, according to the Armed Forces Ministry. https://www.defensenews.com/air/2024/06/07/france-to-supply-mirage-2000-5-jets-to-ukraine-train-pilots/ Vice President, Aviation Operations and Regulatory Affairs Hybrid - Full time Washington, District of Columbia, United States Description The Regional Airline Association (RAA) seeks an experienced and motivated aviation leader who is committed to making a difference each day as our Vice President, Aviation Operations and Regulatory Affairs. The Vice President will be a vital member of the RAA executive team and reports to the CEO with secondary reporting to the Senior Vice President, Safety and Regulatory Affairs. RAA exists to support safe, healthy and strong regional airlines, capable of connecting communities of all sizes. The VP must actively listen, anticipate challenges, provide strategic advice, weigh options and advocate with courage and integrity for strong and safe outcomes. Essential Functions of the Position: · Advocates for the regional airline industry with a high level of diplomacy. · Supports and helps to develop the strategy and vision of RAA’s Operations and Regulatory Affairs; contributes to the development and implementation of RAA’s strategic objectives. · Identifies regulatory developments related to flight operations, pilot training, air traffic and other technical matters; analyzes proposals for anticipated impact on members and designs and implements response. · Tracks, Interprets, and responds appropriately and with advocacy to current or proposed aviation rules, compliance expertise, or other relevant regulatory analysis. · Works cooperatively with RAA members and other industry stakeholders to form coalitions and consensus positions. · Gives technical advice to RAA team and members on matters ranging from pilot training and qualifications and use of flight simulation training devices to air traffic management and flight technology and more. · Effectively communicates information to RAA team and members, the FAA and other stakeholders; contributes to development of RAA positions, Congressional testimony, regulatory comments, and other policy communications. · Provides Subject Matter Expertise on aviation task forces and working groups, including agency rulemaking and regulatory negotiating committees. Serves as Liaison between RAA and FAA Air Traffic Organization (ATO), NextGen and related organizations. · Provides leadership and member service for the Regional Operations Council and the Flight Technology, Flight Training, Maintenance, and Inflight Committees. · Develops content and coordinating activities for RAA-sponsored events, including the Leaders Conference and Summer Seminars. This Role May be Right for You If: · You believe in your work. The right difference-maker will come to work each day with an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to our mission of promoting aviation safety and keeping smaller communities connected. · You want to tackle a challenge. Regional airlines are poised to grow yet face obstacles ranging from growing their workforce to ensuring access to airspace. Our team is equipped to help our members and meet this moment. · You want to achieve. RAA fosters a culture of Leadership at All Levels. Each team member is expected to generate ideas and make decisions from a place of ownership. · You are a team player and want to contribute to building strong team spirit and encourage others to succeed. · You want to work within – and are committed to striving for – diversity. We work hard to embrace diversity and inclusion within our own ranks and across aviation broadly. Requirements · Thorough understanding of aviation safety standards, safe operating practices and 14 CFR Chapter I (Federal Aviation Regulations). Extensive familiarity with 14 CFR Part 135 and 121 airline operations. · 10 or more years of experience in regulatory interpretation and a history of advocacy in airline or association-based role. · Transport pilot with line experience and Flight operations managerial experience strongly preferred; former Pilot in Command (PIC) for an air carrier operating under part 121 or part 135 of FAR 119 is ideal. · Impeccable oral and written communication; able to effectively and persuasively present information to top management, regulatory agencies, public groups, and the RAA Board of Directors. · Able to expand upon the association’s significant professional relationships with both government and industry representatives and develop and manage new relationships. · High proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and the ability to collect, analyze and present data · Strong project management skills; strategic, tactical, self-motivated, determined, outcome-oriented. · Diplomatic; able to challenge established or entrenched ideas and advocate for mission-driven objectives. · Able to work quickly and effectively, make fast and well-reasoned recommendations despite ambiguity, anticipate and adapt to evolving member needs. · Professional, organized, responsive and enthusiastic. · Candidate must reside in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. · Moderate (up to 30%) travel required. Benefits As a member of the RAA team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to and enjoy a supportive work environment, and make a difference in an organization where your role is mission-critical and valued. RAA is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Salary range: USD $150,000 - $180,000 annually with discretionary bonus opportunity. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skillset, experience, qualifications and other job-related factors. Benefits: RAA is highly focused on employee quality of life and offers a choice of employer-sponsored medical, dental and vision plans; and provides employees with life & AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurances at no cost. RAA offers a 401K plan with employer match and a discretionary profit sharing program. RAA offers 12 weeks paid parental leave to qualified employees and Paid Time Off begins at 22 days per calendar year and increases with longevity. RAA additionally offers 14 paid holidays and paid leave for community service and voting. CALENDAR OF EVENTS • (APTSC) Asia and Pacific Turboprop Safety Conference - June 26 - 27, 2024 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia • Airborne Public Safety Association, Inc. (APSCON 2024) - July 29 - August 3; Houston TX • Asia Pacific Summit for Aviation Safety (AP-SAS 2024), Aug. 13-15, Beijing, China. • Asia Pacific Airline Training Symposium - APATS 2024, 0-11 September, 2024, Singapore • Aircraft Cabin Air International Conference - 17 & 18 September - London • 2024 Ground Handling Safety Symposium (GHSS) - September 17-18, 2024 - Fort Worth, TX • 2024 ISASI - Lisbon, Portugal - September 30 to October 4, 2024 • International Congress of Aerospace Medicine ICAM 2024 in Lisbon, Portugal, 3 - 5 October 2024 • Aviation Health Conference back on Monday 7th and Tuesday 8th October 2024 • 2024 NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition - Oct. 22-24 (Vegas) • Sixth Edition of International Accident Investigation Forum, 21 to 23 May 2025, Singapore Curt Lewis