The Department of Transportation (DOT) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have recently taken a much tougher stance on enforcement actions with air carriers, manufacturers and maintenance repair organizations. The number of fines and enforcement…
Recently, I was on a flight and heard an all too familiar announcement, “The cabin door is now closed. Please discontinue the use of all electronic devices.” It appeared the voice on the PA fell…
A new year is upon us: another chance for us to improve our safety. As American philosopher George Santayana once said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it.” Now is a…
There is a very big misconception about the aviation industry. A majority of the public think only two jobs exist within our industry: pilots and flight attendants. If I had a nickel for every time I was asked if I was a pilot when I told someone I worked in aviation, I wouldn’t be sitting here writing this blog.
Pursuing a safe work environment doesn’t always have to be doom and gloom.
The employer and employee must work together sharing the responsibility to provide a safe environment for everyone.
As the aviation industry transitions into a world of SMS, the role of Safety Manager is evolving and has been brought into the lime light. Before today’s safety environment, this job may have been in…
It seems like there have been a multitude of events in the news lately that would require a company to put its Emergency Response Plan (ERP) into action. Unfortunately, 2 a.m. with an event unfolding…