Nice to see our tax dollars hard at work. Whether it is losing aircraft registration records (reported yesterday), losing airmen certification paperwork (occurs occasionally), losing our school's files dating back decades (as reported to me about 2 years ago), the innocent are always punished for the ineptitude of the guilty.
So the solution appears to be to simply re-register all 357,000 aircraft - that will surely take care of that security gap created by this mess. Here's a really neat idea: check the accuracy of all registry documents on a scheduled basis BEFORE the s**t hits the fan, develop an accuracy checking program, then digitize all documents, then duplicate all data, then repeat, then place all information of separate servers including secured digital "clouds", then repeat entire process again. Any records can be hacked, but based on history, we are our own worst enemy.
I hope no pilot ever lost their life due to an accident in his airplane that had a safety problem NOT reported to him in time (via registry data) because of just-recently discovered aircraft registry problems.
On a brighter note, I'm sure those responsible for this debacle will be punished - as we all know that means a lateral transfer to another department or a decrease in their raise next year. Heck - while the airlines, leasing companies, private aircraft owners, and banks are now losing their time and energy, the guilty parties may, in fact, only receive a minor promotion instead of a major one.
On that warm, fuzzy note I'll sign off.
EM/SS
Sheffield School
Friday, December 10, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
"BRIDGING THE TRAINING GAP"
Featured in the magazine:
Airline Management Decisions 2000 - This article applies now more than ever.
Airline Management Decisions 2000 - This article applies now more than ever.
Eric Morris - Sheffield School of Aeronautics
- Aeronautics training provided by training schools and by airlines does not always correspond. Examination of the differences to reduce the gaps and improve training would be beneficial to trainers and their pupils
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Monday, September 20, 2010
Airline Dispatcher - Job Description - FAA certification
The FAA licensed Aircraft Dispatcher can be described as "the Captain on the ground." The job of Aircraft Dispatcher is one of the most responsible and best paying jobs at an airline. While the Captain is responsible for his or her one particular flight, the dispatcher is responsible for many flights at the same time. The age requirement of 23 is the same for both the Aircraft Dispatcher and the Airline Transport Pilot Certificate. Furthermore, the questions for the FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Computerized Knowledge Test (ADX) are drawn from the same set of questions used for the ATP test.
The Aircraft Dispatcher shares responsibility for the flight with the Captain, and both are required to sign the Dispatch Release before the flight can legally operate. The dispatcher is responsible for planning the flight, taking into consideration the weather, any maintenance problems on the aircraft, navigational facilities at the appropriate airports, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS), alternate airports and to exercise flight following while the flight is in progress. The dispatcher maintains communication with his or her flights and is responsible for notifying the Captain of any significant changes that would affect the safety of the flight. It is the responsibility of the dispatcher to delay or cancel a flight when necessary and to make any other operational decisions necessary to ensure the safety of the flight.
Most airlines will have a centrally located dispatch office that controls all flights of that particular airline. As an example, United Airlines' dispatch office is in Chicago; Delta Airlines operations and Atlantic Southeast Airlines are located in Atlanta. The dispatch department has historically been one of the best places in the airlines for promotions. The department has control over the operations of the airline and, consequently, the dispatcher is generally in close contact with the senior officers of the company. The dispatcher has always been a very important individual in the operation of an airline and will certainly continue to be so in the future.
The Aircraft Dispatcher shares responsibility for the flight with the Captain, and both are required to sign the Dispatch Release before the flight can legally operate. The dispatcher is responsible for planning the flight, taking into consideration the weather, any maintenance problems on the aircraft, navigational facilities at the appropriate airports, Notices to Airmen (NOTAMS), alternate airports and to exercise flight following while the flight is in progress. The dispatcher maintains communication with his or her flights and is responsible for notifying the Captain of any significant changes that would affect the safety of the flight. It is the responsibility of the dispatcher to delay or cancel a flight when necessary and to make any other operational decisions necessary to ensure the safety of the flight.
Most airlines will have a centrally located dispatch office that controls all flights of that particular airline. As an example, United Airlines' dispatch office is in Chicago; Delta Airlines operations and Atlantic Southeast Airlines are located in Atlanta. The dispatch department has historically been one of the best places in the airlines for promotions. The department has control over the operations of the airline and, consequently, the dispatcher is generally in close contact with the senior officers of the company. The dispatcher has always been a very important individual in the operation of an airline and will certainly continue to be so in the future.
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