Mon, Nov 16, 2009
The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF),
will present the next in its series of pilot safety symposiums
and job fairs, on Saturday, November 21, at the New York-LaGuardia
Airport Marriott.
At a time when the public is questioning attention to safety,
one of the primary purposes of the event is to remind pilots of
their time-honored obligations to safety as well as instill those
ethics in the next generation pilots. The conference examines the
proposed new flight/duty regulations. Coming regulatory changes
will strictly define pilot duty times, rest periods and minimum
qualifications leading to improved safety and increase pilot
staffing.
It is estimated that it would take only 90-120 days for the
feeder carriers to absorb the 1,200 pilots who are now on furlough
status. Pending economic recovery, major airlines could be in an
expansive hiring mode within two years, which will pull more pilots
from the feeders.
"We are promoting a safety culture because the industry is
serious about improving safety and establishing the safety
mentality even in future aviation professionals, many of whom will
be attending the symposium," said FSF's President Bill Voss, who
will speak on pilot ethics. "They represent the future of the
industry and should have access to all of the foundation's
expertise, as they embark upon their academic work in this exciting
field."
Other presentations include:
- The Screening and Selection of Pilots with the Right Stuff: A
panel discussion on the latest screening and testing methods being
used to select pilots.
- Choosing The Safest Primary Training: A flight-training
professional will advise students and parents on the key safety
attributes to look for when visiting prospective flight schools and
aviation universities.
- Pilot Applicants with Issues What are the Limits?: This
panel will discuss the implications of how safety incidents can
affect a pilot's career.
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