Air Line Pilots Association’s Post

There is no replacement for the safety benefits of having at least two pilots on the flight deck at all times. Learn more in our new white paper on reduced-crew operations: https://bit.ly/3RBhCCP #SafetyStartsWith2

I think the first picture is 96 or 95 maybe 98 and the other 59 just standing a few feet away at Denver. Denver has gone on an all out quest to bring safety into the future of airport operations. Just the color alone tells ATC its Denver ground crew. The difference and or fact is that for pilots, ATC and apron crew now have a much greater viewing ability with XL for immediate ID and response times. Runway incursions are getting higher as more and more planes hit the concrete. Perhaps consider bringing the future of XL to your airfield.

For many helicopter pilots, flying with passengers is part of the job. An effective passenger preflight briefing helps everyone remain safe before, during, and after the flight. Learn more https://bit.ly/3KmQcxd.

This is not about whether pilots are being discreet or not. It is about the pilots utilizing their authority as commanders to ensure the safety of everyone on board by extending the crew's duty time if necessary, all in the interest of bringing the aircraft and its passengers safely to the ground. Think of it this way: imagine a sudden summer thunderstorm that wasn't predicted by weather forecasts (though it's unlikely); the plane would have to hold until the storm passed or divert to an alternative airport. This is exactly why the crew might choose to use the option known as Commander's Discretion, and this situation is a valid example of where its use is appropriate. Despite the crew having completed their working hours, the aircraft must ultimately land. Flights can't be paused and resumed the next day. Can you give any other examples where the Commander's Discretion may be warranted and legit❓ One thing is certain: the airline industry has been pushing the limits of this tool, and it’s not the only instance of such behavior. EASA - European Union Aviation Safety Agency needs to step up its game before it’s too late. As professionals, our ultimate priority is safety, and that's one area where we refuse to compromise. #safetyfirst #flightcrew #pilots #cabincrew #EASA

A new report reveals a concerning trend of flight duty extensions, with nearly one in five pilots using Commander’s Discretion (CD) to extend flight duties twice or more within the past four weeks. Moreover, over 60% of pilots expressed varying degrees of concern about potential negative consequences if they were to refuse to extend a flight duty under CD. https://bit.ly/45qeoqY

Sadly but the industry is going backwards. Just when we thought that all the efforts made throughout these past decades to make safety a priority, the industry’s most remarkable value and with strong foundation; just when we thought we were managing to change cultures; the pilot shortage becomes evident and the industry reacts by closing its eyes to all the progress made and we are back to square number one; we go back to those times when pilots were punished for reporting fatigue or expressing a concern about any safety risk. In times where all the international aviation agencies and regulators believed they had win a battle to make the sky safer, the industry is now shaken by an expected and projected reality and the reaction or solution to the problem is to sacrifice safety in order protect finances. What are we going to do with all the effort made and the achievements ? All those that we had sacrifice years studying safety and developing plans to manage it in the most efficient manner, when safety rules are in place; what are we going to do with all of them?, what about those pillars of the SMS?, would they become “death laws”? A topic to be reviewed next century? Or maybe after another major accident? I feel disappointed to learn that all the efforts could become just a memory and the new generations in the industry will have to suffer what we thought it was already an issue of the past. As I always teach and preach; safety is a value that lays on the individual’s hands; if you believe in safety as a priority; embrace it, as it is the core of the industry and the only path that will assure the long existance of this career. It depends on me, on you and on every single person that is part of this industry to make the sky safer for everyone. Don’t let pressure take away your believes and values. #valuesmatter #values #care #safetyculture #safety #aviationindustry #aviationindustry #sms #icao #easa #faa #gcca #europeanunion #latinpilots

More attention should be paid to this issue as airlines are resuming their global routes. Airline Planning personnel may not have the FTL expertise; that is why the rostering team should always alert them when the expected FDP is close to the FTL limit. Commercial motives are driving airlines to the brink, but crew fatigue should always be prevented at all costs, as this has been a painful lesson learned from past incidents.

The importance of passengers understanding the designated danger and safe zones around a helicopter. Also, make sure to always get a “thumbs up” from the ground crew or pilots! This video will be used in our first VIP Airbus Helicopters H160 animated passenger safety briefing video.

Study regarding pilot-endured workloads during helicopter flying emergencies. Further interesting results have emerged from the study: "Overall, in the present helicopter fight test campaign, only two of the pilots had average reaction times compatible with the standard (FAR-27), suggesting that the current certifcation processes may need an upgrade and the process of certifcation may need to be revised."

Checklists provide step-by-step procedures for responding to various emergencies, enabling pilots and crew members to act swiftly and effectively when faced with unexpected challenges Read more 👉 https://lttr.ai/AMaYY #AviationSafety #ChecklistSafety #PreFlightChecklist #FlightSafety