Human Factors

This has been an interesting week for a number of reasons, understanding first hand what real heat is Bahrain has been in to the mid 40s all week with a couple of days above that, trying to work in that heat and the humidity that can go with it. I have survived, but as I have been putting a presentation together on Human Factors and what they mean to a company that is joining my industry!

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Help For Heros

You may not know, I spent many years serving in the Royal Air Force, both as an airman and finishing my career as an Engineering Officer. I have been out of uniform for 11 years now, though for a number of years, I was supporting the military from the other side of the fence.  For the last 10 years of my service I was actively involved in appointments directly supporting operations, split between the former Yugoslavia and the enforcement of the no-fly zones over Iraq amongst other smaller humanitarian operations.

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University or Further Education?

I think that this might be a little controversial and will hopefully spark some debate! I will state up front that I am an indentured apprentice with 6 years productive employment before going to university, gaining a BEng in Aerosystems Engineering, my career since then has been involved management, including establishing and running Mackenzie Morgan. My primary area of expertise is airworthiness management and all that that involves. I believe in the value of a university education.

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Is There Something Broken in the FAA?

This article has been written as an outsider looking in, it is a personal opinion. What prompted a trawl through the internet at an area that I am not working in? It was yet another Twitter posting of a 6 figure fine being imposed on an airline in the States for a maintenance violation. It appears to be an increasing trend. I decided to look into it, as  I am someone that travels extensively, I have an interest in aircraft or airlines that I might have to fly with!

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EBACE 2010 Impressions!

Well I am back at the day job, not that I don’t enjoy it, I do, but what were my impressions of the tenth EBACE in Geneva? Obviously having been to one before I am perfectly qualified to comment! I went out for two days this year to understand the market better, to have longer to discus with those on the stands and booths the challenges we all face and how we might be able to help them meet those challenges. Read more »

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