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!
Archive for the ‘Airworthiness Management’ Category
Human Factors
Wednesday, June 16th, 2010Is There Something Broken in the FAA?
Tuesday, May 18th, 2010This 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!
Challenges for a CAMO
Monday, May 3rd, 2010I have been out this week seeing our software developers and looking at the developments in our website; we started talking about technology and how to use it to support Part M organisations. They started to show their concepts around mytechlog an app for an i-phone to transmit utilisation data to the CAMO, replacing the trusty fax machine. Follow their progress at www.mytechlog.net. I am a firm believer that the technology available today, in mobile devices should be able to assist organisations in overcoming issues such as unavailable aircraft utilisation data. It does not need to be a full-blown electronic tech-log, just the ability to bring the fax machine into the 21st century.
Dear Diary – Chapter 2
Saturday, January 16th, 2010It seems such a long time since I wrote Chapter 1 on our progress towards EASA Part M Sub-part G approval; so what has happened since then?
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Exporting an Aircraft – How many times?
Wednesday, December 16th, 2009This article has been produced for aircraft dealers and those moving aircraft in and out of Europe, the Overseas Territories and the United States of America. In looking at where to take our business, we looked and role that an approved organisation can fulfil supporting those who are moving aircraft from one regulatory framework to another, it was clear that guidance and expertise were required, particularly when moving to and from EASA aligned countries.
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