A press released dated Nov. 15, 2011, states the TSA has made new noticable security improvements to ease the holiday season travel. Two of their proud highlights include new screening proceedures for passengers 12 & under, as well as, expedited screening. TSA administrator John s. Pistole is quoted saying "We are prepared this holiday season to keep passengers safe, as they travel to see their loved ones". Many of us remember the past controveries & complaints regarding child screening, as well as crew member security screening at major/busy airports. Other hightlights include advanced imaging technology units, that now eliminate the image of an actual person.
http://www.tsa.gov/press/releases/2011/1114.shtm
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
CHINESE MANUFACTURING
It is official that China has joined the Aviation manufacturing industry in a big way. Effective recently, the Chinese government has given approval to China Aviation Industries Corporation (AVIC-I) to start planning and further brainstorming for their newest concept. Dubbed the ARJ21, the 70 seat regional jet has been a great success for securing orders. More than 100 orders have been announced by regional domestic Chinese carriers and the company is proud. The current regional jet will compete with Canada’s Bombardier & Brazil’s Embraer jet line. AVIC-I knows quite a bit regarding the aviation industry, as they are a major supplier for components of the Boeing 747 & 787 jetliners. In addition, it is the operator of the final assembly line for the Airbus A320 aircraft.
http://www.wired.com/autopia/2008/04/china-gets-into/
There are other manufacturing companies within China, and staffing does not seem to be a problem.
Enterprise Staff AVIC
Aviation Industries of China 400,000 CHAIG Changhe Aircraft Industries (Group) 4,300 CAC Chengdu Aircraft Industry Corp. 14,000 GAIG Guizhou Aviation Industry Group 51,000 HAIG Harbin Aircraft Industry (Group) 16,000 HAIG Hongdu Aviation Industry Group 10,000 NAMC Nanchang Aircraft Manufacturing Co. 10,000 SAC Shaanxi Aircraft Company 10,000 SAIC Shanghai Aviation Industry (Group) --- SAC Shenyang Aircraft Corporation 30,000
http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/world/china/avic.htm
The hottest issue regarding aircraft manufacturing in China is if the United States will recognize & respect them. While Boeing & Airbus dominate the industry, safety and quality are the two main issues in which consumer based marketing firms are quite concerned with.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Corporate Flight Operations
Believe it or not, some major insurance companies have created their own flight department for corporate flight operations. At Allstate Insurance, this is exactly true. Allstate Insurance Inc., headquartered in Northbrook , IL Chicago
Surprisingly, all members of the flight operations department hold other positions in the company. Some are claim adjusters, managers, etc., and work in the corporate office in Northbrook . While there are no current open positions available, there are possibilities in the next couple of years as operations may expand.
The current qualifications for a Corporate Pilot are as follows:
· Must have multi-engine time & some jet experience
· Current 1st class medical & a minimum Commercial Type Rating
· Must have extensive knowledge of the surrounding Midwest & Southern (Florida
· Must be willing to travel within 36 hour notice, and be gone for up to 3-5days.
· Must have a valid passport, flying in Canada & occasional Europe .
· Secondary education (college). Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Management
· Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Aviation Mgmt, or related field
· Experience as a dispatcher or scheduler extremely helpful
· Certified training/education from a dispatch program highly preferred.
· Base Salary starts around $36,350.
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