Sentences with phrase «of aircraft pilots»

Following the disruption of the operations of Airline, by three aviation unions comprising of United Labour Congress (ULC), National Union of Air Transport Employees (NUATE), Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (ATSSSAN) and National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE), the management of Arik Air said it has resolved the lingering impasse with labour unions in a meeting mediated by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.

The Nigeria Employers» Consultative Association (NECA), which is an umbrella body for private - sector workers, as well as the National Association of Aircraft Pilots and Engineers (NAAPE) have also said they would not participate in the strike.

Tumba listed unions at the meeting to include the National Union of Air Transport Employees, Air Transport Services Senior Staff Association of Nigeria and National Association of Aircraft Pilot and Engineers.

Aircraft Pilot Resume Objective 3: With my expertise in reading and understanding geographical and topographical maps and my ability to fly an aircraft in any kind of weather condition I would like to obtain a position of an aircraft pilot in one of the best airlines.

Not exact matches

LONDON — Prosecutors have dropped charges against two Canadian pilots accused of preparing to fly a commercial aircraft while under the influence of alcohol after their blood samples were mistakenly destroyed at a Scottish prison.

Actual operational and financial results of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet will likely also vary, and may vary materially, from those anticipated, estimated, projected or expected for a number of other reasons, including, in addition to those identified above: the challenges and costs of integrating operations and realizing anticipated synergies and other benefits from the acquisition of ExpressJet; the challenges of competing successfully in a highly competitive and rapidly changing industry; developments associated with fluctuations in the economy and the demand for air travel; the financial stability of SkyWest's major partners and any potential impact of their financial condition on the operations of SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines, or ExpressJet; fluctuations in flight schedules, which are determined by the major partners for whom SkyWest's operating airlines conduct flight operations; variations in market and economic conditions; significant aircraft lease and debt commitments; residual aircraft values and related impairment charges; labor relations and costs; the impact of global instability; rapidly fluctuating fuel costs, and potential fuel shortages; the impact of weather - related or other natural disasters on air travel and airline costs; aircraft deliveries; the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots and other unanticipated factors.

These factors include, but are not limited to, the prospects of entering into agreements with existing or other carriers to fly new aircraft, ongoing negotiations between SkyWest, SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet and their major partners regarding their contractual obligations, uncertainties regarding operation of new aircraft, the ability to attract and retain qualified pilots, the impact of regulatory issues such as pilot rest rules and qualification requirements, and the ability to obtain aircraft financing.

Strohmayer added that the aircraft could carry two pilots over a distance of just under 250 miles.

He narrowly survived a test ride in the back of an out - of - control Phantom F - 4 fighter while studying ways to stop the aircraft's treacherous handling from killing pilots in Vietnam.

SpaceShipOne itself suffered several such problems in its three space flights, including the loss of its navigation system, a sudden lurch that carried the ship some 30 miles off course, the buckling of the aircraft's skin from the rocket motor's heat, and an uncontrolled wobble that spun the craft around at high speed some 20 times before pilot Melvill — he flew the first prize - winning flight, Binnie the second — stilled it, possibly just in time to prevent a fatal tumble.

They pilot and navigate the flight of fixed - wing aircraft on nonscheduled air - carrier routes or helicopters.

«It's designed to be ingeniously simple,» says Kirk Hawkins, a former Air Force pilot and CEO of Icon Aircraft.

Symptoms of hypoxia include «nausea, apprehension, tunnel vision, headaches, fatigue, dizziness, blurred vision, tingling sensations, numbness, and mental confusion,» according to the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association.

The Federal Aviation Administration announced on Monday a new drone registration process requiring owners of remotely piloted aircraft to register online with the government by early next year.

With a pilot and a high resolution camera mounted to a stabilizing gyro, Milstein is able to lean out of the aircraft and see the shapes and patterns of the world.

The pilot of the AirAsia X aircraft, which was headed toward Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, turned around after the pilot identified an issue with the engine as the plane shook, a Perth Airport spokesperson told CNN.

From aircraft piloting to taking photos of U.S.presidents, here's how the Inc. 30 Under 30 class of 2017 spend their spare time.

Both share a certain ease in handling, and it is no secret that the pilots of both aircraft would appreciate a bit more thrust from the engine.

Therefore, it gives an idea of the g - forces on André Brännström, Saab test pilot, as he performs extreme aerobatics with the JAS - 39 Gripen C light single - engine multirole fighter aircraft.

Pilots must hold licenses on the specific types of aircraft they intend to fly, and flight engineers need a license issued by Transport Canada.

The aircraft features an advanced data link system, HOTAS (Hands On Throttle And Stick) commands, three radios, a latest generation Targeting Pod, and also a sophisticated HMCS (Helmet Mounted Cueing System), that alongside the rest of the aircraft's sensors, allows the pilot to effectively employ the weapon in a matter of seconds.

Pete went on to serve in the Navy as an award - winning aviator and instructor pilot, honing his leadership and decision - making skills as commander of a large multi-engine aircraft and 12 - member crew during the height of Cold War tensions.

The footage below shows a recovery to the carrier in low visibility conditions of a Super Hornet (or «Rhino» as the aircraft is nicknamed aboard supercarriers) with the VFA - 143 «Pukin Dogs» (based on the badge that can be seen on the pilot's flight helmet).

Blending work and play, and sometimes confusing the two, Kevin is a commercial - rated jet pilot and enjoys flying a variety of aircraft, a skill that serves both his business needs and his adventurous nature.

With a donation to Project Orbis attendees are able to «take the controls» of an aircraft in one of the state - of - the - art flight simulators that, in some cases, are used by NetJets ® pilots for training.

Arthur Wolk, an aviation expert, said that is a modest rate of descent and indicated the pilot had control of the aircraft.

Mr. Legeay is a member of the Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, and has served on the boards of a number of community organizations.

They are also suing the aircraft's pilot, who survived the crash, accusing him of negligence.

First of all, I'm a pilot and I've never been afraid to step onto an aircraft.

Despite playing such a pivotal role in the counterterrorism strategy of the U.S., there's a surprising lack of public information about drones — pilotless military aircrafts that are controlled autonomously by computers or remote pilots.

Palmer is an accomplished but as yet unlicensed pilot.Taking a commercial pilot along in the twin - engine aircraft he likes to rent, he has in recent months logged 200 hours of flying time, some of it in weather that would have grounded a duck.

While he's an experienced pilot and flies his own turbine aircraft for A-to-B transportation, his true passion is for the adventure of sport flying, which is why he fell in love with the A5.

But the city and Daley, the guiding hand behind converting Meigs into a park, shot down a similar plan in May, when the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association first raised the possibility of using FAA funds to reopen the airport.

All that dreaming is hungry work and in any case to fly in a hot air balloon or pilot an aircraft you need a reasonable level of fitness and a fairly healthy bank balance.

Stalling in mid-air ought to be a primary concern of all pilots and operators of aircraft.

We showed you last night how the U.S. Department of Transportation rejected Griffiss International Airport from an unmanned aircraft pilot program.

The U.S. Department of Transportation announced May 9 that 10 applicants had been selected for the Unmanned Aircraft Integration Pilot Program from among 149 applicants.

«I am writing to express my complete disappointment that the proposal from New York State, Oneida County, Amazon and other partners for the U.S. Department of Transportation's Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program was denied,» Picente wrote in his letter to Chao.

«For the U.S. Department of Transportation not to select our UAS Test Site at Griffiss International Airport as one of the participants in its Unmanned Aircraft Systems Integration Pilot Program isn't just extremely disappointing, it's quite frankly baffling,» Picente said.

Central New York is home to a number of companies involved with unmanned aerial vehicles, remotely piloted aircraft also known as UAVs.

Chief of the defence staff General Sir David Richards commented: «Our armed forces have a successful history of operating short take - off and vertical landing aircraft and our pilots are already flying trials in this variant of the Joint Strike Fighter alongside our US allies.

U.S. Reps. John Katko (R — Camillus), Claudia Tenney (R — New Hartford), and Elise Stefanik (R — Willsboro) this week urged President Donald Trump, the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to support New York's application for the FAA unmanned - aircraft systems (UAS) integration pilot program (IPP).

It is a similar situation in planes where the aircraft are manned by a pilot and co-pilot but are regularly controlled for a majority of the flight by the automatic pilot.

With less than 300 flying hours (instead of 500 to 700 required to fly certain categories of aircraft), and no jet experience, very few airlines are attracted to freshly licensed pilots,» a chief operating officer said.

Arik Air, which started with a foreign managing director, has 28 aircraft fleet - size and parades the largest retinue of expatriates, including pilots, engineers and crew.

Sen. Charles Schumer says Central New York could become a national research center for remotely - piloted aircraft if the FAA chooses the region as one of six national test sites.

He said, «With the arrival of the first batch of NAF trainer aircraft, local training of student pilots» would receive a boost at a much reduced cost.»

In continuation of the operations to dislodge remnants of Boko Haram from the North East, a Nigerian Air Force (NAF) remotely piloted aircraft (RPA), on Tuesday 6 February 2018, successfully destroyed an artillery gun belonging to the Boko Haram Terrorists (BHTs) in the vicinity of Sambisa Forest.

Listed among the breakaway affiliates of the NLC and the Trade Union Congress are NUPENG, NUEE, Nigeria Union of Mine Workers, National Union of Banks, Insurance and Financial Employees, Nigeria Union of Rail Workers, National Union of Lottery Agents and Employees, Association of Nigeria Aviation, Professionals, National Association Aircraft Pilots and Engineers and others.

PSC Approves the Promotion of 3694 Inspectors, Pilots & Aircraft Engineers.