Sentences with phrase «operated aircraft pilots»

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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.

Addressing the argument that Canada needs a plane that can operate jointly with the American fleet, former German air force pilot Joey Borkenstein emphasized how well the Eurofighter worked alongside U.S. aircraft during the air war over Libya.

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.

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.

«When you operate a remotely piloted aircraft, even though you're there virtually, you have a lot of information about what's going on, on the ground.»

It was started by aviation pilots and the people who operate the aircraft.

The new rule prohibits U.S. airlines operating domestic flights from permitting an aircraft to remain on the tarmac for more than three hours without deplaning passengers, with exceptions allowed only for safety or security or if air traffic control advises the pilot in command that returning to the terminal would disrupt airport operations.

Inside the «aircraft - style cockpit» there are «fighter pilot - style» buttons on the roof console to start the engine, and steering - wheel mounted paddles to operate the six - speed automatic «box.

The new tarmac delay rule prohibits U.S. airlines operating domestic flights from permitting an aircraft to remain on the tarmac for more than three hours without deplaning passengers, with exceptions allowed only for safety or security or if air traffic control advises the pilot in command that returning to the terminal would disrupt airport operations.

Automotive displays and Aircraft displays are the most challenging displays because the positions of the viewer (driver or pilot) and the display are both fixed and are not adjustable like on all other displays, they must be readable inspite of being unadjustable in high ambient light including direct sunlight, and operate with large viewing angles that affect brightness, contrast, and color.

Thai Airways International Public Company Limited (THAI) sent pilots to receive training in Toulouse, France, for a period of 5 weeks in preparation to operate Airbus A380 aircraft that will enter the fleet in 2012.

Operating under a specially - issued «Experimental» aircraft type certificate, the aircraft will be crewed by Continental's own FAA - licensed test pilots.

drones, these «aircraft» remain isolated from the airspace where commercial airliners and other aircraft operate — confined to low - altitudes away from airports, required to remain within visual line of sight of the remote pilot, and otherwise relegated to a subordinate status in the NAS.

Operating or learning to operate any aircraft as pilot or crew; 10.

Essential job duties include guiding planes into gates, loading and unloading baggage and cargo, operating baggage loader belts, operating aircraft deicing trucks, and helping the airplane pilot to push back from the terminal.

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP); 12,000 flight hours, operating jet aircraft domestically and internationally

A pilot's «office» is the cockpit which contains all controls, instruments, and electronic communication and navigation equipment necessary to operate the aircraft.

DELTA AIRLINES, Bethany Beach, DE Jan 2004 — Mar 2012 Co-Pilot • Trained 12 groups of co-pilots in handling balanced fueling and engine monitoring duties as part of the co-pilot training program • Safely landed an aircraft the landing gear of which had failed, without hurting a single passenger or crew member • Performed pre-flight checks on engines and hydraulics and alerted pilots of any discrepancies • Ascertained that all cargo had been loaded safely and that the weight of the aircraft is balanced appropriately • Operated controls to steer aircraft during shift exchange times and ensured that autopilot was properly working • Assisted the pilot by making in - flight announcements and providing instructions to crewmembers • Ascertained that noise regulations were followed during landing and take - off