Legislative Act

The aviation industry is advancing every day and continues to refine its current aircraft into an even more advanced piece of equipment. The problem that occurs with the continues refinement of aircrafts, programs, and policies is how to implement them. Additionally, the industry is strategically developing programs to enforce safety standards. However, the turnover for those programs take time to implement. That’s why everyone should understand how legislative laws have an impact on the aviation industry.

The “Federal Aviation Act was created to promote safe air travel, and to protect lives and property of people on the ground as well as air travelers” (USLegal, 2016). The industry knew they were struggling when certain events started to unfold. Unfortunately, the act was created after several disasters happened. Additionally, corporate decided enough is enough, they needed a legislative act to set the foundation for safety. Furthermore, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) set the foundation of creating a safer environment, implementing policies and holding all airlines to the same standards. At the end of the day, the FAA has a huge impact in the aviation industry. Without the FAA, the industry wouldn’t have a strong safety program nor run efficiently.

In conclusion, there will always be flaws in the aviation industry. However, they know there has to be different legislative acts to prevent or mitigate accidents from happening and create a safe working environment. At the end of the day, it’s better to be safe than sorry. If you have to think twice about whether it’s safe or not, the answer is most likely a no. However, flying can be a tedious job, but the regulations implemented are there for the safety of everyone. So always follow the regulations and policies in accordance with the FAA, because one day the Federal Aviation Act may save a life.

Reference

USLegal. (2016). Federal Aviation Act. Retrieved from

           https://aviation.uslegal.com/government-regulation-and-control/federal-aviation-act/

Team-Based Human Factors Challenges

Human Error

 There are several challenges the aviation industry faces on a day to day basis. Additionally, having to work with several people to form a team can be very challenging. Whether it’s dealing with stress or servicing an aircraft, there’s a list of human errors that come with the job description. However, the industry understands humans have many flaws, that’s why risks management procedures and regulations are set in place. Furthermore, according to the FAA’s Aviation Handbook, “It is universally agreed that 80 percent of maintenance errors involve human factors. If they are not detected, they can cause events, worker injuries, wasted time, and even accidents” (2018).

The military and other industries face a challenge working together as a team. When dealing with multiple people and trying to work together as a team it can be a very difficult task. Also, taking into consideration the different personality types as well. Furthermore, when working with a team there is always going to be a leader of the group and the rest of them are the followers. At the end of the day, the military is forced to work together as a team and if someone is unable to blend, it creates conflict for the rest of the team. From the words of Andrew Eifler, “A team is only as strong as its weakest link” (2013). The same rules apply in the aviation industry. However, there is always going to be someone that makes an error and causes the whole team to fail. That is why several challenges are associated with team based activities.

Aircraft servicing is a very tedious task, the overall process takes several people working together as a team to complete the service. Look at it like a puzzle, if a piece of the puzzle is out of place then the puzzle is not complete. Just like technicians, if a member of the team messes something up and refuses to comply with FAA regulations and adhere to the maintenance process it may cause risks, which then takes longer to complete the puzzle. Additionally, that is why the industry has several systems to make sure everything is running correctly and the pieces are getting put back together in the correct places.

In conclusion, the industry deals with several factors. Human error will always be the biggest risk in any working environment. Additionally, having the understanding when more than one person is completing a task that someone is always going to make a mistake. Whether it’s something simple or not, everyone needs to comply with the regulations set in place to help mitigate the overall human error factor in the aviation industry. Lastly, always be a team player and comply with safety regulations. Also, be aware of your surrounds at all times. So be smart and take everything into consideration when working in the aviation industry.

References

United States, Department of Transportation, Federal Aviation Administration. (2018). Retrieved March 18, 2019, from https://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/courses/content/258/1097/AMT_Handbook_Addendum_Human_Factors.pdf

Andrew Eifler. (2013). A team is only as strong as its weakest player. Retrieved March 18, 2019, from http://www.andreweifler.com/a-team-is-only-as-strong-as-its-weakest-player/

Aviation Security

The Importance of Training

More than several billion people fly on a day to day basis and the numbers are only increasing. Weather it’s flying for work, school, or personal pleasure, there has to be an approach to safeguarding everyone on the flight. TSA needs to safeguard not only themselves and the flight crew but everyone else as well. Additionally, the industry has multiple ways of safeguarding everyone. Also, knowing the right form of protection and when to implement the training depends on the current situation. This why training is very important for the security system.

Before the high jacking happened on September 11th, flying used to be a very different experience for travelers. Not only was it easy to make it through prescreening, it was also easy to pass through TSA with banned items. Additionally, insider threats were becoming more evident in the aviation industry. However, it was a huge wakeup call for the aviation industry after the terrorist attack took place. Also, the industry knew they had to improve the overall security system to make flying a safe and enjoyable experience. They knew training would be a very important role in the “20 Layers of U.S. Aviation Security” (TSA, 2017).

In conclusion, training is very important for not only the military but the aviation industry as well. One of the many mottos in the military is, “Train as you fight” (Melody, 2017).  If there’s someone untrained in a situation, how are they able to effectively safeguard or eliminate the threat. At the end of the day, training could save a life or end it. This is why training is very important in the overall security plan. 

Reference:

TSA. (August 2017). Inside Look: TSA Layers of Security. Retrieved March 11, 2019 from https://www.tsa.gov/blog/2017/08/01/inside-look-tsa-layers-security

Melody Everly. (June 2017). Train as you fight, fight as you train. Retrieved March 11, 2019 from  https://www.army.mil/article/189059/train_as_you_fight_fight_as_you_train

Aircraft Systems: Fuel Injection Systems

From gravity fed to fuel pumps there are many different types of fuel injection systems. All components in a fuel system are very important for operating aircrafts. Additionally, the fuel is either fed from the pump or gravity fed. Just like a vehicle the fuel provides combustion for the engine to run. Lastly, several issues may arise if any piece of the fuel injection system is not operating properly.

First, failure in the fuel injection system can cause serious injuries or further damage to the aircraft. If a fuel pump doesn’t work the engine will ultimately not start up due to the lack of fuel to create combustion for the engine to turn over. Second, any leak in the system may cause a massive fire. The slightest spark to aircraft fuel (Jet A-1), may cause the aircraft to explode. However, to properly mitigate the risks of failures the fuel injection system needs to be properly maintained. Just like any other component in the aircraft conducting preventative maintenance and regular services can mitigate the risks of an explosion.

In conclusion, the fuel injection system may cause several major issues. However, always make sure to proceed with caution and adhere to the aircrafts manual for proper handling of fuel injection systems. Additionally, making sure the aviation technicians are adhering to proper handling in accordance with the technical manuals. The Jet A-1 is a highly combustible fuel, so making sure there are no fuel leaks is very important. At the end of the day a life is not overlooking a simple mistake or not adhering to the manuals. So in addition, make sure to always put safety first over anything else.

References:

Corey Doggett. (2017). Flight Mechanic, Fuel Injection Systems. Retrieved March 4, 2019 from http://www.flight-mechanic.com/fuel-injection-systems-part-one/