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While on leave in Seward, AK, I found this sign at the Alaska Sea Life Center profound and relevant. “Technology can be quite tempting and creates an easy trap.” During my time as the 51st Mission Support Group Commander, we attempted several times to tackle the limited parking issue on Osan Air Base. One of the problems was the inability to scan the registration sticker to confirm a vehicle is currently registered to the owner (vice passed down from unaccompanied Airman to unaccompanied Airman). A team of SMEs recommended investing in a new scanning system with a $50k+ cost and 1yr+ timeline. After much deliberation, we went back to the problem statement and I suggested we just purchase month and year stickers, like the kind placed on US state license plates. The defenders would be able to easily see if the vehicle is currently registered through an Airman’s DEROS…at 1/10th the cost and half the timeline. New tech does not always equal innovation…avoid the tech trap!

Our human connection is so powerful.

LEST WE FORGET    I am (so far as other constraints permit) making a daily post of process and other safety events which have happened on that day in previous years.  I will intersperse these with mental health and safety incidents, since my twin passions are process safety and mental health and safety.    This is to promote thinking and is based on the theory that, by and large, we don't invent new ways of killing people: we fail to adequately learn from the mistakes of the past.    On this day (4th November) in 2010, Qantas Flight 32 suffered an uncontained failure in one of its four Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines. https://lnkd.in/eHzqEp5c What can your organisation learn from this? Have you read my books “HAZOP Questions”, “HAZID Questions” and “Let’s talk about mental health and safety?”

Ever wonder how international ships navigate our ports and trickier coastlines? Did you know? Licensed marine pilots are the ultimate local experts, guiding vessels through not-so-familiar waters. #MarineCareers #PilotLife #DidYouKnow

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How good are you at uncontrolled airport procedures? Click on the link below to learn about a JetBlue tail strike that could have been worse. https://zurl.co/Un4e

JetBlue opens crew base in San Juan, Puerto Rico. JetBlue’s newly opened San Juan crew base is set to bring more than 400 crew member jobs to Puerto Rico, with more than 100 pilots and more than 300 inflight crew members (flight attendants) set to be assigned to the base by next year. Details: https://lnkd.in/dRNEyPgs

I found this article helpful when preparing to travel by air! Check out: How to Fight the Flight Follies | https://lnkd.in/guS_kKzf

Probably the biggest X factor that sets Venture West apart from any other flight school is how we guarantee our students time to build their hours! You get guaranteed airtime 3 days per week which is far better than some other schools where you're lucky to flight once a month. We believe this not only helps our students stay confident and proficient but it fosters a better community of aviators constantly talking about what they're actually doing in the air vs. theorizing about what could possibly happen. #becometheone #venturewest #flightschool

It may be election day in the United States, but there's other exciting things like Delta Air Lines posting for Flight Dispatch! The North American Flight Control jobs page has been updated to reflect the posting, so stop on by, https://lnkd.in/gFmJWXa To learn more about flight dispatch or how to earn your FAA Aircraft Dispatcher Certificate, you can visit the North American Flight Control website! Delta Air Lines #keepclimbing #flightdispatch #careerdevelopment #flying #pilot #dispatch #weather #flightplanning