NATA News

On March 10^th, the FAA issued a new Notice 8900.352 as supplementary information to address the change in Compliance Philosophy. The notice calls for the removal of Administrative Action as a required outcome for accepted voluntary disclosures under the VDRP, and eliminating the Administrative Action and the Enforcement Decision Process (EDP) tool. Read More.

MJSfirm.com, an aviation only job website, released their Hiring Trends Survey for 2016. Jeff Richards, JSfirm.com Operations Manager said, "It's no surprise to us that aviation professionals are in high demand. Regarding number of job postings, JSfirm.com experienced our best January ever.” Survey highlights include:

Survey results can be found at http://www.jsfirm.com/2016hiring.asp.

The 38^th annual General Aviation and Part 135 Activity Survey (GA Survey) for reporting on calendar year 2015 is underway! The FAA’s annual GA Survey is the only government source of information on the general aviation fleet, the number of hours flown, and the ways people use general aviation aircraft. The data helps to determine funding for infrastructure and service needs, assess the impact of regulatory changes, and measure aviation safety. If you are selected to complete this year’s survey, you should have received a postcard invitation to participate. You can complete the survey online, or a survey form will be mailed to you along with a postage-paid envelope. Previous years’ survey results can be found here. Your responses are confidential. The survey manager, Tetra Tech, is an independent research firm that conducts the GA Survey on behalf of the FAA. The information will be used only for statistical purposes and will not be published or released in any form that would reveal an individual participant. If you have any questions, please contact Tetra Tech toll-free at 1-800-826-1797 or email infoaviationsurvey@tetratech.com.

All Part 135 and 91 operators and their pilots are eligible for NATA’s FAA Medical Certification Services Program. Administered by Harvey Watt & Co., this program was previously available only when combined with insurance products or through airlines for their pilots. Benefits include:

Click here to learn more.

The Cleveland Municipal Airport Authority is seeking interested businesses or individuals looking to support Cleveland TN Regional Jetport (KRZR). Operation opportunities are available for the following services: Aircraft Maintenance Operator, Aircraft Avionics Maintenance Operator, Aircraft Flight Training Operator, Fixed Based Operator and Air Charter Operator. In addition to a significant tourism and manufacturing presence, the atmosphere of growth is evident at Cleveland Regional Jetport as well. The Cleveland Regional Jetport is Tennessee's newest and fastest growing Airport. Since opening in January of 2013, the number of based aircraft grew from 30 to a projected 65 upon the completion of the second set of Tee Hangers next month. Fuel sales increased from an annualized 132,000 gallons in 2013 to in excess of 190,000 gallons in 2015. KRZR also features a 5,500-foot runway — with plans to extend to 6,200 feet — dual GPS Approaches, and an amazing FBO facility. For more information, click here.

Jet Aviation is set to expand its aircraft management and charter services on the U.S. West Coast with the acquisition of Avjet Corporation — a global jet charter and management company based in Los Angeles, CA. “Avjet’s 37-years of experience in aircraft management and charter services and impressive fleet of 45 aircraft makes it the perfect complement to Jet Aviation’s operations,” said Senior Vice President and General Manager of Jet Aviation U.S. Aircraft Services David Paddock. “This acquisition will also provide excellent benefits for Avjet’s customers by providing access to Jet Aviation’s global network of service facilities." Avjet’s current chairman and CEO Marc Foulkrod will continue to own and operate the Avjet sales and brokerage division under the name Avjet Global Sales. The closing of the acquisition is subject to certain governmental approvals, including relevant airport authorities. For more information, click here.

NATA Safety 1^st is pleased to bring its unique mix of technical and service training to Windsor Locks, CT on April 6-7, 2016 at the New England Air Museum. The Safety 1^st Advanced Line Service Workshop is a two-day training event designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to make your line service team succeed and become new leaders within your company. Register now! Additional dates and locations for this workshop are available at www.nata.aero/events.

NATA's 2016 Aviation Business Conference will take place June 8^th-10^th at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill. The conference will kick off with a reception Wednesday evening, June 8^th and the conference will conclude Friday afternoon, June 10^th. Early bird registration will run through Friday, April 8^th. Please visit http://nata.aero/Events/2016-Aviation-Business-Conference.aspx to register and save today!

The Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) just completed its ninth annual Air Charter Safety Symposium at the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) Training Center in Ashburn, Virginia. The two-day gathering drew 22 sponsors and 115 people, including aviation executives, directors of operations, chief pilots, safety officers, risk managers and schedulers.