FLIGHT SAFETY COMMITTEE

Special Recognition

American Airlines Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award

“I would like to acknowledge the special qualities of this LAX IAM Flight Safety Representative. Not only an aviation professional with his work ethics but also an advocate for Safety and Compliance. The American Airlines Ken MacTiernan Excellence in Aviation Maintenance Award was given to Armen because he exhibits the qualities of professional AMTs, strives to uphold the highest standard in aircraft maintenance and support and promote the profession and Safety.”
Bud Brown – Flight Safety Director IAM District 142

New FAA rule would see Drug and Alcohol Testing of Certificated Repair Station Employees Located Outside of the United States

The proposed rule, or Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM), is the official document that announces and explains the agency’s plan to address a problem or accomplish a goal. All proposed rules must be published in the Federal Register to notify the public and to give them an opportunity to submit comments.

During this phase of the rulemaking process, agencies accept public comments via Regulations.gov. Some agencies also accept comments by mail, fax, or email. In a typical case, an agency will allow 60 days for public comment.

Federal agencies are required to consider your comments before making final decisions. Commenting makes better regulations. Your comments make sure that legal requirements, facts, unintended consequences, or errors are not overlooked.

Click on the document to read in full and learn how to comment on this proposed rule! 

District 142 Flight Safety Reps

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Doug Joyce – ATL

Jeff Lazar – AUS

ASAP – ERC

Brett Dillon – BOS

Timothy O’Connell – BOS

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Nick Granatowski – CLT

Mark Heim – CLT

Scott Orloff – CLT (QA)

Mike Weinert – CLT

Tewolde Habte – DCA

Larry West – IAH

Scott Simon – LAS

Armen Hambartsounian – LAX

Peter Wu – LAX

Mitchell Worthington – LAX


ASAP ERC

AMERICAN AIRLINES

Elena Gonzales – MIA

Richard Spollar – MCO

Steven Teike – ORD

Meylin Concepcion – PHL

Chinedu “Ironman” Ironkwe – PHL

Joe Mantineo – PHL

Jay Phillips – PHX

Garry Jacobs – PIT

Mike Newham – PIT

Bill Vitsas – PIT

Robert Jackson – SEA

Terrell Thomas – SFO

Jorge Escribano – TPA

AIR WISCONSIN

Wade Burkland – ATW

ERC Member – Primary

James Davis – DAY


ERC Member – Alternate
Go-Team Member

Andrew Mandrek – MKE

HAWAIIAN AIRLINES

Bronson Teixeira – HNL

Derek Morton – HNL

DS2 – AMENTUM

Marcus Carrasquillo – Homestead AFB

PSA AIRLINES

Brandon Dodge – DAY

ERC Member – Primary

Brandon Davis – CVG

ERC Member – Alternate

COMMUTEAIR

Kayla Felix – IAH

ERC Member – Primary

What is Flight Safety?

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The Flight Safety Committee serves a three fold purpose:

  1. To participate in the investigation of catastrophic aircraft accidents of all airlines represented by District 142.
  2. To protect members to the fullest in FAA and NTSB hearings.
  3. To monitor air safety in the public

Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP)

https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/asap

The goal of the Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) is to enhance aviation safety through the prevention of accidents and incidents. Its focus is to encourage voluntary reporting of safety issues and events that come to the attention of employees of certain certificate holders. To encourage an employee to voluntarily report safety issues even though they may involve an alleged violation of Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR), enforcement-related incentives have been designed into the program. An ASAP is based on a safety partnership that will include the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the certificate holder, and may include any third party such as the employee’s labor organization. District 142’s Flight Safety Committee works closely with our carriers who participate in the ASAP program.

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