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E: [email protected] NGPA_Advertisement-FullPage.indd 1 7/16/15 11:59 PM Dear readers, ummer flying is upon us and so begin the deviations, diversions, delays, ground stops and cancellations. Last month, we Swere reminded what can happen when significant hail damage caused an American Airlines flight to declare an emergency and divert to El Paso. Though extremely rare, hail caused the nose to cave in and the windshields to shatter. The pilots did an amazing job of landing the aircraft, with all passengers and crew unharmed. Summer flying can be incredibly tough especially when a strong cold front forms a severe squall line of thunderstorms, basically blocking your flight plan for perhaps hundreds of miles. What do you do? The AIM advises pilots to avoid thunderstorms by at least 20 miles. Is this possible in all situations? What do you do if it’s not? How do you make these difficult decisions? When I am flying, I try to use all available resources to gather the information I need to make the best choices to get to our destination safely. I have no problem flying hundreds of miles out of the way and stopping for fuel to ensure the safety of my crew, my passengers and my aircraft. The best advice is to be proactive. Have a plan B in Photo courtesy of American Airlines the back of your mind so that if the eventuality should arise, you are already prepared. If you have an interesting story to tell about your experiences in threatening skies, we would love to hear about it. We invite you to write us at [email protected]. Be safe and keep the blue side up! About the Publisher Craig Pieper is the Publisher and Founder of Aero Crew News. Craig D. Pieper Craig obtained his Bachelors of Science in Aeronautical Science, along with a minor in Aviation Weather, from Embry- Riddle Aeronautical University in 2001. Craig is also a Captain for a regional airline with a type rating in the Embraer 145 and has logged over 6,000 hours of flying time since his introductory flight on November 14th, 1992. 8 | Aero Crew News BACK TO CONTENTS June 2018 In this month’s feature article, we learn about Southwest Airlines through the perspective of one who went from TSA agent to a satisfied flight attendant. Chuckle CREDITS through the tale of one captain’s first interview in Airline Pilot Wannabes: Never Lose Hope. Fitness contributor Max Wettstein provides timely information in Cannabidiol (CBD) Oil: Is it a supplement? Is it a drug? Is it healthy for pilots? Find valuable advice about Publisher / Founder airline applications in Staying Honest, from PPOT’s Craig Pieper “Ace It” series. This month’s Safety Matters column is dedicated to succinctly outlining the Seven Aviation Aero Crew Solutions, CEO Safety Sins. 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July 2018 | 9 AVIATOR BULLETINS Image courtesy of Envoy Air Envoy Air Signs Partnership With ATP Flight School Providing a seamless transition from classroom to cockpit, Envoy offers pilots a direct path to a lifetime career with American Airlines nvoy Air Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of transition from the classroom to the cockpit. American Airlines Group, is expanding its Combined with Envoy’s seniority-based flow through Eindustry-leading Pilot Cadet Program to assist to American Airlines, the Envoy Cadet Program the most promising future pilots in making a smooth provides unmatched advancement opportunities. 10 | Aero Crew News BACK TO CONTENTS “We are excited to partner with Envoy and offer our students and instructors the opportunity to participate in the Envoy Cadet Program,” said Danielle Calnin, ATP’s Director of Airline Business Development. “ATP is known for providing students with the most efficient path to successful airline careers and leveraging this advantage with the Envoy Cadet Program provides pilots with enhanced benefits, greater quality of life, and the industry’s fastest path to a rewarding career with American Airlines.” At an event held at Phoenix, Arizona, Envoy and ATP Flight “We’re delighted to formally welcome ATP Flight School to School representatives signed the Envoy Cadet Program Envoy’s Cadet Program,” said John Dixon, Vice President agreement and welcomed ATP as an official Envoy Cadet of Crew Planning. “This is a great opportunity for students partner. that want to quickly pursue a career as a pilot and for Envoy, as we gain access to some of the nation’s top After nine months of training, ATP graduates are aviation talent,” added Dixon. guaranteed a flight instructor position, allowing them to efficiently gain the experience necessary to meet Cadets meeting the flight experience requirements for airline pilot hiring minimums. By joining the Envoy Cadet an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate will be placed Program, ATP instructors will have the opportunity to into an FAA-approved ATP Certification Training Program work for Envoy, with access to travel benefits, health (ATP-CTP) sponsored by Envoy.