Paper Certificates Expire March 31, 2013 All paper certificate holders cannot exercise the privileges of their PAPER certificates after March 31, 2013. This includes all certificates that are issued under 14 CFR Part 63 and 65. 14 CFR 63.15(d) and 65.15(d) reads: Duration of certificates. Except for temporary certificates issued under §63.15 and 65.15, the…
Category: Safety
Help “Keep Knives Off the Plane”
As part of our multi-faceted stance against TSA’s recent decision to allow small knives on the plane, a petition, “Keep Knives Off the Plane. Block Transportation Security Administration Policy Decision to Accept Pre-9/11 Weapons” was created for public awareness and to gain support for all those whose safety will be in danger because of this decision.…
Aviation Investment and Reform Act for the 21st Century – FAA: Airman’s Address available to the general public
As it is understandable that if you are available for hire, and are working on a contract basis, you may want your contact information available to those that would require your services. It would also serve as a contact for other needs that you may or may not look forward to. Here is the link…
New Design for Mechanic and Repairman Certificates
Since the introduction of the updated airman certificate in 2003, the Mechanic and Repairman community have requested that FAA issue a certificate that represents the contributions of Mr. Charles E. Taylor, who served as the Wright brothers’ mechanic and was credited with building the engine for the 1903 Wright Flyer. The new design will be…
SAFETY NEWS – HEAT STRESS
Working in the heat can be risky to your health. Life-threatening problems can occur if your body is unable to stay cool enough in hot temperatures or high humidity. Heat stress causes a range of health effects, which can lower your job performance and become life-threatening if left untreated. Health Risks Heat stroke is life-threatening. Your body…
Study: Factory Workers Fail to Self-Report Hearing Loss
A new study reveals that while three-quarters of factory workers report they have good hearing, nearly half actually had compromised hearing. Researchers at the University of Michigan School of Nursing studied 2,691 workers at a Midwest automobile factory, where 76 percent reported their hearing as “excellent” or “good.” According to the study results, however, 42…
2012 TULE Joint Safety Committee Placard
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Update of the FAA Re Authorization Passage
Following three-and-a-half years without a full FAA re-authorization, which led to 23 stopgap extensions and one painful shutdown of the FAA, the Senate approved the “FAA Air Transportation Modernization and Safety Improvement Act” 75-20. The bill was introduced at the beginning of the 112th Congress, and contains several issues of great importance to TWU members.…
Safety Coordinator Position
Wanted! TWU Base Safety has an opening for a Safety Coordinator. Someone who has a passion for safety and is interested in working with the Tulsa Base Safety group. This is a full-time position and duties will include, but are not limited to: accident reviews; safety walks; being a liaison between TWU and management; lead…
FYI : Safety Glasses…
The American Airlines Vendor for safety glasses is requiring payment up front before you can get glasses. We have no more information whether or not there is a refund policy yet. We will keep you informed as it comes available.