London, United Kingdom. Tuesday 19th January 2021 – CAA International (CAAi), the technical cooperation arm of the UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA), has been formally awarded an extensive framework contract to deliver flight…
“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is the often-cited refrain attributed to management consultant and writer Peter Drucker. What Drucker and many others have observed is that without the buy-in and commitment of an organisation’s people at all levels, the best strategies, plans and procedures are unlikely to succeed.
Watch the video with Nick Goodwyn, the UK CAA Pilot Performance and Peer Assistance Business Lead, and Matt Swee from The Pilot Network talking about pilot mental health and the advantages of peer support…
In 1996, the United Nations (UN) declared the 7th December as International Civil Aviation Day. The day has been celebrated by the International Civil Aviation Organisation and the global aviation community since to recognise and raise awareness of the importance of aviation, especially international air travel to the social, economic and environmental development of the world.
Kirsty Wells, SeMS Programme Lead, and Nina Smith, Head of Training and Human Factors at the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), discuss the move towards Performance Based Oversight and how SeMS is the stepping stone in achieving this, alongside the professionalisation of training.
In July 2018, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued Regulation (EU) 2018/1042, now (EU) 2020/745, which requires all Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operators to implement a Support Programme (SP), which should include…
In July 2018, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued Regulation (EU) 2018/1042, now (EU) 2020/745, which requires all Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operators to implement a Support Programme (SP) by 14 February…
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) is preparing an amendment to Annex 13 (Amendment 17), which will change the definition of serious incidents. Annex 13 contains the international Standards and Recommended Practices for aircraft…
In March, the British Government launched an appeal for volunteers to help the National Health Service (NHS) and the most vulnerable during the COVID-19 outbreak. The initiative brought together an army of volunteers from…
The International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP) report has repeatedly identified an inability of some States to recruit, train and retain qualified and experienced technical personnel. This means that…
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We want to inspire and engage with young people to explore careers in STEM, aviation, and aerospace to support and encourage their future career choices. Aviation and aerospace needs to be ready for the future and we need different talent, ideas and values to make that happen. We are committed to supporting the ambitions and interests of everyone to create opportunities which are inclusive and engaging for all.
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths) is the umbrella term used to cover work promoting those subjects in education and to young people. Our work in the area is primarily about promoting the broad range of exciting jobs and careers that are available in aviation along with the skills and knowledge that someone looking to enter the sector could require.
It has been recognised by the aviation community that there will be an anticipated shortage of skilled aviation professionals in the near future.
By promoting awareness of the aviation and aerospace sector, the variety of career pathways you can take and the subjects that help you get there, we aim to inspire young aviators into this industry.
