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Atterrissage sur la rocade d’Albi

Le pilote d’un avion de tourisme, victime d’une avarie, a procédé à un audacieux atterrissage sur la rocade d’Albi (Tarn), samedi 31 août. L’avion, un petit appareil à aile haute propulsé par un moteur à hélice, s’est posé vers 17 heures, sans heurter aucun véhicule. Le trafic était pourtant dense sur cette 2×2 voies séparée par un rail de sécurité, comme l’a constaté France 3 Midi-Pyrénées. Deux hommes se trouvaient à bord de l’appareil : le pilote et le propriétaire, qui n’ont pas été blessés.

“L’avion de tourisme s’est posé sur une portion de rocade à quelques centaines de mètres de la piste d’atterrissage de l’aérodrome d’Albi-Le Séquestre”, dans le sens Albi-Toulouse, a précisé la gendarmerie du Tarn. Le pneu avant de l’appareil a éclaté à l’impact de l’atterrissage. Les services de secours ont pu procéder à son évacuation peu avant 19 heures.

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FAA Boosts Aviation Safety with new pilot qualification standards

 WASHINGTON — In a final rule to be published soon, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) announced that it is increasing the qualification requirements for first officers who fly for U.S. passenger and cargo airlines.

The rule requires first officers — also known as co-pilots — to hold an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate, requiring 1,500 hours total time as a pilot. Previously, first officers were required to have only a commercial pilot certificate, which requires 250 hours of flight time.

The rule also requires first officers to have an aircraft type rating, which involves additional training and testing specific to the airplanes they fly.

“Safety will be my overriding priority as Secretary, so I am especially pleased to mark my first week by announcing a rule that will help us maintain our unparalleled safety record,” said Transportation Secretary Anthony Foxx. “We owe it to the traveling public to have only the most qualified and best trained pilots.”

The new regulations stem in part from the tragic crash of Colgan Air 3407 in February 2009, and address a Congressional mandate in the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010 to ensure that both pilots and co-pilots receive the ATP certification. Today’s rule is one of several rulemakings required by the Act, including the new flight duty and rest requirements for pilots that were finalized in December 2011, and new training requirements expected this fall for air carrier training programs to ensure pilots know how to react properly in difficult operating environments.

“The rule gives first officers a stronger foundation of aeronautical knowledge and experience before they fly for an air carrier,” said FAA Administrator Michael Huerta. “With this rule and our efforts to address pilot fatigue — both initiatives championed by the families of Colgan flight 3407 — we’re making a safe system even safer.”

Other highlights of the rule include:

  • A requirement for a pilot to have a minimum of 1,000 flight hours as a co-pilot in air carrier operations prior to serving as a captain for a U.S. airline.
  • Enhanced training requirements for an ATP certificate, including 50 hours of multi-engine flight experience and completion of a new FAA-approved training program.
  • An allowance for pilots with fewer than 1,500 hours of flight time or who have not reached the minimum age of 23 to obtain a “restricted privileges” ATP certificate. A restricted privileges ATP certificate allows a pilot to serve as a co-pilot until he or she obtains the necessary 1,500 hours. The options are:
    • Military pilots with 750 hours total time as a pilot;
    • Graduates holding a Bachelor’s degree with an aviation major with 1,000 hours total time as a pilot;
    • Graduates holding an Associate’s degree with an aviation major with 1,250 hours;
    • Pilots who are at least 21 years old with 1,500 flight hours.

    The rule is consistent with the Airline Safety and Federal Aviation Administration Extension Act of 2010. The rule addresses recommendations from an Aviation Rulemaking Committee, the National Transportation Safety Board, and the FAA’s Call to Action to improve airline safety.

    >See Final Rule in Federal Register.

Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate–multi-engine airplane

Prior rules

  • At least 23 years old;
  • Hold commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating;
  • Pass ATP knowledge and practical tests; and
  • 1,500 hours total time as pilot.

New rules

  • Meet all requirements in prior rules;
  • Have at least 50 hours in a multi-engine airplane; and
  • Successfully complete new ATP Certification Training Program prior to taking the ATP knowledge test (after July 31, 2014).

Airline Transport Pilot certificate with restricted privileges (multiengine airplane rating only)

Prior rules

None

New rules

  • At least 21 years old;
  • Hold commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating;
  • Successfully complete new ATP Certification Training Program prior to taking the ATP knowledge test (after July 31, 2014);
  • Pass ATP knowledge and practical tests; and
  • At least 750 hours total time as (military pilots); or
  • At least 1,000 hours total time as pilot and a Bachelor’s degree with an aviation major; or
  • At least 1,250 hours total time as pilot and an Associate’s degree with an aviation major; or
  • 1,500 total time as a pilot.

Serve as First Officer (co-pilot) in Part 121 air carrier operations

Prior rules

  • Hold commercial pilot certificate with instrument rating; and at least a second class medical certificate.

New rules

  • ATP certificate with type rating for aircraft flown

OR

  • ATP certificate with restricted privileges and type rating for aircraft flown; and
  • At least a second class medical certificate.

Serve as Captain (pilot in command) in Part 121 air carrier operations

Prior rules

  • ATP certificate with type rating for aircraft flown;
  • At least 1,500 hours total time as pilot; and
  • First class medical certificate.

New rules

  • Meet all requirements in prior rules; and
  • At least 1,000 flight hours in air carrier operations (as co-pilot in Part 121 operations, as Captain in fractional ownership operations, as Captain in Part 135 turbojet, commuter, or 10 or more passenger seat operations, or any combination thereof).

English Proficiency endorsement

English Proficiency endorsement

Effective March 5, 2008, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) requires the following certificate holders who operate internationally to have a certificate stating that the holder is proficient in the use of the English language:

  • Private, commercial, and airline transport pilots with powered aircraft ratings
  • Flight engineers and flight navigators
  • Control tower operators

The ability to read, speak, write, and understand English is already a U.S. regulatory eligibility requirement; the FAA Registry began issuing all new certificates with this endorsement on February 11, 2008. The U.S. has notified ICAO that it filed a difference that will extend the U.S. compliance date until March 5, 2009, in order to provide sufficient time for all affected U.S. airman certificate holders to comply with the ICAO Language Proficiency airman certificate endorsement requirements.

Certificates that are ordered as regular replacement certificates will include the endorsement. You can order a replacement certificate on-line or by mail. You will be asked to register with Online Services if you don’t already have an on-line account. Note that there is a $2 fee for replacement airmen certificates.

Airmen who request temporary authority or verification of their airman certificate will not have the English proficiency endorsement until the replacement certificate has been requested and the $2 fee paid. If you have questions, you may contact the Airmen Certification Branch toll-free at 1-866-878-2498.

For more information regarding ICAO English proficiency, refer to Information for Operators (InFO) 08012 at the All Infos page.

Bonne Nouvelle : Boeing revoit à la hausse les besoins mondiaux de pilotes de ligne

D’ici à 2032, Boeing estime qu’il faudra former 498.000 pilotes de ligne et 556.000 mécaniciens pour faire face au développement de la flotte mondiale du transport aérien.

Selon une récente estimation de Boeing, le transport aérien aura besoin de plus d’un million de nouveaux pilotes de ligne et de nouveaux mécaniciens dans les vingt ans à venir.

Cette prévision s’appuie sur les ventes record qu’enregistrent les avionneurs. D’ici à 2032, c’est donc, précisément 498.000 pilotes et 556.000 mécaniciens qu’il va falloir former, soit 25.000 pilotes et 28.000 techniciens par an.

Besoins mondiaux de pilotes et techniciens 2013-2032
Regions Pilotes Techniciens
Asie-Pacifique 192.300 215.300
Europe 99.700 108.200
Amérique du Nord 85.700 97.900
Moyen-Orient 48.600 47.600
Amérique Latine 40.000 53.100
Afrique 16.500 15.900
Russie et CEI 15.200 18.000

Dans la plupart des régions du monde, les prévisions sont à la hausse, sauf en Europe.
 
 

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