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New year, new agenda
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2018 is looking good as a year
AAAA’s outlook for the coming year is unusually optimistic – including on the regulatory front. Recent media coverage has started to shine a light on the pilot shortage and short-term visa changes, but it is yet to make the links between those issues and the underpinning causes of complexity and cost of regulation and most importantly, the difficulty the industry has in promoting aviation careers when pilots have to self-fund their expensive training.
Why would a young person – other than the most committed and aviation inspired – chose aviation as a career when they can’t access HECS through CASA-approved flying training schools? This simple policy bias against aviation does not stand up to scrutiny from a fairness, economic or nationbuilding Perspective.
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The best policy change would be to back the Australian industry through a high-level task force looking at optimising our aviation training opportunities – both domestically and Internationally.
A critical starting point must be a independent review of the CASR Part 61/141/142 rule set with a view to major reform in 2019, if not before.
CASA also has to provide workable remedies to the CAO 48.1 debacle. Building on the momentum of the last quarter 2017, CASA could make a real difference to safety by implementing simpler rules and better access to simple FRMS for general aviation.
AAAA has made real inroads into powerline safety with the support of Essential Energy in NSW, Ergon Energy (now Energy Queensland), QBE and CASA through its Powerline Safety Program. A new Australian Standard AS 3891 Part 2 is out for public comment, turning that guidance into a performance-based approach. Network mapping is available in NSW and Queensland. New higher visibility cost-effective markers are now available and trials on optimal colours and spacing are now underway. This is real safety innovation.
AAAA is the catalyst for bringing this strong focus to aerial application issues. However, many AAAA efforts have positive implications for other sectors – such as pushing CASA to a true classification of operations approach using sector risk profiles for GA – enabling massive red tape reduction and an improved focus on meaningful safety initiatives.
Finally, the AAAA Convention and Trade Show is set for May 30-31 at Seaworld Resort at the Gold Coast.
Details are on the AAAA website. 2018 is looking good as a year of positive outcomes. All we need is good weather, good government and good flying.
‘AAAA has made real inroads into powerline safety.’
Much achieved, more to come
The AHIA is recognised for its proactivity
Few are aware of the history and achievements of the Australian Helicopter Industry Association (AHIA).
The AHIA was incorporated in November 2012 after many years of the helicopter industry not having a representative body. Since then there have been many achievements, which have assisted the industry, and the AHIA has been recognised as one of the most proactive associations in negotiations for regulatory reform
Uur current structure comprises: president – Peter Crook; vice president – Ray Cronin; secretary/treasurer – Bridgette Hasting; director – Peter Howe; CEO – Paul Tyrrell; IME airwork and training – Myles Tomkins; IME mustering – John Armstrong.
The AHIA also has many affiliations and participates in a number of forums and committees.
We are an affiliate member of the Helicopter Association International (HAI); a member of the International Federation of Helicopter Associations (IFHA); and a member of The Australian Aviation Associations Forum (TAAAF)
Committees and panels we have participated in include the CASA Director’s Aviation Safety Advisory Panel, the Part 61 Solutions Task Force, the Aviation Industry Consultative Counci, the General Aviation Advisory Group, and the NSW Rural Fire Service Aviation Industry Reference Group.
But to ensure we represent all sectors of the helicopter industry efficiently and without prejudice, please convey any concerns or suggestions to CEO Paul Tyrrell at [email protected] or 0438 114 372.
Become a member and help us help you. Membership details are on our new website at www.austhia.com.
ROTORTECH
In May 2017 AHIA entered into a long-term sponsorship agreement with Industry Defence and Security Australia Limited (IDSAL), the Conference and Events arm of the convenors of the Australian International Airshow, Avalon. This agreement gives the AHIA financial stability and the resources to better represent the helicopter industry.
Consequently, our biennial conference, Rotorech, is being organised on our behalf by IDSAL and is being held at Novotel Twin Waters Resort on the Sunshine Coast over May 24-26. Come and listen to our keynote speaker, Chuck Aaron the former Red Bull helicopter aerobatic pilot. All details and the conference program is available at www.rotortech.com.au.
We’ll see you there! But in the meantime, have a safe and prosperous 2018!
‘Since then there have been many achievements.’
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