The Flight Safety Foundation (FSF), will present the next in its series of pilot safety symposiums and job fairs, on Saturday, November 21, at the New York-LaGuardia Airport Marriott.

At a time when the public is questioning attention to safety, one of the primary purposes of the event is to remind pilots of their time-honored obligations to safety as well as instill those ethics in the next generation pilots. The conference examines the proposed new flight/duty regulations. Coming regulatory changes will strictly define pilot duty times, rest periods and minimum qualifications leading to improved safety and increase pilot staffing.

It is estimated that it would take only 90-120 days for the feeder carriers to absorb the 1,200 pilots who are now on furlough status. Pending economic recovery, major airlines could be in an expansive hiring mode within two years, which will pull more pilots from the feeders. 

"We are promoting a safety culture because the industry is serious about improving safety and establishing the safety mentality even in future aviation professionals, many of whom will be attending the symposium," said FSF's President Bill Voss, who will speak on pilot ethics. "They represent the future of the industry and should have access to all of the foundation's expertise, as they embark upon their academic work in this exciting field."

Other presentations include:

• The Screening and Selection of Pilots with the Right Stuff: A panel discussion on the latest screening and testing methods being used to select pilots.
• Choosing The Safest Primary Training: A flight-training professional will advise students and parents on the key safety attributes to look for when visiting prospective flight schools and aviation universities.
• Pilot Applicants with Issues What are the Limits?: This panel will discuss the implications of how safety incidents can affect a pilot's career.

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