Growing up I ultimately wanted to join the military, soon after being excepted into college at Eastern Michigan University, I took part in the Army ROTC program. Though the program does not require soldiers to take part in obtaining a degree which is relevant to the job they are wanting to get, I still choose something that was interesting. Aviation Management Technology was the degree I choose to pursue, and this degree is a great fall back plan if things were to go wrong.
As of know I have recently received my results, and know what job I will be getting for the Army. I branched Infantry, also the branch the I wanted, upon graduation will start the position full time. Infantry is the heart of the Army, they are specialized in armed combat, and tactics to overtake enemy forces. This is so appealing to me because it gives you first hand experience to lead soldiers, and put you as the decision maker as being a lieutenant. The Army is somethings I want to engage with as a sign of patriotism, and a way to directly serve my country.
The direction the Army is heading in, seems to be that of on oncoming downsize. Currently the Army in the process of pulling the soldiers form Iraq, and have a current plan to be out of Afghanistan some where around 2014. The future of the Army is also going to be downsizing their mainstream forces, by turning those who aren't needed as much to reserve units, away from being full time. The US Army is still leading as being the number one army in the world.
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Emission Trading Scheme
The Emission Trading Scheme (ETS) is where Europe is charging other airlines for the CO2 emissions they pollute into the air for the for length of the flight to Europe. On 25 October 2011 the US House of Representative passed a bill restricting the US from participating in the Europe's ETS. With the US restricting air carriers to participate in this, will likely give other countries a view on weather they should follow the US stand on the matter. China also is taking on a similar action compared to what the US has done preventing them to take place in the ETS.
China has said that they will not put up the ETS and is in the process of filling a lawsuit. Despite the United States efforts to change Europe's minds, China plans to take a route in persuading them from not doing this. China has said that if Europe does not back down from this, they will increase airfares and penalties for European carries to combat the ETS. Chai Haibo, the president of China Air Transport Association has confirmed is planes to do this in order to combat ETS.
ICAO has finally spoken up and have given some guidance with the situation. ICAO is stating that Europe should exempt non-European carries from the rules. French new sources state that ICAO seems to be backing the US, China, Japan, and Russia on this one. Europe's ETS guidance for countries who feel indifferent about this is that if countries do what they can to reduce their CO2 emission to meet EU's standards, then they will not have to pay a tax.
China has said that they will not put up the ETS and is in the process of filling a lawsuit. Despite the United States efforts to change Europe's minds, China plans to take a route in persuading them from not doing this. China has said that if Europe does not back down from this, they will increase airfares and penalties for European carries to combat the ETS. Chai Haibo, the president of China Air Transport Association has confirmed is planes to do this in order to combat ETS.
ICAO has finally spoken up and have given some guidance with the situation. ICAO is stating that Europe should exempt non-European carries from the rules. French new sources state that ICAO seems to be backing the US, China, Japan, and Russia on this one. Europe's ETS guidance for countries who feel indifferent about this is that if countries do what they can to reduce their CO2 emission to meet EU's standards, then they will not have to pay a tax.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
James McNerney
James McNerney has influenced today's aviation in a number of ways. McNerney works for Boeing as Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer. McNerney is a member of the Northwestern University Board of Trustees and also a Chairman of the President’s Export Council by Barack Obama. McNerney served with the Boeing board since 2001, and was elected in 2005 to be the head chairman of Boeing. As Chairman of Boeing, McNerney oversees the strategic decisions and directions the company makes as a whole.
McNerney is a very influential person in aviation because he made sure Boeing was a continuing success to this nation. McNerney lead Boeing to be the largest manufacturer of commercial jetliners, and military aircraft’s. While doing that McNerney also has an employee staff of over 160,500 employees. McNerney had contributed to the American economy by create one of the most popular airliners used today in the commercial world of aviation. McNerney also contributed to the world’s greatest military by create a number of things for the national defense of America.
McNerney background to how he got to such a position is followed by an outstanding resume. Spend time being a manager from 1975-1988, soon after that he became president for General Electric (GE) Information Services. He spent time in GE as president under many different departments, but in 1997-2000 he became President and CEO of GE Aircraft Engines. From 2000-2005 he spent his time being President and CEO for 3M. After that McNerney was elected to be the President and CEO of Boeing from 2005 to present.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
China's Airline Industry
China's Corporate aviation is lacking a few things in its industry. China as very few private jets in its country because of a low altitude law in affect. This law prevents aircraft's from flying at such low altitude, which keeps out a lot of private jets from being able to fly. China is in the process of dropping that law and allowing private aircraft's to fly in China. China is planning on short term to achieve 150 jets short term and long term to obtain about 700 jets.
Current status of China's aviation industry is that their is a law where aircraft's can not fly below a certain altitude, which is currently killing private aviation and general aviation. The future outlook on China's aviation industry is that they are about to open a law which allows low altitude airspace in 2015.This will create a lot more job opportunities for those people in china in many different areas. Jobs will open all the way from manufacturing to pilots slots. The biggest area that will open the most jobs will be corporate business to take off in china. There will be a big need for pilots, as well as managers in this area because of businesses wanting to enter into corporate aviation which posses more business opportunities.
The impact on the US industry from China's new low altitude airspace coming into affect is that China will have more of a demand for new aircraft's. That being said, Boeing is being looked to by China to manufacture potential aircraft's for those corporation that are going to engage in the new low altitude airspace. Money will be put into Americas economy from other countries, improving our state. Also this will help bring more work and jobs for Boeing, create an even better opportunity for Americans to receive more job opportunities.
Current status of China's aviation industry is that their is a law where aircraft's can not fly below a certain altitude, which is currently killing private aviation and general aviation. The future outlook on China's aviation industry is that they are about to open a law which allows low altitude airspace in 2015.This will create a lot more job opportunities for those people in china in many different areas. Jobs will open all the way from manufacturing to pilots slots. The biggest area that will open the most jobs will be corporate business to take off in china. There will be a big need for pilots, as well as managers in this area because of businesses wanting to enter into corporate aviation which posses more business opportunities.
The impact on the US industry from China's new low altitude airspace coming into affect is that China will have more of a demand for new aircraft's. That being said, Boeing is being looked to by China to manufacture potential aircraft's for those corporation that are going to engage in the new low altitude airspace. Money will be put into Americas economy from other countries, improving our state. Also this will help bring more work and jobs for Boeing, create an even better opportunity for Americans to receive more job opportunities.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Corporate Delta
Delta has many things you can find by looking through the cooperate information.The majority of the Delta's fleet has a total of 790 aircraft's, which compose of Boeing, Airbus, and McDonnell Douglas aircraft's being the majority of them. Delta has a total of 80,000 employees globally, including everything from pilots to management. Delta flies more than 160 million customers to their destination weather it be passenger transportation or cargo. Delta also controls their own FAR part 135, with access to a wide variety of jets.
As a CO-OP Project Manager, one is to assist with other airport customer service, gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypothesis, developing and communicating recommendations, developing measurement system, and implementing performance improvements and assisting change management. Qualifications for this job are solve unstructured problems, work on multiple project with strict deadlines, and function under pressure. Well experienced with Microsoft Office applications, and database software as well as simulation programs. Work experience in process analysis and redesign.
As Pilot is to take off and land safely and on time. Requirements are at lease 21 years old, have four year degree, have a current passport. Flight time requirements are a minimum of 1,200 hours of total documented flight time, and a minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turboprop of turbofan time. FAA requires commercial fixed wing pilot license with instrument rating, FAA first class medical certificate, and a passing score on FAA ATP written exam. Other things looked at are FCC radiotelephone operator's permit, drug test, and TSA background check.
Under both the job descriptions, Delta does not have benefits, pay, or anything listed about the job pertaining to income. The job descriptions and qualifications are almost set up in a way where delta doesn't want potential employee's seeing what pay rate and benefits are. I believe they set this up like this, is probably because they are trying to encourage other to apply first to find out. Delta does mentions that they are investing more than 2 billion in 2013 to enhance technology and customer service needs, which would potential create more jobs for future employees.
As a CO-OP Project Manager, one is to assist with other airport customer service, gathering and analyzing information, formulating and testing hypothesis, developing and communicating recommendations, developing measurement system, and implementing performance improvements and assisting change management. Qualifications for this job are solve unstructured problems, work on multiple project with strict deadlines, and function under pressure. Well experienced with Microsoft Office applications, and database software as well as simulation programs. Work experience in process analysis and redesign.
As Pilot is to take off and land safely and on time. Requirements are at lease 21 years old, have four year degree, have a current passport. Flight time requirements are a minimum of 1,200 hours of total documented flight time, and a minimum of 1,000 hours of fixed wing turboprop of turbofan time. FAA requires commercial fixed wing pilot license with instrument rating, FAA first class medical certificate, and a passing score on FAA ATP written exam. Other things looked at are FCC radiotelephone operator's permit, drug test, and TSA background check.
Under both the job descriptions, Delta does not have benefits, pay, or anything listed about the job pertaining to income. The job descriptions and qualifications are almost set up in a way where delta doesn't want potential employee's seeing what pay rate and benefits are. I believe they set this up like this, is probably because they are trying to encourage other to apply first to find out. Delta does mentions that they are investing more than 2 billion in 2013 to enhance technology and customer service needs, which would potential create more jobs for future employees.
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Space Travel
The new space economy is getting real, and this follows a lot of speculation to what this really means. Over the years, NASA went from being the government and the nations biggest organization for space exploration. In recent years, NASA was able to cooperate with no governmental organizations, and now they allot money out to certain private organizations for exploration, and even commercial reasons. This allows the private organizations to be able to come away from some government heavily regulated areas and work around them when trying to create a space vessel. Space programs are becoming a current issue in today's world, and people are trying to break into as a transportation method to tour space.
In the next 25 years NASA will be looking to focus mainly on space exploration, and not so much to things dealing with space directly around earth. NASA if going to expend the bulk of their cash on mainly space exploration, things we have not done yet, a current national goal is to go to mars by 2040. Private companies are receiving funds by NASA to continue on earth based space operations, such as the international space station. Doing this allows NASA to focus on the big picture, space exploration, while stuff directly around earth isn't ignored. The main focus for NASA is space exploration, looking for new resources all the way to inhabitable planets, before in the past NASA was in a space race to achieve an over hand on the Russia's to being the first country to get to the moon.
I believe the exploration of space is beneficial as a quote from this article said, "Space holds the future for humanity. The frontier is out there; it's waiting for us." There is a lot for us to discover and explore behind or direct reach from earth, being able to extend the reach will allow us to see things from a different perspective. In the direction space exploration, and commercial space flights are heading, their are a few jobs that may need to become into effect. Spaceport traffic control, this job would be big for coordinating with space crafts like our current air traffic control does at a regular airport. Human-rated spacecraft maintenance, just like current aviation mechanics, special licensed mechanics would have to work on your space vessel. In the future space travel is headed towards a more accessible career field than it used to be.
In the next 25 years NASA will be looking to focus mainly on space exploration, and not so much to things dealing with space directly around earth. NASA if going to expend the bulk of their cash on mainly space exploration, things we have not done yet, a current national goal is to go to mars by 2040. Private companies are receiving funds by NASA to continue on earth based space operations, such as the international space station. Doing this allows NASA to focus on the big picture, space exploration, while stuff directly around earth isn't ignored. The main focus for NASA is space exploration, looking for new resources all the way to inhabitable planets, before in the past NASA was in a space race to achieve an over hand on the Russia's to being the first country to get to the moon.
I believe the exploration of space is beneficial as a quote from this article said, "Space holds the future for humanity. The frontier is out there; it's waiting for us." There is a lot for us to discover and explore behind or direct reach from earth, being able to extend the reach will allow us to see things from a different perspective. In the direction space exploration, and commercial space flights are heading, their are a few jobs that may need to become into effect. Spaceport traffic control, this job would be big for coordinating with space crafts like our current air traffic control does at a regular airport. Human-rated spacecraft maintenance, just like current aviation mechanics, special licensed mechanics would have to work on your space vessel. In the future space travel is headed towards a more accessible career field than it used to be.
Monday, October 17, 2011
Aviation Emission Trading Scheme
Europe is now regulating the amount of Emissions that is put into their air, not only by ground vehicles of transportation but now aircraft's. Europe is going to charge the aircraft by the amount emissions the aircraft puts off into the atmosphere. The United States are feuding this with Europe saying that such a thing is outrages, especially with how how much they are charging and the fact that it doesn't have to be emitted in Europe to get charged for it. The United States is in the process of passing a bill which will prohibit air transportation through Europe.
Europe is starting to charge airlines for the emissions they produce into the atmosphere. The United States does not like this because Europe states that the emissions are tracked from when they depart in the States, and when they arrive at Europe that all the emission from that flight are charged and payed to Europe. The big conflict is that 80% of that flight was done in the United States, and International waters, so why should they have to pay them for that. Along with the United States, other countries are also outraged, and some have shown sign's to also retaliate this if changes are not being made. Europe is putting a big risk to their countries with this new scheme, especially when the income from this scheme goes to the government to be distributed to the governments favor, which could have nothing to do with making the atmosphere better.
If the air carriers have to participate in this scheme, not only do I believe Europe has gone mad for purposing this but it would only be exceptional under one condition. If Europe only charged the carriers for their emission for the time they travel over Europe instead of the flights entire leg, weather it was not in Europe or it was. This would make a lot more sense considering it is not trying to profit on things outside of there country. Currently with the way things are heading the United States should pass this bill and not participate with Europe's scheme. Europe's money they receive from the emissions isn't even going back into helping the environment, the money goes into a fund were the European government can distribute the way they want. The United States can do just fine without using Europe in their flight paths, and would be a good decision in my opinion for the united states to say clear of Europe and its scheme.
Europe is starting to charge airlines for the emissions they produce into the atmosphere. The United States does not like this because Europe states that the emissions are tracked from when they depart in the States, and when they arrive at Europe that all the emission from that flight are charged and payed to Europe. The big conflict is that 80% of that flight was done in the United States, and International waters, so why should they have to pay them for that. Along with the United States, other countries are also outraged, and some have shown sign's to also retaliate this if changes are not being made. Europe is putting a big risk to their countries with this new scheme, especially when the income from this scheme goes to the government to be distributed to the governments favor, which could have nothing to do with making the atmosphere better.
If the air carriers have to participate in this scheme, not only do I believe Europe has gone mad for purposing this but it would only be exceptional under one condition. If Europe only charged the carriers for their emission for the time they travel over Europe instead of the flights entire leg, weather it was not in Europe or it was. This would make a lot more sense considering it is not trying to profit on things outside of there country. Currently with the way things are heading the United States should pass this bill and not participate with Europe's scheme. Europe's money they receive from the emissions isn't even going back into helping the environment, the money goes into a fund were the European government can distribute the way they want. The United States can do just fine without using Europe in their flight paths, and would be a good decision in my opinion for the united states to say clear of Europe and its scheme.
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