Determining Fitness for Duty

Dec 10, 2018

Increasingly there are scientific ways to evaluate if someone is able to perform their job satisfactorily. “We’re trying to make sure that operators and other people in the aviation industry understand the science of fitness for duty, and that’s fatigue, mental health and medical concerns; provide them with the tools to measure; and then how to develop operations that reflect this science and operate safely,” said Greg Farley, pilot and safety manager at John Deere. Learn more in the NBAA Flight Plan podcast.

Podcast Episode

November 30, 2023

NBAA News Hour: Elevating Runway and Surface Safety in Business Aviation

Vigilance, patience and training are the essential tools that will elevate business aviation’s runway safety record and ensure that the industry will grow, experts said during an NBAA News Hour webinar.
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November 27, 2023

2023 Small Operator Symposium Recordings: Vital Learning Tool for NBAA Members

NBAA members can now access the 2023 Small Operator Symposium in a newly released recording of the popular half-day event held this year in Las Vegas, NV, in conjunction with the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE).
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November 27, 2023

NBAA Unveils New Guide on Reducing Runway Excursions; Free Runway Safety Webinar Set for Nov. 28

NBAA has produced a new publication entitled, Reducing Runway Excursions in Business Aviation: A high-level guide on mitigating the risks.
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November 21, 2023

New Airplane Performance Guidance Available Now

The FAA published a revision of guidance dealing with airplane performance certification and operating rules.
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