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insufficient number of technicians. Needless to say, none of the options is desirable. In order to avoid the situation, MROs, training organizations and the CAA must jointly work on developing a brand new EASA Part 66 basic training programme which would take 2400 hours and cover the theoretical EASA Part 147 training and the practical EASA Part 145 training portions in training organizations making the time count towards the preparation for receiving the license. This way a new specialist could be prepared in 3 years’ time as well as graduate having developed both theoretical and practical skills relevant to the actual job market. Another issue is the popularity of the profession itself. Even if the industry follows through with the aforementioned option and develops a new EASA Part 66 intense training program, there is still a question of who will apply for the training. There’s no secret that amongst other aviation-related professions, the one of an aircraft mechanic is less familiar to the general public than the ones of a pilot, an air traffic controller or a cabin crewmember. Therefore, the MRO industry should become more transparent, understandable for the public and more active in communicating with the non-aviation community. There is also a great need to engage with secondary (high) schools and be way more active in the life of the local society. “This is the hunting environment which is well-known when it comes to other professions like lawyers, managers, doctors, pilots, etc. The MRO industry can no longer afford to stay on the sidelines. It should engage in this battle for the youths‘ hearts with full-on force. Certainly, apart from targeted PR campaigns and alike, the industry should take larger and more decisive steps towards promoting the profession and making it more attractive to the talent available. We should understand the thinking of young people. For many of them, receiving a degree is an essential factor while choosing
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a career. Therefore, EASA Part 147 organizations together with EASA Part 145 providers and national universities should develop joint programs which would allow future specialists to get both – a promising professional future as an aircraft MRO pro with the relevant knowledge and practical skills as well as a Bachelor‘s degree. In either case, the world is changing, and in order for the industry to keep up with the pace, the MRO training segment should also make some decisive actions” comments Kestutis Volungevicius, the Head of Engineering and Training at FL Technics.
THE HONDAJET MAKES ITS FIRST VISIT TO BANYAN AT FXE
Banyan Air Service, the newest dealer in the HondaJet sales and service network, recently welcomed the HondaJet to its facility at Fort Lauderdale Executive Airport (FXE) for demonstration flights of the world’s most advanced light jet. The HondaJet arrived on Friday, October 24 following the National Business Aviation Association’s Convention and Exhibition in Orlando and stayed throughout the weekend providing demonstration flights for customers.
“Seeing the HondaJet land at FXE
was a very exciting time for both the Banyan team and our customers. Hearing the comments about this very sleek, efficient light jet and participating in a flight during this demonstration tour is definitely a highlight of my career,” says Don Campion, president of Banyan.
The visit of the first production HondaJet to HondaJet Southeast is part of a North American demonstration tour that started in September and has included stops at locations in several cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. The HondaJet is in the final phase of certification testing with the Federal Aviation Administration. The optimum Over-the-
Wing Engine Mount (OTWEM) configuration of the HondaJet dramatically enhances aircraft performance, fuel efficiency and
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