Pipistrel Aircraft’s Post

As Kenyans we can do more in the aviation industry

It always comes back to #leadership action I’ve been working at NetJets short of four years. When I joined I had the feeling of being part of an amazing company and union of well-led professionals all dedicated to providing “one exceptional travel experience at a time” and I was excited to be part of a superior organization.  An organization striving to build a “deep moat” between itself and competition - safety & service the guiding words. Since COVID “passed”, demand for NetJets has skyrocketed - just as it has in the airlines.  That demand has led to a great opportunity for growth.  Rapid growth in a niche industry, while sustaining cultural excellence, is an incredible  challenge.  Changing the size of the organization and trying to sustain its excellence takes an increased effort by EVERYONE...and leadership for all company tribes to keep the team aligned is critical. Additionally, a dramatic transformation of pilot career opportunities in all facets of aviation has occurred.  Company goals for growth have increased the NetJets pilot force by 1000 great pilots at the same time the industry-wide demand for pilots has increased.  A fascinating problem for NetJets and NJASAP leaders to meet the goals of each organization.  Processes to select, onboard, train, and mentor >1000 new pilots who are seeing jet aircraft and becoming ATPs/professional pilots for the first time is a challenge and opportunity that can’t be met using the techniques of the past (by either the company or the union). As a student of leadership and organizations, I’m enjoying seeing it from the cheap seats as a member of both teams.  Still working with great individuals focused on safety and service but the growth of the company with the added pressure of an external stakeholder is not always keeping everyone on the team aligned.  A true leadership challenge.   Organizational change is the most complex thing for a leader to do - doing it while providing superior safety & service on over 600 flights a day requires leadership x 10.  Good luck #bosses!

Trivia Tuesday! Here's one for the aviation enthusiasts: What does the acronym ATC stand for? Share your answers below! 🛫🤔 #TriviaTuesday #TheJirehInstitute

How experienced are the pilots flying your private jet?

Great summary about the state of play in charter aviation. Recently a client asked me to prove my (and my team’s) experience to them because they were concerned for their own safety. Their compliance team thought 10,000 hours for an airplane pilot was needed to take their people flying yet only 1000 hours was enough if they were going in a helicopter. Not sure how that works. I said I’ve got 3500 hours helicopter, are we good to go in the plane now? Do you ask your taxi or Uber driver for their logbook and insurance? How about an airline? No, but clients demand this of private aviation. Private aviation is safer than: driving, cycling, walking, and swimming modes of transport. Less people are killed in private aviation than all of these activities. Safety is critical to all aviation. Consider charter. Its safe and not as expensive as you think. Note: the pilot that was rejected by my client as “too inexperienced” so I had to fly them myself is now flying with Qantas. Wonder if my clent will be asking Qantas to see his licence, medical and insurance…

Did you know that fidgets can provide an easy and accessible way to help self-regulate or concentrate by providing auditory, visual and/or tactile input? Here’s the latest haul. Not all for me. Some are destined for the JET SET team at StandardAero Aviation Skillnet

Struggling with your decision making⁉️ Derived from the #faa aeronautical decision making rules, priority is given to handling the aircraft before taking further actions or taking on more workload: 1. AVIATE 2. NAVIGATE 3. COMMUNICATE In aviation, pilots should try and stay in control of their aircraft especially in pivotal situations and keep in mind to focus on attitude control. Once you stop flying your aircraft chances are high to run into catastrophic situations. Not everyone is piloting aircrafts - but you are all PIC for your life. And „attitude“ control does not stop in the physical world. Maybe this visualization will help: Realizing how much time has passed and how little is left might put everything in the right perspective for this new year (or any time from now on)! Which row are you in?! I’m in my 5th block 🫣🙀💪🏻let’s tackle new challenges together! Go get what you need in 2024! As Madonna already asked : What are you waiting for?! 🙋🏻♀️👌🏻 #adm #flying #decisionmaking #time #choose #pilotincommand #choices #dontwait #fordec #newyear #attitude

Emanuel, your extensive real-world knowledge and experience with aircraft systems and piloting expertise makes you (in my opinion) the consummate CFI/I for flight simming.