Commercial Aviation Safety
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| Rating | : | 4.85 (789 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0071417427 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 475 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-02-03 |
| Language | : | English |
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In 2000, Dr. Frank E. . in industrial engineering and master's degree in civil engineering from Texas A&M University. During his 43 years in aviation, he held many positions with United Airlines and several major aviation insurance firms. Rodrigues was a worldwide engineering manager for the Campbell Soup Company for seven years. He also holds a bachelor's degree in civil engineering, and his master's degree in environmental engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (II
(Sci-Tech Book News 2004-06-01) . Wells (professor emeritus, aviation, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) and Rodrigues (applied aviation science, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University) have added new material on today's ground and air security concerns, changes in systems and regulations, and new maintenance and flight technologies to this fourth edition of a text for students, especially those with a limited background in the subject,enrolled in aviation safety and/or management programs and college or university flight programs. With the introduction of coauthor Rodrigues,the book broadens its field of study to include regulatory information on OSHA, EPA, and TSA
This fourth edition of the premier resource in the field is thoroughly revised and updated to serve the safety needs of commercial aviation in the United States. Ideal for students and professionals alike, the fourth edition covers: regulatory information on OSHA, EPA, and TSA relevant to aviation; aircraft and air traffic control technologies; airport safety; runway incursions - one of the FAA's top 5 safety priorities; security regulations leading up to the terrorist attacks of 9/11 and beyond; aviation security control technologies; airline safety program management; safety organizational structure of a major air carrier; free flight; NTSB accident data and its analysis; OSHA injury and illness statistics; accident modeling including reasons model of accident causation; and management of human error.. It's a new world in commercial aviation safety. "Commercial Aviation Safety" integrates the latest research on factors in accidents into the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and systematic reference on the principles and regulatory practices of commercial aviation safety and security.With the introduction of co-author Clarence C. This text offers the best guidance on today's security concerns on the ground and in the a
"Full of Info, but Not Flashy" according to Richard J. Gould. This is required reading by many Embry-Riddle Aviation Safety teachers.It is broad in scope and recent, regarding coverage of the latest technology and events. It is not just a reprint of an out-of-date textbook with a new cover and a little new stuff thrown in, although I have not read the previous edition. I was surpised to see references to recent events and new technology that is barely being used. With the industry moving as fast as it is, I believe this is the book's strength. (Copyright is 200Full of Info, but Not Flashy Richard J. Gould This is required reading by many Embry-Riddle Aviation Safety teachers.It is broad in scope and recent, regarding coverage of the latest technology and events. It is not just a reprint of an out-of-date textbook with a new cover and a little new stuff thrown in, although I have not read the previous edition. I was surpised to see references to recent events and new technology that is barely being used. With the industry moving as fast as it is, I believe this is the book's strength. (Copyright is 2004) 5 of 5 stars for information.Sure it may be dry, but it's a textbook. I haven't read too many textbooks that were written in a lively m. ) 5 of 5 stars for information.Sure it may be dry, but it's a textbook. I haven't read too many textbooks that were written in a lively m. Three Stars Book for School. Commercial Aviation Safety Great Book. Goes in-depth about the FAA. Good stats and graphs. Wish it talked more about international orgs. Easy to read.