Archive for June, 2006

Problems For Airbus ??

Thursday, June 15th, 2006

I have been scouring the press with regards to the delays that seem to be affecting the new 380’s production and sales. Its interesting reading and may have a direct affect on anyone relying on contract work over the next few weeks and months. I will try to update my blog with any info I have on the subject. Anyone with further info please e-mail me through acmechs.com.

http://msnbc.msn.com/id/13322997/

http://news.independent.co.uk/business/news/article1014055.ece

New Regulations For Contractors

Monday, June 5th, 2006

There are some new up and coming changes to working regulations regarding criteria for contractors employed in a JAR 145 environment. Its part of JAR regulations and is all to do with Human Factors, which is a standard requirement for License engineers to be certified in. Well, as of the 28th Sept its also a requirement for contractor mechanics also to be certified to a certain level of Human Factor understanding. Courses are being run by FASS. See the following link for more information.

http://www.staffsecure.ltd.uk/why.html