2024 AVIATION
INDUSTRY FORUM
“CREATING BETTER PILOTS”
part of the
2024 UPRT CONFERENCE
BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
1 - 2 JULY 2024
What is happening at the 2024 Aviation Industry Forum?
We are inviting the following groups to sit in the same room to discuss the declining standards of new Commercial Pilots;
CASR Part 141/142 providers;
Commercial Pilot – First Job providers; and
Airlines
With the end goal of reducing the “loss of life and hull”, we are seeking the opinion of industry so we may start to understand not only the perceived problems, but develop recommended solutions from those on the frontline, on how to improve the delivery of the current CASR Part 61 training syllabus and raise the standards of both recreational and professional pilots.
The team at the 2024 UPRT Conference have identified four of the major building blocks of our industry, that we believe contribute directly to achieving the standards that every pilot should meet BEFORE being issued a Pilot Certificate or License.
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Industry Forum Guest Speakers
Trent Robinson
Trent Robinson embarked on his aviation journey in 1995 at the Royal Aero Club of WA, transitioning from student to charter pilot and flight instructor. Over the years, he ascended to roles such as Grade 1 flight examiner, Chief Flying Instructor, and Chief Pilot for including operators like Attitude Aerobatics and Advanced Cockpit Flight Training. His dedication and passion for aerobatics, formation, and instrument flying, coupled with a knack for cultivating flight schools from inception, has garnered him a steadfast following, emphasizing practical training beyond conventional syllabi.
Relocating to the Top End in December 2018, Trent contributed to aeromedical retrieval services with CareFlight, piloting the King Air. Presently, he spearheads his own Part 141 flight school, Trent Robinson Aviation, based in Darwin. Additionally, he hosts the Flight Training Australia podcast, recently receiving the CASA Wings Flight Instructor of the Year Award for 2023.
Trent’s fervor for elevating flight training standards across Australia is evident through his podcast and mentorship of aspiring aviators and future instructors. His unwavering commitment to safety underscores his efforts to enhance opportunities for both private enthusiasts and commercial graduates.
Mark Greenfield
Mark began his career as a pilot in the RAF and went on to become an Unlimited level Air Display Pilot. He was the founder of the Ultimate High Flight Academy in 2001 and then ran the world famous Empire Test Pilot School at Boscombe Down for QinetiQ before focussing full time on UPRT.
He represented the UK on the EASA Rule Making group on LOC-I and helped to write the AUPRT requirements that became mandatory for commercial pilots in Europe from December 2019.
Mark is one of the most experienced Instructors of UPRT FIs and students in Europe and consults for a wide variety of airlines, regulatory bodies, ATOs and business jet operators. He is a strong advocate for UPRT in General Aviation and is passionate about helping pilots to avoid, recognise and recover from Flight Upsets.
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INDUSTRY PARTICIPANT
The open forum invites industry stakeholders from the following 3 groups to sit together to brainstorm potential solutions to the declining standards of both recreational and commercial pilot training.
141/142 Training Providers
GA First Job Providers
Airline Operational Representatives
This is not a “Bitch-Fest”, but an opportunity to work together with the goal of improving our industry.
DATES MONDAY 1 JULY 24
TUESDAY 2 JULY 24
TIMES 0800 - 1700 DAILY
VENUE TBA
COST $299
CATERING Light lunch
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INDUSTRY OBSERVER
The forum is open to any person with an interest in the development of our aviation industry.
Observers will not be permitted to engage with the activities but will have an opportunity to share ideas and ask questions in the last session on the 2nd of July.
DATES MONDAY 1 JULY 24
TUESDAY 2 JULY 24
TIMES 0800 - 1700 DAILY
VENUE TBA
COST $199
CATERING Light lunch
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ONLINE INDUSTRY OBSERVER
Can’t make it to the Forum? Be an online industry observer from the comfort of your home. The forum is open to any person with an interest in the development of our aviation industry.
Online bservers will not be permitted to engage with the activities.
DATES MONDAY 1 JULY 24TUESDAY 2 JULY 24
TIMES 0800 - 1700 DAILY
COST $ 99
Note: This is an online only ticket.
2024 Aviation Industry Forum Goals
Gather industry observations on the declining state of both recreational and professional pilot standards exiting initial training.
Develop a "Gap Analysis" between the currently observed skills and knowledge of a Commercial Pilot Graduate (from a Part 141/142) against the expectations of the "First Job Provider" (Part 135/138), and discuss proposed solutions, aided by a public survey.
Provide "First Job providers" (Part 135/138), the skill level requirements and expectations of Airlines (Part 121).
Discuss effective pathways for a Commercial Pilot Graduate to "Bridge the Grand Canyon" by developing the required experience (not only flight hours but operational skills and knowledge) to be a safe and efficient part of aviation.
Obtain opinion from industry on the importance of "primacy" within initial training, in particular with respect to LOC-I
Discuss the importance of "On-Aircraft UPRT" for Part 135/138 and 121 operators via recurrent training.
Take the Survey
Have your say on the future of the aviation industry.
We invite you to submit your thoughts on where the industry
can be improved to raise the standards of pilot training.
Click the link below to complete the Creating Better Pilots survey.
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT UPRT
Loss of Control In-Flight (LOC-I) is by far the biggest cause of fatal accidents in aviation.
CAUTION
BEWARE
Currently, UPRT is NOT mandated or even regulated by CASA or RAAus, however ICAO and regulators world-wide have published specific guidance material.
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Paul Strike
0412970855
paul@flyingsigns.com.au
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