READ MORE Pilots’ Advisory Group Log notices The latest information and safety notices SN-2020/009 Postponement of Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2018/1042 of 23 July 2018 amending Regulation (EU) No. 965/2012 The European Commission has given notice of its intention to postpone the implementation of certain Implementing Regulations scheduled for 2020. Commission Regulation (EU) No. 2018/1042 of 23 July 2018 amending Commission Regulation (EU) No. 965/2012 (EASA Air Operations Regulation) is expected to have its implementation delayed by six months from 14 August 2020. The amending Regulation enabling this should be published shortly. SN-2020/011 Human Factors Considerations for Organisations During COVID-19 Restart Activities The industry is now developing restart activities to return to some level of commercial flying operation. There may be a negative impact on the performance of people within the aviation system after months of inactivity. The purpose of this Safety Notice is to support the industry to understand the impact of restart activities on their staff and the potential human factors (HF) risks they should be aware of. SN-2020/0013 Returning Aircraft to Service from ‘Extended Parking’ A significant number of aircraft have been ‘parked’ (extended downtime) with only routine maintenance. When returning such aircraft to operational service, there are additional hazards that should be considered. This Safety Notice is to advise operators and all concerned of measures and precautions to be considered to safely return aircraft to normalised operation following the COVID-19 shutdown. SN-2020/0015 Effective Change Management for Organisations During COVID-19 The importance of effective change management is now more vital than ever. The purpose of this Safety Notice is to promote the importance of utilising a Safety Management System to manage change. It makes recommendations on approaches to take as the return to normal operations has commenced. SW2020/173 COVID-19 Exemption: Revalidation of Class Ratings endorsed on UK Flight Crew Licences ORS4 No. 1417 This exemption applies to UK CAA-issued national pilot licences for aeroplanes, to assist licence holders who may have experienced difficulties in completing pilot training and checking during the COVID-19 pandemic. Licence holders whose ratings are due to expire soon may be unable to meet the normal revalidation by experience requirements before that expiry date is reached. This exemption provides flexible revalidation requirements. TECH LOG READ MORE PILOTS’ ADVISORY GROUP Heather Bennett, Surrey 07939 202294 Hayley Brewis, Suffolk 01284 386004 Amanda Calnan, Staffs 07812 151512 Russ Jones, Scotland 01337 858026 or 07713 621507 David Marshall, Leics 01164 299213 Sean Walters, Surrey 07850 077055 PilotsAdvisoryGroup @balpa.org
