We're introducing a new forum for the aviation community, FlySafe.
Aimed at aviation organisations, clubs, schools and aviation stakeholders, the program includes speakers from:
- CASA
- Airservices
- Australian Transport Safety Bureau
- Bureau of Meteorology
- Australian Maritime Safety Authority
- Department of Defence
- industry representatives.
COVID-19 advice
We’ll be following state and territory guidelines and working closely with the venues to provide sensible precautions such as arranging seating to give extra space and making hand sanitiser available.
If you’re unwell with a cough or fever or other respiratory symptoms, we ask you to please not attend. If you have recently travelled internationally, we would also appreciate if you could review and follow any Department of Health advice relevant to you.
Forum schedule
For the list of FlySafe events, please see:
Flysafe Brisbane - Agenda
Wednesday 25 May 2022
Venue: Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill Brisbane
| Time | Activity | Topic | Presenter |
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08:00 |
Registration |
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08:15 |
Welcome |
Executive Manager, Stakeholder Engagement |
Andreas Marcelja – CASA - Executive Manager, Stakeholder Engagement |
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08:30 |
Session One |
Demystifying SMS Safety Management System, learn how everyday practices can enhance business practices and safety culture. This session is open to all aspects of the aviation community; no matter which area you work in, SMS is valuable to everyone. |
Ashley McAlpine – CASA Safety Performance Specialist |
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09:15 |
Session Two (A) |
Agency Updates
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10:10 |
Morning Tea |
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10:30 |
Session Two (B) |
Agency Updates (Continued)Â
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11:55 |
Session Three  |
Reflex to reaction Hear from an aviation doctor on how our motor-skills and cognitive functions change as a result of fatigue and ageing. Learn the impact this has on various roles in aviation. There is no reason to stop flying, but you may not be a quick as you used to be. |
Dr Patricia Beresford – CASA Senior Aviation Medical Officer |
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11.55 |
Alternative Session Three |
The Future of Airspace The OAR sets airspace classifications and determines air traffic service levels. Learn about the work underway to support Australia’s future aviation. |
Andrew Rumbell – CASA Manager Airspace Strategy |
|
12:35 |
Lunch |
Networking Lunch |
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13:30 |
Session Four |
Safety before goods… the dangerous kind! Some things are not meant to fly - knowing what and how to get permission does not have to be difficult. Hear from a Dangerous Goods expert on the carriage of fuel, batteries and how we are handling the movement of COVID-19 vaccines by air. Hear an update on the future of Part 92. |
Sam Bitossi – CASA Dangerous Goods Inspector |
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13:30 |
Alternative Session Four |
Helicopters– Challenging the unchanged nature Airbus Helicopters are confronting the unchanging nature of global helicopter accident and fatality rates by highlighting the statistics, case studies and overall aims of their global safety program. |
Chris Lea – Airbus Senior Manager Aviation Safety |
|
14:15 |
Session Five |
You gotta keep ‘em separated Drones are now routinely operating in the same airspace as conventionally piloted aircraft. Staying separated is everyone's responsibility. Hear from an operator on how to mitigate these challenges. |
Rowan Kimber – AviAssist RPAS – Head of legal and professional services |
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14:15 |
Alternative Session Five |
DAMP if you do, DAMP if you don’t Removing myths and misconceptions about drug and alcohol management plans (DAMP) and discussing the safety benefits of a DAMP for your organisation. This session will present some useful resources on developing a DAMP and inform on some upcoming regulatory changes. |
Jorge Lobarinas – CASA Drug and Alcohol Management Plan Specialist |
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15:00 |
Session Six |
Reality Check Step through a major Australian accident through the lens of an ASTB investigator. From site evidence right up to the conclusion and what lessons can be learnt to prevent this from occurring again. |
Eric Blankenstein – ATSB – Senior Transport Safety Investigator |
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15:45 |
Session Seven |
Innovating the new aviation norm The past few years have presented many challenges for air transport operators – large and small. Hear from Alliance Airlines about how they adapted and managed operational requirements as the environment changed rapidly |
Lee Schofield – Alliance Airlines Executive Director |
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16:30 |
Close |
Executive Manager, Stakeholder Engagement |
Andreas Marcelja - CASA Executive Manager Stakeholder Engagement |