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 Sydney - Agenda
Tuesday, 16 August 2022
Venue: Bankstown Sports Club, Bankstown
| Time | Activity | Topic | Presenter |
|---|---|---|---|
|
08:00 |
Registration |
not applicable |
not applicable |
|
08:15 |
Welcome |
Welcome address |
Andreas Marcelja – CASA, Executive Manager, Stakeholder Engagement |
|
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 |
|
09:15 |
Session Two |
Agency updates
|
William Kerr Ashwin Nadu and David Crock |
|
10:15 |
Morning Tea |
not applicable |
not applicable |
|
10:40 |
Session three |
|
TBC WGCDR Nikki Olsen / Mr William Reynolds |
| 11:35 | Presentation | AME Scholarship | Â |
|
11:40 |
Session four |
The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap Hear about our long-term plan for safely integrating technologies into Australia’s airspace alongside traditional aviation in this rapidly growing industry while ensuring a safe environment for aviation in Australia. |
Heath McDonald – CASA, RPAS Team Leader |
|
11.40 |
Alternative Session four |
Safety Culture – Talking the Talk and Walking the Walk Airbus Helicopters will explain how you can build real psychological safety, establish a working just and fair culture and apply the due diligence required of contemporary aviation SMS. |
Chris Lea and Adam Bernhardt – Airbus Senior Manager Aviation Safety |
|
12:20 |
 Lunch |
Networking Lunch |
not applicable |
|
13:20 |
Session Five |
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 and Craig Patterson – CASA Office of Airspace Regulation |
|
13:20 |
Alternative Session Five |
Varying the rules Proficiency checks, Flight Examiner Rating course and more are on the agenda for Flight Schools and Examiners this FlySafe. Roger will provide an overview of new measures announced and debunk the myths floating around. |
Roger Crosthwaite – Branch Manager Flight Standards – Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
|
14:05 |
Session six |
Little Wings but big on safety Little Wings is accustomed to the challenges of scheduling, maintenance, adverse weather all while providing a not-for-profit service to the community. Hear from the CEO about how each challenge faced is worth providing a safe flight to help sick kids |
Clare Pearson – Chief Executive Officer, Little Wings |
|
14:05 |
Alternative Session six |
We are all in this together Hear about the how local airport operations dealt with covid and major weather events using Safety Management; keeping everyone together and connected to help the local aviation community. |
David Binskin – General manager Bankstown Airport |
|
14:50 |
Session seven |
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. |
Derek Hoffmeister – ATSB Senior Transport Safety Investigator |
|
15:35 |
Close |
Closing remarks |
Andreas Marcelja - Executive Manager Stakeholder Engagement |