Practical and sensible.
The general exemptions make good sense and are most welcome. Well done whoever got them across the line.
Ratings are going to be the tough one, for both CASA and industry. Lots of folk will eventually be returning to duty 'out of check'. Say this shutdown lasts four months, not every pilot in a fleet will have met the recent experience and check flight requirements. Essential, self contained services, such as RFDS and Police air-wings etc, should be OK. But for airline and charter outfits its a tough road back.
“Operators will have relief from Part 61 proficiency checking and flight review as well as training and checking requirements up to 30 June 2020. Further relief options are being developed.”
Good one. Not too much more CASA can do to alleviate; but, the government could.
Simulators cost money to run and if the company is not earning a crust – then? There is a developing problem which must be addressed before 'normal service may be resumed'. Subsidising all the simulators would be a good start – at least to keep ATO's and senior check and training 'current' – until some semblance of normality returns. Soon we all hope.
I would like to see a similar approach to the other expenses, those which, to a well heeled bureaucrat, may seem insignificant, but are a serious impost to an unemployed person. The CASA $75 fee for providing a medical certificate could be waived for a twelve month, to a working stiff, its not a lot of money – but without an income – that money could be put to better use. Just saying.
Not a CASA impost – but ASIC for instance, the time line could easily be extended to passport status; or even five years. Even a sliding scale – based on the length of time a holder has been 'in the system'. After say three years of good behaviour, the renewal could be extended to a five year period; after a five year blemish free record the renewal could be extended to ten years. If we must have them, then why not even make it the same as a driving licence. But I digress.
ASA's Halfwit earns a million plus every year – perhaps a six month or even a year of no ASA fees would put a small damper on the outrageous salary and bonus system – but I'm sure ASA could take a small hit and help the industry get back on it's feet. Seems only fair to me; most plebs scraping along on the dole or savings would look askance at the salaries and bonuses paid. Good enough for AJ, then it must be good enough for those working for profit in a national infrastructure.
No matter, at least CASA have attempted to do what they may – and are looking for ways and means to keep industry alive – even if it is just for self preservation. Thank you anyway.
Toot toot.
The general exemptions make good sense and are most welcome. Well done whoever got them across the line.
Ratings are going to be the tough one, for both CASA and industry. Lots of folk will eventually be returning to duty 'out of check'. Say this shutdown lasts four months, not every pilot in a fleet will have met the recent experience and check flight requirements. Essential, self contained services, such as RFDS and Police air-wings etc, should be OK. But for airline and charter outfits its a tough road back.
“Operators will have relief from Part 61 proficiency checking and flight review as well as training and checking requirements up to 30 June 2020. Further relief options are being developed.”
Good one. Not too much more CASA can do to alleviate; but, the government could.
Simulators cost money to run and if the company is not earning a crust – then? There is a developing problem which must be addressed before 'normal service may be resumed'. Subsidising all the simulators would be a good start – at least to keep ATO's and senior check and training 'current' – until some semblance of normality returns. Soon we all hope.
I would like to see a similar approach to the other expenses, those which, to a well heeled bureaucrat, may seem insignificant, but are a serious impost to an unemployed person. The CASA $75 fee for providing a medical certificate could be waived for a twelve month, to a working stiff, its not a lot of money – but without an income – that money could be put to better use. Just saying.
Not a CASA impost – but ASIC for instance, the time line could easily be extended to passport status; or even five years. Even a sliding scale – based on the length of time a holder has been 'in the system'. After say three years of good behaviour, the renewal could be extended to a five year period; after a five year blemish free record the renewal could be extended to ten years. If we must have them, then why not even make it the same as a driving licence. But I digress.
ASA's Halfwit earns a million plus every year – perhaps a six month or even a year of no ASA fees would put a small damper on the outrageous salary and bonus system – but I'm sure ASA could take a small hit and help the industry get back on it's feet. Seems only fair to me; most plebs scraping along on the dole or savings would look askance at the salaries and bonuses paid. Good enough for AJ, then it must be good enough for those working for profit in a national infrastructure.
No matter, at least CASA have attempted to do what they may – and are looking for ways and means to keep industry alive – even if it is just for self preservation. Thank you anyway.
Toot toot.