Like a hell broth boil and bubble....
I wonder if the witches and wizards squatting around the CASA cauldron have any notion of just how dangerous the brew they have simmering is. It is to the credit of the Australian aviation industry's patience, tolerance and fortitude that there has not been some form of revolution, to express revulsion.
Eye of newt and toe of frog; supplied by the well heeled, well fed 'Board' travelling at great expense to our capitol cities, deigning to meet with the unwashed and unshriven hoi polloi of the industry, struggling to make ends meet. The result of that expense enough to make you vomit (copiously). The 'Board' even published their smug, well fed, self satisfied report of their all expenses paid junket.
Biskin - "It provided an opportunity for industry to discuss their issues with the Board members in person and mingle with their peers, the CASA Executive team and CASA staff from the Adelaide Office.
Its worth considering the venue and environment of that 'meet and greet' and, the coy use of the word 'peers' - in context. In fact the whole pantomime smacks of those awful events in America - you know the ones, buy a plate of overpriced plastic chicken dinner, meet the hopeful candidate who is only interested in your vote and donation and can't get out of the door fast enough.
"Eye of newt, and toe of frog" - the first ingredients of the stuff in the Kool-Aide fountain.
Further along in the Board's confection we find other ingredients waiting to join the mix: -
Biskin -"The organisational matters centre around CASA’s corporate governance, financial position, status of major projects, cyber security issues and general health of the CASA workforce. Consistent with its focus on the well being of CASA staff and the culture of the organisation, the Board established a sub-committee to focus on CASA’s People and Culture matters. "
"Wool of bat, and tongue of dog"
Into the cauldron they go. No concern whatsoever for the mental and physical state of those who must, on a daily basis, work and live within the toxic environment created by those who have the support of a massive machine beyond any form of control or accountability. An organisation which can ignore, obfuscate and dismiss Senate,ministerial, departmental and industry recommendations for serious, far reaching change. Change which will allow the industry to achieve full potential.
"Adders fork, and blind worms sting,"
Biskin - "Publication of our GA Workplan is an important milestone. The workplan outlines the support program for our GA community and includes timeframes for implementation and the actions that CASA is taking to address some long-standing issues in the GA sector. The Board will actively monitor CASA’s progress to meet its deliverables against the proposed timeline".
For thirty long doleful years have industry been trying through review, inquiry, etc to beat some semblance of technical and operational sense into the mile thick CASA skull - alas. Look beyond the smoke and mirrors; look to the rhetoric, platitudes, broken promises and the current regulations: read 'em and weep. An impenetrable wall of words has been built to protect the 'well being' of CASA, carried on a compliant industry back.
"Lizards leg, and howlet's wing" -
Important additions; they add a tinge of colour to a bleak regulatory landscape:- after three decades of regulatory embuggerance - at a rate of change only CASA can master we get the 'carrot' - Aye, BOHICA children; the new generation will be so used to the current straitjacket that any easing of the straps will be seen as a gift from the almighty.
Biskin -"The regulatory pipeline of new priorities and changes to the regulatory framework following the release of the Flight Operations Regulations in December 2021".
"For a charm of powerful trouble"
Biskin - "Significant investment is being made to develop internal systems that better support industry’s engagement with CASA. Investment in this capability will automate many of the currently manual processes and workflows and will deliver end to end communications between CASA and industry via the on-line portal, removing the need for email. Increased online capability will enable industry to access more self-service processes, reducing current wait times for CASA’s data entry requirements."
Therein; the eternal, world wide scream of frustration - one that may be heard umpteen times a day - "I want to speak to a person" - Hell's bells, its hard enough now talking a complex matter over with CASA - gods alone know how we'll get on wth a rigid system, managed by computers, programmed by those who will eschew a straight answer and avoid for a long as possible - signing off on anything..
Aye - "Like a hell-broth boil and bubble." Indeed.
Yet the solution is so simple - hire a reform DAS with a simple brief - sort it out and bring in the FAR's - make it happen. No need for a Board on the gravy train or talking computer driven decision makers. Just hire some professional help and get on with the reforms we all know must - if Australian owned and based aviation is to survive - happen. Now - now, fast type..
Tempus fugit and tempers too if I don't crack on- DT waits for no man...
Selah::
I wonder if the witches and wizards squatting around the CASA cauldron have any notion of just how dangerous the brew they have simmering is. It is to the credit of the Australian aviation industry's patience, tolerance and fortitude that there has not been some form of revolution, to express revulsion.
Eye of newt and toe of frog; supplied by the well heeled, well fed 'Board' travelling at great expense to our capitol cities, deigning to meet with the unwashed and unshriven hoi polloi of the industry, struggling to make ends meet. The result of that expense enough to make you vomit (copiously). The 'Board' even published their smug, well fed, self satisfied report of their all expenses paid junket.
Biskin - "It provided an opportunity for industry to discuss their issues with the Board members in person and mingle with their peers, the CASA Executive team and CASA staff from the Adelaide Office.
Its worth considering the venue and environment of that 'meet and greet' and, the coy use of the word 'peers' - in context. In fact the whole pantomime smacks of those awful events in America - you know the ones, buy a plate of overpriced plastic chicken dinner, meet the hopeful candidate who is only interested in your vote and donation and can't get out of the door fast enough.
"Eye of newt, and toe of frog" - the first ingredients of the stuff in the Kool-Aide fountain.
Further along in the Board's confection we find other ingredients waiting to join the mix: -
Biskin -"The organisational matters centre around CASA’s corporate governance, financial position, status of major projects, cyber security issues and general health of the CASA workforce. Consistent with its focus on the well being of CASA staff and the culture of the organisation, the Board established a sub-committee to focus on CASA’s People and Culture matters. "
"Wool of bat, and tongue of dog"
Into the cauldron they go. No concern whatsoever for the mental and physical state of those who must, on a daily basis, work and live within the toxic environment created by those who have the support of a massive machine beyond any form of control or accountability. An organisation which can ignore, obfuscate and dismiss Senate,ministerial, departmental and industry recommendations for serious, far reaching change. Change which will allow the industry to achieve full potential.
"Adders fork, and blind worms sting,"
Biskin - "Publication of our GA Workplan is an important milestone. The workplan outlines the support program for our GA community and includes timeframes for implementation and the actions that CASA is taking to address some long-standing issues in the GA sector. The Board will actively monitor CASA’s progress to meet its deliverables against the proposed timeline".
For thirty long doleful years have industry been trying through review, inquiry, etc to beat some semblance of technical and operational sense into the mile thick CASA skull - alas. Look beyond the smoke and mirrors; look to the rhetoric, platitudes, broken promises and the current regulations: read 'em and weep. An impenetrable wall of words has been built to protect the 'well being' of CASA, carried on a compliant industry back.
"Lizards leg, and howlet's wing" -
Important additions; they add a tinge of colour to a bleak regulatory landscape:- after three decades of regulatory embuggerance - at a rate of change only CASA can master we get the 'carrot' - Aye, BOHICA children; the new generation will be so used to the current straitjacket that any easing of the straps will be seen as a gift from the almighty.
Biskin -"The regulatory pipeline of new priorities and changes to the regulatory framework following the release of the Flight Operations Regulations in December 2021".
"For a charm of powerful trouble"
Biskin - "Significant investment is being made to develop internal systems that better support industry’s engagement with CASA. Investment in this capability will automate many of the currently manual processes and workflows and will deliver end to end communications between CASA and industry via the on-line portal, removing the need for email. Increased online capability will enable industry to access more self-service processes, reducing current wait times for CASA’s data entry requirements."
Therein; the eternal, world wide scream of frustration - one that may be heard umpteen times a day - "I want to speak to a person" - Hell's bells, its hard enough now talking a complex matter over with CASA - gods alone know how we'll get on wth a rigid system, managed by computers, programmed by those who will eschew a straight answer and avoid for a long as possible - signing off on anything..
Aye - "Like a hell-broth boil and bubble." Indeed.
Yet the solution is so simple - hire a reform DAS with a simple brief - sort it out and bring in the FAR's - make it happen. No need for a Board on the gravy train or talking computer driven decision makers. Just hire some professional help and get on with the reforms we all know must - if Australian owned and based aviation is to survive - happen. Now - now, fast type..
Tempus fugit and tempers too if I don't crack on- DT waits for no man...
Selah::