Pilot Proficiency

Bombardier’s Safety Standdown

Monday, March 13, 2017 at 10:57 PM ET

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Key Takeaways:

Bombardier's Safety Standdown, founded in 1996, originated as internal training to proactively prevent recurring accidents by focusing on comprehensive pilot competency beyond minimum regulatory compliance, evolving into a premier, free aviation safety event.
The Standdown addresses significant gaps in civilian pilot training, which is often criticized for neglecting critical areas like high-altitude aerodynamics, upset recovery, and human factors, by providing expert-led, in-depth educational sessions.
Key safety experts, particularly Tony Kern, contend that the aviation industry has become complacent and "mediocre" by over-relying on automation and prioritizing minimum standards over continuous improvement and active pilot engagement.
The program advocates for a cultural shift towards continuous improvement, personal accountability, and a more holistic approach to aviation safety, urging individuals and the industry to challenge conventional thinking and adapt training for future complexities.

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Rob Mark is an award-winning journalist, business jet pilot, flight instructor, and blogger.