"Laced with plenty of Manc humour... this is not for the good and great, more for the bad and mad." Cass Pennant"Written with blistering Mancunian humour, Blaney explains everything from the sneak thieving, the women, the drugs, the jails, and the mayhem... Amazing memories, well worth a go" Ian Hough, author of Perry BoysGrafters: Mancs Abroad is the tale of Manc lads who lived high on the hog for a couple of decades across Europe robbing the natives blind. Like all ro...

The drone industry is one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors in the modern world, growing and developing at an exponential pace. With an increase in the usage numbers and technological sophistication advances of these devices, their future development and application are only limited by our imagination. Managing Safety in the Drone Industry: A Practical Guide has been written with the aim of helping those involved in drone operations develop safety structures and practices c...

The landmark pediatrics reference – completely reinvented by an all-new team of editorsRudolph's Pediatrics has virtually defined the pediatric field for over a century, becoming one of the most important and well-respected pediatrics texts ever published. Renowned for its balance of clinical features and treatment of disease with underlying biological principles, this classic sourcebook has helped generations of pediatricians optimize their care of infant...

A five-time Space Shuttle commander reveals what astronauts know about improving performance and productivity under pressure.Jim Wetherbee, the only five-time Space Shuttle commander, presents thirty techniques that astronauts use—not only to stay alive in the unforgiving and deadly environment of space, but also to conduct high-quality operations and accomplish complex missions. These same techniques, based on the foundational principles of operating excellence, c...

The best resource on how to establish and run a company flight department--revised and updated!Business and Corporate Aviation Management, Second Edition, is the most comprehensive and practical guide for a company to start an on-demand air transportation system--and make it work. This one-of-a-kind resource skillfully blends business and aviation issues to provide solid decision-making strategies and smart operating practices needed to define, establish, and ma...

Preparing for an airline pilot interview can be a daunting experience, whether it's your first time or you're a hardened veteran. That's why this ebook is a must-have for any pilot looking to land their dream job. With a comprehensive guide to the entire application process, including detailed explanations of the different types of questions and how they assess your core competencies, this guide is an essential resource for any pilot looking to ace their interview. The book covers all the ...

Recruiting pilots has developed into a process with a scientific methodology. Airlines base the selection of their pilots on both the aviation and social qualifications of the individual applicants, and ensure their decision using the tools of suitability diagnostics. Cognitive and operational performance tests are the start of most selection processes. These are used to test the basic psychomotor skills a pilot requires in their everyday work. The performance tests include an in-depth psy...

Recruitment tests for pilots and air traffic controllers are modular by design. During the first stages of selection, applicants undergo computer-based screening tests to examine their operational and cognitive skills. However, it is ultimately the psychological interview towards the end of the selection process that decides whether a candidate is hired or not. SkyTest® Airline Interview presents the theory and methodology of the interview approach used in modern suitability testing for pi...

The International Civil Aviation Organization has mandated that all of its member states implement Safety Management Systems (SMS) in their aviation industries. Responding to that call, many countries are now in various stages of SMS development, implementation, and rulemaking. In their first book, Safety Management Systems in Aviation, Stolzer, Halford, and Goglia provided a strong theoretical framework for SMS, along with a brief discourse on SMS implementation. This follow-up book provi...

Integrate critical roles to improve overall performance in complex engineering projectsIntegrating Program Management and Systems Engineering shows how organizations can become more effective, more efficient, and more responsive, and enjoy better performance outcomes. The discussion begins with an overview of key concepts, and details the challenges faced by System Engineering and Program Management practitioners every day. The practical framework that fol...

How can you improve the way your organisation handles turbulence?How do you get your people on the same flight path?What if you could reduce the number of errors made at your workplace by half?The aviation industry can provide the answers to these questions, and more. Flying commercial aircraft is complex with little room for error. Over the past 40 years, the aviation industry has developed ways to make commercial aviation safe - so much so that the most dangerous ...

Read this book if you work with a Registered Training Organisation. You will find within its covers true empathy and support as well as pragmatic strategies and tools to build a better RTO. It not only contains the key information about running a simple profitable business which all RTO CEOS and Managers should know, but the author has also tailored these issues and solutions to the four key positions within an RTO:· CEO/Manager· Compliance Manager· Trainer/Assessor...