The aircraft captain shoulders the responsibilities of guaranteeing the normal operation of the aircraft, keeping the cabin crew and passengers safe. Firstly, the prime responsibility of the aircraft captain lies in that he shall supervise and take charge of the aircraft operations and make sure that the flights are safe and successful. The captain undertakes the obligations to instruct the crew, exam the flight process, check up whether the plane is in good condition before it takes off. Then, the captain is in charge of the flight operation and after the landing of plane; he is supposed to draw up a post-flight report. In addition, the captain shall ensure the appropriate planning, execution, performance of every flight, and make sure that every flight complies with the rules and regulations set up by Federal Aviation Administration and meets the criteria established by each special airline. And a large number of provisions of law should be abided by. What is more, the captains should give priority to the safety the aircraft by taking into consideration of weather condition before it takes off. Examining the weather condition for the entire fight route is not enough, the captain shall also check up the diversion airfields of the flight route in case of any emergency. Secondly, the captain is accountable for drawing up a plan about the fuel. The captain is supposed to calculate the total weight of the passengers and carrying capacity of the aircraft, contributing to the working-out of weight that suits the plan about the fuel, and guarantee that the aircraft is not overloaded and the landing is out of question. And the captain is required to make an estimation about the flight time by thinking both headwinds and tailwinds over an...
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...ies and to get additional training. Once this step is completed, their airline pilot duties will probably be to start out as either a flight engineer or as first officer. To actually be able to sit in the pilot's seat, most airlines want the pilot to have more than 4,000 flight hours. Though not all airlines require a college education for captains, most airline captains have a least two years of college, if not a full college degree. Many captains, according to Avjobs.com, come from a military background; others come from Federal Aviation Administration-certified (FAA-certified) civilian flight schools. All captains receive extensive training and education on how to fly, operate and maintain a particular aircraft. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, all pilots, captains included, are required to attend training and simulator checks once or twice a year.
I am Captain David Sanchez. I am a current student at the Signal Captain Career Course with a follow-on assignment to Fort Gordon. I want to formally introduce myself, and provide you with an overview of my experience and abilities as a Signal Officer.
There are many things to consider when it comes to Mission Command, but I believe that leadership is the most important one of all. From the Commander issuing orders all the way down to the Private executing as he or she is told by superiors, we can all agree that great leadership will always ensure that the mission and the organization are successful.
I have desired to be a military officer since I was a young man reading about the Generals who have served this country. Generals such as James R. Allen, Curtis LeMay, and Daniel “Chappie” James Jr demonstrate duty, honor, and loyalty. These distinguished leaders provide an example to young men on what hard work and perseverance can help you achieve in the United States Air Force. I strive to face challenges in life that will force me to confront difficult situations. Serving in the United States Air Force will aid me in success because the military embodies courage and integrity. Commitment to a career of service will prepare me for leadership in the upper echelons of command, citizenship, and government. I aim to become the first military
Good decision making is very vital for any success to be achieved in an organizational setup. Good decision making is also one of the key indicators of effective leadership. By being able to make timely and well-considered decisions, the leader is able to inspire and lead his or her team to the desired goals. No matter the size of the company, good decision making is necessary to ensure that the company is able to overcome difficult times (Bazerman & Moore, 2012). The management of Radio Flyer has shown a high degree of competence as far as good decision making is concerned. Starting from its founder, Antonio Pasin to the current CEO, Robert Pasin (great-grandson of the founder), the leadership at Radio Flyer has shown one of the greatest standards when it comes to good decision making. Antonio Pasin is accredited with creating the rich heritage of Radio Flyer. Over the years, the company has grown and transformed the lives of the people around it (Spors, 2009). It strives to rediscover itself with every new generation that comes along. The great leadership skills portrayed by the founder of this great company have been passed down to all of its subsequent leaders as is evidenced through the able leadership portrayed by Robert Pasin.
Since 1929, there have been people sitting in towers and dark radar rooms being the voice of regulation and controlling aircraft, these men and women are known as Air Traffic Controllers. Air Traffic Controllers hold much weight on their shoulders when they are “plugged in”; having thousands of lives under your control can bring this weight upon a controller. But what happens when an Air Traffic Controller accidently or negligently gives wrong instructions to an aircraft and there is a loss of life or structural damage? Who is responsible? In this paper I will discuss the legality that Air Traffic Controllers have looming over their heads while controlling aircraft. After discussing the legal bindings that Air Traffic Controllers have with
As well as being dedicated to be at all the team’s events, the captain must have the commitment to know all the plays and roles of all the positions. He or she is the key person that everyone looks up to; if someone is confused about a play, they must be able to go to his or her captain and find the answer they are looking for. The captain must be available before and after the practice to answer any questions put forward by his or her team mates (Brearley, 2000). The captain should be like an instruction manual for anyone who needs it, he or she will help show and tell others how to do a job.
For one to be a leader, one must have followers, however; not everyone under management, follow the managers orders? That is why they question if managers are leaders. The main question is what constitutes as leadership? In order to achieve these roles, they must have influence over their subordinates, but does the level of influence fluctuate between a manager’s role and a leader’s role? What exactly are their individual roles? The purpose of this paper is to analysis these questions and to identify the differences and similarities between managers and leaders.
The most important role of being the president is being the Commander of Chief. Commander in Chief services are to defend the country during any war. All of the military leaders report to and take orders from the Commander. The president is the commander for the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and the Coast Guard and sometimes other countries. His orders can’t be disobeyed by anyone in the military. Commander in Chief can decide when troops are deployed in a disaster. As chief of state, the president presides over honors of war heroes, and attends funerals of world leaders. Commander In Chief is responsible for keeping the country safe.
The criteria use to determine the effectiveness of leaders is the influence one has on others, the way you interact with people, your strive and motivation, and the performance of the individuals.
Commanders are overall responsible for the mission as subordinate units and subordinate staffs, we are responsible for being Commander success. As a staff member and subordinate unit assigned to contribute to many factors in the planning process. These basic steps are receipt of mission, mission analysis, course of action development, course of action development (war games), course of action comparison, course of action approval, orders production, and execution assessment. Military Decisions Making Process (MDMP) is a tool to help solve issues to ensure that issues being solved do not create or cause more problems.
In the sport of basketball, the roles and responsibilities of an assistant coach includes working under a head coach to make sure players, equipment and facilities are well-prepared and organized. An assistant coach maintains equipment to make sure it's available and in good working condition. Also, assistant coaches help with administrative tasks such as review report cards to determine eligibility, collect application forms and funds, make sure player's physical exams are current. However, some assistant coaches actually have direct coaching responsibilities, while others only respond to a main or head coach's directives. Nonetheless, in the sport of basketball as well as many other sports, many head coaches start out as assistant coaches
Applying the correct abstractions to problems is essential to my job. Station captains, in the Waco Fire Department are essentially managers of their assigned fire station. We must work with great latitude to ensure the station operates efficiently with minimal disruptions ensuring all facets of the station are operational, this means contacting the appropriate department within the city to ensure readiness, this means knowing who to contact to get things happening without having issues grind through in bureaucracy.
In general there are two major people in control of the ship, the master and the hotel manager. The captain is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the vessel and all the crew who are part of this. Under him/her are all of the deck officers, engineers and able bodied seaman. The Hotel Manager is responsible for the other half of the ship, the guest side, which is equally important. Under him/her is everyone from reception to chefs to the cleaners. This compiles 80-90% of the crew on board. This means the deck is split into two distinct groups; navigation and hotel.
Part 1 “Leadership is a process whereby an individual influences a group of individuals to achieve a common goal”. For this goal to be achieved, mutual cooperation and cohesive behaviour is important. Whatever the leader does, affects its followers. Issues can occur when becoming a leader. These issues can be external, internal and from the challenges of leadership itself. External challenges can mean lack of funding, opposition from community, interpersonal problems or competition from other organizations. Internal challenges can happen based on our emotions such as fear, lack of confidence and insecurity within the organization. Challenges that arise from leadership itself are simply based on the responsibilities that are carried by the leaders. With too much responsibility, one can become burdened and pressured which can lead to issues within the organization.
Shares responsibility with all employees. Leadership is not the sole responsibility of the manager but is shared amongst the team (Brighouse and woods,