Reducing costs of airlines reduces security

How can operators reduce the time required for training the crew and other Cost Airline Safety , gradually disappears Head Coach pilot warned. Captain A320 training budget carrier Jetstar Airways, Jeff Klouth said falling standards of training and testing prompted him to make a submission to the inquiry of the Senate in the airline security.

"Security funds that were a normal part of the aviation industry and have contributed to Australia's safety record has been and shall be reduced to the point where security airlines no longer be regarded as given," Mr. Mr. Klouth said an inquiry in Canberra.

He said the lack of training for pilots and flight attendants, the poor registries, leading to fatigue and a general decline in resources, were cause for concern.

Airlines has reduced training time for flight attendants and relied more on student pilots to reduce their operating costs, Mr. Klouth revealed.

In the system of training cadets efficiently up paying airlines for their qualifications.

"Students of Jetstar I just graduated, one of the cadets receive the money in New Zealand dollars, but you need to recoup their training in Australian dollars," he said.

New Zealand currency fell 6.4% against the Australian dollar since June 30, 2010.

Mr. Klouth said the reduction in training time for the crew has implications for the operation of aircraft and passenger safety.

"If you are crammed with six weeks worth of knowledge in three weeks, it is inevitable that you're not going to be able to remember all the important information you need," he said.

Mr. Klouth recommended to the Committee that training for commercial pilot license at least 1500 hours, and all airlines should release their draft or final reports on security incidents ATSB.

Previosly He expressed concern about some flight attendants completed their training, not working on 321 aircraft, leaving them not know how to "hand" door.

"They were not able to 'hand' door. Arming the doors necessary to ensure the automatic deployment of slide emergency escape the plane, if there must be evacuated, "Mr Klouth said.

A growing number of flight attendants who are in Singapore and Bangkok has to work within the country on international flights is also of concern.

"Based Foreign crew all speak in English, but the ability to be understood in emergencies is one aspect of their training, which is not effectively assessed."

He said that the airlines are under increasing pressure airlines to reduce costs.

CEO of Jetstar requires 10% reduction in airline costs a year. In safety-sensitive industry, this will lead to reduction of safety margins , who have contributed to Australia's aviation safety record. "