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Delta Air Lines employee accused of helping smuggle 18 guns aboard flight to New York
2014-12-23 03:24:17| Airlines - Topix.net
Federal investigators accused a Delta Air Lines employee of helping smuggle 18 firearms onto a flight headed to New York City, WSB-TV reported. The employee, Eugene Harvey, was charged with entering an airport in violation of security requirements and gun-trafficking for bypassing Transportation Security Administration personnel and getting the weapons onto a Dec. 10 flight from Atlanta.
Flight Dynamics Engineer FDE
2014-12-22 10:04:02| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
HE Space is a successful international space company. For over 30 years, we have been supporting our customers with qualified experts in the field of engineering, science and administration. We are currently looking for a Flight Dynamics Engineer to support our customer in Germany. Flight Dynamics Engineer FDE Key Tasks and Responsibilities Our customer is a European organization providing weather and climaterelated satellite data, images and products for its users. You will have the following responsibilities Support to the ground segment operational preparation activities in the area of Flight Dynamics as required prior to satellite launch including Flight Dynamics database preparation definition of operational procedures generation of related operational configuration data operational validation of satellite and groundsegment operations Support Flight Dynamics activities during launch and commissioning Spacecraft orbit determination and prediction, events computation and generation of related orbit products or predictions Attitude and Orbit Control System AOCS telecommand parameter generation and telemetry monitoring as necessary Planning and execution of spacecraft manoeuvres. Skills Experience You will have the following qualifications and relevant experience University degree in a relevant field Demonstrated thorough understanding of space flight dynamics concepts and techniques, with special emphasis on Low Earth Orbit LEO regimes Several years experience of flight dynamics system development or operations based on NAPEOS or derived software Programmingsoftware development F90, TCLITK, Matlab, Java Fluency in English is mandatory. This job is located in Darmstadt. We are looking for candidates who are available from April 2015 or as soon as possible thereafter. If you think you have what it takes for this job, please send us your CV together with a letter of motivation both in English and in Word to Ms Micheline Blisle at jobshespace.com, quoting job DEDHP2465 before 19Jan15. An exciting and dynamic international working environment awaits you! Please note Due to work permit restrictions for this position, please apply only if you are citizen of a European Union state or if you are eligible to obtain a work permit for Germany.
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Flight Dynamics Engineer
2014-12-20 11:06:10| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
SCISYS Deutschland GmbH provides professional engineering and consultancy services to spacecraft operators and spacecraft primes. Our team is composed of university graduates and experienced professionals, comprising some of the most knowledgeable, dedicated and talented engineers across Europe. Our services cover the whole life cycle of space programmes from early concepts to operations. Our Space Division provides a dynamic, supportive and friendly atmosphere in which you are encouraged to lead with initiative. We support new ideas from our colleagues and are focused on supporting space programmes and missions. We have a strong presence at ESOC and EUMETSAT, as well as serving other ESA sites, the German Space Operations Centre and the German Galileo Control Centre. Moreover, we actively manage your professional development, training and career progression. For the location in Darmstadt, Germany we are looking for a Flight Dynamics Engineer at EUMETSAT. Tasks The Flight Dynamics Engineer FDE shall perform the tasks related to flight dynamics operations, primarily involving the determination and maintenance of the satellites orbit and generation of products for the Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS and Flight Operations Segment FOS. The Copernicus Sentinel3 Flight Dynamics Facility S3FDF is based on NAPEOS product, already in use by EUMETSA T EPS mission. The FDE performs or contributes to the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the S3FDF operational implementation and application software in all mission phases. The main tasks will include Support to the ground segment operational preparation activities in the area of Flight Dynamics as required prior to launch of Sentinel3 satellites, including Flight Dynamics database preparation, definition of operational procedures, generation of related operational configuration data and participation to operational validation of satellite and groundsegment operations Support Flight Dynamics activities during launch and commissioning, as required for the Sentinel3 satellites, including startup of Flight Dynamics system and initialisation of Flight Dynamics operational data, assessment of handover conditions, inflight validation of Flight Dynamics performances and transition to routine operations Review of Sentinel3 spacecraft and groundsegment technical documentation and participation and transition to routine operations, perform required mission and system studies, preparing technical notes and attending to technical meetings as requested Preparation and maintenance of Flight Dynamics operational configuration and procedures for spacecraft routine, contingency and special operations Routine Flight Dynamics operations including spacecraft orbit determination and prediction, events computation and generation of related orbit products or predictions, Attitude and Orbit Control System AOCS telecommand parameter generation and telemetry monitoring as necessary Planning and execution of spacecraft manoeuvres, as well as their evaluation, thrusters calibration and maintenance of fuel budget estimates Planning and related implementation of collision avoidance manoeuvres as well as support to contingency operations, including recovery of routine operations, satellite safe mode support and operation transfer to the BackUp Control Centre these activities may require intervention during the night and the nonworking days Performance analysis of the Flight Dynamics operations, with special focus on the areas impacting end user services or product performances, and implementation of corrective actions as necessary Preparation and production of related routine reports as necessary Essential requirements In addition to having a University degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline, the successful Candidate shall have the following background Demonstrated thorough understanding of space flight dynamics concepts and techniques, with special emphasis on Low Earth Orbit LEO regimes At least 5 years Experience of flight dynamics system development or operations based on NAP EOS or derived software At least 3 years of general programmingsoftware development F90, TCLITK and, as desirable, Matlab and Java Ability to understand and synthesise complex issues and to express ideas and issues clearly Other Information Start date is foreseen to be April 2015 Fluency in English is mandatory Candidates must be an EU Citizen or have valid working permit to work in Germany
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Flight Dynamics Engineer
2014-12-19 17:06:01| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
RHEA is currently recruiting a Flight Dynamics Engineer to support the Sentinel3 programme at our clients premises in Darmstadt, Germany. Tasks and Activities The scope of work will include Determination and maintenance of the satellite orbit and generation of products for the Payload Data Ground Segment PDGS and Flight Operations Segment FOS Planning System FOS MPS, Support to the ground segment operational preparation activities as required prior to launch of Sentinel3 satellites, including Flight Dynamics database preparation, definition of operational procedures, generation of related operational configuration data and participation to operational validation of satellite and groundsegment operations Support Flight Dynamics activities during launch and commissioning. Review spacecraft and groundsegment technical documentation and participation and transition to routine operations, perform required mission and system studies, preparing technical notes and attending to technical meetings as requested. Performs the maintenance, update, validation and documentation of the S3Flight Dynamics Facility. Skills and Experience The following skills and experience are mandatory At least a university degree in the relevant discipline with 5 years of experience in the domain of work. Demonstrated thorough understanding of space flight dynamics concepts and techniques, with special emphasis on Low Earth Orbit LEO regimes At least 5 years experience of flight dynamics system development or operations based on NAP EOS or derived software At least 3 years of general programmingsoftware development F90, TCLITK and, as desirable, Matlab and Java Ability to understand and synthesise complex issues and to express ideas and issues clearly. How to Apply Looking to take your career to the next level? Interested applicants should submit their CV and Cover Letter to RHEAs Recruitment team at careersrheagroup.com no later than 19012015. Preference will be given to candidates eligible for an EU or national personal security clearance at the level of SECRET or above. About RHEA RHEA is a leading engineering consultancy firm with demonstrated expertise in space, system and secure software solutions. We attract skilled engineers, scientists and management professionals and offer a range of exciting career paths working alongside clients such as the European Space Agency, the European GNSS Agency, EUMETSAT, NATO and Airbus Defence Space.
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Southwest bag workers picketing over flight delays
2014-12-17 01:54:46| Airlines - Topix.net
Cameron Cerf holds a protest sign with Southwest Airlines employees at the entrance to Love Field in Dallas, Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2014.
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