NBAA Safety Rewards Program

[LegacyDriver]

NBAA Safety Awards Program

Anyone out there have ny details on this deal?

 

[LegacyDriver]

http://web.nbaa.org/public/about/awards/safety/

 

[Gulfstream 200]

you get little certificates and pins for hours/years flown corporate.

That and $3.25 gets you a Starbucks!!

The company 50yr one gets you a bigger certificate.

 

[LegacyDriver]

So this doesn't offer any insurance breaks or anything like defensive driving? LOL.

 

[HawkerF/O]

There are always going to be thsoe that ridicule something like this, but having your profession's trade group recognize you for doing well is nothing to scoff at. The professional is proud to be a part of something like this. The loser scoffs in his own misery at Starbucks after spending $3.25 trying to figure out while nobody he works with respects him.

Sign up for the program and start getting your "little certificates and pins", so your resume will reflect it accordingly and your participation in such activities will be noted to potential employers who probably participate in the program themselves. I saw the NBAA award list last week, and it is quite expansive. Lots of good corporations participate in the program along with their crews. Good luck.

 

[LegacyDriver]

Thanks for the advice Hawker. I will do it.

 

[2000flyer]

There are always going to be thsoe that ridicule something like this, but having your profession's trade group recognize you for doing well is nothing to scoff at. The professional is proud to be a part of something like this. The loser scoffs in his own misery at Starbucks after spending $3.25 trying to figure out while nobody he works with respects him.

Sign up for the program and start getting your "little certificates and pins", so your resume will reflect it accordingly and your participation in such activities will be noted to potential employers who probably participate in the program themselves. I saw the NBAA award list last week, and it is quite expansive. Lots of good corporations participate in the program along with their crews. Good luck.

Well said Hawker! One of my "admin" duties is to see that our pilot's get these type of awards should they want them (which five out of six do). I also ensure the mechanics, maintenance department, flight department and scheduler are recognized. Yes, it's a little certificate to frame (mine sits on my desk). True, it won't buy a starbucks but it speaks well of the professionalism and dedication of our entire deparment and staff.

 

[HawkerF/O]

it speaks well of the professionalism and dedication of our entire deparment and staff.

2Kflyer: I think you have said it best with that statement. I have yet to meet anyone that is ashamed or embarressed to have their name appear on that list.
Think of it in pure #s; that list notes less than 1/10 of 1% of all the eligible pilots that could be on that list. If your name appears on that list, you are certainly in good company. Wf someone asks, "What have you done to show for your time with this company, how have you bettered yourself", you have a stack/list of 'little certificates and pins' to vouch for professionalism and dedication.............

I once worked with a guy in Kansas City (he was the CP, but the A/C owner gave strict instructions to ignore anything he said) and he frowned upon anything that had to do with NBAA. Professional standards, Mgmt guide, etc. It was then I realized that those scared of NBAA are only scared of their own job, knowledge, and skills. By no means is the NBAA a "save all", but it sure is a great place to start.

Finally, for those that actually want to learn something, go sign up for the the FREE NBAA airmail (Your specific aircraft, Your Engine type(s), Pilots, and AVMNGR are the groups I would become a part of). After you sign up, read the emails and keep your mouth shut. I don't say that in a bad way, but it's kind of like sitting in the right seat; just watching and listening will teach you more than you'd think. Doing that will show/teach you how everyone else does it, and they all have their own ways of doing things. Take the knowledge you get, figure out what works best the aircraft owner/company that employs you, and then apply that knowledge and you'll discover the mileage it'll get you. With a little bit of common sense and some emails, you could easily learn to run your own flight department with more professionalism than some of these guys out there doing the same that call themselves "professionals".

 

[pilot1704]

I did this at my company,but with bad results!

One of my duties or assignments at my company was to make sure that our pilots participate on this award program!

Only one from 40 pilots was interested and filled up the paperwork with required times etc...

Pilots are lazy and everything should be done for them or they should get paid from it!

I will not do this again, except for myself!

 

[2000flyer]

One of my duties or assignments at my company was to make sure that our pilots participate on this award program!

Only one from 40 pilots was interested and filled up the paperwork with required times etc...

Pilots are lazy and everything should be done for them or they should get paid from it!

I will not do this again, except for myself!

I'll admit, the first one completed can be a challenge due to having to list all the yearly flight times, but after that it's a breeze.

 

[Flying Illini]

can anyone do this or do you have to have your company sign you up? What if you leave corp. for a few years only to return...do you start all over?

 

[Flying Illini]

Nevermind...just looked at the App. I don't even have 1500TT let alone 1500hrs flown in "business aircraft."

 

[Flying Illini]

Finally, for those that actually want to learn something, go sign up for the the FREE NBAA airmail (Your specific aircraft, Your Engine type(s), Pilots, and AVMNGR are the groups I would become a part of). After you sign up, read the emails and keep your mouth shut. I don't say that in a bad way, but it's kind of like sitting in the right seat; just watching and listening will teach you more than you'd think. Doing that will show/teach you how everyone else does it, and they all have their own ways of doing things. Take the knowledge you get, figure out what works best the aircraft owner/company that employs you, and then apply that knowledge and you'll discover the mileage it'll get you. With a little bit of common sense and some emails, you could easily learn to run your own flight department with more professionalism than some of these guys out there doing the same that call themselves "professionals".

I was on their site but didn't find any way to sign up for free to airmail. This is the site I was on: http://web.nbaa.org/public/airmail/

 

[Lead Sled]

There are always going to be those that ridicule something like this, but having your profession's trade group recognize you for doing well is nothing to scoff at. The professional is proud to be a part of something like this. The loser scoffs in his own misery at Starbucks after spending $3.25 trying to figure out while nobody he works with respects him.

Sign up for the program and start getting your "little certificates and pins", so your resume will reflect it accordingly and your participation in such activities will be noted to potential employers who probably participate in the program themselves. I saw the NBAA award list last week, and it is quite expansive. Lots of good corporations participate in the program along with their crews. Good luck.

Six or seven years ago I got an NBAA award for 10,000 hours of accident free, safe corporate flying. It got me a nice plaque from the company and something nice to put on my resume - the plaque is packed away in a box somewhere and I haven't sent out or updated my resume in years. Was it worth the $3.25 or whatever it cost? Sure, why not?

'Sled

 

[HawkerF/O]

I was on their site but didn't find any way to sign up for free to airmail. This is the site I was on: http://web.nbaa.org/public/airmail/

Apply for Member Access

If you are employed with an NBAA Member company, but do not have an NBAA Web site Password, please use the online application form.

http://web.nbaa.org/public/help/password.php

GEtting a password will also get you unlimited access to the NBAA website, and there is more information and Documents on there that you will even need. Things like Electronic customs forms, TSA Waiver apps, STMP alerts, etc. It's a real lifesaver. When they email you your password, let me know and I will walk you through the rest, but you will probably figure it out on your own. I dont mind helping, so just let me know. Also, be sure to sign up for the "jobs" message board, even if you are not looking. You never know what will come your way, and when a job is posted here, they are really looking for someone, it's not one of those posts just to keep legal, and nobody will post a job here for the most part unless it is NBAA average or higher in terms of pay. If they posted something below, the others would laugh their a$$ right off the message board. You'll enjoy getting these email. The best is when someone replies to an email and they forget it is public, and they say things meant to be private. And I can't even begint to tell you how often someone will see a post from someone in Aviation that they use to know or that they dont like, and they will respond publically to it but meaning to do it privately, and it is something like, "Hey Bob, It's Jon Smith. We used to work at the Widgets corp together in the late 70s. I saw your post and I just wanted to tell you to go FU#K yourself. Have a good day. Jon Smith". Those are great.

 

[Flying Illini]

I guess I'll have to try and get our company NBAA #. I wasn't sure if there was another place to sign up without having the company #.

Thanks for the offer HawkerF/O, if I get lost I know who to come to!

 

[Gulfstream 200]

FI -

you can also just email NBAA from the site, tell them your co name and they will send you a password email. from there you are all set.

dont sign up for too many webmail's, they can be overbearing! sometimes as childish as this place too! (well....maybe not)

:0

The Intl feedback section has value. We make a good effort to fill one out on each Intl destination. (probably 10-15 per month)

While handleing has gotten very easy overseas..I like to know/share where the best hotels, etc..are located.

good luck!

 

[HawkerF/O]

I guess I'll have to try and get our company NBAA #. I wasn't sure if there was another place to sign up without having the company #.

Thanks for the offer HawkerF/O, if I get lost I know who to come to!

You don't need your company's NBAA #. Just fill out everything else, and they will look it up. I got my password in about 36 hours, but I have a friend that worked for Netjets, and I dont even think they confirmed that because he had his in about an hour.

 

[Flying Illini]

Great, thanks guys!

 

[Flying Illini]

Question...does your employer know that you signed up for this? Do they get a notification email or something along those lines? Also, and this is much more important...do they know what sections you've subscribed to (i.e. "Jobs")?

 

[HawkerF/O]

Question...does your employer know that you signed up for this? Do they get a notification email or something along those lines? Also, and this is much more important...do they know what sections you've subscribed to (i.e. "Jobs")?

I don't know if they call your employer and cinfirm that you work there. Just tel them you work for a FRAC and be done with it if you are really worried, but as for them telling them what groups you belong to, no. You are not a member of any groups until after you get a password and you can change groups anytime you want. If you go posting in a certain group, then they will know if they are a part of that same group.

If you are really worried, find Jason Wolf's # on the site, then call him and tell him your situation. He'll help you out and he is a great guy.

 

[Flying Illini]

Thanks for all the help Hawker.

I'm not sure that I want to say I work for a frac, have them check, realize I lied, then be banned for life!

 

[Lead Sled]

I'm not sure that I want to say I work for a frac, have them check, realize I lied, then be banned for life!

Not to worry, we've been doing it under your name for a few months now. It's worked great so far.

'Sled

 

[FracCapt]

You don't need your company's NBAA #. Just fill out everything else, and they will look it up. I got my password in about 36 hours, but I have a friend that worked for Netjets, and I dont even think they confirmed that because he had his in about an hour.

I signed up in the middle of the day on a Friday...and my Blackberry buzzed with my username/password email about 20 minutes later. Somebody must have been bored..

 

[HawkerF/O]

I signed up in the middle of the day on a Friday...and my Blackberry buzzed with my username/password email about 20 minutes later. Somebody must have been bored..

How have you enjoyed it so far?