Greetings,

We will be filling the position of MEC ASHD Chairperson on August 23, 20009. If you are interested please submit your resume by August 22, 2009 to the attention of Deb McDougald at dsnazzy@aol.com you should have extensive knowledge in the Air Safety, Health and Security areas to apply for the position. Below you will find a description of the requirements.

K. MEC AIR SAFETY, HEALTH, AND SECURITY CHAIRPERSON

Purpose and Scope:

The MEC Chair shall work with the company on matters pertaining to cabin and flight attendant safety and health. The Safety Chairperson shall be the primary contact with the Company, the FAA and the Air Safety and Health Department of AFA.

Duties:

1. Always be available or leave a contact number or alternate safety contact to be reached by the company or the LEC Chairs in the event of an accident, incident or investigation.
2. Be available on call 24 hours in the event of an accident.
3. Act in an advisory role of the LEC Chairs on safety matters.
4. Study air safety and health problems and make recommendations to the MEC for consideration.
5. Review material, handle correspondence and keep the MEC well informed of safety developments.
6. Prepare articles for the MEC newsletters and/or reports at MEC meetings.
7. Attend company debriefings when safety related issues are discussed.
8. Coordinate local safety issues for carrier wide consistency.
9. The MEC Health and Safety Chair will report to the MEC Vice President.
10. Participate in the Central Safety Meeting, Quarterly Roundtables, and review OSHA Logs.
11. The MEC Health and Safety Chair may be trained in Critical Incidents.

Note - This Committee will go to the MEC Vice President for questions or concerns.