Abstract: A method and apparatus for generating electronic training jackets is disclosed. The method may include receiving a request from a user to generate an electronic training jacket for an individual, retrieving qualification information for the individual from at least one of one or more remote qualification databases and one or more local qualification databases, generating the electronic training jacket from the retrieved qualification information, and automatically outputting the generated electronic training jacket to the user using an output device. The qualification information may be aviation-related and shipboard-related qualification information and the aviation-related and the shipboard-related qualification information may include at least one of medical qualification information, job training qualification information, and education information.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for a pulley assembly comprises a pulley rim defining a cylinder having a thickness of less than about 0.031 inch. The pulley rim is configured from a rectangular shaped planar sheet of metal that is annularly shaped and welded at longitudinal ends defining opposite edges thereof aligned with each other and secured together using a high-energy weld. At least one hub is configured for press fit engagement at least partially within the cylinder defined by the rim and is further configured to receive a shaft therethrough.