Christopher Howell
Manage global operations for aviation safety management systems (SMS) software that facilitates regulatory compliance, such as ICAO, FAA, Transport Canada, IS-BAO. Manage software engineering support efforts to local Alaska businesses. Assist in design, implementation, testing and documentation of complex, three-tier Windows applications relying heavily upon secure Web services technology.
Aviation SMS Success Dependent on Safety Culture
Whether safety professionals or upper management like it or not, a successful aviation safety management system (SMS) is dependent on safety culture. This fact holds true for every aviation industry segment, including:
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Safety Culture
Reporting Safety Hazards Is Not Enough?
For most aviation service providers, the simple act of getting employees to report potential safety hazards is a constant challenge.
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4-Safety Promotion
Auditing Compels Operators to Adopt Better Aviation SMS
Aviation quality and compliance auditors use auditing software to measure compliance and to track corrective actions. IATA's IOSA program is a very good program to steer airlines toward an ICAO compliant safety management systems (SMS).
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3-Safety Assurance
Providing Aviation SMS Training - the Big Challenge
In phase two of an ICAO compliant aviation safety management system (SMS) implementation plan, operators must deliver training to reactive risk management processes.
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3-Safety Assurance
"SMS" Is Common Term in Aviation Industry
Unless you have been living under a rock since November 2006, it is highly likely that you have heard about the required safety management systems (SMS) that were mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).
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3-Safety Assurance
Vendors as Part of Aviation SMS Initiatives
Aviation operations worldwide depend on a vast network of vendors and suppliers delivering critical services, from aircraft maintenance in bustling hubs to ground handling in remote regions,
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Risk Management Software
Legacy Safety Reporting Systems Increase Auditing & Financial Risk
Aviation safety managers commonly tell me that audits become much less painful after switching over to their new aviation safety management system (SMS) database software.
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Risk Management Software
Aviation SMS Training Does Not Have to Break the Bank
In Phase 2 and Phase 4 of an ICAO compliant aviation safety management system (SMS), aviation service providers must
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4-Safety Promotion
Common Question Before Aviation SMS Implementations
I interact with safety managers and accountable executives as we provide consulting and database services for aviation service providers implementing formal aviation safety management systems (SMS).
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4-Safety Promotion
Safety Professionals Need to Understand Risk Control Strategies
Aviation safety managers must monitor risk controls for effectiveness as they are associated with many hazards encountered in daily operations.
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Topics:
2-Safety Risk Management