Stu Martin
Stu Martin is an accomplished aerospace safety engineer with over 25 years of experience in the aviation industry. Beginning his career on the ramp, Stu developed a hands-on understanding of aircraft operations, maintenance, and safety protocols. His journey from ground operations to engineering has equipped him with a unique perspective on aviation safety, blending practical expertise with technical rigor. Stu has contributed to numerous safety initiatives, including the development of risk assessment frameworks and incident investigation protocols, earning recognition for his commitment to enhancing operational safety. A respected voice in the field, he continues to advocate for robust safety cultures within aviation organizations worldwide.
Audit Performance Is 90% Aviation Safety Audit Preparation
Okay, I made up the “90%” figure. However, aviation safety audit preparation undoubtedly plays a huge role in how you perform aviation SMS audits. Considering that jobs may depend on audit performance, passing them is extremely critical. But you already know this.
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3-Safety Assurance
Why the Issues by Location Chart Is Important
In aviation safety management systems (SMS), locations are often underutilized and neglected detail when reporting or managing safety issues, because modern aviation safety databases can't trend this data effectively.
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Risk Management Software
The Bane of Aviation SMS Implementations
Apathy kills aviation safety management systems (SMS).
Apathy in SMS is the most insidious kind of resistance because it incites behavior that is extremely hard in which to influence change.
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2-Safety Risk Management
Weigh Aviation SMS Consulting Pros and Cons
Aviation SMS consulting is for professionals who choose to independently contract custom SMS solutions for clients.
SMS consultants have differing roles in their clients’ SMS, depending on the needs of each organization they partner with.
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2-Safety Risk Management
Risk Attitude Is the Informal 13th Human Factor
When analyzing the types of actions and behavior to address during implementing an aviation safety management system (SMS), you have to consider the risk management attitudes of:
- individuals,
- groups (e.g., departments),
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4-Safety Promotion
Building on Basic Human Factors Training
Lack of preparedness is a serious concern for aviation safety.
Uninformed actions can quickly result in devastating safety and financial consequences.
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4-Safety Promotion
Too Complex for One Person
The long and short of is this: don’t fool yourself. You’re just one person. One component in the clock that makes your aviation safety management system (SMS) tick.
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3-Safety Assurance
Responsibility for Aviation Risk Management
Aviation risk management is the backbone and general goal of modern aviation safety management systems (SMS).
Developing the maturity of an aviation SMS program is tantamount to cultivating more sophisticated, accurate, and proactive risk management strategies.
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2-Safety Risk Management
Proactive Aviation Safety Managers: Diverse Skills
There are many ways to describe what an aviation safety manager does. They are associated with phrases such as “plate spinners,” “wear many hats,” and “task jugglers.” For good reason too.
Aviation safety is a complex beast that requires diverse expertise to properly spearhead.
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2-Safety Risk Management
Aviation SMS Training Resistance More Than Just “Boring”
I hardly need to point out how critical aviation SMS training is for the ongoing success of any aviation safety program.
Operators with well-developed safety training strategies often reap the benefits of a resilient, high-functioning aviation safety management system (SMS).
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3-Safety Assurance