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.
More Insidious Than Confrontational
Formal aviation safety management systems (SMS) have been continually being implemented across the world for over a dozen years now. Some are successful, while many are not. Failed or under-performing aviation SMS is a concern for account executives and the safety team.
How can management increase the chance of a successful SMS implementation?
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3-Safety Assurance
Ground Handling Accidents in Aviation Risk Management
A couple of months ago I was sitting on a Boeing 737 jet waiting for the rest of the passengers to board the plane.
My seat was near the front of the aircraft, and I had a central view of ground handling operations.
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3-Safety Assurance
Why Hazard Reporting Matters
Hazard reporting in aviation safety management systems (SMS) is the backbone of any safety program’s performance.
Every aviation safety program depends upon hazard reports for:
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Risk Management Software
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