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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.
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How to Do Bowtie Analysis in Aviation SMS – 5 Step Walkthrough

Posted by Stu Martin on Apr 1, 2021 5:58:00 AM

Purpose of Bowtie Analysis in Aviation SMS

Bowtie analysis is one of the best aviation risk management tools to communicate risk and demonstrate commitment to safety.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

QMS Programs vs Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Posted by Stu Martin on Mar 30, 2021 6:00:00 AM

Goals of an Aviation SMS

We know that aviation safety management is a system of safety management activities.

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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

What Is Aviation Safety Manager Burnout?

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 20, 2021 6:00:00 AM

Burnout: The Career Plague

Burnout is especially common in the aviation safety industry. I’ve seen it happen to young and older safety managers. I’ve seen it happen to safety managers who were early and late in their safety careers.

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Aviation SMS Surveys - Most Neglected Safety Promotion Tool

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 13, 2021 6:00:00 AM

The Creative: Interesting Surveys and Promotion

Unfortunately, safety culture surveys are often not high on the priority list of aviation safety management system (SMS) implementations.

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

How to Develop Healthy Safety Reporting Cultures in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Dec 9, 2020 6:00:00 AM

Making It Personal

Every continuously improving safety program will fail when employees are not involved in identifying and reporting safety hazards.

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

4 Advantages Safety Managers Acquire Using Aviation SMS Software

Posted by Stu Martin on Nov 3, 2020 6:00:00 AM

No Comparison to Pushing Paper by Hand

Most of us grew up using good old-fashioned pen and paper for just about everything. In fact, for most things, I still prefer it over using my phone or computer.

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Topics: Risk Management Software

Why Safety Promotion Requires More Focus in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Sep 14, 2020 6:15:00 AM

Adequate Safety Promotion Is Scarce in Most Aviation SMS

Like safety training, safety promotion in aviation safety management systems (SMS) is wrought with rigid material that screams in so many ways, “tune me out!”

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

What Are the Greatest Challenges for Aviation Safety Managers? - With Resources

Posted by Stu Martin on Jul 7, 2020 6:45:00 AM

Why Being a Safety Manager Is Tough

Being an aviation safety officer is an often unrewarding and challenging job. In many ways, an aviation safety manager is like a professional plate spinner balancing delicate interests and priorities,

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

How to Automate Aviation SMS Training in 4 Simple Steps

Posted by Stu Martin on Mar 11, 2020 5:45:00 AM

Common Confusion Regarding Aviation SMS Training

Since November 2006, ICAO has mandated that aviation service providers implement formal aviation safety management systems (SMS). Among multiple operators that we have worked with, there has been confusion about:

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Topics: Risk Management Training

5 Best Practices for Data Management in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Mar 4, 2020 6:30:00 AM

The Importance of Data in Aviation SMS

Highly functioning aviation safety management systems (SMS) always have effective data acquisition and risk management practices.

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Topics: Aviation SMS Database

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