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.
What Is Management of Change in Aviation SMS
Management of change in aviation SMS is a formal process for implementing system-level changes in aviation SMS programs.
By system-level, we are talking about a change that is significant enough to affect the design of your SMS.
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Topics:
3-Safety Assurance,
2-Safety Risk Management
What Is a KPI in Aviation SMS
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), also called SPIs (Safety Performance Indicators), are data metrics that indicate the baseline performance of your SMS for managing safety.
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Key Performance Indicators
What Does It Mean to “Switch” SMS Program
If you’re reading this, it means you are considering or curious about what it takes to switch your safety management system. But, what are we talking about when we say “switch” your SMS program.
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Topics:
Aviation SMS Implementation
What Is an SMS Operational Risk Profile (ORP)
Under the umbrella of many SMS compliance agencies, an operational risk profile (ORP) is a requirement that is the core of your hazard, risk, and control measure accountability.
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Topics:
2-Safety Risk Management
What Is Continuous Improvement in Aviation SMS
Continuous improvement in aviation SMS programs in the formal process by which safety programs correct substandard safety performances that have been identified.
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Topics:
3-Safety Assurance
Consider Your Business Needs
Ultimately, choosing between custom-built, in-house aviation safety management system (SMS) software and commercial-off-the-shelf (COTS) solutions comes down to three key considerations:
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Topics:
Aviation SMS Database
What Are Safety Reports in SMS Programs?
Safety reports in SMS programs are your primary weapon for communicating safety information to stakeholders. Safety information will be catered to stakeholders.
Stakeholders are simply anyone who you need to communicate safety information to, such as:
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Topics:
2-Safety Risk Management
What Are Corrective Preventative Actions (CPAs)
In aviation safety management systems (SMS), reported safety issues and audit findings are run through an operator's documented risk management process. During this process, additional mitigation measures must be applied to safety concerns whenever the risk is either:
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Topics:
3-Safety Assurance
What Is a New SMS Program
A new SMS program means adopting a new safety program in your organization. This new safety program can be an entirely new risk management program where one did not exist before.
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Topics:
Risk Management Training
What Is Just Culture in Aviation SMS Programs
In layman's terms, Just Culture in aviation SMS programs is an organization’s commitment to focusing on learning and improving in the light of unsafe acts, as opposed to blaming and punishing.
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Topics:
4-Safety Promotion