Enhancing Aviation Safety: Expert Insights, Tips, and Updates from SMS-Pro

Most Common Aviation Risk Management Challenges at Airlines & Airports

Posted by Doug Walker on Jan 27, 2019 10:37:00 AM

Common Safety Manager Challenges in Aviation SMS Programs

Safety managers face difficult challenges when complying with the ICAO aviation safety management systems (SMS) requirements. Most airlines and airports around the world understand that they have to implement these SMS requirements.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

Writing & Reviewing Aviation SMS Safety Policies - 4 Free Templates

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 26, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Aviation Safety Policy? More Than Just Empty Words...

Safety managers are commonly the invisible authors to many safety policies showcased at aviation service providers worldwide. After all, safety managers are the "supposed" subject-matter experts and the accountable executive is busy doing "accountable executive stuff."

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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

What Is Missing Most in Aviation Safety Reporting Systems?

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 25, 2019 6:00:00 AM

Safety Reporting Essential to Aviation Risk Management

Timely reporting of hazards, incidents, or accidents is seen as an essential activity of aviation safety and risk management. I can safely say that without reported hazards or safety issues, there will be:

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Topics: Risk Management Software

5 Times Documentation Saves Safety Managers in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 24, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Paperwork Is More Than Tedious

Let’s be real – documentation is really just a fancy word for paperwork (digital or hard copy). It can be extremely tedious.

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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

What Is Process for Risk Analysis in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 23, 2019 5:01:00 AM

Introduction: The Foundation of Risk Analysis in Aviation SMS

Risk analysis is a vital component of aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS), enabling safety managers to systematically identify, assess, and mitigate issues that could compromise safety.

According to the Federal Aviation Administration, unaddressed risks contribute to 70% of aviation incidents, resulting in $1.2 billion in annual losses industry-wide, as reported by IATA.

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance

Cultivating Teamwork and Communication in Aviation SMS – With Free Resources

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 17, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Quality Leadership Stimulates Teamwork

A mature, effective aviation safety management system (SMS) will always incorporate imaginative ways to stimulate teamwork and good communication between employees.

It’s a tricky area though because teamwork and communication are beset by:

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion, Safety Culture

FAA Part 5 - Safety Assurance - You May Not Be Prepared

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 16, 2019 5:58:00 AM

Regulatory Phrases May Pack an Incredible Punch

When I was in school, both high school and college, English composition professors would frequently remark on my ability to use very few words to say a lot.

I always took this to be a compliment, but there is a severe limitation to my writing style. From my point of view, why use ten words when one will suffice?

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance

How to Reduce Resistance to Aviation SMS With Difficult Employees

Posted by Stu Martin on Jan 15, 2019 10:00:00 AM

It Only Takes One

You know the old expression: it only takes one to poison the well.

We end up writing a lot about resistance to change in aviation safety management systems (SMS) because it’s something many aviation safety managers consistently deal with.

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance

How Top Management Kills Your Aviation Safety Culture - With Examples

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 13, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Managers Drive Employee Actions Toward Aviation SMS

I am guessing that every accountable executive you speak to will honestly profess to support their aviation safety management system (SMS). After all, the alternative would be that top management only cares about making money and not doing everything reasonably practical to improve safety.

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

From Reactive to Proactive Risk Management in Aviation SMS

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 12, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Proactive Risk Management a Dream for Many Aviation Safety Programs

Historically, aviation safety management strategies relied predominantly upon reactive risk management principles. For example, a critical part would break or an accident occurred, and managers would then attempt to determine the root cause and fix the issue.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

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