Effective data organization is the cornerstone of robust aviation Safety Management System (SMS) data analysis, enabling airlines, airports, MROs, and flight schools to ensure compliance with FAA Part 5 and ICAO Annex 19 while identifying risks.
Topics: 3-Safety Assurance
We generally understand a root cause as being the underlying heart of why a particular issue happens.
Topics: 3-Safety Assurance
In the high-stakes world of aviation, safety is the cornerstone of every operation. From commercial airlines to general aviation, ensuring the well-being of passengers, crew, and aircraft is a non-negotiable priority.
At the heart of this mission are aviation safety managers, professionals tasked with preventing accidents, ensuring compliance with stringent regulations, and fostering a culture of safety. Their role is not merely a job but a profound commitment to safeguarding lives and upholding the integrity of the aviation industry.
A hazard reporting system encompasses the processes and resources your employees will use to report concerns.
The implication here is that your hazard reporting system is the primary means by which you will acquire feedback from operations (acquire data) and improve your SMS.
Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation
I was recently talking to a friend about the less spectacular points of his job as an aviation safety manager.
We talked about this and that – the various hurdles every aviation safety manager has to jump over every day.
Topics: 3-Safety Assurance
As I researched SMS and what it means and how to implement one, the gap analysis kept coming up as something I needed more information on.
At first it seemed intimidating, but it's exactly what it sounds like; a tool to identify:
Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation
Not every aviation safety manager has a budget. Let's face it. Some safety managers don't know how to ask for a budget.
Many safety managers are part-time safety managers. These are line employees with full-time duties in the position they were formally hired to fill.
Topics: Aviation SMS Database
It’s important to make the distinction between the
Topics: 3-Safety Assurance
It’s no secret that many if not a majority of all aviation accidents are a direct result of a lack of communication. Generally, we think of lack of communication as
Topics: 1-Safety Policy
As the former Commander of the International Space Station, it is not surprising that in interviews, Chris Hadfield often stresses the importance of effective risk management.
Topics: 4-Safety Promotion, Safety Culture
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