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

Implementing Aviation SMS for Small Providers

Posted by Stu Martin on Jun 22, 2019 6:53:00 AM

Why Small Operators Need Safety Management Systems

Aviation safety management systems (SMS) are not just for large airlines and airports with high traffic volumes.

Small aviation service providers are in just as much need of implementing formal aviation SMS as are larger operations.

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Aviation SMS Implementation Challenges for Small Service Providers

Posted by Christopher Howell on May 20, 2019 5:43:00 AM

Disadvantaged Part-Time Safety Managers

Incredible challenges assail aviation safety managers at smaller operations who are implementing aviation safety management systems (SMS). In short, their organizational size and make-up present a very real hazard that must be recognized and mitigated.

Recognizing the hazard, as well as awareness of possible remedies will be a first step toward overcoming these SMS implementation challenges.

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5 Things You Wish You Knew Before Your First Aviation SMS Implementation

Posted by Christopher Howell on May 8, 2019 6:00:00 AM

Aviation SMS Implementations Take Years to Fully Mature

Safety managers are fresh, fully motivated when starting their aviation SMS implementations.

SMS Implementations are marathons, not sprints. Initially, you will be able to have many short bursts to get you out of the starting gate.

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Roles in Aviation SMS: Essential Roles Every SMS Should Have

Posted by Stu Martin on Feb 13, 2019 5:58:00 AM

What Are Roles in Aviation SMS Software

Roles in aviation SMS software are different categories of permissions and access assigned to users accessing your SMS database. Each role will have different responsibilities and authority.

Roles allow you to organize the human elements in your safety management system. This helps you:

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3 Tips to Encourage Participation in Aviation SMS

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 29, 2019 10:00:00 AM

Encourage Aviation SMS  Participation

Employee apathy can cripple an aviation Safety Management System (SMS), undermining compliance with FAA Part 5 and ICAO Annex 19 and jeopardizing safety risks. For airlines, airports, MROs, and flight schools, these three practical tips—backed by SMS Pro tools—can boost participation, transform safety culture, and ensure a thriving SMS.

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10 Tips to Discover Resistance to Aviation SMS for Safety Managers

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 28, 2019 6:09:00 AM

 

Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) are critical frameworks designed to enhance safety, mitigate risks, and foster a proactive safety culture within aviation organizations. However, implementing and maintaining an effective SMS often encounters resistance from employees, management, or other stakeholders.

For aviation safety managers, identifying and addressing this resistance is essential to ensure the system’s success and the organization’s safety performance. This article provides actionable tips to uncover resistance to SMS, offering practical insights to strengthen safety initiatives without relying on overused platitudes.

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Best Tip for Safety Assurance Monitoring in Aviation SMS

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 10, 2019 12:36:00 PM

Safety Assurance Monitoring Activities - Third ICAO SMS Pillar

Most safety managers immediately recognize ICAO's four pillars:

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How Safety Managers Increase Their Power in Aviation SMS

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jan 1, 2019 4:13:29 PM

Effective Use of Power in Aviation SMS

Aviation safety managers around the world are charged with implementing required aviation safety management systems (SMS). SMS implementations affect entire organizations and not simply a single department, such as:

  • Flight ops;
  • Ground ops; or
  • Maintenance.
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How to Incorporate Fatigue Risk Management Into Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Dec 26, 2018 4:21:00 AM

What Is Fatigue Risk Management

Fatigue is one of the most important factors in overall operational safety. It’s so important that most aviation safety management systems adopt additional and specific measures to combat fatigue. Fatigue risk management includes:

  • Fatigue monitoring;
  • Fatigue controls;
  • Fatigue data gathering; and
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How to Evaluate Risk Controls and Risk to Aviation SMS Implementations

Posted by Christopher Howell on Dec 18, 2018 6:00:00 AM

Aviation SMS Implementations Have Risk!

Imagine you are the pilot recently assigned the "extra" task of being the safety manager of an existing aviation safety management system (SMS).

Or perhaps you are the safety manager who has worked hard for years and your SMS is running very smoothly. Now what?

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