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    Jason Starke

    Jason Starke

    A former corporate pilot and United States Air Force veteran, Captain Jason Starke is an expert on aviation safety and operations. He served as Safety Management and Integration (SM&I) Operations Manager for Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. until 2014.At the time of his leaving, Jason had more than 21 total years of aviation experience. Prior to joining Universal®, he had led his previous employer's SMS and emergency response plan implementation. While at Universal, he became a member of the NBAA Safety Committee and presented on safety management at various industry events. He holds a bachelor's of science degree in meteorology and a master's degree in aviation, with specializations in safety and operations.

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    • IS-BAO is Voluntary – an Added Value
      27
      May

      IS-BAO is Voluntary – an Added Value

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      PT 4 M minute read
      2240
      In previous articles on aviation safety management, we have alluded to the relationship between Safety Management Systems (SMSs) and 3rd-party ...
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    • Safety Management: Practical Drift and Your Flight Operation
      27
      Feb

      Safety Management: Practical Drift and Your Flight Operation

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      PT 4 M minute read
      6372
      The other day I was reading a gripping autobiographical speech delivered by a rather understated aviation icon. This individual experienced ...
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    • SMS/IS-BAO Considerations for Schedulers & Dispatchers — Part 2: Implementing SMS
      30
      Jan

      SMS/IS-BAO Considerations for Schedulers & Dispatchers — Part 2: Implementing SMS

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      PT 3 M minute read
      1920
      It’s important to take your time and do due diligence in implementing and managing an aviation safety management system (SMS). ...
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    • SMS/IS-BAO Considerations for Schedulers and Dispatchers - Part 1: Understanding SMS
      23
      Jan

      SMS/IS-BAO Considerations for Schedulers and Dispatchers – Part 1: Understanding SMS

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      PT 4 M minute read
      3133
      Safety Management System (SMS) regulations have been implemented in various States around the world, and the expectation is that in ...
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    • SMS – Idealistic Benefits for 3rd-Party Industry Standards
      13
      Nov

      Aviation SMS – Idealistic Benefits for 3rd-Party Industry Standards

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      PT 3 M minute read
      2627
      In our last business aviation blog post on aviation safety management systems (SMS), we discussed the pragmatic benefits of implementing ...
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    • SMS: Pragmatic Needs for 3rd-Party Industry Standards
      23
      Oct

      SMS: Pragmatic Needs for 3rd-Party Industry Standards

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      PT 4 M minute read
      2056
      In a previous post, we discussed the perceived need to implement a 3rd-party industry standard (e.g., International Standard for Business ...
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    • 30
      Aug

      Aviation SMS – It’s not a “thing” you purchase

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      PT 4 M minute read
      2488
      There are misconceptions in the business aviation industry regarding SMS requirements, how they can be met, and 3rd-party industry audit ...
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    • 6
      Jun

      SMS Implementation and Practical Considerations for Business Aviation Operators

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      PT 3 M minute read
      2720
      There’s no easy way to implement an effective Safety Management System (SMS) that will serve your organization well. However, an ...
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    • Safety Management System Programs for Business Aviation
      30
      Apr

      Understanding SMS Programs for Business Aviation

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      PT 3 M minute read
      3228
      A Safety Management System (SMS) can be a tricky area and hot topic for many business aviation operators who want ...
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