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    Tag: aviation safety management system (sms)

    • 4
      Feb

      Simplifying Your Aviation Safety Management System

      Archive
      By JR Russell [Guest Author]
      2168
      Many industry and regulatory “experts” suggest that implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) is difficult, time-consuming, and expensive […]
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    • Aviation SMS Manuals – What Should be Included, Part 2: Beginning the Process
      26
      Nov

      Aviation SMS Manuals – What Should be Included, Part 2: Beginning the Process

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      2196
      Your aviation Safety Management System (SMS) Manual needs to be a “living, breathing” document. It should not only reflect the ...
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    • Aviation SMS Manuals – What Should be Included, Part 1: Essential Elements
      19
      Nov

      Aviation SMS Manuals – What Should be Included, Part 1: Essential Elements

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      2432
      For business aircraft operators, probably one of the least appealing and least "flashy" elements of the Safety Management System (SMS) ...
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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
      1986
      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
      5238
      The other day I was reading a gripping autobiographical speech delivered by a rather understated aviation icon. This individual experienced ...
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    • Business Aviation and the Myth of Multi-Tasking
      20
      Feb

      Business Aviation and the Myth of Multi-Tasking

      Archive
      By Shari Frisinger [Guest Author]
      2537
      Multi-tasking is perceived as a pre-requisite for success and high productivity. I challenge that belief. Before you disagree ...
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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
      1702
      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
      2687
      Safety Management System (SMS) regulations have been implemented in various States around the world, and the expectation is that in ...
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    • Complacency in the Work Environment and How It Affects SMS
      27
      Nov

      Complacency in the Work Environment and How It Affects SMS

      Archive
      By Bob Baron [Guest Author]
      2846
      Just because you haven’t had an accident does not mean you won’t have one. Having a safety management system (SMS) ...
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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
      2252
      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
      1791
      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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    • 3
      Oct

      Aviation Safety: SMS Solutions Worksheet

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Christine Vamvakas
      2578
      Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) are an ICAO requirement. By not having a verifiable SMS in place, business jet ...
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    • 30
      Aug

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

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      2044
      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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    • 21
      Aug

      Perceptions of Safety

      Archive
      By Bob Baron [Guest Author]
      2332
      Perceived safety can be a comforting thought. The perception that no harm will come to you, colleagues, or loved ones ...
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    • 8
      Aug

      9 Tips for Flying Your Business Aircraft to Bermuda

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Sheldon Steede
      3268
      Bermuda is a popular year-round destination and tech stop for business-aircraft operators. As with any international destination, be aware of ...
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    • 6
      Jun

      SMS Implementation and Practical Considerations for Business Aviation Operators

      Bizav Best Practice
      By Jason Starke
      2369
      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
      2751
      A Safety Management System (SMS) can be a tricky area and hot topic for many business aviation operators who want ...
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