To start by saying that I firmly believe the concept of the management system as required by EASA actually delivers a working methodology which not only complies with the intent of ICAO but does so in a practical way. EASA recognizes the roles and responsibilities within the management team, clearly identifying that the responsibility of…

The course was held in facility of our Romanian Training Partner – Romanian Air Services (RAS) at Baneasa Airport on Friday 4th July. Welcomed on the course were delegates from the following companies: Satu Mare Airport, RICON Consulting SRL, RA AIGEB, MGH Ground Handling and Suceava Airport. Delegates who attended the training understand that the…

Organisations implementing a successful SMS system recognize that the SMS is an organizational tool and not one more of the “many” compliances which have to be met. The goal is actually quite straight forward to identify, and characterize threats and exposures which we consider as a risk to our organisation. To assess our exposure and to…

Flight Crew standard operating procedures (SOP’s) are only as effective as the willingness of the flight Crews to follow. Operators and maintainers should continually strive to identify whether defences contain recognized safety hazards and to use these indicators as an early warning safety system. A “tool” is a device or implement, used to carry out…