Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the exposure related to Human Factors Error within the Airport Ramp Operations. Ramp operations staff face a variety of safety concerns and hazards due to the complexity of aerodrome tasks, as well as the multiple vehicles and equipment used to service aircraft. The airport ramp area is also saturated…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the best mechanisms to control the Human Factors (HF) exposure. Communication Best Practice – Detailed information must be passed before, during, and after any task, especially across the handover of shifts. When messages are complex, they should be written down. Organisations should encourage full use of logbooks, worksheets,…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers issues related to Pressure and Stress within the Aircraft Ramp Environment. Introduction – Pressure Can Cause Stress Note the comment “Can” because it is not guaranteed it depends very much on the individual coping mechanisms. In fact, the degree of stress experienced depends on the functioning of two protective physiological…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the importance of managing the risks in a systematic and controlled way using a Flight Dispatch Operations Control and Flight Dispatch Risk Register as the Fundamental Tool. Hazard identification is the foundation of the risk management process in an SMS and may be conducted reactively, proactively, and even predictably….