SMS for Aviation Service Providers – process review by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considering the four components of an SMS. The benefits of an effective SMS To promote a culture of total safety. To encourage everyone in an organization to think, behave, and act with complete safety in mind. Enables the operator to create…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com looks at the process driving an FRMS – Fatigue Risk Management System. Introduction – ICAO Fatigue Risk Management System (FRMS) Definition ICAO provides the following definition of FRMS: A data-driven means of continuously monitoring and managing fatigue-related safety risks, based upon scientific principles and knowledge as well as operational experience that…

Aviation SMS Exposure Description and Understanding – Comments by Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com Introduction – Considering Exposure to Aviation Risk Management Processes Whilst the Leadership Team is responsible for the successful delivery of a “Top Down” Aviation Safety Management System, how well does this Leadership Team actually understand the level of Risk which is…

Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) www.sassofia.com considers the Aviation Safety Operational Errors and Consequences. Introduction It is understood that human error is often identified as a contributing factor when considering the events leading to incidents and accidents. Note – Human Factors should not be identified as a Root Cause (Why?) Safety officers typically identify both human errors…