Safety Management Systems (SMS) and IS-BAO Katherine Perfetti IBAC

Who Is.. International Business Aircraft Council (IBAC) Non-profit, non-government, non-lobbying Members: 15 Associations representing business/corporate and on- demand operators worldwide Represent interests at ICAO Manage IS-BAO program on behalf of all member associations International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Gov’t/ UN Organization Members: States Publish Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) in form of Annexes –States obligated to write rules to implement SARPs or file differences

Regulatory Status Annex 6 Part I –Commercial Operators NEW SMS program acceptable to State effective January 1, 2009 Annex 6 Part II Amendment 27 –Non-commercial Operators of Turbojet and Large Airplanes (also recommended for corporate operators-3 or more aircraft and paid crew) –Effective November 18, 2010 –SMS plus additional requirements including manuals, training, fatigue countermeasures program and more!

ICAO Considerations Annex 6 Part II (International General Aviation) proportional to Part I and protect third party interests Safety record shows individual/ operator responsibility and industry codes of practice effective Performance based standards and use of industry codes of practice as means of compliance

What is IS-BAO? Code of best practices developed and maintained by industry for industry Rolled out in 2002 after 2 years of testing and development Foundation is a Safety Management System (SMS) Comprehensive standards based on ICAO standards, best practices, and ISO

IS-BAO Registration Voluntary program Meets ICAO Annex 6 part II requirements-Recognized by some States as means of compliance Registration encouraged –Implement program –External audit –Focus on SMS –3 Stages of SMS Goal: –Positive safety culture –Raise the safety bar

SMS Proactive management of safety risks in YOUR operation Systematic and comprehensive process Not a stand alone system—links to ALL aspects of your operation and includes ALL personnel!

SMS Model Safety Policy and Objectives Safety Risk Management Safety Assurance Safety Promotion

Accident Defences Unsafe Acts Preconditions Line Management Decision Makers Window of Opportunity Unsafe Acts and Latent Unsafe Conditions - James Reason’s MODEL

Risk Management Formula Identify hazards –Method appropriate to size, complexity, culture of company Assess and measure YOUR safety risks Mitigate to eliminate the hazard or reduce the risk to an acceptable level Track mitigations to ensure they are appropriate and effective Modify mitigations as required

Performance Based Standards WHAT you must do HOW you meet the standard depends on size, complexity of flight department and individual company’s risk Standards cover all aspects of an operation –SMS, Organization, Personnel, Training, Operations/ Intl, Ops Manual, Equipment, Maintenance, Occupational Safety, ERP, Dangerous Goods, Environment, Security

Why should I do this? Safety/ security Corporate due diligence Business case Efficiency/ effectiveness Teamwork Meet an international standard Insurance Regulatory compliance

IS-BAO Status Worldwide implementation/ acceptance Over 1300 manuals in distribution 350 registered operators and growing worldwide Increased numbers of charter operators Upcoming helicopter version/ guidance –Agreement with HAI, EHA, BHA Implementation and service providers

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