Implementing SMSfor the Smaller Operator
IHST Accident Intervention Workshop 2013
Presented by Sunshine McCarthy
Today’s Objective…
“Examine how it can be done”
You know it’s the right thing to do, but…
• It requires resources you don’t have• It’s too much red tape• It’s hard to understand and can be overwhelming• It’s an interruption to your operation/mission• It could result in changes to how you currently
operate• It could be hard to get buy in from the team
Surprise! You’re probably already doing it and don’t know it
Build a structure around what you’re already doing…
Tighten the process
Close the gaps
Where to start…
1. What are you committed to?
2. How will you fulfill the commitment?
3. Who’s responsible?
Risk Assessment…
• Mission • Personnel experience• Human Factors• Aircraft status• Environment• Landing Zone• Other
Risk Assessment ChecklistAlpine Air RA Checklist
Date: Location: Mission Guidance
Urgency NOTAMS TFRs
Personnel Experience level
Human Factors Fatigue assessment Hours on duty
Aircraft Open items Scheduled/unscheduled mx
Environment Weather Time of day Terrain Inflight hazards
Landing Zone Hazards
Other
“Carelessness and overconfidence are more dangerous than deliberately accepted risk”
~ Wilbur Wright, 1901
Final thought…why IS-BAO?
• Regulatory pressures• Insurance advantages• HAI accreditation• Betterment of the company• Other