SM4 Safety Articles & Resources
The Case for Better Standard Operating Procedures
In July 2008, a business jet operating under 14 CFR Part 135 touched down long on landing. In its analysis, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) noted that, recognizing the deteriorating situation, the flight crew attempted a balked landing and initiated a go-around.
Taking Care of People: The Intersection of Humanitarian Training and Psychological Safety
Humanitarian training prepares organizations to care for people in the aftermath of tragedy. Yet even the most carefully crafted procedures cannot succeed if employees do not feel safe to speak, learn and act. To respond with compassion and competence, people must trust not only the process but also one another.
Unpacking In-Flight Medical Events: A Business Aviation Perspective
The skies present a complex environment where unforeseen medical events can occur at any moment. For business aviation operators who pride themselves on exclusivity, efficiency and safety, understanding these events and preparing accordingly is not optional.
Airline-Grade Insight, Business Aviation Agility
For many years, there was a noticeable divide in how operational data was used across the aviation industry. Large airlines generated vast volumes of flight data and employed dedicated teams to analyze trends across their fleets.
Does Banking Sleep Work?
Recall the last time you were on a flight or duty that cut into your natural daily sleep pattern. Chances are you were annoyed at the sleep deprivation but leaned in to combat the fatigue stress with a combination of operational risk controls, personal fatigue countermeasures and grit.
The Case for a Business Continuity Policy
Among the most devastating of events that could befall a flight department is an accident that results in the loss of life. A corporate flight department is a close-knit group of people that can almost be considered a family, and the impact of a fatal accident is profound.
“My Aircraft!”
No one wants to hear a crew member shout “My Aircraft!” when they are the pilot flying (PF). Although it only happens when things have gone astray, it is something…
Safety Intelligence Is Business Intelligence
Traditionally, when we think about safety, we think about compliance—adhering to regulations or audit standards. Spending money on formal safety systems is often viewed as an unnecessary expense. After all, the thinking goes, if we haven’t had a serious incident or accident, why spend the money?
Elevating Aviation Safety With CBTA
The aviation industry loves acronyms, so here’s another to add to your list: CBTA—competency-based training and assessment.
