What you will learn?
This case study provides three examples of ways in which an organization could identify a hazard, conduct a risk assessment and document the process including the selected risk control strategy or corrective action and the accompanying follow up. It looks at the selected hazard from the perspective of two separate organizations; a small Approved Maintenance Organization (AMO) and a small Flight Training Unit (FTU). Two of the formats are simple and the third is a full “Type 2A Risk Assessment Process”
Although this case study has a maintenance focus, the concepts and principles are applicable to any other type of aviation operation.
About the course
A Safety Management System is not a "one size fits all" program. It is scalable to any size aviation organization. This short course is targeted toward the smaller aviation organizations that may have limited resources to implement and sustain a functional SMS.
Targeted specifically toward smaller aviation organizations-
- 100% online
- Simple, easy-to-understand topics
- Modular, building-block course structure
- Downloadable resources (course slides, templates, case studies, references)
- Unlimited course access
- Certificate of training
Course Objectives:
After completion of this course, the student will be able to-
- Understand the four elements (Four Pillars) of safety management
- Implement an SMS that is appropriately scaled to a smaller aviation organization
- Develop effective strategies for identifying hazards and mitigating risks
- Develop and maintain a healthy safety culture
Course Topics:
- Course Introduction
- Safety Policy
- Safety Risk Management
- Safety Assurance
- Safety Promotion
- Course Summary
About the teacher
Dr. Bob Baron
TACG President
The Aviation Consulting Group (TACG) was founded in 2000 by Dr. Bob Baron, who serves as President/CEO. Dr. Baron has personally been involved in aviation for over 35 years, with extensive experience as a pilot, educator, and aviation safety advocate.
Sensitive and knowledgeable about various cultures, Dr. Baron uses his 35+ years of academic and practical experience to assist aviation organizations in their pursuit of safety and quality excellence. He has extensive experience working with developing nations and island countries. He also provides training and consulting to some of the largest airlines and aircraft manufacturers in the world, as well as civil aviation authorities and accident investigation bureaus.
Dr Baron’s education includes a Ph.D Degree in Industrial and Organizational Psychology (the things safety culture and SMS are built on), as well as a Master’s Degree in Aeronautical Science (Specializations in Human Factors and Aviation/Aerospace Safety Systems) and a Bachelor’s Degree in Professional Aeronautics (Minor in Aviation/Aerospace Safety).
Dr. Baron was an adjunct assistant professor at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University from 2009-2012. He taught the Graduate Capstone Project and Research Methods for Aviation/Aerospace courses. He was also a full-time faculty member at Everglades University from 2004-2011, where he taught Safety Management and Human Factors courses at the Graduate and Undergraduate levels.
Dr. Baron has published numerous papers and presentations on a variety of aviation safety topics including Human Factors in Aviation Maintenance, Human Error, Human Performance, CRM, SMS, Safety Culture, Organizational Behavior, Analysis of Various Aviation Accidents, and more. His articles have appeared in various aviation trade publications including Aviation Maintenance Magazine, AeroSafety World Magazine, Flying Magazine, Aircraft Maintenance Technology Magazine, Director of Maintenance Magazine, Journal of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators, and The International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies.
Dr. Baron has also served as a consulting editor for the FAA's International Journal of Applied Aviation Studies (IJAAS) and currently serves on the editorial board for the Journal of Airport Management (JAM) and the Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education and Research (JAAER).
Dr. Baron is type-rated in Learjets (LRJET series) and Citations (CE500 series) and was a Part 135 contract Learjet captain and check airman for numerous operators in the south Florida area from 1996-2004. He was also a simulator and ground instructor for the Lear 35A at Pan Am Intl. Flight Academy in Miami and FlightSafety in West Palm Beach during that same period of time.
Dr. Baron’s full bio can be viewed at www.tacgworldwide.com/About-TACG/Bob-Baron-Bio
