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Learn about the International Business Aircraft Council (IBAC) and their role in managing the IS-BAO program. Understand the importance of Safety Management Systems (SMS), their implementation, and the benefits of becoming IS-BAO registered. Discover the worldwide acceptance and growing number of operators adopting IS-BAO.
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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
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 What is IS-BAO?
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 IS-BAO Registration
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 UnsafeActs Preconditions Window of Opportunity Line Management Decision Makers 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
Thank you… Contact Information: kperfetti@ibac.org