implementing sms with small helicopter operators
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International Helicopter Safety Team (IHST) workshop presentation from HeliExpo 2013TRANSCRIPT
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Implementing SMSfor the Smaller Operator
IHST Accident Intervention Workshop 2013
Presented by Sunshine McCarthy
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Today’s Objective…
“Examine how it can be done”
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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
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Surprise! You’re probably already doing it and don’t know it
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Build a structure around what you’re already doing…
Tighten the process
Close the gaps
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Where to start…
1. What are you committed to?
2. How will you fulfill the commitment?
3. Who’s responsible?
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Risk Assessment…
• Mission • Personnel experience• Human Factors• Aircraft status• Environment• Landing Zone• Other
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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
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“Carelessness and overconfidence are more dangerous than deliberately accepted risk”
~ Wilbur Wright, 1901
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Final thought…why IS-BAO?
• Regulatory pressures• Insurance advantages• HAI accreditation• Betterment of the company• Other