Aviation Safety Management

  AE has the ultimate responsibility for safety management within the organization.  (a) Designation of AE. -  AMO  identify an AE who, irrespective of other functions, will Final authority over operations to be conducted  Controls the financial resources required for the operations. Controls the human resources required.   Retains ultimate responsibility for the safety performance. (b) Responsibilities of AE .   Ensure that the SMS is properly implemented and performing in all areas of the organization.   Develop and sign the safety policy. Communicate the safety policy throughout the  organization.  Regularly review the  safety policy to ensure it remains relevant and appropriate. Regularly review the safety performance and direct actions necessary to address substandard safety performance.

Safety policies would not be expected to vary between small, medium, and large organizations; however, the levels of management involved in preparation and implementation of the policy may vary.  (a) Small. The owner or most senior manager (the accountable executive) may personally perform this process. The policy can be a simple, often single-page, written document, signed by the Accountable Executive . Small organizations typically operate in smaller networks of employees, so the policy may be posted in company work areas or included in company briefings or in training.  (b) Medium . The accountable executive, with the involvement of other senior managers, is likely to develop, publish, and communicate the safety policy. The policy may be disseminated via company newsletters, company Web sites, employee briefings, or existing indoctrination and recurrent training.  (c) Large . A large organization may require the accountable executive or other senior managers and t...

Objective :  to describe the safety authorities, responsibilities and account abilities for personnel involved in the SMS. Criteria    a) AM is responsible for ensuring that the safety  management system is properly implemented and is performing to requirements  in all areas of the organization.    b) Safety manager, safety committee or safety action groups  have been appointed.     c) Safety authorities, responsibilities and accountabilities of personnel at all levels  of the organization are defined and documented.   d) All personnel understand their authorities, responsibilities and accountabilities  with regard to all safety management processes, decisions and actions. Safety accountability and authority.         “Accountability”  refers to active management and line employee involvement and action in managing and maintaining safety performance.       ...