ELEMENT 1.3 KEY SAFETY PERSONNEL.
Performance Objective . The organization will appoint a management representative to manage, monitor, and coordinate the SMS processes. Design Expectations. Top management will appoint a member of management who, irrespective of other responsibilities, will have responsibilities and authority that includes: Ensuring that processes needed for the SMS are established, implemented, and maintained; Report to top management on the performance of the SMS and the need for improvement; Ensure the promotion of awareness of safety expectations throughout the organization. Top management support is a crucial factor in any successful aviation safety management program. When safety managers don't have top management support, they won't get the resources t...