JDA Aviation Technology Solutions and Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Aviation safety programs have traditionally been structured around reactive analysis and investigations of mishaps and events. Today's extremely low accident rate necessitates proactive methodologies to continue and exceed the level of aviation safety the industry currently enjoys.

Decreasing resources are forcing aviation service providers to take a fresh look at effective aviation SMS strategies that bring safety efforts into the business framework of aviation operations.

Proactive approaches to managing aviation safety must continue to remain a systematic and comprehensive process for the proactive management of aviation service providers' safety risks that integrates the management of operations and technical systems with financial and human resource, otherwise known as Safety Management System (SMS). With ICAO SMS requirements already mandated and implemented in many countries, and also a FAA SMS rule-making in progress, SMS can no longer be seen as an option.

JDA's aviation SMS program includes in depth planning, safety policy and documentation, safety risk management, safety assurance and promotion, just as espoused by ICAO, the FAA and other aviation regulating authorities. JDA's aviation SMS program stresses three key components; resulting in a standalone system that is simple in its delivery and use.

1. Organization Relations and Management;
2. Human Element and Safety Culture; and,
3. Technical and Operations Processes and Procedures

JDA Aviation Techology Solutions consulting services include:

• Safety, Certification & Compliance
• Business and Commercial Aviation Solutions
• Airspace Analysis & Obstruction Evaluation
• Expert Witness & Testimony
• Environmental Performance & Savings
• Airplane & Aircrew Security