Safety Management System

In audits, investigations, or improvement reviews, we’re often asked: ❓ “What was the root cause?” But here’s the truth: 🔍 There’s...

In the world of aviation safety and compliance, we often hear these three terms used interchangeably: Root Cause Analysis , Risk...

Here’s a truth often missed in aviation safety: More reports don’t mean more problems. They mean more clarity. Following my recent post...

Let’s break that myth. Any Safety or Compliance Manager has heard the reaction: 📞 “Why is she calling me?” 🫣 “Did I do something wrong?”...

In fast-moving aviation operations—especially ACMI projects , seasonal contracts , or rapid base expansions — change is constant ....

The response to my recent comparison of ERC and the ICAO 5x5 matrix was incredible, thank you to everyone who joined the discussion and...

When assessing risk in aviation safety, one of the most common tools used is the ICAO 5x5 matrix. While widely adopted, it comes with a...

In a healthy aviation safety culture, the majority of safety reports should be voluntary — not mandatory . If most of your reports are...

🧠 Myth: “Just Culture means no one is ever held accountable.” ✅ Fact: Just Culture isn’t about avoiding consequences — it’s about...

This year marks 25 years since I first stepped into the world of aviation compliance  — a field that’s challenged me, inspired me, and...

Myth: “If your SMS passed an audit, it must be working.” Fact: Passing an audit doesn’t always mean your Safety Management System (SMS)...

One of the most persistent myths in aviation is this: “Safety Management Systems (SMS) are just red tape—they don’t actually make flying...