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What Is and Isn’t a Finding?
Why Separating Non-Compliance from Observation Matters in Aviation Safety In audits and inspections, clarity matters a lot . Too often,...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 7, 20252 min read
Keep Your SAFA/SACA Ratio Low — It Starts with Daily Discipline
Rivets. Fasteners. Placards. They may seem minor, but they’re among the most frequent findings in SAFA/SACA inspections. And yes, they...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 4, 20251 min read
Reporting Culture — Are You Measuring It Right?
Here’s a truth often missed in aviation safety: More reports don’t mean more problems. They mean more clarity. Following my recent post...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jul 2, 20252 min read
Myth Buster: “If You Get a Call from the Guardian Pilot, You’re in Trouble”
Let’s break that myth. Any Safety or Compliance Manager has heard the reaction: 📞 “Why is she calling me?” 🫣 “Did I do something wrong?”...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 27, 20251 min read
When Change Outpaces Safety
In fast-moving aviation operations—especially ACMI projects , seasonal contracts , or rapid base expansions — change is constant ....
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 23, 20252 min read
How ERC Can Be Used for Predictive Risk — Not Just Occurrence Analysis
The response to my recent comparison of ERC and the ICAO 5x5 matrix was incredible, thank you to everyone who joined the discussion and...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 13, 20252 min read
Why ERC Is More Reliable Than the ICAO 5x5 Matrix in Risk Assessment
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...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 11, 20252 min read
Compliance Monitoring Isn’t About “Finding” Findings
In a well-functioning Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) , the auditor’s role is not to play detective or go on a fault-finding mission....
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 9, 20251 min read
Why 70% of Your Safety Reports Should Be Voluntary - Not Mandatory
In a healthy aviation safety culture, the majority of safety reports should be voluntary — not mandatory . If most of your reports are...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 6, 20251 min read
Myth Buster: What “Just Culture” Really Means in Aviation
🧠 Myth: “Just Culture means no one is ever held accountable.” ✅ Fact: Just Culture isn’t about avoiding consequences — it’s about...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 4, 20251 min read
Where Audit Findings Hide: It’s Not Always One Department’s Fault
After many years working in aviation compliance, one pattern has become impossible to ignore: Most audit findings don’t come from what...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
Jun 2, 20252 min read
25 Years in Aviation Compliance: 10 Lessons That Still Guide Me
This year marks 25 years since I first stepped into the world of aviation compliance — a field that’s challenged me, inspired me, and...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
May 30, 20252 min read
Myth Buster: Passing an Audit Means Your SMS Works
Myth: “If your SMS passed an audit, it must be working.” Fact: Passing an audit doesn’t always mean your Safety Management System (SMS)...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
May 23, 20251 min read
Compliance Tip: Making Reliability Meeting Records Count
In a compliant Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation (CAMO) setup, reliability meetings are more than a formality. They're...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
May 21, 20251 min read
Myth Buster: “SMS Is Just Paperwork
One of the most persistent myths in aviation is this: “Safety Management Systems (SMS) are just red tape—they don’t actually make flying...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
May 17, 20251 min read
EASA Regulations: Immediate vs. Delayed Effectiveness Across the EU and EEA
When EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) introduces a new regulation, EU Member States must apply it immediately once it enters...
Margrét Hrefna Pétursdóttir
May 13, 20251 min read
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