Note: The responsibilities and authority of the FOM Manager/ Flight Safety Officer must be
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clearly understood in order to prevent any conflicts. The appointment of a FOM Manager/ Flight Safety Officer does not relieve the organization’s key personnel from discharging their legal obligations. The FOM Manager/ Flight Safety Officer is appointed to administer the FOM and safety program. The responsibilities include the identification and reporting of safety hazards, but may not include operational authority.
Set up of Safety Committee (or Safety Management Body)
The size and nature of flight operations or the complexity of the organization may justify the setting up of a Safety Committee. In larger organizations with for example several operational centers, safety committees are vital to the operation. Smaller organizations may discuss and resolve safety matters in a less formal way as long as there is good communication, and people are willing to provide advice and assistance to the FOM Manager/ Flight Safety Officer.
The committee can:
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Act as a source of expertise and advice
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Review the progress of the FOM program, and monitor the actions taken.
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Review the status of hazard/risk reports, and review the actions taken.
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Make safety recommendations to address hazards.
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Review internal audit reports.
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Help identify hazards and propose defensive actions.
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Prepare and submit reports to the Chief Executive Officer for review.
The size of the operation will determine the makeup and number of members in the Safety Committee. The committee should include at least:
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A senior management representative who has the authority to approve
recommendations
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The FOM Manager/ Flight Safety Officer
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Flight operations representative (Chief Pilots for the respective fleets, Crew Rostering Officer, etc.)
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Maintenance representative
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Training representative
Establish Flight Operations Risk Profile
Risk is the chance that a hazard will result in damage or harm. It is measured in terms of consequences and likelihood. There will always be risks involved in aviation operations. Some risks can be accepted, some can be eliminated, and others can be reduced to the point where they are acceptable.
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