As an operator, I have successfully prepared for IS-BAO, ARGUS, Wyvern and ACSF audits, so I understand your perspective in trying to conform to external standards and undergoing external audits.

I am active as an accredited auditor for IS-BAO, ARG/US, ACSF, and BARS and regularly communicate with these organizations concerning Standards interpretation and audit review.

BERNARD FLASHMAN

The time and money that you have available for the continuing improvement of your SMS and your IS-BAO conformity can now be focused on the specifics of your operation and your customized approach to safety and conformity. Instead of squeezing this process into an on-site visit, together we can decompress this experience by using the internet to review your manuals and documents, explore your data-base and supporting records, and make suggestions that will work for you. On-line meetings that work with your schedule make it easy for you to use this service to prepare for an upcoming audit, or to keep things on track during the years that you are not being audited.

As an active auditor, I regularly perform and submit IS-BAO, ARG/US AAS, ACSF, BARS, and other audits for review. This gives me a current familiarity with how other operators are advancing their SMS and conformity, as well as an ongoing understanding of how the Standards themselves are changing in focus and interpretation. When I conduct audits, however, I cannot offer specific and detailed suggestions for improvements in documentation and procedures. The service described here takes advantage of my experience to offer you precisely this kind of specific and detailed advice.

As an auditor, I often find that operators are confused by the language used to describe and evaluate the workings of a Safety Management System. I have developed a clear and simple explanation of how the principles of Quality Management apply to the SMS, especially to Hazard Identification and the Management of Risk, and how your Safety Risk Profile integrates with your ongoing Risk Management. Let me apply this simplicity and focus to your SMS and IS-BAO conformity. When your SMS makes more sense to you, you will find the entire process to be much more interesting and rewarding.

I am also available for consultation on any special projects that you may propose. Please let me know how my experience as a pilot, manager, and certification specialist can be of value to your operation.