Blog posts tagged in Aerodrome
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the key elements to be found in an effective Aerodrome Safety Management System
Introduction to SMS in Aerodromes
EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) regulations mandate the implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) for aerodromes under Regulation (EU) No 139/2014, which focuses on aerodrome safety.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers key elements and roles within the Aerodrome Emergency Response Environment. In aerodrome safety, managing the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders is complex, requiring strong collaboration, clear communication, and continuous attention to competence
Managing airside emergency response involves a comprehensive and coordinated approach to handling emergencies effectively. EASA's regulations set stringent requirements for aerodromes to ensure safety, minimise risks, and ensure swift responses to various emergency situations on the airside.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers key elements and roles within the Aerodrome Environment. In aerodrome safety, managing the roles and responsibilities of various stakeholders is complex, requiring strong collaboration, clear communication, and continuous attention to competence.
Introduction
Aerodrome safety is critical in ensuring the safe operation of aircraft, passengers, and cargo within an airport environment. By adopting best practices and addressing challenges proactively, aerodromes can maintain high safety standards and effectively manage risks associated with airfield operations.
- • It involves multiple stakeholders, each with specific roles and responsibilities.
- • The collaboration between these stakeholders is essential for maintaining high safety standards.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers key elements of the Aerodrome Adverse Weather Practices & Procedures.
Introduction
Adverse weather can significantly impact aerodrome operations. Given their safety-critical nature, consider the following detailed guidelines and requirements for managing and mitigating risks associated with adverse weather conditions.
Types of Adverse Weather Conditions - Adverse weather conditions include a wide range of meteorological phenomena that can negatively affect aerodrome operations. These include:
Adverse weather conditions include meteorological phenomena that can negatively impact aerodrome operations. These include:
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers key elements of Vehicle Operations and Airside Driving Management.
Introduction
In EASA-compliant aerodromes, vehicle operations and airside driving are critical areas that require strict adherence to regulatory requirements, best practices, and effective competence management.
- • By focusing on these areas, aerodrome operators can ensure safe, efficient, and compliant operations that minimize risks and enhance safety.
- • Integrating technology, regular training, and continuous improvement processes are key to maintaining high standards in airside vehicle operations.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com considers the regulatory requirements related to Aerodrome Operator Management.
Introduction
SUBPART D — MANAGEMENT — AERODROME OPERATORS (ADR.OR.D) ADR.OR.D.005 (Management System) Regulation (EU) No 139/2014
The aerodrome operator shall implement and maintain a management system integrating a safety management system.
The management system shall include:
>> Clearly defined lines of responsibility and accountability throughout the aerodrome operator, including a direct accountability for safety on the part of senior management;
>> A description of the overall philosophies and principles of the aerodrome operator with regard to safety, referred to as the safety policy, signed by the accountable manager;
>> A formal process that ensures that hazards in operations are identified;
Sofema Online (SOL ) www.sofemaonline.com considers the regulatory requirements related to Information Security Management (ISM) and the key compliance audit elements.
What is an EASA Aerodrome Information Security Threat?
- Information security threat may be any circumstance or event with the potential to adversely
>> Impact the operation, systems and/or constituents due to
- Human action (accidental, casual or purposeful, intentional or unintentional, mistaken)
- Resulting from unauthorised access, use, disclosure, denial, disruption, modification, or
- Destruction of information and/or information system interfaces.
- This includes malware and the effects of external systems on dependent systems but does not include physical threats.
Sofema Online (SOL) www.sofemaonline.com Considers the Training requirements in support of the Aerodrome Management Regulatory Requirements
Applicable to Operations, Rescue and firefighting, and Maintenance Personnel
- Safety training should address safety responsibilities, including adherence to all operating and safety procedures, and recognizing and reporting hazards;
- The training objectives should include the organisation’s safety policy and safety management system fundamentals, and overview;
- The contents should include:
Steven Bentley CEO of Sofema (www.sassofia.com) considers European Council Regulation 2018/1139 (Basic Regulation)
Applicability
Aerodromes which are not open to public use or aerodromes which do not serve commercial air transport or aerodromes without paved instrument runways of more than 800 metres and which do not exclusively serve helicopters using instrument approach or departure procedures remain under the regulatory control of the Member States.
Member States should be allowed to exempt from this Regulation aerodromes with low volumes of traffic, provided that the aerodromes concerned meet the minimum common safety objectives laid down in the relevant essential requirements set out in this Regulation.
