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February 2010
Aviation Technology Solutions |
February 2010 Newsletter |
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JDA Aviation Technology Solutions (JDA) today announced that Story Airways, a Las Vegas, NV based startup charter operator, has contracted with JDA for the 135Pro™ certification support program. 135Pro™ is a low-cost Part 135 certification support program designed to simplify the process and lower costs associated with obtaining a Part 135 Certificate. The 135Pro™ certification support program includes manuals specifically tailored to help new charter operators and corporate flight departments satisfy FAA requirements. A customized web-based application and document manager enables the owner/operator to store and access all Part 135 requirements and obtain full-time support from the JDA expert 135 team. "As a new 135 operator I needed expert advice and assistance with the certificate process and JDA offered the best package and experience in the market. I needed to be certain that I could get my operating certificate as efficiently as possible so Story Airways could start flying revenue passengers in 2010 and JDA provided the best solution," said David Story, President and & CEO of Story Airways. "As a former FAA Executive of the agency's flight program, I understand the unique challenges that face new 135 operators. JDA's 135Pro™, with its focus on mentoring and training company personnel as well as coordination and interface with the FAA, minimizes the challenges new 135 operators face in getting certified. We pride ourselves in supporting the client every step of the way," said Tom Stuckey, JDA Vice President of Business and Commercial Aviation Solutions and manager of the 135Pro™ program. To learn more about 135Pro™ contact Tom Stuckey at 301-941-1460 (ext 210) or 817-733-6808, or via email to tstuckey@jdasolutions.aero.
The evolution of air transportation began with the Air Commerce Act of 1926, which through many changes, led to the FAA Act of 1958. One of the essential components of the FAA Act of 1958 is the determination of who is responsible for aviation safety. Today's discussion focuses on whether the responsibility is with the air carrier or the FAA and how safety can be achieved. Responsibility is defined as "a particular burden of obligation upon one who is responsible" or to use another term "one who is accountable." The FAA is responsible for promulgating and enforcing adequate standards and regulations, in addition to providing guidance for a common understanding. Simply stated, the FAA is responsible to ensure the safety of the flying public. The Air Carrier has a direct responsibility for providing air transportation with the highest possible degree of safety. To be clearly understood, this means that the responsibility for safety rests directly with the air carrier, irrespective of any action taken or not taken by the FAA or by their employees. How do you achieve this lofty goal? There are well documented processes to assist you. The best methodology is to develop a Safety Management System (SMS) that contains the four pillars of safety integrated into every facet of your operations including: As a subset to an SMS, employ the safety attribute principles of the Air Transportation Oversight System (ATOS). These principles are a clear set of responsibilities, authorities, controls, interfaces and process measures for all aspects of your operation. The most important principle is process measurement. How do you know if a safety process is working? You must perform audits to continually assess the operation, analyze the data, develop action plans, implement changes for continual improvement and repeat this process over and over. What will you get for this effort? The data will tell you what results you can expect operationally and you will then know. Accordingly, aviation safety rests squarely on the shoulders of the operator. Through the development of an SMS, clearly articulated processes and procedures, and a strong validation process, you will achieve your desired state. Safety critical decisions will be made easily, because data analysis provides you with the information needed to know what needs to be done.
If your company is planning to construct a building, wind turbine or communications tower or make alterations to an existing structure that may affect navigable airspace, a Notice of Proposed Construction or Alteration, Form 7460-1, must be filed with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) based on the following criteria:
JDA has some of the industry's most experienced and knowledgeable OE/AAA personnel who have an unmatched record in delivering results to meet the client's requirements. If you want to get your project approved the first time, contact the JDA OE/AAA team at 877-532-2376 or email info@jdasolutions.aero.
If you are attending the Helicopter Association International (HAI) 2010 Heli-Expo in Houston, Texas, February 21-23, please stop by booth 4028 at the George Brown Convention Center. Some of the JDA products and services that will be highlighted include: 135Pro, a simplified low-cost Part 135 certification process, web-based application and support program; and SMS Pro, a web-based safety management system (SMS) tool. We look forward to seeing you at Heli-Expo 2010. |
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