SMS, the Small Airport s Perspective! Less Money Fewer Staff Fewer Customers
The Panel of Experts! Dr. Jose Ruiz, Southern Illinois Airport Dr. Seth Young, Ohio State University Airport Bruce MacLachlan, South Bend Regional Airport
What did you expect from implementing SMS? What has been surprising? What has been easier than expected? What has been more difficult than expected?
Implementing Safety Management Systems (SMS) Southern Illinois Airport
Background Gary Shafer SIA Manager sends his apologies SIA is not owned by SIUC SIUC Aviation Flight Program is a major tenant SIUC SMS team has been involved in all three FAA sponsored SMS pilot projects
Perceptions What did you expect from implementing SMS? Formalized safety processes Development of an active, holistic approach to safety Resistance - buy in from employees and tenants Transformation - creation of a safety culture
Perceptions What has been surprising? More safety issues identified than anticipated SRAs have pointed this out SRAs on a variety of topics
Perceptions What has been easier than expected? Conducting the SRAs Uncertain of what to expect Thought provoking SRAs on a variety of topics
Perceptions What has been more difficult than expected? SMS rollout - getting g started! Awareness Promotion Training Program development Small group of people understand SMS got to get the word out!
SMS Implementation Study (Don Scott Field) Columbus, Ohio Presented at the AAAE/ACI-NA Implementing SMS at Your Airport Workshop Tuesday March 22, 2011 San Antonio, TX Seth Young, Ph.D., C.M., CFI OSU SMS Implementation Principal Investigator
SMS Implementation Study Agenda KOSU Background SMS Progress and Activities Performed Issues and Concerns Q&A
SMS Implementation Study (KOSU) 14CFR Part 139 Class IV, GA Reliever 80,000 annual operations All departments operated by The Ohio State University p, Aircraft Maintenance,, FBO,, Line Services,, Airfield Operations, Business Office, Flight Education Home to several local company flight departments Approximately 170 based aircraft
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SMS Implementation Study KOSU
SMS Implementation Study Unit of OSU College of Engineering, Department of Aviation University y owned and operated FBO Airfield/Facilities Maintenance Aircraft Maintenance Shop Community Outreach Serves as academic flight lab for Department of Aviation Students employed in all areas of the airport
SMS Implementation Study Project Summary SMS Gap Analysis Pilot Project (Round 2), 2008. Key Findings: Overall safe airport Informal safety management practices SMS Draft Document, 2009 Focused on SMS Policy and SRM Components
SMS Implementation Study SMS Implementation Project, 2010-2011 Project Components Formation & Meetings of Airport SMS Safety Committee SRA Activities in three areas of operation: Airfield Incursions Wildlife Hazards Ramp Operations Hazard Reporting Program SMS Website and web-based based hazard analysis To date: Project approximately 50% completed
SMS Implementation Study Figure 1: SMS Project Schedule- Timeline: August 2010 - August 2011 (Through Jan 2011) Tasks Aug-10 Sep-10 Oct-10 Nov-10 Dec-10 Jan-11 Feb-11 Mar-11 Apr-11 May-11 Jun-11 Jul-11 Aug-11 AIP Grant Award / Project Plan Meeting of Safety Committee Risk Assessment 1: Airfield Incursions Background Research Data Collection Analysis Risk Assessment 2: Ramp Operations Background Research Data Collection Analysis Risk Assessment 3: Wildlife Hazards Background Research Data Collection Analysis Web Based Hazard Reporting & Analysis Tool Development Internal Audit Monthly Reports Final Report
SMS Implementation Study Airport Safety Committee Name Dale Gelter Sue Riggs Ashley Webb Tony Barrell Dan Murphy Mike Fetch Deral Carson Tom Butler Colin Henry Darrick Helmuth Lowell Dowler Department/Organization Airfield Operations FBO Customer Service University Flight Education Aircraft Maintenance FBO Line Service ARFF Air Traffic Control USDA Wildlife Services MedFlight Capital City Aviation (Flying Club) Corporate Flt. Dept. Tenant
SMS Implementation Study Safety Risk Assessments Airfield Incursions Interviews and research conducted Various hotspots t TWY D and RWY 27L-9R RWY 5-23 and TWY A RWY 32 approach zone Completing Analysis
SMS Implementation Study RWY 32 Threshold I. RWY 5-23 & TWY A Intersection II. TWY D RWY 32 APCH ZONE
SMS Implementation Study Safety Risk Assessments Airfield Incursions I. RWY 5 Run-up area: 3B RISK No Safety Effect SEVERITY Minor Major Hazardous Catastrophic II. TWY D at RWY 27L/32: 3B III. RWY 32 Threshold E proximity to RWY 27L: 4B IV. RWY 32 approach zone on TWY A: 4B L I K E L I H O O D MATRIX A B C D E Frequent 5 Probable 4 Remote 3 Extremely Remote 2 Extremely Improbable III, IV I,II 1
SMS Implementation Study Safety Risk Assessment Wildlife Hazards Historical FAA Strike Data and Recent Strike Data Interviews with Tom Butler, USDA Hotspot: RWY 27L-9R at TWY D Risk assessment will continue through spring migration
SMS Implementation Study Safety Risk Assessment Ramp/Non-movement area Assessment in process R Research h will ill involve i l iinterviews t i with ith users off th the main i ramp
SMS Implementation Study Hazard Reporting Data Collection Activities Red binders and signs located in various departments Passenger terminal, Line Service, flight club, Flight Ed. Binder contains instructions, reporting forms, and submission envelope
SMS Implementation Study Data Collection Issues Reporting has been somewhat slow Have received some reports Will enhance with a computer-based format. Possible airport portal link Website link for non-airport network users
SMS Implementation Study Issues and Concerns Data Collection Scalability and Scope of SMS at General Aviation Airports Acceptance and promotion of safety culture SMS Implementation does not include promotion or assessment activities Need for further formalization of the SMS process
SMS Implementation Study Contact information: Seth Young Center for Aviation Studies The Ohio State University e-mail: young.1460@osu.edu Tel. 614-292-4556 Thank you. Questions welcomed.
South Bend Regional Airport SBN Small Hub Commercial Service Airport Four airlines Allegiant, Continental, t Delta and United Two cargo operators FedEx and UPS Significant GA operation University of Notre Dame 2010 Enplanements: 315,081 2010 Aircraft Operations: 33,495 GA Operations account for over 52% of all operations Participant in all of the FAA SMS Pilot Studies
What did you expect from implementing SMS? Increase the margin of safety for airport operations Be in on the ground floor of coming regulation lti Develop means to analyze data that we have been collecting for years Mirror what we have seen in our Workers Comp premiums
What has been surprising? SMS has been a formalization of what we do already but with better documentation. Part 139inspection and reporting Information review process (senior management) Safety committee Tenant and airline collaboration
SO FAR What has been easier than expected? Gaining buy in of tenants Good participation in SRA Panels Anticipate that this could change when the newness of this process is gone and training, promotion and routine implementation is underway
What has been more difficult than expected? Fully implementing the program Staff training Reporting system H li id d However, policy guidance and senior management buy in: Outstanding!
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