Considering how EASA will deliver ICAO Annex 19 Compliance with Notice of Proposed Amendment 2019-05 (C)
Sofema Aviation Services looks at what is coming related to EASA Part 145 Management System
Introduction
EASA objective is to encourage organisations to embed safety management and risk-based decision-making into all their activities, instead of superimposing another system onto their existing management system and governance structure.
The new elements that are introduced by the NPA 145 in particular address component 2 ‘Safety Risk Management’ of the ICAO SMS framework. and address component 3 ‘Safety Assurance’.
It is important to recognise that safety management will be a continuous activity, as hazards, risks and the effectiveness of safety risk mitigations will change over time.
Delivering ICAO Annex 19 Compliance
The principles of the ICAO SMS requirements are found in points 145.A.200, 145.A.202, 145.A.205, and the related AMC constitute the EU management system framework for aviation safety management.
This framework addresses the core elements of the ICAO safety management system (SMS) framework defined in Appendix 2 to Annex 19, and it promotes an integrated approach to the management of an organisation. It facilitates the introduction of the additional safety management components, building upon the existing management system, rather than adding them as a separate framework.
What elements Constitute SMS within the EASA Part 145 Organisation
The core part of the management system framework (145.A.200) focuses on what is essential for safety management, by mandating the organisation to:
a) Clearly define responsibilities and accountabilities
b) Establish a safety policy and the related safety objectives
c) Implement safety reporting procedures in line with just culture principles
d) Ensure the identification of aviation safety hazards entailed by its activities, ensure their evaluation, and the management of the associated risks, including:
1. Taking actions to mitigate the risks
2. Verifying the effectiveness of the actions taken to mitigate the risks
e) Monitor compliance, while considering any additional requirements that are applicable to the organisation
f) Keep their personnel trained, competent, and informed about significant safety issues
g) Document all the key management system processes
Considering the Key Safety Management Process
Point 145.A.200 defines the following as key safety management processes; these are further specified in the related AMC and GM:
- Hazard identification
- Safety risk management
- Internal investigation
- Safety performance monitoring and measurement
- Management of change
- Continuous improvement
- Immediate safety action and coordination with the aircraft operator’s Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
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