DASR 21 Implementation Performance Review
2024
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was recently privileged to conduct a performance review of selected DASR 21 (Defence Aviation Safety Regulation Part 21) application & certification functions.
Case Studies
Error Management Programme for the Attack Helicopter Depth Support Unit
2023
By Baines Simmons
The aim of the programme was to provide the AHDSU Management team with an operational Error Management System (EMS) which would be used to generate a dynamic risk picture of the organisation and a focused approach to risk management.
Implementation of an Error Management System - RNAS Culdrose
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons led the delivery of the DAEMS Field Development Phase – the trial and precursor for the full ‘4 world’s’ DAEMS programme.
SMS Leadership Development
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was engaged by KLM’s Accountable Manager to assist with the development of safety management competence across his leadership team in support of SMS airline integration.
A Diagnostic on the Implementation of DAOS
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was invited to provide an independent evaluation of whether DAOS had been applied efficiently and optimally for the scope of work conducted by the client.
Regulator Competence Development Training to EASA Professionals
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons designed and built specialist, tailored training courses delivered by highly experienced subject matter experts capable of enhancing the competence of very experienced and knowledgeable EASA and NAA staff.
Implementation Support for a Major Maintenance Error Management Programme
2023
By Baines Simmons
The aim of the programme was to provide the BAE SYSTEMS MAI management team with a practical understanding of Error Management Systems in production and maintenance environments, and the subsequent design of customised training solutions to suit the structure of the organisation.
Human Performance Management Development of New LOSA Programme
2023
By Baines Simmons
he easyJet safety team required support for the development of an in-house Line Operations Safety Audit programme with the goal to develop a system that would contribute to, and further enhance easyJet’s number one priority of Safety.
Quality Management Diagnostic, Safety Review and Training Services
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was invited to review OTA’s Quality Management System (QMS) and provide recommendations to feed into the execution of this high profile, strategic initiative across the OHI Group.
Human Factors & Error Management - Initial Awareness Training for BAE Systems Saudi Arabia
2023
By Baines Simmons
Through our long-standing relationship with BAE Systems, we were asked to develop and deliver a bespoke Human Factors and Error Management initial training programme to 500 staff within BAE Systems Saudi Arabia.
Full Continuing Airworthiness Training Programme - Post Holders & Snr Managers
2023
By Baines Simmons
The client required management and leadership development training together with practical regulations and safety management solutions that would generate maximum safety and business advantages.
Recurrent Human Factors Training Programme for 2,500 BAES Personnel
2023
By Baines Simmons
BAE Systems needed a high quality, cost-effective, recurrent HF training programme that it could implement across its entire MAI activity. The programme was part of a major change and safety culture development process and separate to that of a traditional technical course.
Safety Culture Development Programme in Human Factors for Apprentice Trainees
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons were engageed in consultation, design, piloting and delivery of a new innovative and customised Human Factors training programme for apprentice trainees across BAE SYSTEMS MAI.
Changing Defence Aviation Safety Culture - Implementation of a DAEMS
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was selected to work alongside the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) to assist in the design of DAEMS. Its objective was to build a positive and proactive safety culture that would contribute to the prevention of aircraft accidents, reduced loss of life, improved operational capability and decreased unnecessary expenditure.
Corporate & Divisional SMS Reviews
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was engaged by KLM’s Accountable Manager to conduct an independent review of KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ corporate and divisional safety management system (SMS).
Aviation Requirements for Alaskan Offshore Oil Exploration & Production
2023
By Baines Simmons
A feasibility study to determine the long-term fixed and rotary wing support to 2020 in the on and offshore areas of the multi-billion dollar Shell operations in the Alaska region.
Organisational Safety Oversight Review
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was commissioned by Aerospace Solutions UAE to conduct an internal efficiency review of GCAA in respect to how it functions as an organisation when exercising safety oversight within the UAE and report the audit outcome to the director general of Civil Aviation at GCAA.
SMS Best Practice Review and Benchmarking for a Major Maintenance Repair Organisation (MRO)
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was commissioned to lead a consultation, analysis and assessment of the components of the Safety Management System (SMS) in place at TAP Maintenance & Engineering, Lisbon, Portugal.
European Regulatory Authorities - Specialist Competence Development Programmes
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons developed a range of competence development programmes for EASA competent authorities and delivered bespoke training and consultancy services for a number of European Aviation Authorities.
Safety & Airworthiness Review
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was asked to assess the ability of the Fleet Air Arm to successfully manage error within a military environment.
Broad Safety Management Project for West African (Nigerian) Helicopter Operator
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was invited to undertake a broad Safety Management project for Caverton Helicopters in Nigeria that encompassed Airworthiness, Quality and Safety Management consultancy and facilitated training at their facilities in Lagos, Nigeria.
Airworthiness Management Consulting - For EASA Certificates of Airworthiness
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons provided Airworthiness management consulting support to the operational fleet of 16 helicopters based in Aberdeen, Stornoway, North Denes, Blackpool and Norway.
Independent Audit Services for the Military Aviation Authority (MAA)
2023
By Baines Simmons
The Military Regulator required a service provider to provide an audit service to provide a formal acceptance mechanism for the Regulatory Articles 4800 series (MRP Part 145) application including the first review of the maintenance organisation’s exposition.
Safety Performance Development Programme for Marshall Aerospace
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was invited to support Marshall Aerospace and Defence Group (Marshall ADG) in understanding the Safety Culture in their organisation.
Provision of an Interim Quality Manager
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was invited by TAG Farnborough Engineering Limited, an EASA Part-M subpart G CAMO and Part-145 Maintenance Organisation, to support its management team during a short but challenging stage in its development.
Performance Review of an Error Management System (EMS)
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was commissioned to conduct an Error Management Diagnostic to provide independent recommendations, benchmarks and a fresh assessment of SIAEC’s maintenance error management performance.
Design, Build and Provision of Outsourced Aircraft Registry Management Service
2023
By Baines Simmons
Under a professional service level agreement framework, Baines Simmons designed, built and delivered an outsourced managed service.
Aer Lingus LOSA
2023
By Baines Simmons
Aer Lingus had not completed a LOSA before and were keen to both collect data for safety, standards and to inform the beginnings of their evidence based training (EBT) programme.
Strategic Diagnostic to Evaluate Airworthiness Directive Management & Implementation in European Airline
2023
By Baines Simmons
The airline commissioned Baines Simmons to conduct a review of its AD management and implementation processes to gain an international, independent assessment of its performance.
Interim Strategic Management Support for Airworthiness, Quality, Regulatory & SMS
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was subsequently engaged by SR Technics (SRT) in Switzerland to provide regular on-going management support to the Senior VP within the Quality and Engineering Department.
Design of a Pan-Defence Aviation Error Management System (DAEMS) for 18,000 Personnel
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was selected to work alongside the Military Aviation Authority (MAA) to assist in the design of DAEMS.
Development and Delivery of an Integrated SMS (ISMS)
2023
By Baines Simmons
The aviation department of a major offshore oil and gas helicopter operator engaged Baines Simmons to assist them in enhancing and improving their existing Safety Management System, thereby creating a world-class Integrated Safety Management System (ISMS) that covered all operations at their airport base.
Competence Development Training for a National Aviation Authority - ASSI
2023
By Baines Simmons
Design and delivery of specialist training services for Air Safety Support International (ASSI). The client sought customised course content and adaptable training facilitation in refresher audit skills and assessment of quality management systems for regulators.
Review of the Airworthiness Standards for Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was commissioned by the Honorable Minister of Aviation, Nigeria, and contracted to perform a fundamental review of The Airworthiness Standards of Nigerian registered aircraft, their Operators, and Aircraft Maintenance Organisations (AMO) and standard of NCAA oversight.
SMS Airline Integration Development
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was engaged by KLM’s Accountable Manager to provide direction and support for developing an integrated corporate and divisional safety management system (SMS) across the airline.
Civil Aviation Case Study
2023
By Baines Simmons
Having conducted on on-site one to one’s and delivered face to face workshops with the management team of Copenhagen Airport in 2019, we were asked to return to deliver workshops in 2020.
New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) EMAR Implementation
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons Limited was invited to support the NZDF in implementing the European Military Airworthiness Requirements (EMAR) locally contextualized as NZDF Defence Aviation Rules (DARs).
SMS Delivery and Implementation Part 145
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons led a consultation, design, analysis and delivery project to implement a Safety Management System (SMS) across the client’s Part 145 MRO network with an assessment of how effective it would be in meeting international SMS requirements.
Adoption of EMAR 21 by the Australian Defence Force
2023
By Baines Simmons
During 2015/16, the Australian Defence Force (ADF) used our expertise to help them prepare for the transition to European Military Airworthiness Requirements (EMARs) which are being adopted into Defence Aviation Safety Regulations (DASRs) during 2016-2018.
Quality Management Diagnostic for a Major MRO
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was invited to carry out a review of a major MRO’s Quality Management System (QMS) to deliver a clear analysis of its current effectiveness and its effect on Safety, Airworthiness and Regulatory Compliance.
ISMS Maturity Assessment: Second Diagnostic
2023
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was engaged by the Program Director of the Integral Safety Organisation at Schiphol airport to conduct a study into the maturity of their Integral Safety Management System (ISMS).
SMS Effectiveness Review
2023
By Baines Simmons
RAF Flight Safety engaged Baines Simmons to conduct a Safety Management Diagnostic (SMD) at RAF Brize Norton in 2011 to evaluate the operating Safety Management System (SMS) and to identify development areas for the roll-out of their forthcoming Aviation Error Management System (AEMS).
POA Certification
2020
By Baines Simmons
Baines Simmons was asked to assist Russian Engine Manufacturer, NPO Saturn, with the EASA POA and Maintenance organisational approval processes.