The SAFA Inspection Checklist provides inspection instructions and pre-described findings. The objective of inspection instructions and pre-described findings is to ensure that ramp inspections are performed in a standardized manner in all Participating States with a common reporting taxonomy. SAFA Pre-Described Findings (PDFs) are standardized findings used by inspectors during ramp inspections of foreign aircraft ..read more

Ensuring safety in aviation is paramount, and SAFA Ramp Inspection is a vital safety assessment program for foreign operators to monitor safety compliance through ramp inspections on their aircraft. In this guide, we will explore why SAFA ramp inspections are vital, who is responsible for conducting them, what tools and checklists are used, and how ..read more

Human Factors is concerned with the application of what we know about human beings, their abilities, characteristics, and limitations, to the design of equipment they use, environments in which they function, and jobs they perform. Why are human conditions, such as fatigue, complacency, and stress, so important in aviation? These conditions, along with many others ..read more

To emphasize that a safe system of work is required for all work at heights, including: Planned or scheduled work, Urgent or emergency work, and On any occasion when access to aircraft height is required. Falls from height can cause permanent and debilitating injuries. The risk of serious injury or death from a fall increases ..read more

Precautions During Adverse Weather The following actions must be taken during adverse weather or monsoon conditions to make safer airport operations. Secure the aircraft properly as per recommendations given by the aircraft manufacturer. Apply chokes on both sides of the wheel of the aircraft. General aviation aircraft or small aircraft should moor with mooring stones ..read more

MANAGING STRESS As we all work with a certain level of stress, it is important to know how we can manage stress to ensure it is kept at a manageable level. The first step is to be able to recognize when stress levels are getting high. Whether one is suffering from domestic stress; if one ..read more

Stress is an inevitable and necessary part of our everyday life. It has the potential to motivate us and heighten our response to meeting the challenges we face, as well as degrade our performance when stress levels accumulate and exceed our adaptive abilities to handle the situation. Stress is often associated with anxiety, fear, and ..read more

Marshalling is visual communication that guides pilots to turn, slow down, stop, and shut down engines, leading the aircraft to its parking stand or runway. It is a part of an aircraft’s ground handling. Learn nonverbal (visual) communication between ground personnel and cockpit crew. Know the guidance signals for safe operations of Ground Support Equipment ..read more

Airline Flight Safety develops a safety culture at the Airline, which requires the collection of relevant data on safety-related events and then assessing or analyzing that data. What is Flight Safety The entire set of rules to ensure the safety of flight personnel and passengers during the flight is called flight safety. All passengers are ..read more

Investigations of accidents in the past have resulted in the identification of several common causes of accidents and the deficiencies which led to the accidents. Investigations will continue to yield information leading to safety improvements but major gains from this activity are unlikely. It is, therefore, now time for the aviation industry to shift its ..read more