INTRODUCTION TO AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT

A vital resource for any aviation professional, Pilots, Aircraft Maintenance Engineers, Continuing Airworthiness Management Organizations, Aircraft Owners, Private Operators, Airline companies, Civil Aviation Authority Inspectors, Students, Flight Schools, Independent Contractors, Brokers, Aviation Lawyers …. Applicable to both helicopter and fixed-wing environments, whether aircraft are operated privately for personal or business use and commercially for Air Operators, practical information is provided on Airworthiness, Maintenance, and Operations and how they interface with one another. Annalisa & Bret with this book translates regulatory requirements into practical processes for the reader to understand the dynamics pertaining to Aircraft Management, the different aspects involved, and the importance of the Airworthiness-Operations -Maintenance relationship; because managing an aircraft is not a “one-person job”. The Authors offer regulatory insights into some of the most common Aviation Regulatory frameworks like FAA, EASA, Canadian Aviation Regulation, San Marino Aviation Regulation and the UK Overseas Territories requirements. They depict different operational scenarios, and offer dos and don’ts for Aircraft Management; with real life examples taken directly from their journeys in the Aviation Industry. The book brilliantly merges the industry point of view offered by Annalisa’s expertise with Bret’s perspective as a Regulator. At the end, the Authors offer their thoughts on a more profound approach to Human Resources, and the importance of taking care of the “Human” part to move the Aviation Industry that they are so passionate about into the future. Sneak peek of the chapters: Chapter 1: What we’d like to achieve with this book, Who are the protagonists of this book? Our intended audience Chapter 2: Aircraft Management – what, why and how What is Airworthiness Management? Why is Airworthiness Management important? Where did Airworthiness come from? What to manage and how Maintenance Programs The importance of Traceability Aircraft Technical Records Defect Traceability & Technical Records The role of Software Providers and Analysts The role of the Manufacturer in Continued Airworthiness Single Pilot Operations Aircraft Management Organizations and Airworthiness Personnel The importance of writing a good manual New, Old and Transition aircraft Import and Export Processes Training Issues that we’ve seen in industry Chapter 3: Operational Dynamics Aircraft Owners Vs Aircraft Operators Private Vs Commercial Operations Offshore Operations and Helicopter Management Key insights for managing all types of Operations Chapter 4: The Airworthiness-Operations-Maintenance Workflow with examples Aviation School Imprints Chapter 5: Quality & Safety Culture What is Quality and what is Safety Management? Quality: what, why and how to manage it Safety Management System: what, why and how to manage it Risk Management, what, why and how Issues with Quality and Safety and how to avoid them Chapter 6: Audits & Inspections Definition and purpose of an audit Are they really important? Types of audits Examples of Non-compliances in Aircraft Management Consequences of Non-compliance Chapter 7: Civil Aviation Authorities What are they, and what are their goals? Authorities: the different structures Responsibility, oversight, and Bilateral Agreements Who checks on Civil Aviation Authorities? How to choose an Authority Chapter 8: Moving Aviation forward Ethics and Aviation In-person relationships and communication Management disconnections Leadership and teamwork Multitasking: is it really effective? Personnel Management and Human Development Time to jump to another level