Operational Planning
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31Interagency Helicopter Operations Guide - June 2009
Chapter 3
CHAPTER 3: OPERATIONAL PLANNING.
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Introduction
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It is essential that all aviation operations be planned with the utmost consideration given to
safety and operational efficiency. Missions can be accomplished safely and efficiently, provided
that a high degree of pre-planning, risk analysis, and management is applied. Many users
have developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that streamline the planning process,
incorporate the lessons learned from others experience, and utilize the best practices that
balance the demands for safety and efficiency.
This chapter discusses operational areas that must be addressed and actions that must be
performed during the flight planning and scheduling process, including but not limited to:
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Assessment and mitigation of hazards
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Selection of aircraft
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Cost-analysis
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Submission of the Aircraft Flight Request/Schedule
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Scheduling of aircraft with vendors
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Ensuring that sufficient, qualified personnel are assigned
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Pilot and aircraft approvals
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Pre-flight briefings
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Post-flight evaluation
Several agencies use a Safety Management Systems (SMS) approach as the foundation to
aviation safety. The four pillars of SMS are Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety
Assurance and Safety Promotion. SMS is also the standard for safety set by the International
Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
SMS will promote the transition from the traditional approach to aviation safety which:
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Reacts to undesirable events
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Focuses on compliance
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Creates a culture of blame and individual accountability
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Addresses only known safety concerns
To the contemporary approach which:
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Emphasizes an proactive risk management
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Promotes a “Just” culture
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Addresses systemic safety concerns
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Holds the organization accountable
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