IS-BAO Audits and Consulting
IS-BAO Audits
AeronomX is an accredited auditor for the International Standards – Business Aircraft Operations (“IS-BAO”) (see http://www.ibac.org). IS-BAO is a code of best practices. It has been developed by the industry for the benefit of the industry, promoting highly professional operational practices and building upon its excellent safety record. IS-BAO standards are adopted voluntarily by companies desiring to enhance their safety practices and professionalism.
AeronomX’s lead auditor, Walter Kraujalis, has more to offer over other auditors. Much of his career was spent flying trips domestically and internationally, holding an ATP pilot license with type ratings in eight different business jets and helicopters. Walter earned is way up into management, having run two different Fortune 500 flight departments and performed the start-up for two other departments. As the former Director of Safety for USAIG Aviation Insurance, Walter has performed dozens and dozens of audits for corporate and charter flight departments, including helicopters. Last but not least, Walter is an attorney (non-practicing) who can better interpret and apply the standards as well as understand potential liabilities.
Our approach to the audit process is very positive in that we recognize you are adopting IS-BAO voluntarily to enhance your department. We ask that you submit to us in advance all of your manuals, forms, and self-audit protocol checklist. We review these documents to look for any possible problems or major non-conformities well before we arrive on the scene.
The onsite visit is normally conducted within two business days for departments with up to three aircraft. Most of the time is spent reviewing the manual, your processes, and records. The remainder of the time is for interviewing flight department personnel for their understanding of IS-BAO and the Safety Management System process. The audit is very “open”, in that any findings we discover are mentioned and discussed immediately. We do not surprise you by dumping a bunch of negative findings on you at the end of the audit. You will have the completed audit report within two weeks after we receive your action plans following our departure.
AeronomX is an accredited auditor for the International Standards – Business Aircraft Operations (“IS-BAO”) (see http://www.ibac.org). IS-BAO is a code of best practices. It has been developed by the industry for the benefit of the industry, promoting highly professional operational practices and building upon its excellent safety record. IS-BAO standards are adopted voluntarily by companies desiring to enhance their safety practices and professionalism.
AeronomX’s lead auditor, Walter Kraujalis, has more to offer over other auditors. Much of his career was spent flying trips domestically and internationally, holding an ATP pilot license with type ratings in eight different business jets and helicopters. Walter earned is way up into management, having run two different Fortune 500 flight departments and performed the start-up for two other departments. As the former Director of Safety for USAIG Aviation Insurance, Walter has performed dozens and dozens of audits for corporate and charter flight departments, including helicopters. Last but not least, Walter is an attorney (non-practicing) who can better interpret and apply the standards as well as understand potential liabilities.
Our approach to the audit process is very positive in that we recognize you are adopting IS-BAO voluntarily to enhance your department. We ask that you submit to us in advance all of your manuals, forms, and self-audit protocol checklist. We review these documents to look for any possible problems or major non-conformities well before we arrive on the scene.
The onsite visit is normally conducted within two business days for departments with up to three aircraft. Most of the time is spent reviewing the manual, your processes, and records. The remainder of the time is for interviewing flight department personnel for their understanding of IS-BAO and the Safety Management System process. The audit is very “open”, in that any findings we discover are mentioned and discussed immediately. We do not surprise you by dumping a bunch of negative findings on you at the end of the audit. You will have the completed audit report within two weeks after we receive your action plans following our departure.
IS-BAO Preparation Consulting
AeronomX highly encourages aircraft operators to develop and write their own operating standards that comply with IS-BAO as opposed to buying a set of manuals from a vendor. This fosters early adoption of the standards as “their” standards by all members of the flight department and is an excellent team-building process. We recommend that you attend the Flight Operations Manual Workshop offered three times a year by the National Business Aviation Association (“NBAA”) hosted by our Managing Director, Walter Kraujalis, that provides not only an overview of the IS-BAO standards, but also discusses the best practices employed in each area.
However, we understand that sometimes the process of revamping an operations manual or writing a new one can be a daunting or time-challenging task by even the best flight departments. AeronomX can help by becoming a member of your team to organize the process, set work assignments, help word-smith pertinent language in the manual, and help expedite the project towards its completion.
NOTE: If AeronomX helps you prepare your manuals and for IS-BAO registration, we cannot perform the audit.
AeronomX highly encourages aircraft operators to develop and write their own operating standards that comply with IS-BAO as opposed to buying a set of manuals from a vendor. This fosters early adoption of the standards as “their” standards by all members of the flight department and is an excellent team-building process. We recommend that you attend the Flight Operations Manual Workshop offered three times a year by the National Business Aviation Association (“NBAA”) hosted by our Managing Director, Walter Kraujalis, that provides not only an overview of the IS-BAO standards, but also discusses the best practices employed in each area.
However, we understand that sometimes the process of revamping an operations manual or writing a new one can be a daunting or time-challenging task by even the best flight departments. AeronomX can help by becoming a member of your team to organize the process, set work assignments, help word-smith pertinent language in the manual, and help expedite the project towards its completion.
NOTE: If AeronomX helps you prepare your manuals and for IS-BAO registration, we cannot perform the audit.
