What should the competency of a safety manager include according to GM4 145.A.30(e)?

The competency of a safety manager should include, but not be limited to: knowledge of ICAO standards and European requirements on safety management; an understanding of management systems, including compliance monitoring systems; an understanding of risk management; an understanding of safety investigation techniques and root cause methodologies; an understanding of human factors; understanding and promotion of a positive safety culture; operational experience related to the activities of the organisation; safety management experience; interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to influence staff; oral and written communications skills; and data management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Which specific knowledge areas are listed as part of a safety manager's competency?

The listed knowledge areas are: knowledge of ICAO standards and European requirements on safety management; an understanding of management systems, including compliance monitoring systems; an understanding of risk management; an understanding of safety investigation techniques and root cause methodologies; an understanding of human factors; and understanding and promotion of a positive safety culture.

Which skills are explicitly mentioned as part of a safety manager's competency?

The explicitly mentioned skills are: interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to influence staff; oral and written communications skills; and data management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

Is knowledge of ICAO standards a required part of a safety manager's competency?

Yes, knowledge of ICAO standards and European requirements on safety management is a required part of a safety manager's competency.

What does the competency list say about human factors?

The competency list includes an understanding of human factors.

Is promoting a positive safety culture part of a safety manager's competency?

Yes, understanding and promotion of a positive safety culture is part of a safety manager's competency.

Are oral and written communications skills required for a safety manager?

Yes, oral and written communications skills are required as part of a safety manager's competency.

What does the competency list say about the ability to influence staff?

The competency list includes interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to influence staff.

Is data management a required skill for a safety manager?

Yes, data management, analytical and problem-solving skills are required as part of a safety manager's competency.

What does the competency list say about operational experience?

The competency list includes operational experience related to the activities of the organisation.

Is safety management experience explicitly required?

Yes, safety management experience is explicitly required as part of a safety manager's competency.

Does the competency list include an understanding of European requirements on safety management?

Yes, the competency list includes knowledge of ICAO standards and European requirements on safety management.

What does the competency list say about problem-solving skills?

The competency list includes data management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

What does the competency list say about leadership skills?

The competency list includes interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to influence staff.

Is an understanding of risk management required for a safety manager?

Yes, an understanding of risk management is required as part of a safety manager's competency.

GM4 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements

Q: What experience-related elements are required for a safety manager's competency?

The experience-related elements are: operational experience related to the activities of the organisation, and safety management experience.

Q: Does the competency list include an understanding of safety investigation techniques?

Yes, the competency list includes an understanding of safety investigation techniques and root cause methodologies.

Q: What does the competency list say about compliance monitoring systems?

The competency list includes an understanding of management systems, including compliance monitoring systems.

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GM4 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements

ED Decision 2022/011/R

COMPETENCY OF THE SAFETY MANAGER

The competency of a safety manager should include, but not be limited to, the following:

(a) knowledge of ICAO standards and European requirements on safety management;

(b) an understanding of management systems, including compliance monitoring systems;

(d) an understanding of safety investigation techniques and root cause methodologies;

(e) an understanding of human factors;

(f) understanding and promotion of a positive safety culture;

(g) operational experience related to the activities of the organisation;

(h) safety management experience;

(i) interpersonal and leadership skills, and the ability to influence staff;

(j) oral and written communications skills;

(k) data management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Source-Title: GM4 145.A.30(e) Personnel requirements View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-20014 Compare versions

Domain: Continuing airworthiness

Aircraftuse: Used by licensed air carrier (LAC), Used by private operator or for limited operations

Aircraftcategory: Complex motor-powered aircraft (CMPA), Non-complex motor-powered aircraft (non-CMPA)

Applicabilitydate: 2 December, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 11 May, 2022

Registrystate: EU-registered, Non-EU registered

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2022/011/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-145

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: 145.A.30(k) Airworthiness review staff qualification

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR