Virtual Safety Assistant

Benefits

There are numerous benefits when utilizing a Virtual Safety Assistant (VSA). First and foremost, it provides you with additional assistance for your safety team. It's like having an additional safety team member at your disposal without having to pay for another full-time employee.

A VSA is highly cost effective because you only pay for what you need, when you need it. And of course, there are no travel expenses to incur!

On this page, you will see our VSA options and capabilities (non-exhaustive). We assist large aviation organizations as well as smaller operators (such as a Part 91, one aircraft, two pilot operation) and everything in between.

We are SMS experts and can assist with all of your SMS needs and requirements. We can also be your extra set of eyes to review documentation (such as SOPs, ERP, Safety Policies, etc.). Need a customized SMS manual? We can do that, too!

Safety Audits

Need a safety audit? We can conduct virtual safety audits for aviation service providers as well as Civil Aviation Authorities. Below is a list of audits we can conduct (note that some audits may require at least a partial onsite element)-

Options

Below, you will find our SMS Virtual Assistant and SMS Virtual Safety Office options. The SMS Virtual Assistant is an ideal solution for any size operation, while the SMS Virtual Safety Office is best suited for smaller aviation operators. We also have a virtual option for Aviation Regulators, with a focus on SSP, IASA, and USOAP assistance.

For a limited time, we are offering a no-obligation, one time, 1 hr. virtual safety meeting! This time can be used to discuss our VSA options and get to know each other. Or, this time can be used for us to answer some questions you might have about your SMS (or lack of). We can also discuss our virtual safety audit options. It's up to you!

SMS Virtual Assistant

Would you like personalized SMS training, consulting, advice, coaching, or assistance? If so, our SMS Virtual Assistant (SMSVA) is perfect for you! An SMSVA provides that extra help you might need with your SMS implementation, as well as the ongoing processes once your SMS has been established.

SMSVA Benefits

Cost effective
No travel expenses
Flexible scheduling
Quick response times (< 24 hours)
Global availability
SMS expert guidance and advice
Virtual options include teleconference, Skype, WhatsApp, and email

What can an SMSVA help with?

Non-exhaustive list

SMS implementation guidance
Safety policy development
Safety risk management / hazard identification assistance
Safety assurance assistance
Safety promotion assistance
SMS manual development
SMS documentation development / assistance
Coaching
Training
Mentoring
Participation in your Safety Review Board (SRB)
Analysis / review / feedback of your SMS (Gap Analysis)
Brainstorming sessions

Pricing for an SMSVA is simple and affordable, retainer-based, with no long-term commitments. You only pay for what you need, when you need it!

SMS Virtual Safety Office

There are many smaller aviation service providers without the infrastructure or expertise to efficiently manage their own SMS. These operators are not SMS subject matter experts and need help! Their SMS may (or may not) be required, but the need exists, nonetheless. Examples of these operators include small:

Corporate flight departments
Part 135 flight departments
Helicopter operators
Airports
Aviation Maintenance Organizations (AMOs or MROs)
Drone operators
Agricultural operations
Sight-seeing tour operators
FBOs
Manufacturers

Benefits of a Virtual Safety Office

Your VSO is available through your own SMS Internet portal operated by a Safety Analyst Mentor (SAM).

A VSO enables smaller operators to capitalize on the features and capabilities of a robust SMS Web application for a very low monthly subscription fee. A dedicated, trained Safety Analyst Mentor (SAM) becomes part of your VSO subscription and performs the following functions:

SMS Application administration
Hazard/safety event identification, analysis, tracking, and assignment
Trend analysis
Assist with risk analysis
Create reports
Client coaching, training, and mentoring
Track and manage action item assignments
Perform safety promotion activities (surveys and newsletters)
Update stored manuals, documents, policies, and procedures as directed by client

Virtual, Technical Assistance for Aviation Regulators

TACG can assist with your SSP, IASA, and USOAP!

The TACG team is ready to assist with the implementation, and/or continuous improvement, of your SSP. When we work with you, our goal is to not just check boxes or settle for mediocrity, instead our goal is to make your CAA a model of excellence; the CAA that other CAAs want to emulate! Our consultants have the experience, knowledge, and passion to make that happen.

TACG's SSP virtual consulting services include:

SSP implementation assistance
SSP audits/assessments
Train CAA personnel on new programs, policies, and procedures to support successful implementation
Assessment/review of current policies, rules, regulations, and procedures
Technical guidance and assistance

TACG also offers the following services for CAAs:

Assistance with International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) program
Assistance with Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (USOAP) program
Performance-Based Auditing (PBA) training
SSP/SMS software solutions

More detailed information about our services for aviation regulators can be viewed by clicking here.

For a limited time, we are offering a no-obligation, one time, 1 hr. virtual safety meeting! This time can be used to discuss our virtual safety assistant options and get to know each other. Or, this time can be used for us to answer some questions you might have about your SMS (or lack of). We can also discuss our virtual safety audit options. It's up to you!

To schedule your free virtual meeting, please fill out the form below. We look forward to hearing from you!

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