RECENT AUDITS
BARS Audits - oceania 2011
ASSET Aviation has undertaken numerous BARS audits on charter operators, RPT airlines and specialist helicopter operators, generally on behalf of Resources Sector clients in Fiji, New Zealand, Perth, Brisbane, Melbourne, Sydney, Cairns, Adelaide and Mackay. Thank you to all of the great safety professionals we have met during these audits. Your dedication, flexibility, cooperation and hospitality has made the audit process an enjoyable one! A special Bula to our colleagues in Fiji, what a beautiful place!
GROUND Operations REWIEW - Indonesia 2011
ASSET Aviation was asked by a mining company to undertake a review of the Ground Operations of contracted Asian carriers. The reviews were carried out successfully at various locations throughout Indonesia providing the client with objective insight into remote base operational performance.
Flight Operations Audits - Indonesia 2011
ASSET Aviation was contracted by a mining company to undertake immediate in-depth audits of the Flight Operations of Asian carriers as a result of a recent fatal accident. Due to the urgency of the request, our staff auditor was on-site within 48 hours of the initial request from the client. The audits were carried out successfully and the client asked ASSET Aviation to undertake further audits for them.
Aircraft Review - Russia 2011
A resources sector client contracted ASSET Aviation to review a Mil 8 helicopter, owned and operated by a Russian charter company. The reviews included investigation of the aircraft’s documentation and flight and maintenance history. ASSET checked that maintenance procedures were carried out in accordance with the aircraft manufacturer’s specifications (eg. use of counterfeit parts), that aircraft usage was in line with the parameters and limitations of the aircraft’s capabilities. ASSET also inspected the aircraft condition, checking for sub-optimal workmanship, defects, damage, corrosion, frayed wires/hoses, fuel leaks, oil leaks etc. The audit was organised, completed and the report (Russian and English) was delivered within two weeks of the initial request, making our client very happy. You're welcome!
Aircraft Reviews - indonesia 2011
A resources sector client contracted ASSET Aviation to review aircraft, owned and operated by Asian airlines, which were to be used for charter operations for the client. The reviews included standard investigation of the aircraft’s documentation and flight and maintenance history. We inspected the aircraft's condition, checking for sub-optimal workmanship, defects, damage, corrosion, frayed wires/hoses, fuel leaks, oil leaks etc. The audit was completed comprehensively and successfully and the client was very happy with the results.
Flight Operations Audits - Indonesia 2011
ASSET Aviation was contracted by a resources company to undertake in-depth audits of the Flight Operations of Asian carriers. These onsite audits involved investigating the methodologies of piloting the aircraft compared to industry best practice and manufacturer’s recommendations which stipulate how the aircraft must be flown. As well as a comparison to industry best practice, the audit was also aligned to the standards of the local Regulatory Authority. There were several levels of auditing: document review, interviews with key stakeholders and Line Observation (flying in the cockpit with active flight crews and monitoring their actions). The audit was carried out successfully and the client asked ASSET Aviation to undertake further audits for them.
Maintenance Audits - indonesia 2011
ASSET Aviation carried out a maintenance audit of a contracted aircraft for resources sector client. The maintenance audit was performed against defined standards, in this case, International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards. The audit involved measuring and comparing the operator’s maintenance practices in great detail, including the observation of maintenance being performed in the hangar by maintenance engineers. The audit was completed successfully. The client was very satisfied with the work and subsequently made significant changes to the operational system to enhance safety, as a direct result of the audit findings.
Refurbishment / Acquisition Review - Spain, FRance 2010
ASSET Aviation was asked by a client to undertake a 7-week review of a regional airliner refurbishment just prior to the aircraft's handover to its new owners. ASSET Auditors observed the maintenance procedures, stripping procedures and repainting and refitting procedures to ensure that the aircraft was in good condition and that all work was carried out according to manufacturer's specifications and the expectations of the client.
BARS Auditing
ASSET Aviation has undertaken numerous audits on charter operators, generally on behalf of Resources Sector clients, since the program was fully rolled out in Australia early in 2011. BARS audits are highly comprehensive safety and reliability audits split into two major components – Flight Operations and Maintenance.
The BAR Standard, developed and managed by Flight Safety Foundation, is designed to provide one standard for operators contracted to the Resources Sector, and audit results can be used to gain contracts with numerous resources companies without the need for multiple (and varying) audits. The BARS auditing program has strict auditing plans and timelines and a demanding list of auditable elements, with full Flight Safety Foundation review of all reports and progress. The audits require two auditors for two days (one Maintenance and one Flight Operations) and complete follow-up of risk mitigation implementation by operators, before audits can be closed out.
ASSET has completed BARS audits for Australian charter operators, involving aircraft such as the Bombardier Dash 8, Embraer Brazilia, Cessna 404 Titan, the Conquest 2 (turboprop fixed wing aircraft), the Bell 206 Jetranger Helicopter and the Squirrel SC350 Helicopter.
Mat Petrenko and John Stewart are both registered as Lead Auditors for the BARS Program.