A Study on the Introduction of a Pre-Safety Assessment and Consulting System in the Aviation Industry

Abstract

Purpose: In the aviation industry, safety is paramount, requiring airlines to obtain an air operator certificate and undergo regular risk assessments. Major airlines often use international organizations or consulting firms for these assessments, while low-cost and small aircraft operators face challenges due to high costs. In contrast, the maritime sector has comprehensive guidelines under the Maritime Safety Act, benefiting from safety diagnosis companies’ support. However, the aviation sector lacks detailed regulations and companies dedicated to safety diagnosis tasks, with only basic standards for aviation academic review institution personnel under the Airport Facilities Act. Methods: This study statistically analyzed 57 experts working in public institutions, research institutes, and academia, including airline employees, after conducting a survey on the necessity, method, and operation of the aviation consulting system. Results: As a result of the survey analysis, 96.6% of the respondents said the safety of the aviation industry as a whole could be improved by introducing a consulting system. Conclusion: Accordingly, it is proposed to introduce a private safety evaluation and consulting system to secure the safety of airlines, aircraft operators, and specialized educational institutions and to improve policy efficiency. This includes shortening the risk assessment period of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport and the necessity and scope of delegating safety-related tasks to private institutions.

Keywords

• aviation
• safety
• safety management
• safety act
• air operation certificate