A Study on the Enhancement of Aviation Safety --- A case of the Operational Risk Management Mechanism of the ROC Air Force
Date Issued
2006
Date
2006
Author(s)
Chen, Chao-Min
DOI
zh-TW
Abstract
The ROC Air Force is the frontline defender of the country. Whether its combat capability can be effectively exerted is directly linked to the maintenance of peace and security in the Taiwan Strait. In addition, it is a lengthy process acquiring advanced warplanes and training pilots, which are both valuable assets to the Air Force. Therefore, any aviation safety incident could result in severe loss to the country, society, families and the involved individuals.
Since 2000, when I assumed the Commander in chief of Air Force, I have been devoted to implement “Operational Risk Management” in the Air Force. The efficiency demonstrated so far and the accumulated achievements have been widely recognized within the service and helped to create a refined managerial culture. It is an undeniable fact that, no matter how much effort is invested, it is difficult to achieve a zero percent incident rate. This should, however, raise higher awareness and vigilance in guarding against aviation safety incident. The top priorities of the Air Force should be establishing effective control and prevention based on possible dangers to aviation safety, cultivate an impeccable safety environment, and enhance overall combat capabilities. Ideally, aviation safety incidents should be extinguished. When they do take place, the damage should be controlled within a manageable scale.
Past incidents have caused incalculable losses to airlines, insurance companies, and especially the lives and properties of passengers. They can also smear the image and reputation of a country. At the recent annual review meetings of the Civil Aeronautics Administration, primary factors obstructing the reduction of incidents were examined, while various improvements such as establishing an Aviation Safety Committee were also made. However, several major incidents since 1999 indicated that there are still rooms for improvement. This study attempted to integrate the concepts, visions, objectives, and principles of risk management with prevention policies. It then reviewed the effectiveness of the Air Force utilizing operational risk management for incident prevention in the past five years. Based on the concept of “prevention is better than remedy,” deficiencies in management were analyzed and concrete methods for improvement were proposed. The purpose was to provide the lessons learned and methodologies of the risk management of the Air Force to be used as references for the civil aviation authorities and private airlines as they establish a well-rounded model for enhancing overall aviation safety.
Another objective of this study was to provide a sketch of the procedures and management culture of the risk management mechanism of the Air Force. The focuses were on fly training, aviation regulations, personnel disciplines, supervision on aircraft maintenance, management of airfield facilities, monitoring weather conditions, bird strike prevention, etc. Primary controllable variants were explored in depth. Though resources are limited, a better efficiency in incident prevention nevertheless has to be achieved through the buildup of stronger awareness on potential crisis and clearer concepts of risk. Therefore, economical and effective prevention has to be in place along with stringent supervision and assessment through procedures including risk identification, confirmation, evaluation, control, and prevention.
This study assessed the efficiency of Air Force risk management through risk factor identification, risk factor assessment, risk control measures, risk control and policy, as well as risk control implementation, supervision, and review. Success stories and failures were also examined. In addition, risk management of the civil aviation sector were cited for comparison and feasibility study, so as to find the best practice and create opportunities for mutual inspiration, observation, and learning. The overall objective of this study is to refine Taiwan’s aviation safety to its perfection.
Subjects
作業風險管理
風險管理
個案研究
飛航
風險
Operational Risk Management
Risk Management
Case Study
Aviation
Risk
SDGs
Type
other
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