Aviation

Concept and Assessment

We can define or review MOD requirements against necessary standards, advise on evidence and acceptance requirements, and highlight gaps or vague areas. This allows issues to be identified, planned, and ultimately de-risked at the earliest and most cost-effective stage of a project.

The rapidly developing capability of Uncrewed or Remotely Piloted Air Systems (UAS or RPAS) challenges current MOD policy to be innovative and embrace alternative classification and certification methods such as Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) being developed by the Joint Authority for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems (JARUS). We have experience in supporting the introduction of new UAS / RPAS and promoting the adoption of these more innovative processes.

Demonstrable Compliance

A smooth acceptance depends on clear safety evidence. It is vital that the right evidence is gathered at the most cost-effective time from your suppliers or planned into an Integrated Test Evaluation and Acceptance Plan (ITEAP).

We are experienced in the review of evidence against User Requirements, Standards, and Regulations, as well as how to present this in clear, readable, and understandable safety cases. Where gaps are found, we can help develop alternative safety arguments or additional control measures. This includes the identification and presentation of hazards and risks using tools like eCassandra and BowTie.

In-service Safety

Safety responsibilities do not end with delivery. Equipment is upgraded, is used differently, or incidents occur that mean the safety evidence needs periodic review and update. We can manage this process to provide stakeholders assurance of being both Safe to Operate and being Operated Safely.

Disposal

Managing a project’s end-of-life is becoming increasingly important. We can help with the update of safety evidence for storage and disposal, and our team of Environmental Professionals can give specialist advice.