Prague based ABS Jets has successfully accomplished an IS-BAO audit Stage II.
The IS-BAO audit was carried out from 22th to 25th June 2015 resulting in zero major findings, a great accolade for ABS Jets. After a series of thorough audit report quality checks, performed by several organizations (including the International Business Aviation Council in Montreal), the Stage II registration was announced on the 29 July 2015.
ABS Jets achieved its first IS-BAO Stage I registration on 1 August 2013. The decision to become an IS-BAO certified operator was made by ABS Jets senior management. They took this decision for a number for reasons. It meant that the internal management processes were strengthened leading to a swift implementation of ABS Jets’ integrated management system. It also clearly demonstrated to the entire team at ABS Jets the proven adequacy and correctness of Compliance Monitoring and SMS processes implemented by the company.
The Stage II audit is a much deeper and more demanding audit.
It is aimed at verifying a strong foundation of a conformance to SMS principles and compliance to international standards. Although these are confirmed by the Stage I audit, Stage II ensures that the company has systems in place that deliver continuously sustainable SMS and standards compliance processes. It also means that safety management activities are being appropriately targeted and safety risks are effectively managed.
ABS Jets believes this as an important factor in the development of the company in that they are now seen to have internationally recognized quality standards. Clients and partners acknowledge the audit and have the assurance that they are doing business with a company that has the highest safety standards and company procedures. It also enables ABS Jets to be more competitive in that it saves financial resources with respect to insurance premiums and external audits performed on ABS Jets aircraft and systems. |
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ABS Jets CEO, Vladimir Petak |
To prepare for
the IS-BAO Stage II audit the ABS Jets management and support
team reviewed the majority of management and operational
processes in accordance with IS-BAO standards.
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They
utilized both the IS-BAO audit checklist and ABS
Jets internal Safety Performance Assessment and
Gap Analysis checklists.
ABS
Jets CEO, Vladimir
Petak
comments, "This is a great achievement for
ABS Jets and further underlines our commitment
to the very highest quality and safety
standards. I would like to congratulate Martin
Orlita, our Quality Manager and the team for
their excellent work in successfully completing
the IS-BAO audit Stage II.”
Martin
Orlita,
ABS Jets Quality and Safety Manager added
"After two years of preparation I am
delighted that ABS Jets has the IS-BAO Stage II
audit. We have worked diligently to ensure that
ABS Jets meets and exceeds the required
standards, it is a great endorsement for
everyone at the company." |
Martin
Orlita, Quality and Safety Manager |
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