Blueprint for IS-BAO

Research the Standard

Familiarize yourself with the standard
- IBAC/IS-BAO http://www.ibac.org/
- Talk to operators that have achieved IS-BAO registration http://www.ibac.org/isbao_registered.php
Interview IS-BAO standards subject matter experts and accredited auditors
Why IS-BAO? http://www.ibac.org/isbao_benefits.php
- ICAO Annex 6, PART II http://www.ibac.org/Files/ICAO/SL/State%20letter
- FAA AC 120-92 http://www.airweb.faa.gov/Safety Management Systems
- Reciprocity all EU countries and beyond http://www.ainonline.com/news/
- Significant reduction in annual insurance premiums (In most cases will provide immediate 100% ROI, cumulative initial expenditures for new or updated manuals and audit costs). Talk to your insurance agent and/or insurance companies that recognize IS-BAO as the gold standard
- Avoid operational anomalies (delays, missed trips, etc.) due to non-compliance with Safety and Security Standards in EU and beyond
- Document and prove to your leadership that your department is truly a "world classâ€? operation. Provide definitive answers and information for company employee/department evaluations

Budget for your success
Purchase the IS-BAO http://ibac.org/isbao_ordering.php
Set milestones and a final registration date
Achieve "buy-inâ€? from every member of the department and the senior leadership team of your company
Interview IBAC accredited IS-BAO auditors

Audit your manuals versus the IS-BAO. Determine whether new manuals are required or if changes, updates or a complete re-write is necessary
Self audit your entire department using the IS-BAO. Rule of thumb - If it is not documented.... It is not taking place. If you can't produce a procedure and/or paper trail; chances are your auditor will not be able to either. DO NOT put your department and auditor in an uncomfortable position when so much is at stake!
Contract with an IBAC accredited auditor. Get them copies of applicable manuals and documents. Familiarize them with your operation. Involve them in your self audit. Schedule IS-BAO audit.
Complete all required tasks and milestones resulting from self audits