Mitigate Fatigue Risks with SMS Pro’s Flight Duty Time Manager
Safety managers and accountable executives in airlines and aviation organizations face the critical task of managing flight crew duty and rest periods to ensure safety and compliance. The Flight Duty Time Manager module from SMS Pro empowers operators to track, monitor, and manage flight duty times, aligning with ICAO, FAA, and EASA fatigue management standards to reduce risks and enhance operational safety.
Meet Global Regulatory Requirements
The Flight Duty Time Manager module ensures compliance with aviation fatigue management regulations, supporting safe crew scheduling:
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ICAO Annex 6 (Operation of Aircraft): Supports fatigue management programs, integrated with Annex 19 (Safety Management) for SMS compliance (Safety Management Manual, Doc 9859). Learn more at ICAO’s Safety Management page.
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FAA 14 CFR Part 117 (Flight and Duty Limitations): Facilitates compliance with flightcrew duty and rest requirements, supporting Part 5 (SMS) for certificate holders (Part 121, 135), per Advisory Circular 120-92B. Explore FAA’s SMS guidance and FAA’s Flightcrew Regulations.
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EASA Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (Air Operations): Aligns with Part-ORO (Subpart FTL) for flight and duty time limitations, supporting Regulation (EU) No 2018/1139 for safety management. Visit EASA’s Air Operations page.
Why Flight Duty Time Manager is Essential
This module streamlines flight duty time management, ensuring compliance and reducing fatigue-related risks for safer operations.
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Compliance Simplified: Track duty and rest periods to meet ICAO, FAA, and EASA fatigue management standards effortlessly.
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Real-Time Monitoring: Monitor crew schedules in real time to prevent fatigue-related safety issues.
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Audit Readiness: Maintain detailed records for seamless regulatory inspections and compliance audits.
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Strategic Oversight: Provide executives with insights to demonstrate safety compliance and performance to regulators and stakeholders.
Benefits for Safety Managers
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Efficient Scheduling: Manage flight duty times with an intuitive platform, simplifying crew scheduling and compliance.
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Proactive Safety: Prevent fatigue-related risks by ensuring adherence to rest requirements.
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Audit Preparation: Access comprehensive duty logs for FAA, EASA, or ICAO audits with ease.
Value for Accountable Executives
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Risk Mitigation: Reduce fatigue-related incidents, protecting crew safety and operational integrity.
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Regulatory Confidence: Meet global fatigue management standards with a system designed for aviation safety.
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Operational Efficiency: Optimize crew scheduling to minimize disruptions and enhance ROI.
Authoritative Resources for Fatigue Management
Stay informed with these regulatory resources:
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FAA Flightcrew Rest Requirements – Details on 14 CFR Part 117.
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EASA Air Operations Regulations – Overview of Part-ORO (Subpart FTL) requirements.
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ICAO Safety Management Manual (Doc 9859) – Best practices for SMS and fatigue management.
Ensure Safe Crew Scheduling Today
With SMS Pro’s Flight Duty Time Manager, you can manage flight crew schedules, ensure compliance, and reduce fatigue risks. Trusted by aviation organizations worldwide, this module is your key to safety and regulatory success.
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Schedule a Demo: Discover how this module strengthens your SMS program.
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Download Our Free Fatigue Management Guide: Optimize your processes to meet ICAO, FAA, and EASA standards.
Contact us now to enhance your fatigue management and achieve safer operations.