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Jason Starke

Jason Starke

A former corporate pilot and United States Air Force veteran, Captain Jason Starke is an expert on aviation safety and operations. He served as Safety Management and Integration (SM&I) Operations Manager for Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc. until 2014. At the time of his leaving, Jason had more than 21 total years of aviation experience. Prior to joining Universal®, he had led his previous employer's SMS and emergency response plan implementation. While at Universal, he became a member of the NBAA Safety Committee and presented on safety management at various industry events. He holds a bachelor's of science degree in meteorology and a master's degree in aviation, with specializations in safety and operations.

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  • IS-BAO is Voluntary – an Added Value
    27
    May

    IS-BAO is Voluntary – an Added Value

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Starke
    PT 4 M minute read
    2946
    In previous articles on aviation safety management, we have alluded to the relationship between Safety Management Systems (SMSs) and 3rd-party ...
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  • 27
    Feb

    Safety Management: Practical Drift and Your Flight Operation

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Starke
    PT 4 M minute read
    8657
    The other day I was reading a gripping autobiographical speech delivered by a rather understated aviation icon. This individual experienced ...
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  • SMS/IS-BAO Considerations for Schedulers & Dispatchers — Part 2: Implementing SMS
    30
    Jan

    SMS/IS-BAO Considerations for Schedulers & Dispatchers — Part 2: Implementing SMS

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Starke
    PT 2 M minute read
    2593
    It’s important to take your time and do due diligence in implementing and managing an aviation safety management system (SMS). ...
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  • SMS/IS-BAO Considerations for Schedulers and Dispatchers - Part 1: Understanding SMS
    23
    Jan

    SMS/IS-BAO Considerations for Schedulers and Dispatchers – Part 1: Understanding SMS

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Starke
    PT 3 M minute read
    4023
    Safety Management System (SMS) regulations have been implemented in various States around the world, and the expectation is that in ...
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  • SMS – Idealistic Benefits for 3rd-Party Industry Standards
    13
    Nov

    Aviation SMS – Idealistic Benefits for 3rd-Party Industry Standards

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Starke
    PT 3 M minute read
    3429
    In our last business aviation blog post on aviation safety management systems (SMS), we discussed the pragmatic benefits of implementing ...
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  • SMS: Pragmatic Needs for 3rd-Party Industry Standards
    23
    Oct

    SMS: Pragmatic Needs for 3rd-Party Industry Standards

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Starke
    PT 4 M minute read
    2712
    In a previous post, we discussed the perceived need to implement a 3rd-party industry standard (e.g., International Standard for Business ...
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  • Aviation SMS Requirements
    30
    Aug

    Aviation SMS – It’s not a “thing” you purchase

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Starke
    PT 4 M minute read
    3280
    There are misconceptions in the business aviation industry regarding SMS requirements, how they can be met, and 3rd-party industry audit ...
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  • Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Business Aviation
    6
    Jun

    SMS Implementation and Practical Considerations for Business Aviation Operators

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Starke
    PT 3 M minute read
    3496
    There’s no easy way to implement an effective Safety Management System (SMS) that will serve your organization well. However, an ...
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  • Safety Management System Programs for Business Aviation
    30
    Apr

    Understanding SMS Programs for Business Aviation

    Bizav Best Practice
    By Jason Starke
    PT 3 M minute read
    4105
    A Safety Management System (SMS) can be a tricky area and hot topic for many business aviation operators who want ...
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