Manuals revision
Part of Fly Compliant services is reviewing the latest guidance and safety data, keeping our manual system current. Our philosophy has three key tenets:
- Less is more – keep manuals as simple as possible.
- Be specific – To maintain standards we want to provide specific procedures.
- Relevant – Manuals need to address requirements for the intended users.
SMS change management
Revisions are due to:
- Regulatory changes
- Operational changes or lessons learned
- Personnel or organizational changes
We have a stable approach of not making changes unless necessary. The changes we do introduce are based on needed changes (FAA and NTSB recommendations) as noted. Technology is forcing needed changes and making processes more efficient.
Manual system
We have developed a manual system with two components:
- Flight Operations Script
- General Operating Policies
The Flight Operations Script is tailored for each aircraft type and provides crews with the proper phraseology for each phase of flight and aircraft specific procedures as applicable.
The General Operating Policies addresses expanded procedures and third-party audit protocols.
Revision schedule
The following is the planned revision schedule for 2026 based on review of FAA Safety Assurance System (SAS) Data Collection Tools (DCT) and a review of industry trends per quarter (as needed). Page Updated as of June 1st, 2026.
|
Manual |
Proposed Timeframe |
Reason |
|
Flight Operations SLP |
October 2026 |
New Process (Ongoing) |
|
General Operations Policy |
January 2027 |
Audits and Protocols |
|
International Manual |
January 2027 |
Bi-Annually |
|
EFB – Electronic Procedures |
Bi-Annually |
DCTs |
|
Training Manual |
September 202 |
Lessons Learned |
|
Fatigue |
January 2027 |
Software enhanced |
|
Safety System Manual |
Bi-Annually |
Software enhanced |
|
Security Manual |
January 2027 |
Annual based on Annex 6 |
|
General Maintenance Manual |
Quarterly |
Based on DCTs |
|
Time Limits Document |
Bi-Annually |
8900.1 V20 Guidance |
|
Repair Station Manual |
Bi-Annually |
8900.1 and Certification |
|
Flight Attendant Manual |
Annually |
Guidance |
|
Scheduling & Dispatch Manual |
Annually |
Best Practices |