West Star’s ‘Safety 24/7’ program leverages VOCUS SMS for 24/7 safety management, enhancing ICAO and FAA compliance and optimizing risk prevention and efficiency.
West Star has chosen VOCUS SMS as the cornerstone of its innovative ‘Safety 24/7’ program. VOCUS SMS, an advanced safety management software by Polaris Aero, is designed to meet International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) as well as applicable FAA guidance.
Stephen Maiden, CEO, West Star, said, “We are excited to announce West Star Aviation’s partnership with VOCUS SMS as our safety management system. At West Star Aviation, safety is our number one priority. We are dedicated to taking all necessary measures to ensure the safety of our customers, technicians, and workforce. West Star believes in the capabilities of VOCUS SMS to support us in upholding the highest safety standards in the industry. We chose VOCUS SMS because of its simple user interface and mobile capabilities, its strong use of technology to reduce workload on our safety and quality management teams, and it’s framework to integrate to other technologies we utilize in our daily operations.”
This cutting-edge platform enhances safety and boosts organizational effectiveness and efficiency. VOCUS SMS utilizes advanced technology and design concepts to simplify complex safety management. Rather than merely collecting data, it transforms safety data into actionable insights, streamlining the entire process.
Patrick Moylan, VP of Safety,West Star, said, “We were also keenly aware of Polaris Aero’s ever present thought leadership in the aviation industry specifically, and the a stellar team of safety service professionals we can lean on for various support along our journey.”
Polaris Aero, a leader in aviation software, specializes in risk analysis and safety management systems (SMS). Their flagship VOCUS Safety Intelligence platform provides centralized access to a suite of applications, including FlightRisk, GroundRisk, and VOCUS SMS. Additionally, it integrates with essential tools for scheduling, flight planning, FOQA/FDM, and fatigue risk management. By converting data into actionable insights, Polaris Aero empowers aviation professionals to proactively address risks and prevent incidents before they happen.
Chris Connor, CEO of Polaris Aero, said, “Supporting the new West Star safety program is an honor for Polaris Aero and underscores the hard work and vision that our products embody to help organizations be as safe as possible. With such a large organization, the power of VOCUS to provide management insights on safety and quality trends will offer West Star a greater ability to quickly address problem areas and continually improve how they do business safely for all stakeholders.”
West Star’s ‘Safety 24/7’ program will use the VOCUS SMS platform for continuous, round-the-clock safety management. It enhances compliance with ICAO and FAA standards by transforming safety data into actionable insights, ensuring proactive risk prevention and optimizing operational efficiency.
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Q: What is the main benefit of using VOCUS SMS for West Star’s ‘Safety 24/7’ program?
A: VOCUS SMS enhances safety and efficiency by providing continuous, actionable insights and ensuring compliance with ICAO and FAA standards.
Q: How does VOCUS SMS support West Star’s safety initiatives?
A: VOCUS SMS supports West Star by transforming safety data into actionable insights, enabling proactive risk management and operational optimization.
