•    Core competencies  
    • Expert & specialist advice on industry matters
    • IS- BAO audits & implementation support
    • Air safety, quality and risk management
    • Operational performance and efficiency enhancements
    • Improvement of the operational framework
    • Effective staff management & leadership in flight operations
  •    IS- BAO audits & implementation support  

    • IS-BAO Audit & Consulting

      CRAFTconsult LLC is the first IS-BAO Audit & Implementation Support Organisation operating out of Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Notwithstanding this, we were the first IS-BAO Audit and Support Organisation established in Switzerland and one of the few consulting firms offering such services in Europe, the Middle East/ Asia and Africa.

      Our expertise and resources guarantee a smooth implementation of the IS-BAO standard in your operation. We offer different options with regard to audit conduct and implementation support. Depending on your requirements, CRAFTconsult LLC offers tailored solutions for your specific type of operation.

      Our experience base covers all types of flight operations; from the large wide-body aircraft operation to corporate and very-light-jet and prop- aircraft operations.


      What is IS- BAO?

      The international Standard for Business Aircraft Operations (IS-BAO) is an industry code of practice (similar to ISO 9000 standards)
      that can be used by business aviation operators of all sizes to manage the safety, security, efficiency and effectiveness of their flight departments. The core of the IS-BAO is the operator's safety management system (SMS). The SMS is used to identify and security hazards or reduce the associated risk to an acceptable level.

      Developed with extensive input from leading business aircraft operators, IS-BAO allows small and large flight departments to leverage the best thinking in the industry. The self-paced implementation program provides a proven methodology for analyzing flight operations and developing uniform, practical procedures specific to your operation.

      IS-BAO operators - small and large- consistently report that adopting the standard results in a cultural transformation
      that has made them safer and more secure. Benefits of registration are real. Many operators report improved ability to measure and communicate their benefits to management, greatly enhanced customer satisfaction, and significant savings on insurance.


      Benefits of IS-BAO

      1. IS-BAO improves safety. A recent study indicated that uniform adoption of IS-BAO standards would have prevented approximately one-quarter of business jet accidents occuring over a recent five-year period.

      2. IS-BAO improves security. The IS-BAO process is the perfect framework for analyzing threats and developing a security program
      tailored to your operations.

      3. IS-BAO saves money. Approximately one-third of IS-BAO registered operators report significant insurance savings as a result of
      registration, and the number is growing.

      4. IS-BAO is measureable. The analytical tools that are the heart of the registration process in metrics that can be communicated in terms relevant to non-aviation managers, improving the standing of the flight operation withing the broader organization.

      5. IS-BAO increases passenger and corporate confidence and satisfaction. The rigorous analysis and procedures that stem from the
      registration process result in a more consistent level of service to your passengers, spotlighting the discipline and professionalism of
      your flight operation.

  •    Safety, Quality and Risk Management  
    • Safety by design
    • Risk assessments and risk profiling
    • Implementation of ISMS and QMS
    • Outsource solutions for Quality and Safety Management
    • Safety & Quality Audits
    • Preparation for IOSA & IGOSA Audits
  •    Operational Integrity  
    • CRAFTconsult is one of the leading consultancy firms in restoring operational integrity for airlines who face problems with regulatory authorities concerning their safety and regulatory compliance.

      Examples:
    • Black listed in the EU due to negative ramp checks
    • Impending or actual loss of AOC
    • Safety ultimatum by transport ministry
    • Downgrading of insurance ratings
    • PR problems

    • Objectives:
    • Restoring operational integrity
    • Full regulatory compliance
    • Enhancement of safety and quality processes
    • Regulatory recognition & removal from black list
    • Improvement of reputation
  •    Flight Operations Management  
    • Planning and execution of Flight Operations
    • Outsource solutions for Flight Operation activities
    • Management of Operational Framework
    • Flight Operations Support
    • Fuel Efficiency and Conservation strategies
    • Airline Emergency Planning and Resource Management
    • Flight Operations training and lectures
  •    Project Management  
    • Aviation business start-up
    • AOC application & administration
    • Documentation and Operation Manuals
    • Fleet planning and introduction
    • Paperless flight deck/ operations
  •    Operational Economics  
    • Operational Economics & Research
    • Fleet Management and Acquisition
    • Budgeting of Flight Operations
    • Airline mergers and acquisitions from an operational standpoint
    • Turnaround situations
    • Investment appraisals & due diligence
  •    Entrepreneurial Advise  
    • Change management
    • Operational strategy
    • Tactical operations management
    • Negotiation with suppliers and stakeholders
    • Effective staff management & leadership in Flight Operations
    • Recruitment and retention strategies
  •    Expert & specialist advice  
    • Air law and policy advice
    • Counseling of governing and executive boards
    • Industry intelligence
    • Expert advice for the media
    • Key note speeches
    • Aviation expertise for Motion Picture Production & Distribution Companies