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CAMO.A.130 requires the organisation to establish a safety policy that defines the organisation's commitment to safety and outlines the principles by which the organisation will manage safety within its continuing airworthiness activities.
What it means in practice
The safety policy is a formal statement endorsed by the accountable manager that sets out the organisation's commitment to achieving the highest practicable safety standards. It must be communicated to all staff and embedded in the organisation's culture. The policy should commit the organisation to providing adequate resources for safety, encouraging the reporting of safety-related issues, and continuously improving its safety performance.
Quality monitoring, in the context of Part-CAMO, refers to the internal processes by which the organisation checks that its continuing airworthiness management activities are being performed correctly and in accordance with its approved procedures. This is closely related to the compliance monitoring function but also encompasses day-to-day quality checks and supervisory oversight.
Key requirements
The safety policy must be signed by the accountable manager and made available to all personnel. It must reflect a commitment to just culture principles, encourage voluntary reporting, and commit to continuous improvement. The organisation must establish safety objectives and monitor safety performance against measurable indicators.
Common compliance gaps
A frequent finding is a safety policy that exists as a formal document but has not been effectively communicated to staff or integrated into daily operations. Another gap is the absence of measurable safety objectives and indicators, making it impossible to assess whether the organisation's safety performance is improving or deteriorating over time.
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