Demonstrating Staff Risk Management Competency
Verified from official sourcesHow to adequately manage risk in an aviation operationVersion 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
Your Part 102 exposition must include a risk management plan. You must be able to show the CAA that your staff are trained, have the resources they need, and fully understand how to manage operational risks.
Requirement as structured
The authority requires applicants to document a risk management plan in their exposition and be prepared to demonstrate that operational staff are trained, adequately resourced, and understand the risk management processes.
Original regulatory text
Operators must develop a deep understanding of their operation’s risks and the risk management controls they decided. This involves being able to: • describe their approach and the steps taken, and • show that staff: o understand this approach and know how to run the risk management process o are adequately resourced to carry out this part of their jobs, and o are trained in risk management and their skills kept current.