With an ever-growing list of Part 145 Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) subscribers, Fuzion Safety is proud to announce Advantage Aviation Technologies (AAT) as the newest MRO subscriber to Fuzion Safety’s comprehensive web-based safety management system (SMS) platform and professional support services. As a premier Part 145 MRO station, AAT reinforces its commitment to operational excellence and regulatory proactive compliance by incorporating Fuzion Safety’s well-known safety expertise.

AAT has built a reputation for high-quality component repair, overhaul, and manufacturing solutions. As the aviation industry faces increasing regulatory pressure to implement a formal SMS, AAT is staying ahead of the curve. By partnering with Fuzion Safety, AAT ensures they are embracing a system designed to improve the very fabric of their safety culture.

Fuzion Safety distinguishes itself by moving beyond “software-only” solutions. Recognizing that an effective SMS requires more than a digital dashboard, Fuzion Safety delivers the complete framework necessary to build and sustain a high-functioning safety environment.

“At Advantage Aviation Technologies, safety is embedded in every aspect of our operation. Our participation in the Fuzion Safety program strengthens our safety management system by enhancing hazard identification, risk management, and continuous improvement while reinforcing a culture where safety and accountability are shared at every level of the organization,” said Christopher McSpadden, AAT’s Chief Inspector.

A defining strength of Fuzion Safety is its team of industry-experienced professionals. Fuzion Safety team members have worked directly in the aviation industry and understand the real-world challenges of balancing production schedules with rigorous safety oversight. Moreover, Fuzion Safety team members are experts in the WBAT platform, giving organizations access to the highest-level WBAT support and training related to all WBAT modules: employee reporting, safety assurance, risk management, safety promotion, and data collection.

Fuzion Safety subscribers gain more than just a reporting tool; they gain a partner that provides the ongoing support, training, and customizations necessary to manage risk and identify hazards before they lead to incidents.

To learn more about how Fuzion Safety helps MROs meet SMS mandates and improve safety culture, visit www.fuzionsafety.com or email info@fuzionsafety.com to learn more.

Fuzion Safety’s Subscriber Spotlight series aims to recognize our various valuable subscribers and the different ways the WBAT platform is used.

This edition of Fuzion Safety’s Subscriber Spotlight features responses from Victory Lane Aviation (VLA), a small, but growing, organization with 70 employees, with headquarters at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (KJQF) in Concord, NC. Recognized as one of the top general and business jet aviation maintenance companies in the Carolinas, VLA now has locations at KCLT, KJQF, KILM, and KBHB in addition to its AOG department which travels the east coast and more.

How do you use the WBAT platform? We are currently using WBAT for ASAP but are in the planning stages of implementing a SMS VP.

Note: WBAT’s Safety Management System Implementation Manager (SMS IM) module supports SMS Voluntary Program (SMS VP)/Part 5 plans, assisting an organization as it works through all plan requirements.

What do you consider the most useful part of the WBAT platform? The reporting and transparency that the system allows is top notch. As we grow, these features allow us to share information between locations, having the potential to identify and mitigate issues.

Please identify a recent safety issue or problem you identified in your data:  We haven’t gotten to the point of having enough data in the system to identify a significant problem, but already the data has allowed us to show and track trends.

Please explain how you mitigated the issue or problem: What we’ve been able to capture as KPIs and utilizing the data we are getting is bringing a spotlight on the issues we’ve seen so far.

If your U.S.-based Part 145 Repair Station holds or is seeking EASA certification, the clock is ticking. A new EASA ruling now requires all EASA Part 145 repair stations to establish, implement, and maintain a Safety Management System (SMS) that complies with 14 CFR Part 5 to meet the terms of the U.S.-EU Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement. Existing certificate holders must integrate and implement an SMS by December 31, 2025, while new certification applicants after February 10, 2025, must meet the SMS requirement at time of application.

Why work with Fuzion Safety for your SMS needs?
Because your EASA approval depends on it.

Fuzion Safety offers:
 FAA-compliant SMS platform (14 CFR Part 5)
 Turnkey integration into your existing workflows and manuals
 SMS that’s not just documentation—it’s part of your daily operations
 Declaration of Compliance checklist available for Fuzion Safety subscribers
 Trusted by the FAA as well as other EASA-certified operators nationwide

Training Makes the Difference.
Fuzion Safety Academy provides targeted SMS training options to help your team build and maintain a strong safety culture.
 Invest in your people with aviation safety and compliance courses that keep your operations aligned with current regulations and best practices.
 Zoom and computer-based training (CBT) courses are available.
 Choose from a wide range of flexible training options tailored for your repair station.

Let Us Handle Compliance—So You Can Focus on Maintenance.
Fuzion Safety makes SMS simple, effective, and audit ready. Stay compliant and protect your certification.

 Visit www.fuzionsafety.com or email info@fuzionsafety.com to book a free demo!

Visit academy.fuzionsafety.com to explore our training catalog today.

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at the 2025 Fuzion Safety Conference in 12 days!

Here are some important details for conference attendees:

When: March 4-5, 2025
*Additional Intro to SMS training will be held on Day 3, March 6, after the conference for those who registered for training.

Where:
Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs
1850 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista, Florida 32830

Registration: Registration will begin at 8:00 AM on Tuesday, March 4, in the Solar Room outside of the Horizons Ballroom. Please be sure to stop by the registration table to pick up your badge. Attendees can then enjoy a light breakfast in Horizons Salons 10-11. The conference will officially begin at 9:00 AM in Horizons Salons 7-8-9.

Your conference registration fee includes:

• Event access for both days of conference (March 4-5)
• Light breakfast on both days (March 4-5)
• Breaks on both days (March 4-5)
• Lunch buffet on both days (March 4-5)
• Dinner buffet (March 4 only)

Fun Facts: Attendees who have also booked a hotel room at Wyndham Lake Buena Vista Disney Springs can enjoy the following that is included in their resort fee:

• Access to fitness center, Oasis Pool Area and all recreational amenities
• Premium WIFI with Unlimited Device Connections in Guest Room and Public Areas
• 10% off Food and non-alcoholic beverage purchases at the Oasis Restaurant and Bar located poolside
• 30 minutes early entry to any Disney Theme Park every day (reservations and valid theme park ticket required)

It’s not too late to register! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to “Educate and Elevate” at the premier safety learning experience!

See the updated agenda, register to attend, and learn more at www.fuzionsafety.com/conference

Questions? Email info@fuzionsafety.com

See you in Orlando!

Fuzion Safety’s Subscriber Spotlight series highlights different subscribers of Fuzion Safety’s web-based platform for safety management systems (SMSs). The series aims to recognize our various valuable subscribers and the different ways the SMS platform is used.

This edition of Fuzion Safety’s Subscriber Spotlight features responses from Modesto Jet Center. Centrally located as the sole FBO on the Modesto City-County Airport-Harry Sham Field (KMOD), Modesto Jet Center has built a strong legacy for serving the Northern California region’s aviation clientele with superior services and customer care for more than 30 years. Today, Modesto Jet Center is building an even better full-service aviation company that is designed to create cost-effective solutions that deliver comfort, safety, and convenience. With 55 employees, Modesto Jet Center is a full-service aviation company and is proud to offer its customers a professional line services team at its AvFuel-branded FBO. Modesto Jet Center’s aircraft charter and management departments excel in finding new ways to solve transportation needs.

How do you use Fuzion Safety’s web-based platform for SMSs? Through our electronic web and smart device applications for the management of our Company-wide SMS program, reporting and tracking, record keeping, auditing, action planning, and risk mitigations. We plan on using the program for the pending full Part 135 SMS implementation requirements.

What do you consider the most useful part of the SMS platform? The ASAP module is the most useful and has the most value for our interactions with the FAA. This gives us confidence in transparency when working through operational issues with them. Internally, the hazard reporting has the most value in ensuring we are proactive in finding our program’s and operational latent risks.

Please identify a recent safety issue or problem you identified in your data: During a review of our Standard Operating Procedures through Fuzion Safety’s SMS reporting system, we found an SOP that was not clear and could have been misunderstood by flight crews that could have led to an incident. After review and discussion within our Safety Committee, we updated the SOP and are confident that we proactively averted any possible associated issue.

Please explain how you mitigated the issue or problem: We updated the Standard Operating Procedures, advised pilots through a change notice, and added a procedure to our pilot training program to maximize our risk-reduction process.