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Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS)

Avlaw Aviation Consulting is an accredited Audit Company in the global Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) Program since 2010, with over 250 audits conducted globally throughout Australia and the Asia-Pacific region.

BARS was developed as a means of establishing a common global aviation safety assessment and audit protocol and is used by organisations within the resource and mining sector, government departments, insurance companies and humanitarian aid agencies.

The risk-based standards of the BARS Program have been developed for a number of critical operational areas in aviation including offshore, aerial work, passenger charter, utility and energy, animal management and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).

Locations of our consultants

We have a global reach with consultants found all over the world including;

Australia (Sydney, Brisbane, Adelaide, Melbourne, Perth)

Indonesia (Jakarta)

Argentina (Buenos Aires)

Peru (Lima)

Canada (Montreal, Ottawa)

United States of America (Atlanta)

South Africa (Johannesburg)

Experts in Safety and Quality

The BARS is centred around a risk-based model against actual threats in everyday aviation operations. The Standard aims to provide an objective overview of an organisation’s safety systems and processes to BARS Member Organisations.

Having joined the Program in 2010, our team is highly knowledgeable about the BARS and provides a pragmatic approach to the Standard’s application in a variety of operational contexts.

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BARS Audit Protocol

Contracted Aircraft Operations

Comprehensive Audit Stream

This is designed as a more rigorous BARS audit with focus on evaluating the effectiveness of implemented controls.

Core Audit Stream

This is a smaller BARS audit for operators that wish to participate in the Program with reduced commitment.

Aerial Work

This is designed specifically for non-passenger carrying operatiions. Only an Aircraft Operator limited to Aerial Work by definition of their AOC(s) and if applicable Operations Specifications may undertake a BARSAW
audit.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Operations

Comprehensive Audit Stream

This is designed as a more rigorous BARS audit. This stream is recommended for operators with operations that includes but not limited to Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS).

Core Audit Stream

This is a smaller BARS audit for operators that wish to participate in the Program with reduced commitment. Only Standard Questions are in-scope for this stream.

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Available in English, Español, Bahasa Indonesia and Russian

BARS RPAS Gap Analysis

Avlaw can also conduct a gap analysis for operators to prepare for their BARS RPAS Audit. A gap analysis allows the operator to conduct an assessment of current operations against a set of best practices to expose the shortfalls in the operator’s procedures. A plan will then be developed by our team of experienced and highly specialised consultants that will address the discrepancies found. This plan can then be implemented by the RPAS operator in preparation for their BARS RPAS Audit.

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The gap analysis provides a wide range of benefits for RPAS operators which include:

Mitigating the risks in operations;
Identifying areas of improvement to ensure a successful BARS RPAS Audit in the future;
Conducted by industry experts;
Provide an impartial perspective of practices for the operator.

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Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS)