OPERATIONAL RISK MANAGEMENT AS A KEY ELEMENT OF FLIGHT PLANNING AND MONITORING

Abstract

This article presents selected theoretical and practical aspects that are related to operational risk management during preparing and performing aviation tasks. The concept of operational risk has been defined in the article. The stages of risk management process have been described, along with the rules to follow by aircraft crews in everyday aviation practice. The authors also referred to a number of elements of operational risk assessment from the perspective of flight planning and monitoring. An example of what may result from neglecting the operational risk assessment by the aircraft crew is given.