We’re proud to share that we’ve been featured on the Flight Safety Australia’s website, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)’s flagship aviation safety magazine.
Flight Safety Australia is known for its topical and technical, yet highly readable articles, covering key aviation safety topics. These include safety management systems (SMS), maintenance, human factors, training, airspace, runway safety, aviation medicine, and more. It’s a trusted publication for aviation professionals and safety advocates across Australia.
In one of their latest blog posts, they highlight the important role of SMS in regional operations and profiles our own Safety Manager, Gordon Armstrong, whose five-decade career in aviation has made him a leader in practical, people-focused safety systems.
“It all starts with having a good safety culture – and that comes from good leadership,” Gordon shared in the article. “A big part of our strategy is getting people on board with safety messages from day one through what I call ‘safety narratives.’”
Creating a Strong, Just Safety Culture
We operate in some of Australia’s most remote and challenging terrain, offering charter, tourism, air work, and maintenance services from our bases in the North West of Australia. Our Safety Management System is specifically designed for regional and remote operations, made possible through strong leadership from CEO Jock Warriner and our entire team’s buy-in.
Through initiatives like structured standdown days, tailored training, and Gordon’s use of the “umbrella” and “heart knowledge” analogies, we’ve created a safety-first mindset that reaches every department, from pilots to office staff.
“People can have all the technical expertise in the world – their ‘head knowledge’ – but real safety comes from the heart. It’s about making sure everyone goes home safely at the end of the day.”
Leading the Way in Aviation SMS
The feature in Flight Safety Australia recognises Frontier’s work in building a culture where safety is not just compliance, it’s a shared value. Gordon’s experience, combined with the proactive approach of our leadership, continues to set the tone for a safer, smarter regional aviation sector.
Thank you to Flight Safety Australia for the recognition and to every member of our team for making safety a living, breathing part of who we are.
Read the full article by Flight Safety Australia here: https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2025/05/heading-safety-management-systems-at-work-in-the-regions/