iQSMS Risk+: Streamline Aviation Change Management

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Navigating Change with Confidence with iQSMS Risk+

iQSMS / April 30, 2025

Whether you’re expanding your fleet, adding new routes, upgrading technology, or responding to new regulations – each step forward introduces potential risks and requires effective change management. The question is: How prepared are you to manage these transitions safely and efficiently?

Beyond Documentation: A Systematic Approach to Change

If your current approach to change management is just checking boxes or documenting decisions, you are missing a critical piece. Effective Change management is not just about documenting changes, it is about methodically identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks that accompany any change. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) defines this process as “a regular procedure that identifies changes within an aviation organization that may have a safety impact on established processes and services.”

Without robust change management procedures, even seemingly minor adjustments can create unforeseen safety consequences as they interact with existing systems and procedures. This reality makes change management one of the most crucial yet challenging aspects of an effective SMS.

How iQSMS Risk+ Supports Change Management Projects

iQSMS Risk+ offers powerful functionality specifically designed for managing change projects. While Risk+ is known for maintaining a centralized Risk+ Register for ongoing operational risks, it is equally valuable as a specialized tool for change management.

When creating a Risk+ assessment for a change project, users can choose not to publish the assessment to the Risk+ Register – keeping the register focused on operational risks while still leveraging the robust assessment capabilities of Risk+ for change management.

From Planning to Implementation: Change Management in Action

When implementing operational changes, Risk+ provides an intuitive platform for developing comprehensive plans that include:

Timelines with critical due dates
Resource and Responsible allocation
Monitoring of Mitigations

iQSMS Risk+ tracks all project risks with assigned responsibilities and due dates. The system automatically notifies responsible team members about updates, ensuring everyone stays aligned throughout implementation. Risk+ helps verify that changes were implemented as planned, safety controls are functioning as intended, no unforeseen consequences have emerged, and lessons learned are documented for future initiatives.

The Power of Project Reusability

Need to implement a similar change at multiple locations or for different aircraft types?

One of Risk+’s advantages is the ability to reuse previous assessments. There is no need to start from scratch every time. Closed Risk+ assessments remain accessible in the system, ready to be repurposed when similar changes arise.

Seamless Integration

While change management assessments remain separate from the Risk+ Register, Safety Controls created or amended via Risk+ Management of Change assessments can be used iQSMS wide. This integration allows organizations to leverage safety controls developed during change management projects for ongoing operational risk management, creating a seamless connection between temporary change projects and permanent safety controls.

Experience the Difference Make Change Your Competitive Advantage

Successful organizations don’t fear change – they plan for it. With iQSMS Risk+, your organization can confidently embrace innovation while maintaining its commitment to safety excellence – leveraging the same powerful assessment tools whether managing one-time changes or ongoing operational risks.