Bridging the Gap Between Flight Ops & Maintenance

Safety Chats Podcast

Safety Chats Podcast
Bridging the Gap Between Flight Ops & Maintenance
Aug 31, 2026 Season 5 Episode 8 Todd Thomas and Anne Marie Sollazzo

Better safety starts with better communication. In this Safety Chat, the Portside Safety by Baldwin team explores how flight operations and maintenance can work more effectively together, from clearer write-ups and standardized communication to building stronger relationships across teams.

They also discuss how communication gaps can contribute to normalization of deviance and why a strong SMS and safety culture help teams identify issues before they become bigger problems.

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