Aviation's Hidden Threat

It’s always easier and cheaper to run your business by ignoring industry standards. It’s harder and more expensive to do it right. For example, at a time of limited carrier resources caused by natural disasters, refinery shutdowns, and market price spikes, just finding a truck and driver is tough enough, but doubly tough when you require they are aviation trained and the equipment grade dedicated. Short cuts and saving money do not go hand-in-hand with ensuring aviation safety.

Meeting all applicable industry standards and therefore operating within the law is the only way those entrusted with the safety of aircraft and passengers should operate. If you are in the aviation fuel business, you can’t just talk about safety; talk the walk, and walk the talk.

About the Author:

Michael Mooney began his aviation business career in 1978 and since that time has served a management role in aviation-related operations including, FBOs, airline ground support, into-plane fueling and a corporate flight department that operated a large fleet of aircraft.