In this episode of the Portside Safety by Baldwin podcast, we explore why ASAP reporting is one of the most powerful and underused tools in aviation safety. The team discusses what low reporting really means, the barriers that prevent employees from speaking up, and how operators can build trust, simplify reporting, and turn insights into action. More reports don’t mean more problems; they mean better visibility into your operation.

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Meet Ryan Smith, Portside’s newest safety manager, as he shares his journey from the U.S. Air Force to civilian aviation. In this episode, the team explores why SMS is a team sport, how to build a strong safety culture, and practical ways to encourage reporting and trust across your organization.

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• Tweet us at @BaldwinAviation
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• Email us at baldwin@portside.co

Learn more about Safety Management System’s at www.BaldwinSMS.com

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Anne Marie Sollazzo sits down with Jermaine “Caddy” Cadogan, President of Convergent Performance and former U.S. Marine Corps aviation maintainer, to discuss Safety Management Systems (SMS) in the maintenance world. They explore why maintenance teams often experience cultural resistance to formal SMS tools, how risk is managed differently in the hangar versus the flight deck, and what leaders can do to create real buy-in. The conversation highlights practical integration, ownership, and the importance of designing SMS with maintainers, not just for them.

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• Tweet us at @BaldwinAviation
• Connect on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/baldwin-aviation-safety-&-compliance/
• Follow on Facebook @BaldwinSafety
• Email us at baldwin@portside.co

Learn more about Safety Management System’s at www.BaldwinSMS.com

Thanks for listening and stay safe!