
Martha works as the SMS Analyst at AirLink, specializing in operational safety, a role she hadn’t initially planned on pursuing.
This new challenge allowed Martha to step into a different field. She committed herself to learning, getting involved, and with the guidance of her mentor Eng. Oswaldo Hernández, our SMS specialist, she discovered a new passion.
One of her most meaningful projects was an emergency drill conducted with the airport, focused on emergency management and continuous improvement of the Safety Management System (SMS).
Martha highlighted the importance of the key components that make an SMS effective, which are a main focus of her work. These include risk management, a solid reporting system, and promoting a safety culture where employees feel comfortable reporting issues without fear of retaliation. She also highlighted that keeping the organization aligned with regulatory authorities such as ICAO or the FAA requires proactive effort and continuous updates.
What Martha finds most fulfilling about her job is the direct impact SMS has on operational safety and passenger well-being. She appreciates the fact that her work contributes to safer flights and happy customers.
Her role is essential to ensuring operational safety and compliance with both national and international standards.
“Aviation requires dedication” by Eng. Martha Escamillas.
