Implementing a Process for Marketing Optional Safety Equipment

Clifford Parizo; Chris Robinson

doi:10.56094/jss.v51i3.146

Authors

Clifford Parizo SBC Global
Chris Robinson Sikorsky

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.56094/jss.v51i3.146

Keywords:

optional safety, MIL-STD-882, PEL, marketing

Abstract

A technical paper at the 31st International System Safety Conference (ISSC) in 2013 discussed work that was being done at Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation to develop a standard process for marketing safety-enhancing features and equipment that are above and beyond airworthiness certification and regulatory requirements. Sikorsky has taken the stance that it’s worth the cost and weight associated with including certain items in our bid offerings because of their impact on safety. Although customers can choose to remove these items during contract negotiations, those decisions will initiate a dialogue to ensure that customers fully understand the consequences of doing so. Sikorsky’s Product Equipment List (PEL) process was implemented in August, 2014. This paper discusses changes that were incorporated during the PEL launch.

Author Biographies

Clifford Parizo, SBC Global

Clifford Parizo holds a bachelor of science degree in mechanical engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a master of science degree in management from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. He has a total of 38 years of experience in the areas of test engineering, product safety and system safety for rotorcraft design and development programs. He has attended and supported ISSC conferences since 2003 and has been a member of the ISSS since July 2008. He received the Northeast Chapter President’s Award for his efforts in revitalizing the New England Chapter and in helping to form the Northeast Chapter in 2011.

Chris Robinson, Sikorsky

Chris Robinson holds a bachelor of science degree in safety science and aviation maintenance science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University of Daytona Beach, Florida. He spent just shy of 10 years in the U.S. Army as a Black Hawk technical inspector, phase maintenance team leader, crew chief and mechanic. He holds an airframe and powerplant license from the FAA. He currently supports aviation safety investigations and fleet safety engineering activities at Sikorsky.