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Preflight Mitigator’s Year In Review: 24 Updates for 2024

Written by Michael Sidler | Dec 19, 2024 11:32:56 PM

 

 

2024 was a milestone year for Preflight Mitigator, packed with impactful innovations that made a real difference for our customers. From reducing administrative burdens to enhancing field flexibility and fostering stronger safety cultures, these 24 powerful features were built with your needs in mind. Whether you’re streamlining risk assessments, reporting hazards in the cockpit, or driving safety performance across your organization, Preflight Mitigator delivered tools to make your operations smarter, safer, and more effective than ever.

Assessment Upgrades

  1. Multi-Question Types

    Collect the data you need with flexible question formats, enabling customized, comprehensive assessments.

  2. Parent/Child Relationships

    Build smarter forms with dynamic parent/child questions that adapt based on previous answers.

  3. Associated Policy Alerts

    Enhance compliance by linking policy alerts directly to specific form questions, keeping your team informed.

  4. Require Digital Signatures

    Ensure accountability and form integrity by requiring digital signatures on assessments and submissions.

  5. Require Approvals

    Add structure and oversight to your assessments with built-in approval workflows, keeping processes organized and on track.

  6. De-identified Reporting

    Protect privacy and reduce bias with de-identified reports for cleaner, more transparent safety insights.

  7. Form Templates

    Save time with customizable form templates that simplify your workflows while ensuring consistency.

  8. Inclusion of NOTAMs

    Enhance operational awareness by integrating real-time Notices to Airmen (NOTAMs) into your assessments.

  9. Integrated Weather Data

    Make smarter decisions by including real-time METAR and TAF weather data in your assessments to identify risks tied to flight conditions.

Hazard Reporting

  1. Non-Score-Based Forms

    Simplify hazard reporting by enabling submissions without scoring—removing barriers to sharing safety-critical data.

  2. Anonymous Submission Capabilities

    Encourage open and honest reporting with fully anonymous submission options for hazards and incidents.

  3. ASAP Program

    Align with the FAA’s Aviation Safety Action Program (ASAP) to streamline voluntary self-reporting and reduce risk.

  4. QR Code Sharing & Public Access Links

    Make hazard reporting more accessible than ever with shareable QR codes and public links—perfect for field teams. 


Safety Assurance

  1. Full Risk Mitigation Flow

    Identify, analyze, and control safety risks end-to-end with a structured, intuitive mitigation process.

  2. Root Cause Analysis

    Drill down to the root causes of hazards and incidents, empowering you to prevent future occurrences.

  3. Corrective Action Plans

    Take proactive steps with corrective action plans that address safety concerns and drive improvement.

  4. Risk Controls

    Build and implement risk controls that directly support your Safety Performance Targets (SPTs) and objectives.

  5. Action Item Assignments

    Hold your team accountable with clear action item assignments, ensuring safety tasks are tracked and completed.

Safety Promotion

  1. Build and Send Safety Promotions

    Foster a stronger safety culture by creating and distributing safety campaigns directly through the platform.

  2. Track Read & Acknowledgements

    Ensure critical safety communications are seen and acknowledged, giving you clear visibility into team engagement.

Safety Policy

  1. Post Your Safety Policy Statement

    Clearly communicate your organization’s safety philosophy by publishing official safety statements for your team.

  2. Create Safety Objectives

    Set measurable safety objectives to align your team and track progress toward continuous improvement.

  3. Hosting Manuals & Documents

    Centralize critical safety manuals and documents in one accessible location to save time and reduce search frustration.

User Experience Enhancements

  1. Light/Dark Mode

    Work comfortably, day or night, whether you’re in the cockpit or out in the field, with the option to switch between light and dark modes for your interface.

Looking Ahead to 2025

As we look back on an incredible year of innovation, it’s clear that 2024 has been all about empowering you to simplify safety operations, reduce administrative burdens, and elevate your safety culture. These 24 standout updates celebrate your commitment to safety, your adaptability in the field, and our shared goal of continuous improvement. From streamlining workflows to creating a smarter, more flexible safety management system, Preflight Mitigator continues to evolve with you.

These 24 updates are just the beginning. In 2025, we’re focused on delivering even more powerful features that simplify safety operations, reduce administrative burdens, and help you achieve your safety objectives faster. We’re excited to have you with us as we continue to improve Preflight Mitigator.

We Want Your Feedback

Which of these features had the biggest impact on your operation this year? What would you like to see next? Let us know—your input drives our innovation!

Here’s to a safe and successful 2025!