RMH 5-5

Risk Management Handbook (FAA-H-8083-2A)12188 • Use a formal risk management process to reduce risk on all complex flights. 12189 • If not using a FRAT, continue to use the PAVE checklist to identify hazards and assess and mitigate the associated risks. Chapter Summary 12191 Risk mitigation identifies hazards and reduces the likelihood or potential severity of associated risks. It may allow a pilot to undertake a flight that would otherwise generate unacceptable risk. In other cases, the risk mitigation process may identify high and serious risks that cannot be mitigated, which may require rescheduling, cancellation, or alternate transportation. A FRAT can enhance any risk mitigation analysis, but may not be required for simpler flights, provided the pilot has sufficient risk management skill. A brief FAA Safety Team (FAASTeam) video on risk-based decision-making summarizes many concepts discussed in this chapter.