SAFETY MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Safety Management Systems Training and Consulting

     The Aviation Consulting Group provides training and consulting in Safety Management Systems. We can assist your organization with a wide variety of options; these options include "a la carte" assistance with SMS manuals, GAP analyses, SMS audits, SMS implementation plans, safety culture assessments, risk assessments, and our popular, robust SMS implementation course (the most comprehensive Safety Management course you can get for your money!).

Flat-Fee SMS Implementation

     TACG also provides full-service, flat-fee, term-based SMS assistance (or...simply put...we do most of the work for you for one set price!). We work directly with your company utilizing mixed modalities for convenience and efficiency. These modalities include face-to-face consulting and training at your location and Internet video conferencing (which can be as simple as Skype). We can be the other employee you wish you had...and for less money, too! Download the SMS flat-fee brochure

What Do You Get With Our Flat-Fee SMS?

      One year (12 full months) of TACG assistance to implement your organization's SMS

      Onsite (face-to-face) and Internet video assistance/support during all phases of your SMS implementation. Including:

      Our SMS Expanded Implementation Course

      Safety Culture Assessment

      GAP analysis

      Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment

      A phased, structured, logical, and "realistic" implementation plan

      An in-depth understanding of safety management and SMS principles rather than just a "fill in the box" approach

      Assistance with getting management onboard (buy-in) rather than just "lip service"

      Your own personal safety advisor that will answer your questions within hours...not days or weeks!

      A 10% discount on any other TACG services or courses

      One flat fee. No hidden charges or surprises

      Piece of mind knowing you are working with a reputable and knowledgeable SMS consulting firm

     Our full-service, flat-fee, term-based SMS assistance is very affordably priced and is based on the size of your aviation organization. Size is determined by total number of employees. Ready to get started? Click here to request additional information.

SMS Expanded Implementation Course

SMS Expanded Implementation Course (5 Days)

The most comprehensive Safety Management course you can get for your money!

COURSE NAME: Safety Management Systems Expanded Implementation

COURSE DESCRIPTION: This is a total immersion course that will allow the attendee to fully understand Safety Management principles as well as how to implement a functional Safety Management System at his/her own organization. Our SMS Expanded Implementation course is developed in accordance with ICAO's Document 9859 (Safety Management Manual rev. 2) and easily meets and exceeds the recommended training requirements set forth by ICAO as well as CAA's and Regulators worldwide.

This comprehensive course begins with an in-depth presentation on the fundamentals of safety and safety management then progresses into the heart of Safety Management System development, implementation, and ongoing operation. Additionally, attendees will receive extensive training on how to conduct a GAP analysis and develop their own customized SMS manual (template included in course). Attendees will also receive an SMS software demonstration with the option to purchase software through our world-class SMS software partner.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This total submersion course is geared towards those people responsible for the implementation of their organization's SMS. As a non-specific course, we invite people from all types of aviation organizations to attend; this includes, but is not limited to:

Airlines

Corporate and Business Aviation Operators

Part 135 Charter Operators

Freight/Cargo Operators

Flight Schools

Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Facilities

Manufacturers

Airports

Air Traffic Control Organizations

Civil Aviation Authorities

Military/Military Contractors

COURSE DURATION: 40.0 hrs. (5 days)

TIME: 8:00am-5:00pm daily (includes a one hour break for lunch)

WHAT TO BRING: Laptop computer with Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Adobe Acrobat programs

WHAT TO WEAR: Business casual

LOCATION/DATE: Click here for scheduling options

INCLUDED IN COURSE:

Coursebook

CD with all slides and videos shown in course

SMS Manual Template (to help create your own manual. Most of the work has been done for you)

Handouts

SMS electronic library provided on CD

Certificate of Training

COURSE TOPICS:

The Foundation of Safety (with an emphasis on safety culture)

Introduction to Safety Management

Hazards

Safety Risks

ICAO Safety Management SARPS

Introduction to Safety Management Systems

SMS Planning

SMS Operation

Phased Approach to SMS Implementation

Fatigue Risk Management Systems (FRMS)

Human Factors in Safety Systems

GAP Analysis Worksheet Review and Guidance for Your Company

Making the SMS Manual Yours (template included in course)

SMS Software Demonstration/Methods for Data Analysis

Numerous Case Studies and Exercises/Activities