A Safety Management System is defined by the FAA as, The formal, business like approach to managing safety risk. It includes systematic procedures, practices, and policies for the management of safety (including safety policy, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion)
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Safety Management Solutions
Safety Management Packages/Services
SMS Jumpstart Package
SMS Flat-Fee Implementation Package
SMS Virtual Assistant
Virtual Safety Office / Safety Analyst Mentor
Safety Management Audits
State Safety Program (SSP) Audits
FAA International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA)
Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA)
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Pre-Audits
IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO) Pre-Audits
ICAO Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program (USOAP) Pre-Audits
Safety Culture Assessments
Safety Management Consulting for Air Operators We provide safety consulting services for all types of aviation operations!
Safety Management Consulting for Regulators
State Safety Program (SSP) Assistance
Safety Management Training Courses
SMS Expanded Implementation (5 days)
This is a comprehensive course that covers Safety Management and SMS implementation in detail. It builds on our SMS Basic Implementation course by providing the attendee with additional skills and knowledge necessary to conduct safety management activities as well as the required knowledge and tools to implement, and sustain, a functional, Phase 4 SMS within their organization. As part of the course, attendees will conduct their own Gap Analysis under the guidance of the course instructor. This course is developed in accordance with ICAO's Document 9859 (Safety Management Manual) and easily meets and exceeds the recommended training requirements set forth by ICAO as well as CAAs and Regulators worldwide.
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SMS Basic Implementation (2 days)
This course begins with the principles of safety management and then delves into the SMS implementation process. As part of the course, attendees will conduct their own Gap Analysis under the guidance of the course instructor. This course is developed in accordance with ICAO's Document 9859 (Safety Management Manual) and easily meets and exceeds the recommended training requirements set forth by ICAO as well as CAAs and Regulators worldwide.
SMS Train-The-Trainer (4 days)
This SMS Instructor (Train-The-Trainer) course is appropriate for company personnel who would like to learn how to develop and teach SMS courses. This is a 4-day intensive course that, upon successful completion, will certify the candidate as a company SMS trainer, and be approvable as such by your CAA.
SMS Overview (1 day)
SMS has, or will, become mandatory for virtually all aviation operators over the next few years. Our SMS Overview course is the perfect starting point to separate fact from fiction as you begin thinking about SMS implementation at your own organization. This course is jam-packed with information that you can use immediately to help you make informed decisions as you begin the SMS implementation process.
SMS For High-Level Management (1 day)
A short SMS course specifically targeted to the CEO, President, Accountable Executive, COO, CFO, Safety Team, Department Heads, and other high-level management.
SMS For Small Aviation Organizations
An SMS is not a "one size fits all" program. It is scalable to any size aviation organization. This course is targeted toward the smaller aviation organizations that may have limited resources to implement and sustain a functional SMS.
This is a self-directed course that can be taken and accessed any time or place that's convenient for you!
Introduction to Safety Risk Management
Safety Risk Management (SRM) is one of the most important elements of an organization's SMS. Yet, many safety managers find SRM challenging, or difficult, to effectively implement and/or sustain. This course provides the attendee with the concepts and processes needed to have an effective SRM program within their organization.
Safety Investigation (3 days)
Safety investigation is a critical component of your SMS. This course provides the attendee with the techniques and methods to conduct effective safety investigations within their company.
Safety Auditing (2 days)
This course provides attendees with the necessary knowledge and skills to plan and conduct an aviation safety audit. The course covers regulatory compliance as well as performance-based auditing techniques. The focus is on the company's SMS.
Performance-Based Auditing (2 days)
ICAO requires a mix of both prescriptive and performance approaches to auditing. However, this course focuses specifically on Performance-Based Auditing (PBA) for assessing an Operator’s SMS from the Regulator’s oversight perspective. One of the primary components of PBA is Risk-Based Oversight (RBO). Since RBO relates to the identification and management of risks, a good amount of time is spent on the planning and implementation of RBO, from both the Operator’s as well as CAA's perspective.
The Four Pillars of Safety Management (free presentation)
A brief introduction to Safety Management Systems. This presentation covers Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion. These are the building blocks of a Safety Management System.
Approaches to Safety (free presentation)
This presentation addresses the 3 approaches to safety in a Safety Management System (SMS). Reactive, Proactive, and Predictive.
Safety Management Software
SMS Software Solutions (offered through our partner SMS Pro)
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