Safety Management System (SMS)
5 to 7 hours
• Introduction to the SMS • Safety fundamentals • Organizational risks • ICAO: major components of the SMS • ICAO: requirements • Core of the SMS: – Identification of hazards and unexpected events, and their criticality – Detection and tracking criteria for safety-related events – Collection and Reporting tools for safety-related information – Definition and implementation of actions • The sharing of responsibility with the SMS • Organizational models for companies • SMS fundamentals: – Safety culture – Safety policy and objectives – Risk management – Risk mapping – Ensuring continued safety – Promoting safety • Risk management in detail: – Methodology – Matrix of risks, and risk assessment • Case studies based on practical scenarios and exercises • Safety and performance indicators • Reporting system for hazardous events and incidents • Study of the company corporate Safety Management System manual (Optional) • Final assessment
Identify the principles ruling the management of existing or potential risks for flight safety within approved organizations. Be able to implement an SMS process within a team or unit. Become familiar with the concepts of safety and risk management.

All staff involved in the SMS process within AIR-OPS, ATO, PART M/G or 145 organizations, airport management or support organizations and their related subcontractors. Managers, quality and safety technicians.
2 years