Safety management in civil aviation is critical for all service providers, including airlines, maintenance organizations, and Air Navigation Service Providers (ANSPs). A Safety Management System (SMS) for Civil Aviation helps organizations identify hazards, assess risks, monitor performance, and continuously improve safety. These systems strengthen operational efficiency, reduce incidents, and promote a positive safety culture while ensuring compliance with international regulations.
This five-day classroom course (40 hours) equips aviation professionals with practical knowledge of Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Civil Aviation. The course covers four core components: safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. Participants learn how these components interact and contribute to overall safety performance. The program also addresses updates from ICAO Doc 9859 Safety Management Manual (Edition 4, 2018) and aligns with ICAO Annex 19, preparing learners to implement SMS according to international standards.
Participants engage in practical exercises, case studies, and discussions to explore real-life safety challenges. Learners practice identifying hazards, assessing risks, developing mitigation strategies, and creating SMS implementation plans. The course highlights connections between SMS for Civil Aviation and Quality Management Systems (QMS). It also explains the link to the State Safety Program (SSP), providing a broader context for effective safety management.
By the end of the course, participants understand regulatory requirements and operational principles of Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Civil Aviation. They gain tools to implement, monitor, and enhance safety management, build a positive safety culture, improve safety communications, and maintain safety as a priority in all operations.
