About

Capitalize on the safety and commercial benefits that a SMS can bring your organization.

Leading airlines from all regions have incorporated the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) standards into their airline operations, and IOSA is a major component of industry efforts to improve aviation safety. Learn how to comply with the latest IOSA provisions for Safety Management Systems (SMS).

Course format: This course is available at IATA Training Centers, regional training partner locations, and on-demand as in-company training. This course provides 24 hours of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

• Be proficient in IOSA-SMS provisions and audit methodology
• Comply with IOSA-SMS provisions on documentation and implementation within airline operations
• Develop the risk management process from hazard identification to mitigation actions
• Achieve optimal safety performance and be prepared to comply with SMS regulatory requirements
• Utilize corporate culture to facilitate SMS implementation

Course content

• SMS framework
  • SMS concept, evolution and benefits
  • IOSA program documentation
• IOSA – SMS requirements structure
  • Interlinked and repeated IOSA Standards and Recommended Practices (ISARPS)
  • Audit methodology
  • Organization and Management System (ORG) section
• SMS ISARPs
  • Fulfilling documentation requirements
  • Checking the implementation
• Risk management process
  • Hazard identification
  • Risk assessment &risk mitigation
• SMS implementation
  • Methodology and deliverables
  • Challenges to implementing IOSA-SMS provisions
  • Change management

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Activities:

• Exercises include IOSA-SMS requirement details and risk management techniques.

Who should attend

This course is recommended for airline staff:

• Safety Managers and Officers
• Airline Managers
• Airline Quality Managers
• Airline IOSA Coordinators

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

Additional information

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