Manage a performance-based safety management system applicable to airline, airport and ATM operations.

Available as: Classroom & In-Company course
Duration: 5 days (40 hours)
Recommended level: Professional and Management
Prerequisites: None

Upon completing this course you will have the skills to:

• Integrate Safety Management Systems (SMS) with other aviation management systems
• Improve safety culture

This course is recommended for:

• ANS providers
• Civil Aviation Authorities
• Airline managers
• Airport managers

• Review of ICAO Safety Management System (SMS) principles and concepts; ICAO Doc 9859.
• Hazard Management: Hazard reporting programs; Hazard analyses; Safety management databases
• Safety Management of Change
• Integrated Management Systems: Integrating Quality Assurance (QA) Programs and QMS with SMS; Safety Planning and Business Planning
• Safety measurement and Safety audit

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.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) are an essential part of successfully operating in today’s aviation industry. This course introduces participants to the key tools to manage a performance-based SMS.

The SMS processes examined in detail during the course are equally applicable to airline, airport and ATM operations.