Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

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5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines aviation training course

Implementation of SMS became mandatory for airline international operations in November 2006. Since then, the airline community has developed considerable experience and acquired important “lessons learned” regarding both SMS implementation and operation. However, most training currently available for the airline community still relies on content developed to satisfy early SMS implementation requirements. This course reflects progress on SMS practical knowledge as well as conceptual thinking since 2006, both resulting from shared industry experiences, including the latest requirements regarding safety culture and the enhanced protection for safety data and safety information included in the second edition of Annex 19.

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Course code: TALS-01

Course format

Prerequisites

  • Participants should have basic knowledge of operational safety. If you don’t have knowledge of Safety Management System concepts, we recommend that you take the IATA Safety Management Systems Fundamentals e-learning before this course.
  • Recommended level is Intermediate.
  • The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

Canada, Montreal (IATA, ACCET Accredited)
1 - 4 October, 2024
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 200626
English
USD 2,340
USD 3,010
Regular
USD 3,345

Find out more about our ACCET Accredited IATA Training Center in Montreal, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Montreal.

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Please check if you are eligible to travel to Canada before you complete your registration.

Visas
Visa-exempt foreign nationals who fly to or transit through Canada will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA). Exceptions include U.S. citizens and travelers with a valid visa. Do you need an eTA? Apply for your eTA (a CAD 7 fee applies). Please note that travelers or if you are booking for someone else, are responsible to request their visas through varying designated channels (consulates and/ or third party companies) in due time.

Discounts
A regional course fee (15% discount) is applied to course participants residing in Canada who attend classes at the Montreal Training Center. To claim the discount, enter YMQ-LOCAL in the promotional code field during your registration. The discount will be deducted automatically from the course price. These regional discounts will be applied in addition to any qualifying early bird promotion.

Taxes
As per the detailed procedure on our tax page, non-Canadian residents do not pay sales taxes if they advise us prior to their purchase.

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

Türkiye, Istanbul (TKAA-RTP)
7 - 11 October, 2024
Please register by 16 Sep
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 208925
English
USD 2,340
USD 3,010
Regular
USD 3,345

Registration


This class is offered in cooperation with Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA).
A regional price applies to residents of Türkiye. Please refer to TKAA for the final price.

Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA)
Ataturk Airport; Gate B 34149 Yesilkoy
Istanbul
Türkiye

For more information please contact:

You may also register on the Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TAA) website:

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

India, Delhi (AMA-RTP)
14 - 18 October, 2024
Please register by 22 Sep
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All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 228396
English
USD 2,340
USD 3,010
Regular
USD 3,345

Registration


This class is offered in cooperation with Bird Academy. Please refer to Bird for the final price.

Bird Academy

L-40 Connaught Circus
Connaught Place
New Delhi, 110 001

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
2 - 6 December, 2024
Register before Nov 11, 2024 to take advantage of the USD100 Early Bird discount. The price below includes this discount.
Please register by 11 Nov
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 201825
English
USD 2,240
USD 2,910
Regular
USD 3,245

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

United States, Miami (IATA, ACCET Accredited)
17 - 21 March, 2025
Register before Sep 17, 2024 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 24 Feb
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229827
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

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Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
16 - 20 June, 2025
Register before Dec 16, 2024 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 26 May
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230264
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Geneva, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Geneva.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

Chinese Taipei, Taipei (TAFLA-IATA)
21 - 25 July, 2025
Register before Jan 21, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 30 Jun
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230665
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Taipei, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Taipei.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

United States, Miami (IATA, ACCET Accredited)
29 September - 3 October, 2025
Register before Mar 29, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 08 Sep
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 229828
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

Find out more about our ACCET Accredited IATA Training Center in Miami, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Miami.

Accett

Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

Singapore, Singapore (IATA)
1 - 5 December, 2025
Register before Jun 01, 2025 to take advantage of the 25% Early Bird discount (only for payment by credit card or ICH)*. The price below includes this discount. *Terms apply
Please register by 10 Nov
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 230625
English
USD 1,755
USD 2,258
Regular
USD 2,509

Find out more about our IATA Training Center in Singapore, including details about the Training Center, a map to help you find it, and a schedule of all the upcoming courses being held in Singapore.

Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Airlines (classroom)

Türkiye, Istanbul (TKAA-RTP)
15 - 19 December, 2025
Please register by 23 Nov
Find out more about our Early Bird Terms.
All prices are before tax and include applicable discounts.
Class no: 226974
English
USD 2,340
USD 3,010
Regular
USD 3,345

Registration


This class is offered in cooperation with Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA).
A regional price applies to residents of Türkiye. Please refer to TKAA for the final price.

Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TKAA)
Ataturk Airport; Gate B 34149 Yesilkoy
Istanbul
Türkiye

For more information please contact:

You may also register on the Turkish Airlines Aviation Academy (TAA) website:

Register on the TAA website

What you will learn

Upon completing this course you will be able to:

  • Summarize the fundamental safety management concepts that sustain the operation of an SMS
  • Establish the priorities for safety mitigation based on the evaluation of safety risk
  • Develop strategies for safety risk mitigation using safety risk profiles as a frame of reference
  • Develop the building blocks for the implementation and operation of an effective airline employee safety reporting program
  • Develop strategies for safety risk mitigation using safety risk profiles as a frame of reference
  • Explain the requirements to achieve compliance with ICAO Annex 19 and IOSA SMS standards

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Levels of safety risk decision making
  • Importance of an evidence-based allocation of resources
  • Safety deficiency, hazard, potential consequence and safety risk
  • Steps involved in monitoring safety performance
  • Safety risk profiles
  • Safety reporting program

Activities

  • Interactive exercises
  • Role play
  • Case studies
  • Final assessment

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Airline operations managers
  • Corporate and operational safety managers, analysts, coordinators
  • Postholders
  • Quality managers

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.

This is one of the best training courses I have taken during my 25+ years in the industry. The rich content covered all the SMS essentials and I couldn’t have asked for a better instructor whose knowledge, operational experience and passion for the subject matter made the course truly enjoyable! Working for an organization that supports and promotes global safety, I am certain IATA’s safety training contributes to reducing industry accidents and hazards.

- Mohammed Eturki , National Air Services (NAS) , December 01, 2023

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