Safety Management Systems (SMS) for Civil Aviation

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

Service providers in civil aviation, such as Air Navigation Service Providers and maintenance organizations, are required to develop and operate a Safety Management System (SMS) that meets State safety oversight requirements as specified by the International Civil Aviation Organization in Annex 19. The objective of an SMS is to ensure safe operations, improve operational efficiency and maintain aviation safety globally. This five-day course explains safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance and safety promotion and gives many practical examples. The latest changes in ICAO Doc 9859 Safety Management Manual, Edition 4, 2018, are highlighted.

Course code: SAC016VEEN01

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Entry-level and 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

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In-house training

On completion of this course, you will be able to:

• Explain safety management fundamentals and relate it to your tasks
• Describe the key features of an SMS, the importance of system description and gap analysis, the relationship between SMS and QMS
• Explain the fundamentals of hazards, hazard identification and risk management
• Describe the safety management requirements in ICAO Annex 19, including the relationship between the State Safety Program and an SMS
• Create a basic SMS implementation plan or improve an existing one

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Safety management fundamentals
• How to develop and implement an SMS, or how to improve an existing SMS
• Learn how the financial cost of safety can be managed
• Target resources appropriately and measure the results
• Manage safety risks proactively
• Build a positive safety culture
• Ensure effective communications on safety

Notes: As per ICAO, service providers are responsible for the implementation of a Safety Management System (SMS) in accordance with Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) contained in ICAO Annex 6 — Operation of Aircraft, Part I — International Commercial Air Transport — Aeroplanes, and Part III — International Operations — Helicopters, ICAO Annex 11 — Air Traffic Services, and ICAO Annex 14 — Aerodromes, Volume I — Aerodrome Design and Operations.

This course is recommended for:

• Civil Aviation Managers concerned with safety
• Air Traffic Controllers and managers responsible for safety in Air Navigation Service Providers

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.