Safety Risk Management

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About the course

3-day (24 hours) classroom course

IATA Safety Risk Management  aviation training course

Safety risk management is a key component of a successful airline safety management system, required to assess the risks associated with identified hazards and to implement effective mitigation actions. During this course, review your safety risk management process according to the ICAO safety performance requirements. Learn how to improve your operational safety by correctly identifying hazards, providing effective controls to mitigate safety risks, and reducing equipment loss and damage.

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Course code: SAC038VEEN02

Course format

Prerequisites

  • Participants should have previous Safety Management Systems (SMS) knowledge and experience.
  • Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
  • 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.

Next class

Safety Risk Management

Switzerland, Geneva (IATA)
5 - 7 October, 2026
20% Early Bird | Register by Jul 06, 2026
Prices before tax | Class no: 2993272 English
USD 1,208
USD 1,552
Regular*
USD 1,728

What you will learn

Upon completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Summarize the key principles in safety management
  • Describe Safety Risk Management processes
  • Use Safety Risk Management activities and tools
  • Improve Risk Management skills

Course content

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

  • Safety management principles
  • Safety risk management
    • Operational system description
    • Components and activities of an operational system
    • Processes, activities and tools
    • Hazard identification and analysis
    • Safety risk evaluation
  • Safety assurance
    • Safety performance monitoring
  • The relationship between safety risk management and safety assurance

Activities

  • Interactive exercises
  • Role play
  • Final assessment

Who should attend

This course is recommended for:

  • Airline operational managers
  • Airline Corporate and operational safety managers, analysts, coordinators
  • Post holders
  • Airline Quality and Safety 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.