--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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This means that, with SMS programs, you manage safety with similar methods for other parts of operations like quality management. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/executive-manager-role-in-safety-management-systems) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/executive-manager-role-in-safety-management-systems#comments-listing) Topics: [Quality-Safety Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/quality-safety-management) ## [Examples How to Improve Safety Culture in Aviation SMS – With Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-improve-safety-culture-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Sep 9, 2026, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-to-Improve-Safety-Culture-IN-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-improve-safety-culture-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## What Is Safety Culture in Aviation SMS “Safety culture” is an ambiguous phrase that gets thrown around a lot. Sometimes we use it when we talk about poor safety awareness when employees behave ignorantly on the ramp or around dangerous situations. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-improve-safety-culture-in-aviation-sms-programs) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-improve-safety-culture-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [Quality-Safety Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/quality-safety-management) ## [How Long Does It Take to Train Employees on New SMS Program](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-train-employees-on-new-sms-program) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Sep 2, 2026, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-long-does-it-take-to-Train-Employees-ON-New-SMS-program.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-train-employees-on-new-sms-program) ## What Is a New SMS Program A new SMS program means adopting a new safety program in your organization. This new safety program can be an entirely new risk management program where one did not exist before. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-train-employees-on-new-sms-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-long-does-it-take-to-train-employees-on-new-sms-program#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Training](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-training) ## [All Corrective Preventative Actions Not Created Equal: Initial Mitigating Actions](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/all-corrective-preventative-actions-not-created-equal-initial-mitigating-actions) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Aug 26, 2026, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/ALL-Corrective-Preventative-Actions-not-created-equal-initial-Mitigating-Actions.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/all-corrective-preventative-actions-not-created-equal-initial-mitigating-actions) ## What Are Corrective Preventative Actions (CPAs) In [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx), reported safety issues and audit findings are run through an operator's documented risk management process. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/all-corrective-preventative-actions-not-created-equal-initial-mitigating-actions) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/all-corrective-preventative-actions-not-created-equal-initial-mitigating-actions#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [What Continuous Improvement Compliance Looks Like in Real SMS Program](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-continuous-improvement-compliance-looks-like-in-real-sms-program) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Aug 19, 2026, 5:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/what-Continuous-Improvement-compliance-looks-like-IN-real-SMS-program.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-continuous-improvement-compliance-looks-like-in-real-sms-program) ## What Is Continuous Improvement in Aviation SMS [Continuous improvement in aviation SMS programs](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-the-truth-about-sms-continuous-improvement-and-kpis) in the formal process by which safety programs correct substandard safety performances that have been identified. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-continuous-improvement-compliance-looks-like-in-real-sms-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-continuous-improvement-compliance-looks-like-in-real-sms-program#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [How to Use Leading Indicators in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-aviation-leading-indicators) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Aug 12, 2026, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-TO-use-Leading-Indicators-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-aviation-leading-indicators) ## What Is an Aviation Leading Indicator [Leading indicators](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-are-leading-indicators-in-aviation-sms-programs) measure the safety inputs of your [aviation safety management system (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) activities. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-aviation-leading-indicators) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-aviation-leading-indicators#comments-listing) ## [How to Best Monitor KPIs in Your Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-process-to-monitor-kpis-in-your-aviation-sms-program) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Aug 5, 2026, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-to-Best-Monitor-KPIs-IN-your-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-process-to-monitor-kpis-in-your-aviation-sms-program) ## What Are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) [Key performance indicators (KPIs)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-a-key-performance-indicator-kpi-in-aviation-sms), also known as Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs), are data metrics used to track performance in your aviation safety management system. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-process-to-monitor-kpis-in-your-aviation-sms-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-process-to-monitor-kpis-in-your-aviation-sms-program#comments-listing) ## [Everything You Need to Know About Risk Analysis in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-risk-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jul 22, 2026, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Everything-you-need-to-Know-about-Risk-Analysis-IN-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-risk-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## The Multiple Faces of What Risk Is The layperson's perception and understanding of risk is something that tends to make aviation safety professionals slightly indignant. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-risk-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/everything-you-need-to-know-about-risk-analysis-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Overview of FAA Part 5 Requirements](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/overview-of-faa-part-5-requirements) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jul 8, 2026, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Overview-Of-FAA-part-5-Requirements.jpg)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/overview-of-faa-part-5-requirements) ## FAA Part 5 Built Around 4 Pillars of SMS [Federal Aviation Administration Part 5 requirements](https://www.faa.gov/about/initiatives/sms/reference_library/policy_and_requirements/) are modeled after the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/overview-of-faa-part-5-requirements) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/overview-of-faa-part-5-requirements#comments-listing) Topics: [FAA Compliance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/faa-compliance) ## [FAA Part 5 Compliance | Safety Risk Management Risk Control Component](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faas-srm-risk-control-component) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jul 1, 2026, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/FAA-PART-5-Compliance-SRM-risk-Control-Component.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/faas-srm-risk-control-component) ## FAA’s SRM Risk Control Component – Defining Risk The FAA’s SRM Risk Control component is the 5th and final element in the Safety Risk Management process. 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