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Integrating SMS Software with Existing Aviation Systems: A Step-by-Step Guide

Posted by Doug Walker on Aug 18, 2025 6:00:00 AM

Integrating SMS Software with Existing Systems

Effective safety management is the backbone of aviation operations. With the rise of digital tools, integrating a Safety Management System (SMS) software like SMS Pro with existing aviation systems—such as flight operations, maintenance, and training platforms—has become a game-changer. This guide explores the benefits of aviation SMS integration, the capabilities of SMS Pro’s API, and a step-by-step approach to seamless aviation system integration.

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation, Aviation SMS Database, 3-Safety Assurance, Risk Management Software, Quality-Safety Management

Who Started Four Pillars of Safety Management in Aviation?

Posted by Doug Walker on Feb 7, 2024 6:15:00 AM

Four Pillars of Safety Management Systems (SMS)

In 2006, International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) required safety management system (SMS) implementation for most commercial aviation service providers. The list of required service providers has been expanded in recent years to include:

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

6 Sources for Aviation Key Performance Indicators - With Free KPI Resources

Posted by Doug Walker on Oct 11, 2023 6:00:00 AM

How Do You Set Key Performance Indicators

Most safety managers consider aligning their operation's key performance indicators with organizational objectives, such as

  • "Lost Time Injuries,"
  • "Employee Turnover," and
  • "Seats Sold."
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Topics: Key Performance Indicators

What Are the 4 Pillars of SMS?

Posted by Doug Walker on Mar 29, 2023 9:56:00 AM

Four Pillars or Components Make a Tough Topic More Digestible

When the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) required a formal safety management system (SMS) implementation by aviation service providers in 2006,

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

Most Common Aviation Risk Management Challenges at Airlines & Airports

Posted by Doug Walker on Jan 27, 2019 10:37:00 AM

Common Safety Manager Challenges in Aviation SMS Programs

Safety managers face difficult challenges when complying with the ICAO aviation safety management systems (SMS) requirements. Most airlines and airports around the world understand that they have to implement these SMS requirements.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

How to Optimize Risk Management Processes for Aviation SMS

Posted by Doug Walker on Dec 1, 2018 5:51:00 AM

What Is an SMS Risk Control Process?

A risk control process for an aviation safety management system (SMS) entails a series of risk management tasks that are executed whenever:

  • Hazards are identified;
  • An event has occurred (accident, incident, irregularity); or
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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

From Reactive to Proactive Hazard Identification in Aviation SMS

Posted by Doug Walker on Nov 30, 2018 5:42:00 AM

Proactive Hazard Identification Saves Lives

Every aviation operation endures varying levels of risk, depending on ever-changing environmental conditions.

The operating environment never remains constant.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

How to Review Aviation SMS Safety Policies - Free Checklist

Posted by Doug Walker on Nov 29, 2018 4:53:00 AM

Aviation Safety Policies Require Review, Didn't You Know?

Safety managers are busy people. After all, they are constantly ensuring SMS documentation requirements are appropriately managed for all four pillars of the aviation safety management system (SMS).

It's easy to let something slip by if there are no mechanisms in place for quality assurance for your aviation SMS.

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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

6 Questions & Downloads for Starting an Aviation SMS Implementation

Posted by Doug Walker on Nov 18, 2018 10:00:00 AM

Time Passes Quickly in the Aviation Safety Industry

Over a dozen years have passed since the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) required aviation safety management system (SMS) implementation by the following aviation service providers:

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

Why Safety Risk Management Pillar Rocks in Aviation SMS - Best Practices

Posted by Doug Walker on Oct 21, 2018 10:00:00 AM

Safety Risk Management Is the SMS Star

In November 2006, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) required the implementation of an aviation safety management system (SMS) by the following aviation service provider organizations:

  • Aircraft operators;
  • Aircraft maintenance organizations;
  • Air navigation services providers; and
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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

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