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Training staff on Safety Management System (SMS) concepts can be a daunting task for new aviation safety managers, especially when guiding accountable executives—senior leaders responsible for SMS oversight.
Training staff on Safety Management System (SMS) concepts can be a daunting task for new aviation safety managers, especially when guiding accountable executives—senior leaders responsible for SMS oversight.
Topics: 4-Safety Promotion, 3-Safety Assurance, 1-Safety Policy, Risk Management Training, FAA Compliance, Safety Culture
Below is a detailed description of how SMS Pro (asms-pro.com), a web-based aviation Safety Management System (SMS) software, addresses the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CAR) 107 requirements for aviation service providers. Each CAR 107 requirement is mapped to SMS Pro’s capabilities, with specific modules identified where applicable, based on information from the SMS Pro website and related sources. The response also notes any potential limitations where SMS Pro may not fully address a requirement.
Topics: Key Performance Indicators, Aviation SMS Database, 4-Safety Promotion, 3-Safety Assurance, 1-Safety Policy, 2-Safety Risk Management, Quality-Safety Management
SMS Pro is a comprehensive SMS database tailored for aviation service providers, including airlines, airports, maintenance organizations, flight schools, and more. Its modular design and aviation-specific functionality make it an effective tool for meeting FAA Part 5 audit requirements.
Topics: 4-Safety Promotion, 3-Safety Assurance, Risk Management Software, 1-Safety Policy, 2-Safety Risk Management, FAA Compliance
As Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) organizations face stricter FAA, ICAO, EASA, and Transport Canada regulations in 2025, compliance is no longer optional—it's critical.
Whether you're a small MRO with a single hangar or a large network like Dassault Falcon Jet with 400 employees across multiple sites, SMS Pro offers tailored Safety Management System (SMS) solutions to meet your needs. With our restructured plans—Basic, Professional, and Enterprise—SMS Pro ensures regulatory compliance, operational efficiency, and cost savings, regardless of your size or complexity.
Here’s why SMS Pro Professional is the go-to choice for MROs navigating the regulatory landscape.
Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation, 4-Safety Promotion, 3-Safety Assurance, Risk Management Software, 1-Safety Policy, 2-Safety Risk Management
The Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) safety risk management (SRM) compliance requirement for System Description has one clear goal: establish the components of your operating environment’s
Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management, FAA Compliance
Aviation safety managers are tasked with ensuring the skies remain safe for passengers, crew, and aircraft. A critical component of this responsibility is conducting effective risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies to identify hazards and reduce operational risks to As Low as Reasonably Practical (ALARP).
This short article explores
Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management
The purpose of a Web-based Hazard Reporting Solution is to provide a structured system for aviation service providers to identify, report, and manage hazards and safety events within their aviation Safety Management System (SMS).
Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management
Aviation safety managers operate in a high-stakes environment where Safety Management Systems (SMS) are critical for ensuring operational safety.
SMS relies heavily on data to
Topics: 3-Safety Assurance
In aviation, where safety is non-negotiable, a Safety Management System (SMS) is the backbone of risk management. Mandated by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and national regulators like the FAA and EASA, an SMS provides a structured top-down approach to identifying, assessing, and mitigating safety risks. However, a one-size-fits-all SMS is ineffective—aviation operations vary widely in size, complexity, and risk profile.
Tailoring an SMS to your organization’s unique characteristics is essential for compliance, operational efficiency, and a robust safety culture. This article offers aviation safety managers actionable guidance on customizing SMS implementations, with insights into regulatory requirements, practical steps, and best practices.
Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation, 3-Safety Assurance, 1-Safety Policy, 2-Safety Risk Management
Safety Management Systems (SMS) are the cornerstone of modern aviation safety, transforming how airlines, airports, and other operators manage risks. Born from the International Civil Aviation Organization’s (ICAO) November 2006 mandate, SMS required a structured approach to hazard identification and risk management. But for many operators, early solutions were clunky, generic, or unscalable. This is the story of how SMS Pro, a leading aviation SMS software, emerged from a vision to create a user-friendly, scalable tool tailored for the aviation industry. From its challenging beginnings to its global adoption by airlines, airports, biz jet operators, maintenance organizations, flight schools, and fixed-base operators (FBOs), SMS Pro’s journey is one of perseverance, innovation, and loss. Written from the perspective of the SMS Pro development team, led by Chris Howell, this account offers full disclosure while honoring the contributions—and tragedies—that shaped its path.
Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation, Risk Management Software, 1-Safety Policy, 2-Safety Risk Management, Safety Culture
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