Enhancing Aviation Safety: Expert Insights, Tips, and Updates from SMS-Pro

4 Pillars | What Is Hazard Identification in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Sep 6, 2023 6:05:00 AM

Definition of Hazard Identification

Hazard identification in aviation SMS is the baseline performance needed for a successful safety program. It is the first element of the Safety Risk Management component of the 4 Pillars of aviation safety.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

Audit Checklist: 10 Things to Prepare for Aviation SMS Audits

Posted by Stu Martin on Aug 30, 2023 6:05:00 AM

Things to Prepare for Aviation SMS Audits

There are many aviation audit checklists available online.

While these checklists offer many specific tasks you need to perform, few checklists offer a broad overview of things that airports, airlines,

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance, Quality-Safety Management

43 Benefits of Aviation Safety Management Systems (Proven)

Posted by Stu Martin on Aug 23, 2023 6:11:00 AM

Safety Benefits of Aviation Safety Management Systems

The most obvious benefits of implementing an aviation safety management system (SMS) are the marked improvements in safety.

Just to give you an idea of exactly how successful aviation SMS implementations have been,

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

5 Safety Management Systems Questions You Need Answers to

Posted by Stu Martin on Aug 16, 2023 6:00:00 AM

Questions Come First in Safety Management

The unfortunate fact is that many managers in aviation safety management systems (SMS) don’t start asking serious questions until their SMS is either “stuck” or in trouble.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

5 Components of Safety Culture in Aviation SMS - With Examples and Resources

Posted by Stu Martin on Aug 9, 2023 6:03:00 AM

What Is Safety Culture in Aviation SMS

There are many possible definitions of safety culture in aviation safety management systems (SMS). Generic definitions focus on:

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Topics: Quality-Safety Management

Understanding Mandatory and Voluntary Safety Reporting in Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Aug 2, 2023 5:52:00 AM

What Are Mandatory and Voluntary Safety Reporting Policies

Mandatory and voluntary safety reporting policies are an extremely important part of providing guidance for safety reporting in aviation safety management systems (SMS). Yet, we rarely see these policies published and communicated in aviation SMS implementations.

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Topics: Safety Culture

15 Most Important Keywords in Safety Management Systems (SMS)

Posted by Stu Martin on Jul 26, 2023 6:06:00 PM

Importance of Keywords in Aviation SMS

Keywords in Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) are the most important words that new or experienced aviation safety professionals need to know.

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Topics: Risk Management Training

What Is a Gap Analysis in Aviation SMS?

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jul 19, 2023 6:05:00 AM

What Is a Gap Analysis Used For

Both new and experienced aviation safety professionals sometimes have to ask themselves, what is a gap analysis, and why am I using it?

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance

How to Define Your Risk Matrix in Aviation SMS

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jul 12, 2023 5:41:00 AM

What Is Risk Assessment in SMS

Risk Assessments in aviation safety management systems (SMS) are how you qualify, quantify, and rank risk exposure for:

  • Reported safety issues;
  • Audit findings and concerns; and
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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance

Understanding "Root Cause Analysis" Charts in Aviation SMS Dashboards

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jul 5, 2023 6:00:00 AM

Importance Monitoring Root Causes in Aviation SMS

Monitoring the performance of aviation safety management systems (SMS) is a common activity for safety managers and upper management alike. Furthermore, in every SMS, the accountable executive is responsible for directing actions to correct substandard safety performance whenever it is detected.

How is substandard safety performance detected in your organization?

How does management know which operational areas require additional risk mitigation measures?

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Topics: Risk Management Software

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