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

Safety Chart: Safety Issues by Location - Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Aug 10, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Why the Issues by Location Chart Is Important

In aviation safety management systems (SMS), locations are often underutilized and neglected detail when reporting or managing safety issues, because modern aviation safety databases can't trend this data effectively.

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Topics: Risk Management Software

Aviation SMS Implementation: What’s in It for the Employee?

Posted by Stu Martin on Aug 3, 2022 6:00:00 AM

The Bane of Aviation SMS Implementations

Apathy kills aviation safety management systems (SMS).

Apathy in SMS is the most insidious kind of resistance because it incites behavior that is extremely hard in which to influence change.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

Independent Aviation SMS Consulting - Pros and Cons

Posted by Stu Martin on Jul 27, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Weigh Aviation SMS Consulting Pros and Cons

Aviation SMS consulting is for professionals who choose to independently contract custom SMS solutions for clients.

SMS consultants have differing roles in their clients’ SMS, depending on the needs of each organization they partner with.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

The 13th Aviation SMS Human Factor — Adopting Risk Attitude

Posted by Stu Martin on Jul 20, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Risk Attitude Is the Informal 13th Human Factor

When analyzing the types of actions and behavior to address during implementing an aviation safety management system (SMS), you have to consider the risk management attitudes of:

  • individuals,
  • groups (e.g., departments),
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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

Safety Promotion From Flight School Aviation SMS

Posted by Jamie Adams on Jul 13, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Safety Promotion Places Safety Into Our Conscious Zone

An aviation safety management system (SMS) can encompass many different elements but has one overarching goal: improve aviation safety.

The best way to achieve that goal depends on what kind of SMS you participate in.

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

Advanced Topics for Human Factors Aviation SMS Training

Posted by Stu Martin on Jul 6, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Building on Basic Human Factors Training

Lack of preparedness is a serious concern for aviation safety.

Uninformed actions can quickly result in devastating safety and financial consequences.

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

Do You Really Know What’s Going On in Your Aviation SMS Program?

Posted by Stu Martin on Jun 28, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Too Complex for One Person

The long and short of is this: don’t fool yourself. You’re just one person. One component in the clock that makes your aviation safety management system (SMS) tick.

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance

Aviation Risk Management 101

Posted by Stu Martin on Jun 22, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Responsibility for Aviation Risk Management

Aviation risk management is the backbone and general goal of modern aviation safety management systems (SMS).

Developing the maturity of an aviation SMS program is tantamount to cultivating more sophisticated, accurate, and proactive risk management strategies.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

3 Things Proactive Aviation Safety Managers Do Every Day

Posted by Stu Martin on Jun 15, 2022 6:00:00 AM

Proactive Aviation Safety Managers: Diverse Skills

There are many ways to describe what an aviation safety manager does. They are associated with phrases such as “plate spinners,” “wear many hats,” and “task jugglers.” For good reason too.

Aviation safety is a complex beast that requires diverse expertise to properly spearhead.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

Top 4 Reasons to Hire Interns for Aviation Safety Management Systems

Posted by Christopher Howell on Jun 8, 2022 10:00:00 AM

Budget and Experience for Aviation Safety Management Systems

Airlines, airports, and maintenance organizations are still trying to understand the requirements of ICAO's mandated aviation safety management systems (SMS) that are outlined in Document 9859 Safety Management Manual (SMM).

Fully implemented aviation SMS programs require considerable work to implement AND maintain.

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

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