--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (27) description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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Leading indicators in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx)are: - The “input” of the program; - Identify precursors that directly correlate to future performance; [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-are-leading-indicators-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-are-leading-indicators-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [3 Best Aviation SMS Risk Management Tools: Pros and Cons of Each](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-risk-management-tools-pros-and-cons-of-3) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Sep 18, 2024, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/3-Best-aviation-SMS-Risk-Management-Tools-Pros-and-Cons-OF-each.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-risk-management-tools-pros-and-cons-of-3) ## What Are the 3 Best Aviation SMS Risk Management Tools? [Aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) have many required components that must be monitored and documented regularly. Much of this gathered data assists in enhancing operational processes by providing managers with actionable, decision-making value. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-risk-management-tools-pros-and-cons-of-3) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/aviation-sms-risk-management-tools-pros-and-cons-of-3#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [What Is Aviation Incident and Accident Reporting Software?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-aviation-incident-and-accident-reporting-software) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Sep 11, 2024, 4:05:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/WHAT-is-aviation-incident-and-accident-reporting-software.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-aviation-incident-and-accident-reporting-software) ## Aviation Incident and Accident Reporting Software **Aviation Incident and Accident Reporting Software** are specialized software systems that facilitate the collection, analysis, and reporting of aviation incidents and accidents. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-aviation-incident-and-accident-reporting-software) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-aviation-incident-and-accident-reporting-software#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Best Practices: Reviewing Aviation SMS Manuals](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-practices-reviewing-an-aviation-sms-manual) Posted by [Steve Potts](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/steve-potts) on Aug 28, 2024, 2:11:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Best-practices-Reviewing-Aviation-SMS-MANUALS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-practices-reviewing-an-aviation-sms-manual) ## When Should I Review Our SMS Manual? It's **very** important to review SMS Manuals. The **most common audit finding** is that the operator is **not conducting operations as stated in their SMS manual**. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-practices-reviewing-an-aviation-sms-manual) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/best-practices-reviewing-an-aviation-sms-manual#comments-listing) Topics: [1-Safety Policy](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/1-safety-policy) ## [SMS First Steps - How to Create an SMS Implementation Plan](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/sms-first-steps-implementation-plan) Posted by [Steve Potts](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/steve-potts) on Aug 21, 2024, 5:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/sms-First-Steps-how-to-create-an-SMS-Implementation-PLAN.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/sms-first-steps-implementation-plan) ## What Is an SMS Implementation Plan? As a safety manager, the implementation plan is your road map to success, but finding guidance on how to create one is difficult at best. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/sms-first-steps-implementation-plan) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/sms-first-steps-implementation-plan#comments-listing) Topics: [Aviation SMS Implementation](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/aviation-sms-implementation) ## [How to Effectively Pitch Aviation SMS to Management - Beginners SMS Series](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/getting-top-management-buy-in-for-your-aviation-sms) Posted by [Steve Potts](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/steve-potts) on Aug 14, 2024, 5:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-to-Effectively-Pitch-aviation-SMS-TO-management.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/getting-top-management-buy-in-for-your-aviation-sms) ## Sell SMS to Top Management Securing top management support is critical for a successful aviation Safety Management System (SMS), ensuring compliance with [FAA Part 5](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/FAAPart5.aspx) and ICAO Annex 19 while enhancing safety for airlines, airports, MROs, and flight schools. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/getting-top-management-buy-in-for-your-aviation-sms) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/getting-top-management-buy-in-for-your-aviation-sms#comments-listing) Topics: [1-Safety Policy](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/1-safety-policy) ## [How to Create Effective Aviation SMS Manuals: Guide for Safety Managers](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/creating-your-sms-manual) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Aug 7, 2024, 7:30:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-TO-Create-your-Aviation-SMS-Manual.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/creating-your-sms-manual) ## Why Create an Aviation SMS Manual? In aviation, where safety is paramount, a Safety Management System (SMS) is the foundation for managing risks and ensuring operational excellence. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/creating-your-sms-manual) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/creating-your-sms-manual#comments-listing) Topics: [1-Safety Policy](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/1-safety-policy) ## [5 Ways to Constantly Improve Safety Culture](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-ways-to-constantly-improve-safety-culture) Posted by [Steve Potts](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/steve-potts) on Jul 31, 2024, 6:15:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-Ways-TO-constantly-Improve-Safety-Culture.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-ways-to-constantly-improve-safety-culture) ## Why Is Safety Culture So Important? In many of today's articles about aviation safety management systems, there is something about safety culture. Why? Safety culture ties into every part of your SMS, feeding it as your SMS nurtures your safety culture in return. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-ways-to-constantly-improve-safety-culture) 2 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-ways-to-constantly-improve-safety-culture#comments-listing) Topics: [Safety Culture](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/safety-culture) ## [7 Steps to Put Aviation Safety Management Systems Into Action](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/7-steps-to-put-aviation-sms-into-action) Posted by [Steve Potts](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/steve-potts) on Jul 10, 2024, 7:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/7-STEPS-To-put-aviation-SMS-into-Action.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/7-steps-to-put-aviation-sms-into-action) ## Or How to Create an Aviation SMS in 7 Simple Steps You’re probably familiar with the 4 Phases of SMS implementation outlined by [ICAO 9859](https://elibrary.icao.int/product/229751). Here, I’ll break them down another way, into 7 steps. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/7-steps-to-put-aviation-sms-into-action) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/7-steps-to-put-aviation-sms-into-action#comments-listing) Topics: [Aviation SMS Implementation](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/aviation-sms-implementation) ## [How to Conduct Internal SMS Audits in Aviation Industry](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-conduct-internal-sms-audits-in-aviation-industry) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jul 3, 2024, 2:03:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-to-Conduct-Internal-SMS-AUDITS-In-aviation-Industry.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-conduct-internal-sms-audits-in-aviation-industry) ## What Are Internal SMS Audits in Aviation, and Why Conduct Them Internal SMS audits are an extremely important element in verifying the performance of every [aviation safety management system](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-a-safety-management-system-sms-and-who-uses-it-sms-for-the-layman) (SMS). 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