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

Learn to Think Like an Aviation SMS Auditor

Posted by Stu Martin on Dec 4, 2019 6:03:00 AM

Why Aviation SMS Audits Are Important

The objective of Aviation Safety Management Systems (SMS) is to:

  • Proactively manage safety to reduce risk;
  • Identify potential safety hazards;
  • Determine operational risk, and
  • Implement control measures mitigating identified risk.
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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance

FAA Part 5 Compliance | Safety Assurance Performance Monitoring and Data Acquisition Components

Posted by Stu Martin on Dec 3, 2019 6:04:00 AM

What Is Safety Assurance for FAA

Safety Assurance is designed to ensure that aviation service providers have the ability to manage safety risks effectively using a structured, prescribed approach to managing identified safety concerns.

The purpose of aviation safety management systems (SMS) is to provide operators with a "systematic approach to managing safety.

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Topics: 3-Safety Assurance, FAA Compliance

9 Success Tips for Aviation SMS Consultants

Posted by Stu Martin on Dec 2, 2019 6:00:00 AM

The Glamour of Aviation SMS Consulting

Aviation safety management systems (SMS) are viewed as complex systems comprised of multiple, interdependent subsystems. These subsystems include, but are not limited to:

  • Safety reporting system;
  • Risk management system;
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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

FAA Part 5 | Safety Policy Compliance

Posted by Stu Martin on Nov 28, 2019 5:54:00 AM

FAA Part 5 Safety Policy Documentation Compliance

FAA Part 5 compliance for Safety Policy is largely the concern of new aviation SMS implementations for Part 121 operators.

An aviation safety management system (SMS) is logically broken up into components and elements. This logical arrangement makes it easier for safety professionals to organize multiple subsystems within a large, interrelated system of elements.

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Topics: 1-Safety Policy

Aviation SMS Data Protection: What Should Employees See?

Posted by Stu Martin on Nov 27, 2019 6:05:00 AM

What Is Safety Transparency in Safety Management Systems

Safety transparency is a big deal in aviation safety management systems (SMS). On one hand, employees need protection from managerial reprisals and negative peer pressure when self-reporting errors and mistakes.

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

Why Flight Schools Should Implement Aviation SMS

Posted by Stu Martin on Nov 25, 2019 6:00:00 AM

Benefits of Aviation SMS for Flight Schools

Flight schools operate with many risky hazards every day.

Students are inexperienced, usually younger, and are new to technology and the hazards of flying.

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Topics: Aviation SMS Implementation

Learn Why Initial SMS Training Is So Crucial for Aviation SMS Success

Posted by Stu Martin on Nov 20, 2019 5:53:00 AM

What Initial SMS Training Is, and How It’s Different

Since November 2006, most aviation service providers have been required to implement formal aviation safety management systems (SMS). In order to assure compliance, aviation SMS oversight is provided by:

  • Regional civil aviation authorities;
  • Standards setting bodies (IATA, IS-BAO, Flight Safety Foundation, etc.); and
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Topics: Risk Management Training

6 Benefits of Cloud-Based Aviation SMS Data Strategy

Posted by Christopher Howell on Nov 18, 2019 6:01:00 AM

Cloud-Based Aviation SMS May Make Sound Business Sense

Have you been considering the risks of moving your aviation safety management system (SMS) up to the cloud? In the past ten years, many aviation service providers have been moving their SMS data to the cloud for various reasons, but most make sound economic and business sense.

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Topics: Risk Management Software

4 Pillars | 10 Things You Need to Know About Aviation Safety Training

Posted by Christopher Howell on Nov 13, 2019 6:01:00 AM

What Are Safety Training and Education?

Aviation safety training and education is an essential building block for safety culture. Safety culture is understandably important for aviation service providers that are investing in aviation safety management systems (SMS). Without a healthy safety culture, SMS will never deliver the expected results and money will be wasted.

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Topics: 4-Safety Promotion

5 Ways to Analyze Risk in Aviation SMS Implementations

Posted by Stu Martin on Nov 12, 2019 6:11:00 AM

What Is Risk in Aviation SMS Implementations

Risk in aviation safety management systems (SMS) is a tricky subject. Not only is it treated differently in different organizations, but safety professionals tend to get up in arms in front of differing opinions.

The truth is that “risk” is a terribly nebulous word and concept, with multiple ways to use it.

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Topics: 2-Safety Risk Management

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