--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (49) description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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On one hand, employees need protection from managerial reprisals and negative peer pressure when self-reporting errors and mistakes. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-employees-shouldnt-see-all-reported-safety-issues-in-sms-programs) 5 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-employees-shouldnt-see-all-reported-safety-issues-in-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [Why Flight Schools Should Implement Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-flight-schools-should-have-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Nov 25, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Why-Flight-Schools-SHOULD-Implement-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-flight-schools-should-have-aviation-sms-programs) ## 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. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-flight-schools-should-have-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-flight-schools-should-have-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [Aviation SMS Implementation](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/aviation-sms-implementation) ## [Learn Why Initial SMS Training Is So Crucial for Aviation SMS Success](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-initial-sms-training-is-so-crucial-for-risk-management-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Nov 20, 2019, 5:53:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/learn-Why-Initial-SMS-Training-is-so-Crucial-FOR-Aviation-SMS-success.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-initial-sms-training-is-so-crucial-for-risk-management-programs) ## 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)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-initial-sms-training-is-so-crucial-for-risk-management-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-initial-sms-training-is-so-crucial-for-risk-management-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Training](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-training) ## [6 Benefits of Cloud-Based Aviation SMS Data Strategy](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/benefits-of-running-sms-program-in-the-cloud) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Nov 18, 2019, 6:01:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/6-benefits-OF-Cloud-BASED-Aviation-SMS-DATA-strategy.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/benefits-of-running-sms-program-in-the-cloud) ## Cloud-Based Aviation SMS May Make Sound Business Sense Have you been considering the risks of moving your [aviation safety management system](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) up to the cloud? [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/benefits-of-running-sms-program-in-the-cloud) 3 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/benefits-of-running-sms-program-in-the-cloud#comments-listing) Topics: [Risk Management Software](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/risk-management-software) ## [4 Pillars | 10 Things You Need to Know About Aviation Safety Training](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-aviation-safety-training) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Nov 13, 2019, 6:01:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Pillars-10-Things-YOU-need-TO-know-About-Aviation-Safety-Training.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-aviation-safety-training) ## 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 [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-aviation-safety-training) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-10-things-you-need-to-know-about-aviation-safety-training#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [5 Ways to Analyze Risk in Aviation SMS Implementations](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/ways-to-analyze-risk-in-sms-programs) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Nov 12, 2019, 6:11:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-Ways-to-Analyze-Risk-IN-aviation-SMS-Implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/ways-to-analyze-risk-in-sms-programs) ## What Is Risk in Aviation SMS Implementations Risk in [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (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. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/ways-to-analyze-risk-in-sms-programs) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/ways-to-analyze-risk-in-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [4 Pillars | Truth About SMS Continuous Improvement and KPIs – With Free KPI Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-the-truth-about-sms-continuous-improvement-and-kpis) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Nov 11, 2019, 5:49:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Pillars-Truth-about-SMS-continuous-Improvement-AND-KPIs.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-the-truth-about-sms-continuous-improvement-and-kpis) ## What REALLY Is Continuous Improvement in Aviation SMS? The objectives of every [aviation safety management system (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) is to: - Proactively manage safety in a formal, structured manner; - Identify potential operational hazards; - Determine risk to operations and affected stakeholders; and [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-the-truth-about-sms-continuous-improvement-and-kpis) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-the-truth-about-sms-continuous-improvement-and-kpis#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [4 Critical Elements in Your Aviation SMS Safety Policy Component](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pieces-of-safety-policy-your-sms-program-should-have) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Nov 6, 2019, 6:10:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Critical-Elements-IN-Your-aviation-SMS-Safety-Policy-Component.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pieces-of-safety-policy-your-sms-program-should-have) ## Safety Policy Greatly Affects Safety Culture and Safety Performance "Safety Policy" is a major asset for building an effective safety culture in [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx). An aviation SMS is a complex system of interrelated components and elements, [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pieces-of-safety-policy-your-sms-program-should-have) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pieces-of-safety-policy-your-sms-program-should-have#comments-listing) Topics: [1-Safety Policy](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/1-safety-policy) ## [Why Safety Promotion Component Is the Overlooked Pillar in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-what-is-safety-promotion-component-the-overlooked-pillar) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Nov 4, 2019, 5:03:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/WHY-Safety-Promotion-Component-is-the-Overlooked-pillar-in-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-what-is-safety-promotion-component-the-overlooked-pillar) ## What Is Safety Promotion Component of 4 Pillars? [Aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) have been required by most aviation service providers since the November 2006 ICAO mandate. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-what-is-safety-promotion-component-the-overlooked-pillar) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/4-pillars-what-is-safety-promotion-component-the-overlooked-pillar#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [5 Questions to Improve Risk Management Decision Making Processes](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-questions-to-help-you-make-good-risk-management-decisions) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Oct 30, 2019, 5:59:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-Questions-TO-Improve-Risk-Management-decision-making-processes.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/5-questions-to-help-you-make-good-risk-management-decisions) ## What Risk Management Decisions Are Risk management decision-making processes will dictate the success of your [aviation safety management system](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS). 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