--- title: Aviation Safety Blog | Expert Tips & Updates | SMS-Pro (54) description: Discover expert insights, safety tips, and the latest updates on aviation safety from SMS-Pro's blog. 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It’s often perceived as the “lowest” form of risk management, [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-reactive-risk-management-why-its-essential-for-aviation-sms) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-is-reactive-risk-management-why-its-essential-for-aviation-sms#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Why Money Is More Important Than Safety in Aviation Safety Cultures](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-money-is-more-important-than-safety-in-aviation) Posted by [Jamie Adams](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/jamie-adams) on Jul 5, 2019, 6:03:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/WHY-Money-is-more-Important-than-Safety-IN-Aviation-Safety-Cultures.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-money-is-more-important-than-safety-in-aviation) ## The Money Hungry Industry of Aviation From what I have gathered over the years, every company seems to operate in the same way, money before safety. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-money-is-more-important-than-safety-in-aviation) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/why-money-is-more-important-than-safety-in-aviation#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [Paying Big Dividends With LOSA!](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/paying-big-dividends-with-losa) Posted by [Dr. Bob Baron](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/dr-bob-baron) on Jul 4, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/paying-big-dividends-With-LOSA.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/paying-big-dividends-with-losa) ## Common Questions About Aviation LOSA Programs As a professional that regularly deals with [Line Operations Safety Audits (LOSA)](https://aviationlosa.com/LOSASolution.aspx), there are two questions that I frequently hear; [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/paying-big-dividends-with-losa) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/paying-big-dividends-with-losa#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [How Aviation Safety Articles Satisfy Recurring SMS Training Requirements](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-aviation-safety-articles-for-recurring-sms-training-requirements) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Jul 2, 2019, 6:07:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/HOW-aviation-Safety-Articles-satisfy-Recurring-SMS-Training-requirements.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-aviation-safety-articles-for-recurring-sms-training-requirements) ## Aviation SMS Training Does Not Have to Break the Bank In [Phase 2](https://aviationsmsinfo.asms-pro.com/phase-2-aviation-sms-implementation-assessment) and [Phase 4](https://aviationsmsinfo.asms-pro.com/phase-4-aviation-sms-implementation-assessment) of an ICAO compliant [aviation safety management system (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx), aviation service providers must [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-aviation-safety-articles-for-recurring-sms-training-requirements) 1 Comment [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-use-aviation-safety-articles-for-recurring-sms-training-requirements#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [4 Safety Management Tips to Assess Aviation SMS Implementations](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-most-aviation-sms-programs-lack) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jul 1, 2019, 6:00:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/4-Safety-management-TIPS-to-Assess-aviation-SMS-Implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-most-aviation-sms-programs-lack) ## Assessing Your Aviation SMS Implementation The things that often hurt [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) are less symptomatic of the bureaucratic side of formal SMS implementations [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-most-aviation-sms-programs-lack) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-most-aviation-sms-programs-lack#comments-listing) Topics: [3-Safety Assurance](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/3-safety-assurance) ## [How Do Office Staff Participate in Aviation SMS?](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-role-do-office-staff-play-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Jun 28, 2019, 6:03:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/how-DO-Office-Staff-Participate-in-Aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-role-do-office-staff-play-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## Common Question Before Aviation SMS Implementations I interact with safety managers and accountable executives as we provide consulting and database services for aviation service providers implementing formal [aviation safety management systems (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx). [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-role-do-office-staff-play-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/what-role-do-office-staff-play-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [4-Safety Promotion](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/4-safety-promotion) ## [How to Monitor and Control Risk in Aviation SMS](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-control-risk-in-aviation-sms-programs) Posted by [Christopher Howell](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/christopher-howell) on Jun 26, 2019, 5:05:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-TO-Monitor-and-Control-Risk-IN-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-control-risk-in-aviation-sms-programs) ## Safety Professionals Need to Understand Risk Control Strategies Aviation safety managers must monitor risk controls for effectiveness as they are associated with many hazards encountered in daily operations. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-control-risk-in-aviation-sms-programs) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-control-risk-in-aviation-sms-programs#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [How to Choose KPIs for Aviation SMS - With Free KPI Resources](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-choose-kpis-in-aviation-sms-programs-6-steps) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 25, 2019, 6:09:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/How-TO-Choose-KPIs-FOR-aviation-SMS.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-choose-kpis-in-aviation-sms-programs-6-steps) ## Why KPIs Are Different in Aviation Safety Management Systems? Key performance indicators (KPIs) in [aviation safety management systems](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) (SMS) are different from KPIs from most other industries. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-choose-kpis-in-aviation-sms-programs-6-steps) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/how-to-choose-kpis-in-aviation-sms-programs-6-steps#comments-listing) Topics: [Key Performance Indicators](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/key-performance-indicators) ## [5 Easy, Low-Cost Steps to Improve Aviation SMS Implementations](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/rapidly-improve-your-aviation-sms-program) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 24, 2019, 6:07:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/5-easy-Low-Cost-Steps-TO-Improve-Aviation-SMS-implementations.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/rapidly-improve-your-aviation-sms-program) ## What Is Improvement for Your Aviation SMS Implementation? Improving your [aviation safety management system's (SMS)](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx) effectiveness doesn’t always have to be a long-term effort. [Read More](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/rapidly-improve-your-aviation-sms-program) 0 Comments [Click here to read/write comments](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/rapidly-improve-your-aviation-sms-program#comments-listing) Topics: [2-Safety Risk Management](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/topic/2-safety-risk-management) ## [Implementing Aviation SMS for Small Providers](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/importance-of-aviation-sms-programs-for-small-providers-3-unlikely-reasons) Posted by [Stu Martin](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/author/stu-martin) on Jun 22, 2019, 6:53:00 AM - [Tweet](https://twitter.com/share) [![](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/hubfs/images/Blog_Images/Implementing-Aviation-SMS-FOR-Small-Providers.png)](https://aviationsafetyblog.asms-pro.com/blog/importance-of-aviation-sms-programs-for-small-providers-3-unlikely-reasons) ## Why Small Operators Need Safety Management Systems [Aviation safety management systems (SMS](https://www.asms-pro.com/SMS/AviationSafetyManagementSystem.aspx)) are not just for large airlines and airports with high traffic volumes. 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