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

Importance of Definitions for Safety Management System

Definitions are important.

Definitions guide us and help give structure to imprecise, vague, or nebulous risk management processes.

What Are the Economics of SMS

Despite the having the word “economic,” the economics of SMS are not concerned with money.

Rather, the economics of SMS look at continuous improvement from the standpoint of incentives.

What Is Safety Culture in SMS

Safety culture is a word you see all over the place in aviation reference resources.

"Safety Culture" is used in different contexts and seemingly in very different ways.

Sometimes we say safety culture, and what we mean is hazard reporting culture. Sometimes we mean safety communication transparency. Sometimes we mean a lack of safety culture.

What Is an Aviation Leading Indicator

Leading indicators measure the safety inputs of your aviation safety management system (SMS) activities.

Safety inputs are the behaviors, attitudes, skills, and other factors that lead to safety performance outcomes.

What Are Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Key performance indicators (KPIs), also known as Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs), are data metrics used to track performance in your aviation safety management system.

What Is Management of Change in Aviation SMS

Management of change in aviation SMS is a formal process for implementing system-level changes in aviation SMS programs.

By system-level, we are talking about a change that is significant enough to affect the design of your SMS.

What Is a KPI in Aviation SMS

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), also called SPIs (Safety Performance Indicators), are data metrics that indicate the baseline performance of your SMS for managing safety.

What Does It Mean to “Switch” SMS Program

If you’re reading this, it means you are considering or curious about what it takes to switch your safety management system. But, what are we talking about when we say “switch” your SMS program.

What Is an SMS Operational Risk Profile (ORP)

Under the umbrella of many SMS compliance agencies, an operational risk profile (ORP) is a requirement that is the core of your hazard, risk, and control measure accountability.

What Is Continuous Improvement in Aviation SMS

Continuous improvement in aviation SMS programs in the formal process by which safety programs correct substandard safety performances that have been identified.