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

Human Factors Central Theme in Aviation Safety

As the aviation industry continues to grow, a concentrated effort on safety needs to expand into all realms of aviation, especially regarding hazard identification,

Subpar Aviation SMS Training Courses Are Worthless

Finding quality aviation safety management systems (SMS) training can be tricky.

Like any industry, the aviation industry is rattled with subpar training courses. Generally, these SMS courses are subpar because for consistent reasons.

Safety Management Systems Drive Efficiency

I believe the primary motivation of safety management systems (SMS) in aviation is efficiency. Of course, safety and looking out for the health and well-being of others is incredibly important, that goes without saying,

What Is Aviation SMS Performance?

Aviation service providers around the world have been devoting considerable resources to implement formal aviation safety management systems (SMS).

Aviation Risk Management Is More Than Data and Processes

In most aviation safety management systems (SMS), the single most important factor for superior risk management capabilities often, unfortunately, receives the least attention: a mature safety risk culture –

Aviation SMS Encourage Safe Behavior

The FAA's requirement of many aviation service providers to create a formal aviation Safety Management System (SMS) stretches far beyond the realm of immediate safety concerns.

Saving Money Implementing Aviation SMS

Not all aviation service providers are created equal.

• Charter operators;
• Airlines and airports;

Aviation SMS in Flight Schools Benefits Everyone

When I first forayed into the aviation industry, the first thing I learned was that the aviation industry is far more than simply flying.

A Different Look at Aviation SMS Human Factors

I’ve never much cared for the phrase “Human Factors.”

It has a negative edge to it that unfortunately has tended to bleed into the mindset of many aviation SMS implementations as the “Human Problem” - the thing that needs to be fixed.

What Does Safety Culture Look Like?

A robust safety culture is the foundation of an effective aviation Safety Management System (SMS), driving compliance with FAA Part 5 and ICAO Annex 19 while reducing risks.