This course will provide a thorough review of safety management systems (SMS), including benefits, safety policy and objectives, safety risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. Both FAA and ICAO guidance will be reviewed. By fully understanding SMS, the participant will be able to contribute to the development of an SMS program for their business aviation department, or simply support an existing SMS. An SMS gap analysis will be part of the course. By adopting an SMS, business aviation departments will realize new efficiencies and greater safety, thereby producing benefits for the entire organization and furthering the business aviation industry.

Monday, Oct. 21, 2024

8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Course Overview and Introductions
8:30 a.m. – 9:15 a.m. Introduction to Safety and Safety Theories/Models
9:15 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. Safety as a Concept, and Introduction to SMS
10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. Break
10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. Safety policy and objectives (e.g., management commitment, safety accountability, appointment of key safety personnel, SMS documentation)
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Safety risk management (e.g., hazard identification, safety risk assessment and mitigation)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. Safety risk management continued
1:45 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Safety assurance (e.g., safety performance, monitor, measurement, change management, review and revision of the SMS)
2:30 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. Break
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Safety promotion (e.g., safety culture survey, communication, training, education)
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Gap Analysis and SMS Implementation
4:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wrap-Up and Q&A

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