Agenda – NBAA PDP Course: SMS for Business Aviation
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.
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Course Overview and Introductions
Introduction to Safety and Safety Theories/Models
Safety as a Concept and Introduction to SMS
Break
Safety Policy and Objectives
Management Commitment, Safety Accountability, Appointment of Key Safety Personnel, SMS Documentation
Safety Risk Management
Hazard Identification, Safety Risk Assessment and Mitigation
Lunch
Safety Risk Management Continued
Safety Assurance
Safety Peformance, Monitor, Measurement, Change Management, Review and Revision of the SMS
Break
Safety Promotion
Safety Culture Survey, Communication, Training, Education
Gap Analysis and SMS Implementation
Wrap-Up and Q&A
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International Business Aviation Council Ltd.