Safety Management Essentials

Designed for professionals in aviation operations, this course provides the foundation for an effective Safety Management System (SMS) in line with EASA and ICAO standards. Whether you are new to safety roles or preparing for a management or postholder position, this program delivers the tools, understanding, and confidence to manage safety as a core business function.

In person / Online

Duration: 4 hours

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Real-world case studies and recent safety events are discussed to translate theory into operational relevance.

Participants will engage in group exercises, interactive case studies, and simulations, including the drafting of risk assessments, SPIs, safety briefings, and ERP responses.

A certificate of completion is delivered after the course.

Build a safety culture that drives performance.

Course Highlights:

  • SMS Fundamentals
    Understand the structure, objectives, and practical implementation of a Safety Management System in various aviation contexts.

  • Safety Policy & Objectives
    Learn to develop meaningful safety policies, set SMART safety objectives, and measure performance with actionable Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).

  • Hazard Identification & Risk Assessment
    Gain hands-on experience with identifying hazards, conducting risk assessments, and developing mitigation strategies.

  • Safety Reporting & Data Analysis
    Explore reporting systems, safety databases, trend analysis, and how to turn data into preventive action.

  • Management of Change (MoC)
    Learn structured approaches to managing operational changes safely and systematically.

  • Emergency Response Planning
    Understand the principles of a scalable Emergency Response Plan (ERP), and how to test, activate, and maintain it.

  • Human Factors & Safety Culture
    Dive into the psychological and organizational aspects of safety, with a focus on just culture, communication, and behavioral factors.

  • Compliance & Oversight Interface
    Understand the interaction between safety management and compliance monitoring, and how to integrate both efficiently.

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