Practical Implementation of an Effective Aviation Safety Management System

A Safety Management System (SMS) is a core regulatory requirement across UK CAA and EASA-approved aviation organisations. Effective SMS implementation goes beyond documentation, requiring active hazard management, leadership engagement, data-driven decision-making, and continuous improvement.

Henning Aviation’s SMS Practitioner – 2 Day Course is designed for professionals responsible for implementing, maintaining, and improving an SMS. The course provides practical tools, techniques, and real-world examples to support effective SMS operation within aviation manufacturing, maintenance, and design organisations.

Course Outline:

Regulatory framework and SMS requirements (UK CAA / EASA)

SMS principles and safety policy

Hazard identification and risk management

Safety risk assessment and mitigation

Safety assurance, monitoring, and performance indicators

Occurrence reporting and investigation

Human factors and just culture integration

Safety promotion, training, and communication

Management of change

Integrating SMS with QMS and compliance systems

Preparing for regulatory audits and oversight

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Interpret and apply SMS regulatory requirements

Implement hazard identification and risk management processes

Manage safety data and performance indicators effectively

Support occurrence reporting and investigation activities

Integrate SMS with quality, compliance, and human factors systems

Demonstrate effective SMS operation during audits

Benefits of the Course:

Practical, application-focused training delivered by aviation safety specialists

Real-world scenarios and case studies

Supports compliance with UK CAA and EASA SMS expectations

Builds internal SMS competence and confidence

Suitable for organisations at all stages of SMS maturity

Ideal for: Safety Managers, Compliance Monitoring Managers, Quality Managers, Accountable Managers, Supervisors, and Personnel with SMS responsibilities.