Safety Management System in the EASA Regulatory Framework

Course Overview

This training course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS) within the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulatory framework. It explains the principles, requirements, and practical applications of SMS as mandated by EASA regulations, with a focus on effective implementation in aviation organizations.

Learning Objectives

• Understand EASA’s SMS regulatory requirements.
• Gain knowledge of SMS principles, structure, and core components.
• Identify organizational roles and responsibilities in SMS implementation.
• Develop strategies for hazard identification and risk management.
• Build and sustain a strong safety culture within aviation organizations.
• Differentiate between compliance monitoring and SMS performance oversight.
• Apply best practices through case studies and real-world examples.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Safety Management System

• 1.1 Aviation and Safety
• 1.2 SMS - ICAO’s Definition
• 1.3 Core Principles of SMS: An Overview of the Four Pillars
• 1.4 Importance of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in the aviation industry
• 1.5 Case Study: Lion Air Indonesia – When Safety Fails, Everyone Pays

Module 2: SMS and the Four Pillars

• 2.1 What is a Safety Management System?
• 2.2 Scope of SMS
• 2.3 SMS framework
• 2.4 Benefits of Implementing SMS in Aviation

Module 3: Regulatory Framework of Safety Management System

• 3.1 Regulatory Framework in Aviation
• 3.2 The Role of Regulatory Bodies in Implementing SMS
• 3.3 Introduction to ICAO
• 3.4 Overview of ICAO Annex 19
• 3.5 State Safety Programme (SSP)
• 3.6 Role of EASA in European Aviation Safety
• 3.7 Overview of Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 – Continuing Airworthiness
• 3.8 EASA Part 145 SMS Requirements
  • 3.8.1 145.A.200 Management system
  • 3.8.2 145.A.202 Internal safety reporting scheme
• 3.9 Part M Continuing Airworthiness in Alignment with SMS Requirements
• 3.10 Part-CAMO SMS Requirements
  • 3.10.1 CAMO.A.200 Management system
  • 3.10.2 CAMO.A.202 Internal safety reporting scheme
  • 3.10.3 CAMO.A.305 Personnel requirements

Module 4: Safety Policy and Objectives

• 4.1 Management commitment and responsibility
• 4.2 Safety Policy Statement as a foundation of the SMS
• 4.3 SMS Safety Accountabilities
• 4.4 Roles of Key Safety Personnel
• 4.5 Coordination of Emergency Response Planning
• 4.6 SMS Documentation and Recordkeeping
  • 4.6.1 145.B.220 Record-keeping / CAMO.A.220 Record-keeping
• 4.7 How to effectively communicate and implement the safety policy in practice

Module 5: Safety Risk Management (SRM)

• 5.1 Introduction to Hazard Identification: Definitions of Hazard and Risk
• 5.2 Hazard Identification Methods: Reactive, Proactive, and Predictive Approaches
• 5.3 Occurrence Reporting and Analysis
  • 5.3.1 145.A.60 Occurrence reporting / CAMO.A.160 reporting
• 5.4 Reporting Culture: Mandatory vs. Voluntary
• 5.5 Promoting a culture of open reporting
• 5.6 Risk Matrix: Evaluating Severity and Probability
• 5.7 Strategies for mitigating risks and controlling risk factors

Module 6: Safety Assurance (SA)

• 6.1 3Ms - Monitoring, Measuring and Managing Safety performance
• 6.2 SPIs - Safety performance indicators
• 6.3 SPTs - Safety performance targets
• 6.4 Internal Safety audits
• 6.5 Performance-Based Oversight (PBO) and Compliance Monitoring
• 6.6 Management of Change (MOC)
• 6.7 Continuous improvement of the SMS

Module 7: Safety Promotion

• 7.1 Safety Culture and Its Importance
• 7.2 SMS Training - Scope and Participation
• 7.3 Safety Communication Methods
• 7.4 Fostering a Positive Safety Culture and Overcoming Barriers
• 7.5 Role of Leaders in promoting safety in the workplace

Module 8: Human Factors and Error Management

• 8.1 Introduction to Human Factors in Aviation
• 8.2 The ‘Dirty Dozen’ of Human Factors
• 8.3 Error Models and Theories
• 8.4 Human Error Management Strategies
• 8.5 Integration of Human Factors into SMS

Module 9: Implementing and Managing a Safety Management System

• 9.1 Implementation Planning for SMS
• 9.2 Phased implementation approach of SMS
• 9.3 Challenges, barriers, and issues in implementing SMS in aviation
• 9.4 Strategies to Overcome Challenges in Implementing SMS
• 9.5 SMS evaluation tool
• 9.6 SMS and the Future: How Data and AI Can Drive Predictive Safety Alerts

Module 10: Case Studies

• 10.1 Aloha Airlines Flight 243: Catastrophic Fuselage Failure at 24,000 Feet
• 10.2 Uncommanded Roll After Takeoff: The Excalibur Airways A320 Incident
• 10.3 Colgan Air Flight 9446: A Tragedy Rooted in Maintenance and Checklist Deviation
• 10.4 Flight 261 and the Hidden Cost of Maintenance Deviation

Who Should Attend?

• Accountable Managers and Post Holders
• Safety and Compliance Monitoring Managers
• Quality Assurance Staff
• Flight Operations, Maintenance, and Ground Operations Personnel
• Regulatory Authority Staff overseeing SMS compliance

Final Assessment & Certification

Upon completion, participants will take a final assessment to demonstrate their understanding. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those who meet the passing criteria.

• Mode: Online
• Course Duration: 155 Minutes
• Validity: 365 Days
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