Safety Management System within the GCAA Regulatory Framework

Course Overview

This advanced course provides aviation professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS), in alignment with ICAO Annex 19 and UAE GCAA regulations. Through case studies, regulation breakdowns, and real-world examples, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and continuously improve SMS in their respective organizations.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Safety Management System

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

Module 2: SMS and the Four Pillars

• What is a Safety Management System?
• Scope of SMS
• SMS Framework
• Benefits of Implementing SMS in Aviation

Module 3: Regulatory Framework of Safety Management System

• Aviation Regulatory Framework & Role of Regulatory Bodies
• ICAO and Annex 19 Overview
• GCAA and its Role in UAE Safety
• CAR Part 145 SMS Requirements
• CAR M & Supplement S-1 Organization Requirements

Module 4: Understanding SMS Regulation under GCAA Air Legislation

• CAR X – SMS Requirements
• CAR-OCR and CAR-SMS Provisions
• Applicability of SMS to GCAA Organizations
• SMS.GEN.001 – General Requirements

Module 5: Safety Policy and Objectives

• Management Commitment & Safety Objectives
• Accountabilities, Safety Review Board & Action Groups
• Emergency Response Planning
• SMS Documentation and Recordkeeping (CAR 145.55, CAR M.714)
• Effective Communication and Implementation of Safety Policy

Module 6: Safety Risk Management (SRM)

• Hazard Identification: Reactive, Proactive & Predictive
• Occurrence Reporting (CAR 145.A.60 / CAMO.A.160)
• Mandatory vs. Voluntary Reporting Culture
• Safety Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques

Module 7: Safety Assurance (SA)

• Performance Monitoring, SPIs & SPTs
• Audits, Oversight, and Compliance Monitoring
• Management of Change (MOC)
• Continuous Improvement of the SMS
• Root Cause Analysis – 5 Whys
• External Certifications (IOSA, WYVERN, etc.)

Module 8: Safety Promotion

• Building a Positive Safety Culture
• SMS Training, Education & Communication
• Overcoming Cultural and Organizational Barriers
• Leadership’s Role in Promoting Safety

Module 9: Human Factors and Error Management

• Introduction to Human Factors
• The "Dirty Dozen" of Human Factors
• Error Models & Theories
• Error Management Strategies
• Integrating Human Factors into SMS

Module 10: Implementing and Managing a Safety Management System

• Planning and Phased Implementation
• Challenges and Barriers in SMS Implementation
• Strategies for Effective Implementation
• SMS Evaluation Tools
• Predictive Safety with Data & AI

Module 11: Case Studies

• Windscreen Failure in Flight: A Wake-Up Call for Maintenance Standards
• Aloha Airlines Flight 243: Catastrophic Fuselage Failure
• The Excalibur Airways A320 Incident
• Colgan Air Flight 9446: Maintenance & Checklist Deviations
• Flight 261: The Hidden Cost of Maintenance Deviation

Who Should Attend?

• Maintenance Personnel
• Safety Officers and Auditors
• Quality & Compliance Managers
• Regulatory Authorities & Inspectors
• Airline and Airport Operations Professionals

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: 180 Minutes
• Access Validity: 365 Days
• We carefully evaluate the candidates taking up this course. Email us at info@academyaviationonline.com and share your interest in taking up this course.