ICAO Annex 19 Amendment 2 (Edition 3)
Covers the key changes to Annex 19 in Amendment 2
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2 day course
£820 GBP excl. VAT
Classroom & Online
London Gatwick
09:00-17:00 UK time
Course Overview
This workshop provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the key changes introduced in ICAO Annex 19 (Edition 3), Amendment 2, and the practical implications for States and service providers. It explores the evolution of safety management requirements, including strengthened expectations for Safety Risk Management (SRM), Safety Assurance, Safety Intelligence, Human Performance, Safety Culture, SMS applicability, SMS objectives, and SMS evaluation.
Participants will learn how these revised provisions impact national regulatory frameworks, State Safety Programmes (SSP), and organisational Safety Management Systems (SMS). The workshop blends regulatory explanation with practical examples, case studies, and exercises – supporting a performance‑based, intelligence‑driven approach to safety management.
- Understand the key changes in ICAO Annex 19 (Edition 3), Amendment 2
- Explore strengthened requirements around SRM, Safety Assurance, Safety Intelligence, and Human Performance
- Apply updated Annex 19 provisions to enhance SSP and SMS performance and governance
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What are the Annex 19 Amendment 2 changes and why do they matter?
As the aviation system rapidly evolves, ICAO Annex 19 continues to advance, offering clearer, stronger, and more practical frameworks to help States and service providers manage emerging challenges with confidence. This specialisation provides a concise, accessible pathway for organisations seeking to align with the latest Annex 19 provisions and strengthen their safety management approach.
Participants will gain practical tools, modern frameworks, and real‑world insights to help them navigate change, improve decision‑making, and embed resilient, intelligence‑informed safety practices across their operations.
This workshop is suitable for individuals responsible for aviation safety, safety risk management and compliance/quality across the industry, and regulatory personnel with a safety remit.
This would include Air Operators, Maintenance Repair Organisations (MROs), Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Operators, Aerodromes, Regulators, Data Analysts and Senior Decision Makers.
By the end of this workshop, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the regulatory changes
- Strengthen State Safety Programme (SSP) competence
- Understand Enhanced Safety Intelligence requirements
- Integrate Human Performance considerations
- Promote and assess Safety Culture
- Understand new SMS applicability
- Conduct and support effective SMS evaluation
- Apply the following concepts through practical exercises: Management of Change / Human Performance / Safety Performance Indicators
- ICAO Annex 19 MoC requirements for service providers
- SMS integration and safety assurance
- Human factors and the ‘Dirty Dozen’
- Interface management and contractor oversight
- Change types: Organisational / Operational / Physical
- Approval pathways and regulatory engagement
- Risk mitigation and performance monitoring
- Accountability and leadership in change
An understanding of State Safety Programmes or Safety Management Systems would be beneficial.
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Meet your Instructors
John Thomson
Implementing and Operating Safety Management Systems in Aviation
John Thomson is a highly respected aviation safety expert with over 30 years of experience spanning civil and military aviation. As a Senior Technical Advisor specialising in Safety Management for the United Kingdom Civil Aviation Authority International (CAAi), John brings a wealth of expertise from his previous roles, including:
• State Safety Programme Lead: Responsible for overseeing the UK National Aviation Safety Plan, ensuring compliance with ICAO Annex 19, the Global Aviation Safety Plan, and regional frameworks.
• Safety Assurance Specialist: Conducting internal reviews, fostering a learning culture, and analysing non-aviation accidents to derive lessons for the aviation industry.
• Safety Intelligence Manager: Leading a multidisciplinary team of intelligence analysts, ATS investigators, and transcription specialists to enhance safety outcomes through actionable intelligence.
John is a prominent figure on international aviation platforms. He represents the UK on the ICAO Safety Management Panel, the Global Aviation Safety Plan Study Group, and serves as Co-Chair of the ICAO European Regional Expert Safety Group. His contributions have helped shape global safety practices and foster international collaboration.
As a technical innovator, John has specialised in the lifecycle development of Big Data tools, utilising advanced technologies such as automation, robotics, and machine learning to enhance Safety Data Collection and Processing Systems (SDCPSs). He is also pioneering the use of virtual reality to visualise and simplify complex models, creating intuitive ways to improve understanding and decision-making.
With a distinguished career in the Royal Air Force and the Military Aviation Authority, John has developed and managed Safety Management Systems that facilitate collaboration and learning across diverse and dispersed teams.
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Course delivery methods
- Instructor-Led Virtual Course: Enjoy the flexibility of attending this training remotely from your home or office with our live virtual course. Engage in interactive learning from anywhere in the world. We deliver our virtual courses via Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and Webex. Once your booking is confirmed, we will notify you of the platform on which your selected course will be hosted. To attend this course virtually, look for the ‘online’ venue option in the booking table above.
- Face-to-Face Classroom Course: Embrace the traditional learning method by attending our physical training venue. Benefit from direct interaction with our instructors and fellow participants, creating an immersive and hands-on learning experience. To book a classroom course, please check the booking table at the top of this page and select your preferred training venue location.
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