SMS for Managers – Leading on Aviation Safety
1-day course | Virtual, Classroom & In-company Delivery
- Classroom course in London Gatwick and Malaysia
- Specially designed for senior managers
- Understand the senior manager’s role in a SMS
- Discuss how to develop an safety vision for your organisation
Next available course
| Start Date | Venue | Cost | Availability | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2023 | Online | £456.00 | More than 5 places | Book |
Course overview
What is a Safety Management System?
A Safety Management System (SMS) within an organisation provides a systematic approach to managing safety. For an SMS to be effective, there must be the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, responsibilities, policies and procedures. An effective SMS should enable an organization to identify hazards, assess risks and can be the mechanism to continuously improve safety performance.
Course Overview
Senior managers have a vital role to play in safety management. Although senior managers may not be directly involved with an organisation’s Safety Management System (SMS), without the full support of senior management filtering down from the top, an organisation may not be able to deliver the value and benefits of an effective SMS.
This course has been designed specifically to help senior managers develop the skills and knowledge required for safety leadership and to encourage a positive safety culture.
This is a one-day classroom course led by a UK CAA expert, where you will start to put your safety leadership skills into practice through discussion and group activities, along with face-to-face presentation.
This course is suitable for Accountable Managers and other senior management roles in an aviation organisation.
Who should attend?
This course is suitable for senior managers working in the Aviation Industry who require an overview of Safety Management Systems to fulfil their role in contributing to safety.
Tangible benefits have been identified by Safety Managers, Quality Managers and other senior managers within Industry and Regulatory Authorities.
Key topics
This training course will include the following topics:
- Overview of a Safety Management System and what is needed to develop and maintain one
- The SMS regulatory framework – International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and UK Civil Aviation Authority (UK CAA)
- Creating a positive safety culture
- The benefits of senior manager’s involvement in SMS
- Practical tools to actively engage in your SMS
- The Regulator’s assessment of the senior management role within the SMS
- Assessing overall effectiveness of the SMS
Course objectives
By the end of this course delegates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of:
- The high-level overview of SMS and what is needed to develop and maintain one
- The value of having an effective SMS in place
- The importance of encouraging a positive safety culture
- The regulator’s assessment of the senior management role within the SMS
- The legal implications of not having an effective SMS
Prerequisites
There are no formal qualifications required.
Further reading
UK CAA CAP 795 Safety Management Systems (SMS) Guidance for Organisations
This document provides guidance on the implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS). It has been developed to give sufficient understanding of SMS concepts to implement and maintain an effective SMS. It reflects and meets the requirements of ICAO Annex 19 and EASA Management System Implementing Rules.
Delivery Methods: Classroom and Virtual
This course can be delivered virtually or face-to-face in classroom at our London Gatwick and Malaysia training centres.
Browse the table below to select your preferred date, delivery method and location (classroom only). If you can not find your preferred form of delivery and date, please contact us.
Course type:
- Web = Virtual online delivery using WebEx video conferencing. We have applied a 5% discount to all our virtual course deliveries. Unless stated otherwise, our virtual courses are streamed live, starting at 09:00 am (UK time).
- Class = A face-to-face classroom course delivered in the location listed in the “venue” column. In light of COVID-19, please check your eligibility and our COVID-19 measures.
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In-company delivery?
We can also tailor this training courses to suit an organisation’s individual training requirements. These bespoke training packages can be delivered virtually or onsite in a classroom at a client’s international location. Contact us for more information.
| Course Type | Course Name | Start Date | End Date | Venue | Cost | Availability | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Web | SMS for Managers – Leading on Aviation Safety (Virtual) | 04/07/2023 | 04/07/2023 | Online | £456.00 | More than 5 places | Book |
| Web | SMS for Managers – Leading on Aviation Safety (Virtual) | 03/10/2023 | 03/10/2023 | Online | £456.00 | More than 5 places | Book |
| Web | SMS for Managers – Leading on Aviation Safety (Virtual) | 05/03/2024 | 05/03/2024 | Online | £456.00 | More than 5 places | Book |
SMS for Managers – Leading on Aviation Safety Instructors
Simon Roberts
Colin Greenwood
Devan Ramasamy
Simon Roberts
Leading on Aviation Safety
Safety Management Systems – Introduction
Safety Management Systems – Principles and Applications
Safety Management (Advanced) – Evaluating Effectiveness
Safety Management Systems – Small Organisations
Just Culture for the Team
Just Culture for Responsible Managers
Root Cause Analysis
Simon has 40 years aviation experience working with airlines and aviation maintenance organisations. He has been working over 21 years for the UK CAA and during last 9 years he was responsible for the Safety Management System (SMS) policy and strategy across the UK CAA. He has led international projects for SMS and State Safety Programs (SSP) working with ICAO, EASA and other regulators. Simon is also a maintenance Human Factors specialist and co-chairs the EASA Human Factors Collaborative Analysis Group (CAG). Using his extensive experience, Simon has been instructing SMS and SSP training worldwide.
Colin Greenwood
Leading on Aviation Safety
Safety Management Systems – Introduction
Safety Management Systems – Principles and Applications
Safety Management (Advanced) – Evaluating Effectiveness
Safety Management Systems – Small Organisations
Just Culture for the Team
Just Culture for Responsible Managers
Airworthiness
EASA Part 21 G Production Organisation Approval
EASA Part 145 Maintenance Training Approval
EASA Part M Continuing Airworthiness
Electrical Wiring Interconnection Systems
Colin is an Airworthiness specialist with nearly 40 years of experience working in aviation, including over 10 years with the UK CAA. Colin has experience in both military and civilian environments including aircraft & component production, continuing airworthiness for Aircraft Operator’s Certificate (AOC) holders and Non-Commercial Complex aircraft (NCC)/Private operations, maintenance of complex & non-complex fixed and rotary wing aircraft, engines and components, maintenance control, safety management, quality assurance (compliance monitoring), Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) training, management and consultancy. In addition, Colin has extensive experience as an auditor in Continuing Airworthiness, Maintenance & Production environments, under ICAO, EASA and other national regulatory requirements.
Devan Ramasamy
EASA Part M Continuing Airworthiness (including SEARIF)
EASA Part 145 including DCA Malaysia Notice 6501 (CAA Malaysia Part 145 Maintenance Organisation Approval)
Safety Management Systems – Principles and Applications (MAvA)
Devan has been with the UK CAA since 1998 and has about 52 years’ experience in the aviation industry, spread across both GA and large aircraft. He has worked with Airlines / MROs based overseas and in the UK. Devan holds an EASA Licence in Cats B2/limited B1 and C. He is a Member of the Royal Aeronautical Society and an Incorporated Engineer with the UK Engineering Council.
