State Safety Programme Training
Enhance leadership in aviation safety
State Safety Programme Implementation Training
2-day course I Virtual & In-Company training
- Examine ICAO Annex 19 and State safety management responsibilities
- Understand how the eight critical elements of the State safety oversight system form an integral part of the SSP
- Learn what a State Safety Programme is and its relationship with the National Aviation Safety Plan
- Explore the importance of good governance to implement and manage the SSP
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What is a State Safety Programme?
A State Safety Programme (SSP) refers to a structured and comprehensive approach to managing safety within a state’s aviation system. It is designed to ensure effective safety oversight, risk management, and the promotion of a strong safety culture throughout the aviation industry.
Course Overview
A State Safety Programme (SSP) is a structured and comprehensive approach to managing national aviation safety risks. It is designed to ensure effective safety oversight, risk management, and the promotion of a strong safety culture throughout the aviation industry.
All States are required by ICAO to implement a State Safety Programme and most State have developed their SSP Document to meet this requirement. However, implementing the Programme and integrating the State safety oversight system remains a challenge to meet Annex 19 requirements and to ensure that the national aviation safety risks are identified and managed through an effective SSP.
The course has been designed specifically to help you understand the different roles and responsibilities of personnel involved in implementing an effective SSP. This includes the roles and responsibilities of CAA inspectors to understand how they contribute to the SSP through the actions in the National Aviation Safety Plan (NASP) and the oversight of SMS. It will develop your knowledge and skills on the safety management principles and the importance of safety culture and just culture principles. It will also provide you with an overview on recent safety management developments and best practice including the third edition of Annex 19 that will enter into force in November 2026.
This course is suitable for the Managers and personnel in State aviation authorities involved in the implementation and coordination of the SSP. CAA oversight inspectors and accident investigators including their line managers. The course would also be of interest to industry stakeholders that want to learn more about the SSP and the interfaces with their SMS.
Day 1 Key Topics
- What is a State Safety Programme
- State safety policy, objectives and resources
- SSP Interfaces
- SSP Governance
- State safety culture
- Accident and incident investigation
Day 2 Key Topics
- State safety risk management
- Resolution of safety issues
- State safety assurance
- State safety communication and promotion
- SSP implementation and improvement
Delegates attend a 2-day training workshop led by a UK CAA expert. The course will include presentations, videos, practical exercises, and discussions.
By the end of this course delegates will demonstrate an understanding of the following:
- To examine ICAO Annex 19 and State safety management responsibilities
- To understand how the eight critical elements of the State safety oversight system form an integral part of the SSP
- To understand what a State Safety Programme is and its relationship with the National Aviation Safety Plan
- To consider the value and benefits of having an ‘effective’ SSP in place
- To explore the importance of good governance to implement and manage the SSP
- To provide the knowledge and skills needed to implement an effective SSP
There are no pre-requisites for this course.
Meet your Instructors
Simon Roberts
Leading on Aviation Safety
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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.
Additional Information
Course delivery methods
We offer two different ways to attend this course:
- 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.
- 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 usually use WebEx or Zoom for our virtual courses. To attend this course virtually, look for the ‘online’ venue option in the booking table above.
Please note that course durations may vary slightly between our face-to-face and virtual deliveries. Please refer to the start and end date of your chosen course.
Our goal is to offer flexible, effective and convenient course delivery methods that suit your preferences and learning needs. Please choose the option that works best for you!
If you can’t see a classroom or virtual option, we likely haven’t released the next set of dates. Please get in touch to find out when we’ll announce the new dates, and we’ll be sure to keep you informed once they are available or even add you to our waiting list.
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In-company delivery
We can also tailor this training course to suit your organisation’s training requirements. These bespoke training packages can be delivered at your organisation’s location – almost anywhere, worldwide. Please Contact us for more information and to discuss your requirements.
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