Safety Management Systems (SMS) in Aviation (GEN05)

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Description

IATA AHM1110 11.2 GEN05 | Approx. 60-90 mins | Self-study online

This Safety Management System (SMS) training course provides a comprehensive understanding of all components of an SMS, tailored for aviation professionals involved in implementing and operating SMS functions. It is ideal for supervisors, managers, trainers, and other personnel responsible for ensuring safety compliance.

Employers may wish to supplement this Safety Management System (SMS) training course with a briefing or access to local policies and procedures. A practical assessment may also be required for any role-specific tasks.

Our online course supports regulatory compliance and promotes a proactive safety culture.

  • The UK Civil Aviation Authority require aerodromes to implement an SMS, as detailed in CAP795.
  • EASA 2025/20 is a new ground handling regulation that states that Ground Handling service providers must also have a management system in place.
  • The IATA Airport Handling Manual (AHM1110 11.2) includes a requirement to provide SMS training to staff.

 

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Topics

  • What is an SMS?
  • Safety Policy and Objectives
  • Role of the Safety Manager
  • Safety Committees
  • Emergency Response Planning
  • SMS Documentation
  • Safety Risk Management
  • Safety Reporting
  • Risk Assessment and Mitigation
  • Safety Investigations
  • Safety Assurance
  • Safety Performance Monitoring
  • Management of Change (MoC)
  • Safety Promotion

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Identify the four pillars of a safety management system.
  • List examples of safety performance indicators.
  • Perform safety management functions within the company.

Assessment

This course contains a multiple-choice quiz, which must be completed online and graded immediately with a passing score of 80%. If you fail, you can re-attempt it, and tutor support can be provided upon request.

Suitability

Who should do this course?

This is designed for personnel responsible for SMS implementation or executing SMS functions, who are assigned to a specific role.

Pre-requisites

This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge. To access the content, learners must have access to the Internet and an individual email address.

Certificate

This course includes a PDF certificate that is available for immediate download upon successful completion.

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