SAFETY MANAGEMENT
Build a working command of the four SMS components — policy, risk management, assurance and promotion.
| Duration | 2 Days |
| Format | Classroom (Malta) or Live Virtual Classroom |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | AeroLex Certificate of Completion — Initial SMS Training. |
| Group Rates | Available on request (RFQ) |
| Investment | €1190 excl. VAT |
Course Overview
Safety Management Systems are the operational core of ICAO Annex 19 and EASA Part-ORO.GEN.200, requiring every EASA-regulated organisation to run a formal, proactive system for managing safety risk.
This two-day course gives safety managers, accountable managers, post holders and SMS implementation teams a working command of the four SMS components and the practical tools to build, run or strengthen an SMS.
Who Should Attend
- Safety managers and accountable managers
- Quality and compliance managers
- Post holders
- SMS implementation teams
- Personnel new to safety management requiring an initial qualification
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the ICAO Annex 19 and EASA Part-ORO.GEN.200 regulatory framework for SMS.
- Describe the four components and associated elements of an SMS.
- Apply a structured hazard identification and risk assessment methodology.
- Design a safety reporting system that supports a positive safety culture.
- Define and monitor Safety Performance Indicators and Safety Performance Targets.
- Build a practical roadmap for implementing or strengthening an SMS.
Course Content
Day 1
- Introduction to SMS and the regulatory framework
- Safety Policy & Objectives
- Safety Risk Management — hazard identification and risk assessment
Day 2
- Safety Assurance — safety performance monitoring, SPIs/SPTs, internal evaluation
- Safety Promotion — safety culture, communication and training
- Workshop: building an SMS implementation roadmap
- Written assessment and certification
Prerequisites
None.
Certification
AeroLex Certificate of Completion — Initial SMS Training.
Next Course Dates
| TBC — Q4 2026 | Malta / Virtual |
| TBC — Q1 2027 | Malta / Virtual |
Reserve Your Seat
Register your interest and AeroLex will confirm your cohort once minimum numbers are reached. In-house delivery is available for teams of 6 or more.
