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Aviation Safety Management System – Competence Maintenance – #7511
Context
The EN9100 Management System standard does not cover all aspects of aviation safety, which is why the IAQG, through its SCMH, provides guidance on implementing a Safety Management System (SMS) to complement the Quality Management System (QMS).
Furthermore, it is a requirement imposed by several international and regional regulations (ICAO, EASA) that aircraft manufacturers must comply with in order to guarantee a high level of safety in civil aviation, reducing the risk of accidents and improving incident management.
Organisations must therefore comply with these regulations in order to obtain and maintain their operational certifications.
Maintaining SMS skills is a regulatory requirement (Part-145, Part-21, Part-CAMO, Annex 19 of the International Civil Aviation Organisation, etc.), and although the frequency is not imposed, it is usually recommended that skills be upgraded every 2-3 years.
Objectives
- Recall the regulatory requirements applicable to SMS (EASA, Part 21G, Part 145).
- Identify the SMS documentation required by the authority and describe its operational use.
- Analyse the interfaces between SMS and QMS in an AS/EN 9100-certified organisation and identify synergies.
- Know how to apply safety risk management to your activity.
- Know how to identify the impact of your daily activity on airworthiness, regulatory compliance and product safety.
- Analyse the key factors for effective SMS management.
Recommanded for
- Anyone responsible for implementing and maintaining the SMS.
- Anyone in a key role in terms of safety
- Anyone in the quality department
- Anyone in management working in the field of aeronautical production or maintenance: both newcomers and experienced staff.
Prerequisites
- Have completed initial SMS training lasting at least two days.
- Be involved in a certified organisation (Part 21 G, Part 145, CAMO, etc.).
- Knowledge of EN9100 requirements would be an advantage.
- In the case of ‘renewal’ modules, customisation with customer feedback is an educational advantage.
Specific operating conditions for remote sessions
- Have a PC equipped with a microphone, webcam and, if possible, a headset for greater comfort. Note: To blur or hide the view from behind, background screens are available in Zoom or Teams.
- A good Internet connection, tested before the session.
- Locate in a quiet, isolated area; switch to “not available” status in Teams; close your email access and mute your phone to avoid distraction during the session.
- To avoid off-topic discussions during the session, participants from the same organisation should not be grouped together in the same room, but rather at their own desks. Virtual sub-groups will be set up specifically for the exercises, which will also allow for mixed groups to be created.
- The webcam and microphone must be open during remote qualification/certification exams. It may also be necessary for us to check that you are the only one in the room.
- We ask that you connect at least 5 minutes before the beginning of the session.
Pedagogy
The training alternates between presentations of applicable requirements and concrete examples, in particular appropriate preventive and corrective measures.
Evaluation mode
- Knowledge test (MCQ)
Course materials
- Participant file containing the presentations delivered during the training and the exercise materials.
- Digital training materials are made available to trainees a few days before the start of the training course on our LMS platform.
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Sequence 1: SMS Introduction
- Reminder of the regulatory and normative context (Part 21G / Part 145) and mandatory documentation
Sequence 2: The fundamentals of the Safety Management System (SMS) based on the four pillars
- Security policy: Reminder of best practices
- Risk management: Analysis of feedback
- Security assurance: Types of indicators and detection of improvements
- Security promotion: Communication encouraging feedback, reminder of human factors/FOD
Sequence 3: Fair Culture
- Best practices to implement
- Developing a just culture
Sequence 4: SMS in EN9100
- Equivalence and link between SMS and EN9100 requirements
- Analysis of practices
Sequence 5: Assessing the maturity of your SMS
- Presentation of ICAO self-assessment tools
Link between maturity and management (safety performance indicators (SPI), management review)
Sequence 6: Conclusion and assessment
About Instructor
Ludovic SOULES
Speciality: consultant for 10 years, specialist in the aeronautical industry,
Ludovic works on quality and regulatory
and regulatory standards. He also leads numerous AIRBUS business training courses.