Safety Management Systems for Aerodromes Course
SMS for Aerodromes course for those who want to expand their approach to aviation safety.
Overview
An aerodrome operations specific 3-day basic programme designed for those responsible for developing, implementing and participating in a systematic approach to managing aviation safety, including the necessary organisational structures, accountabilities, policies and procedures.
Maintaining a safe and compliant aerodrome requires rigorous following of procedures, regulations and best practices in airside safety. Understanding a Safety Management System and how and why to implement one, is an important part of championing a safety culture within an aerodrome.
This is a highly practical course which explores, using real-world case studies and examples, the purpose of SMS, industry regulations, airside safety and risk management, human factors, accident and incident investigation, and an introduction into the specific systems in place to maintain oversight and proper implementation of an SMS.
The overall aim of this course is to give participants the knowledge required to help implement key components of a basic SMS, with interactive examples and industry best practices the core focus throughout.
Key information
Duration
The theory element of this course takes three (3) days to complete. There is no practical requirement associated with this course.
Course delivery
Our instructors deliver the course in person, on-site at your location.
Theory (Classroom)
Max. group size
10 participants.
If you have more staff that require this training, we can arrange additional sessions.
Qualification validity
There is no recurrent requirement associated with this training course.
What the course covers
SAFETY & REGULATION
Regulatory Requirements
Aerodrome Manual
Airside Health & Safety
Incident & Accident Investigation
Regulatory Oversight
Safety Cultures
Airside Safety Audits & Inspections
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
The Principles Of SMS
The Result Of No SMS
Human Factors
Risk Assessment
OPERATIONS
Implementing An Effective SMS
Operational Documentation
Training & Competency
INSTRUCTOR LEVELS ONLY
Group Exercises
Case Studies
What’s included
✅ Participant guide
Every participant receives a detailed supplementary reference guide, to use during the course and take away afterward
✅ High quality training material
Meticulously researched lesson plans and step-by-step sessions with interactive visual aids
✅ In-person instructor
A highly vetted subject matter expert to deliver the course in-person for maximum engagement
✅ IATA-aligned certification
Every participant receives a certificate of attendance and qualification at the applicable AHM 1110 level
Common questions
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Any staff wishing to understand the basics and component parts of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and how they apply to Aerodrome operations.
Unfortunately we do not accept bookings from private individuals.
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This course is available to organisations only, and is delivered exclusively on-site at your operation. If you're an individual looking to get qualified, we'd recommend speaking to your employer or ground handling company about arranging training through us.
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You can book this course to be delivered at any time of the year and we accept bookings at any time. However, our winter training season typically peaks from September to November each year, and our schedule for that period is often fully booked well in advance. We will always do our best to accommodate requests at short notice.
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Yes, we can offer multi-year training agreements to help ensure your staff remain industry conformant year after year. Please speak with our team to discuss discounted pricing and preferred booking options available for multi-year training agreements.
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