Safety Management System within the GCAA Regulatory Framework
Course Overview
This advanced course provides aviation professionals with a comprehensive understanding of Safety Management Systems (SMS), in alignment with ICAO Annex 19 and UAE GCAA regulations. Through case studies, regulation breakdowns, and real-world examples, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to implement, manage, and continuously improve SMS in their respective organizations.
Course Modules
Module 1: Introduction to Safety Management System
- Aviation and Safety
- SMS - ICAO’s Definition
- Core Principles of SMS: An Overview of the Four Pillars
- Importance of Safety Management Systems (SMS) in the Aviation Industry
- Case Study: Lion Air Indonesia – When Safety Fails, Everyone Pays
Module 2: SMS and the Four Pillars
- What is a Safety Management System?
- Scope of SMS
- SMS Framework
- Benefits of Implementing SMS in Aviation
Module 3: Regulatory Framework of Safety Management System
- Aviation Regulatory Framework & Role of Regulatory Bodies
- ICAO and Annex 19 Overview
- GCAA and its Role in UAE Safety
- CAR Part 145 SMS Requirements
- CAR M & Supplement S-1 Organization Requirements
Module 4: Understanding SMS Regulation under GCAA Air Legislation
- CAR X – SMS Requirements
- CAR-OCR and CAR-SMS Provisions
- Applicability of SMS to GCAA Organizations
- SMS.GEN.001 – General Requirements
Module 5: Safety Policy and Objectives
- Management Commitment & Safety Objectives
- Accountabilities, Safety Review Board & Action Groups
- Emergency Response Planning
- SMS Documentation and Recordkeeping (CAR 145.55, CAR M.714)
- Effective Communication and Implementation of Safety Policy
Module 6: Safety Risk Management (SRM)
- Hazard Identification: Reactive, Proactive & Predictive
- Occurrence Reporting (CAR 145.A.60 / CAMO.A.160)
- Mandatory vs. Voluntary Reporting Culture
- Safety Risk Assessment and Mitigation Techniques
Module 7: Safety Assurance (SA)
- Performance Monitoring, SPIs & SPTs
- Audits, Oversight, and Compliance Monitoring
- Management of Change (MOC)
- Continuous Improvement of the SMS
- Root Cause Analysis – 5 Whys
- External Certifications (IOSA, WYVERN, etc.)
Module 8: Safety Promotion
- Building a Positive Safety Culture
- SMS Training, Education & Communication
- Overcoming Cultural and Organizational Barriers
- Leadership’s Role in Promoting Safety
Module 9: Human Factors and Error Management
- Introduction to Human Factors
- The "Dirty Dozen" of Human Factors
- Error Models & Theories
- Error Management Strategies
- Integrating Human Factors into SMS
Module 10: Implementing and Managing a Safety Management System
- Planning and Phased Implementation
- Challenges and Barriers in SMS Implementation
- Strategies for Effective Implementation
- SMS Evaluation Tools
- Predictive Safety with Data & AI
Module 11: Case Studies
- Windscreen Failure in Flight: A Wake-Up Call for Maintenance Standards
- Aloha Airlines Flight 243: Catastrophic Fuselage Failure
- The Excalibur Airways A320 Incident
- Colgan Air Flight 9446: Maintenance & Checklist Deviations
- Flight 261: The Hidden Cost of Maintenance Deviation
Who Should Attend?
- Maintenance Personnel
- Safety Officers and Auditors
- Quality & Compliance Managers
- Regulatory Authorities & Inspectors
- Airline and Airport Operations Professionals
Final Assessment & Certification
Upon successful completion of the course and final assessment, participants will receive a Certificate of Completion.
- Mode: Online
- Course Duration: 180 Minutes
- Validity: 365 days
- We carefully evaluate the candidates taking up this course. Email us at info@academyaviationonline.com and share your interest in taking up this course.