COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Overview

This comprehensive course prepares participants to effectively manage and oversee aviation safety within an organization. It covers regulatory frameworks, practical tools, and advanced concepts, emphasizing the integration of Safety Management Systems (SMS) with company operations. The course includes classroom instruction, practical exercises, case studies, and a site visit to the Air Accident Investigation Branch (AAIB) at Farnborough Airport (subject to AAIB staff availability).

Course Syllabus

Including group exercises and case studies.

SMS Regulation & Safety Principles
• ICAO & CAA
• Safety – 1
• Safety – II
• Safety Differently

Pro-active Safety

Safety Promotion

• Communicating, Interviewing & Influencing

Interpreting Safety Data & Information

• Questioning data, investigation mindset, confirmation bias, attribution error and scapegoats

Human Factors

Just Culture

Safety Policy

• Safety Policy and Objectives.
• Management Commitment and Responsibility.
• Safety Accountabilities. Appointment of Key Safety Personnel.
• Coordination of Emergency Response Planning.
• SMS Documentation.

Safety Assurance

• Safety Performance Monitoring and Measurement.
• Management of Change.
• Continuous Improvement of the SMS.
• SMS Assessment.

Flight Data Monitoring

AAIB Visit

• How the AAIB Works.
• AAIB Hangar Tour

Effectiveness / Maturity of a Management System

Non-complex Operator SMS

Fatigue Risk Management

Mental Health

Visualising Safety Data

Addressing Accountability

Risk Management

• Hazard Identification
• Safety Risk Assessment and Mitigation

Assessment and Certification
• Participation in class discussions, case study projects and practical exercises.
• Certification awarded upon successful completion.

Course Duration
• 3 days.
• Classroom hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily.

Target Audience
• Aspiring and current Flight Safety Officers and Managers.
• Aviation professionals involved in safety management and oversight.
• Personnel responsible for risk management and safety compliance.

Prerequisites
• Familiarity with aviation operations or safety principles is recommended.

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Contact Information
For inquiries contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: +44 (0) 1276 855193