ACI online – Safety Management Systems Training

Short summary

This course introduces the key principles of Safety Management Systems (SMS), explains ICAO and FAA requirements, and covers the four fundamental SMS components mandated by the FAA.

Target Audience

• All new employees that require initial safety training as part of their induction process.
• Existing employees that require initial or recurrent safety training.
• Personnel from all airport stakeholders and service providers that operate at the airport.
• Airport managers, supervisors or personnel with operations, safety, or compliance responsibilities.
• Personnel responsible for training and facilitating airside operational staff.
• Anyone interested in a career in airport operations and/or safety.

Objectives

On completion of this course participants will be able to:

• Understand the relevant regulatory frameworks and background to SMS.
• Explain the key principles, concepts, and processes of SMS.
• Describe the major benefits of SMS.
• Understand the four basic components of a Safety Management System required by the FAA.