The Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) in Brussels is a specialized training course designed to help aviation professionals implement and manage comprehensive safety systems.
From:
07-09-2026
Course Overview
A robust Safety Management System (SMS) is the cornerstone of effective aviation safety and compliance. This Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) Training Course equips participants with deeper understanding of ICAO Annex 19 requirements, safety performance management, and integration of risk management across operations.
Through case studies, workshops, and practical exercises, participants will explore advanced techniques in hazard identification, safety risk assessments, safety performance indicators (SPIs), and fostering a proactive safety culture.
By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and tools to strengthen safety systems, improve organizational safety performance, and ensure regulatory alignment.
Course Benefits
Gain advanced knowledge of SMS principles and ICAO requirements.
Enhance safety risk assessment and mitigation skills.
Strengthen use of Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
Learn best practices for building a strong safety culture.
Improve compliance with CAA and international safety standards.
Course Objectives
Review ICAO Annex 19 and advanced SMS concepts.
Apply hazard identification and risk management methodologies.
Develop effective Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
Integrate SMS into daily operational practices.
Analyze case studies of SMS successes and failures.
Foster organizational engagement and safety accountability.
Build strategies for continuous safety improvement.
Training Methodology
The course uses a combination of expert-led lectures, group workshops, safety case analysis, and scenario-based exercises to reinforce practical application of SMS concepts.
Target Audience
Aviation safety managers and officers.
Airline and airport operations managers.
Quality assurance and compliance personnel.
Civil aviation authority inspectors and regulators.
Target Competencies
Advanced SMS implementation.
Hazard identification and risk management.
Safety performance monitoring.
Safety leadership and culture building.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Advanced SMS Framework and ICAO Annex 19
Review of ICAO SMS requirements.
Evolution and updates of SMS regulations.
Linking SMS to organizational strategy.
Safety management maturity levels.
Unit 2: Hazard Identification and Risk Management
Techniques for proactive hazard identification.
Qualitative and quantitative risk assessments.
Practical exercises in safety risk analysis.
Integration of risk controls into operations.
Unit 3: Safety Performance Management
Establishing Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs).
Monitoring and analyzing safety trends.
Data-driven safety performance reviews.
Using SPIs for decision-making.
Unit 4: Safety Culture and Human Factors
Building a positive safety culture.
Addressing human error in aviation safety.
Just culture and reporting systems.
Encouraging organizational learning.
Unit 5: SMS Audits and Continuous Improvement
Conducting SMS audits and evaluations.
Common findings and lessons learned.
Implementing corrective and preventive actions.
Ensuring continuous improvement in SMS.
Ready to strengthen your aviation safety systems?
Join the Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and lead your organization toward higher safety performance and compliance.
The Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) Training Courses in Brussels provide aviation and safety professionals with an in-depth understanding of how to develop, implement, and enhance comprehensive safety management systems in complex operational environments. Designed for safety managers, aviation leaders, compliance officers, operations supervisors, and regulatory specialists, these programs emphasize strategic oversight, data-driven safety performance, and continuous improvement practices that strengthen organizational resilience.
Participants explore the core components of advanced safety management, including safety risk management, safety assurance, safety promotion, and organizational accountability. The courses highlight how mature SMS frameworks rely on proactive hazard identification, effective risk assessment techniques, performance monitoring, and strong safety culture. Through advanced case studies, analytical exercises, and real-world simulations, attendees learn to interpret safety data, conduct trend analyses, evaluate risk controls, and design improvement strategies that align with organizational goals.
These advanced SMS training programs in Brussels also address modern safety challenges, such as integrating digital technologies, managing human factors, and coordinating safety practices across complex and multi-stakeholder environments. Participants gain insights into developing safety performance indicators (SPIs), implementing reporting systems, managing audits, and aligning SMS processes with broader governance and compliance frameworks. The curriculum blends strategic theory with practical application, enabling professionals to elevate their organization’s safety maturity and operational performance.
Attending these training courses in Brussels provides a dynamic learning environment enriched by expert instructors and the city’s strong connection to European aviation authorities, safety organizations, and industry forums. The international setting supports rich discussions on global safety trends, regulatory expectations, and innovative approaches to SMS development. By completing this specialization, professionals will be equipped to lead advanced safety management initiatives—enhancing risk management capabilities, strengthening safety culture, and supporting safe, sustainable operations across high-risk environments.