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 Istanbul provide professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to implement, manage, and optimize comprehensive safety management systems in aviation and other high-risk industries. Designed for safety managers, aviation professionals, regulatory officers, and operations leaders, these programs focus on enhancing organizational safety performance, regulatory compliance, and proactive risk mitigation strategies.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of advanced safety management systems, including hazard identification, risk assessment, safety reporting, performance monitoring, and continuous improvement processes. The courses emphasize practical approaches for developing safety policies, integrating SMS into operational workflows, and fostering a proactive safety culture. Through case studies, interactive exercises, and real-world simulations, attendees learn to manage complex safety challenges, analyze safety data, and implement corrective actions to prevent incidents and ensure operational resilience.
These safety management and risk mitigation training programs in Istanbul blend theoretical frameworks with applied practice. Participants explore techniques for risk prioritization, auditing, compliance monitoring, emergency response planning, and regulatory adherence. The curriculum also covers emerging trends in safety management, including digital safety tools, data analytics for hazard identification, and strategies for continuous improvement aligned with international safety standards.
Attending these training courses in Istanbul provides professionals with a dynamic learning environment enriched by the city’s strategic role in regional aviation and industrial operations. Participants benefit from expert-led instruction, collaborative workshops, and exposure to global best practices in safety management systems. By completing this specialization, professionals will be equipped to implement and maintain advanced SMS frameworks, enhance organizational safety performance, ensure regulatory compliance, and cultivate a proactive safety culture—strengthening operational reliability, risk management, and organizational excellence in today’s complex and high-stakes operational environments.