The Advanced Safety Management System (SMS) in Madrid is a specialized training course designed for safety leaders seeking to improve risk management and safety performance.
From:
05-01-2026
From:
13-07-2026
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 Madrid provide professionals with an in-depth and strategic understanding of how to design, implement, and optimize comprehensive safety management systems across diverse industries. Developed for safety managers, compliance officers, operations leaders, aviation and transportation professionals, and organizational decision-makers, these programs emphasize the systemic, data-driven, and proactive nature of modern safety management. Participants gain the knowledge and tools needed to enhance safety performance, reduce risk, and foster a culture of continuous improvement.
The courses explore the core components of an advanced Safety Management System, including safety policy development, risk assessment methodologies, safety assurance mechanisms, performance monitoring, and change management. Participants examine how SMS frameworks support organizational decision-making by integrating hazard identification, investigation processes, and corrective actions into clearly defined governance structures. Through case studies, audits, and simulation-based workshops, attendees practice applying advanced SMS tools—such as safety reporting systems, trend analysis, and risk-based prioritization—to real-world operational environments.
These advanced SMS training programs in Madrid place strong emphasis on leadership engagement, cross-functional collaboration, and data-driven insights. Participants analyze best practices for improving safety communication, strengthening safety culture, managing contractors, and aligning SMS principles with organizational objectives. The curriculum also highlights the role of modern technologies, including digital dashboards, automated monitoring systems, and predictive analytics, in enhancing the efficiency and effectiveness of SMS implementation.
Attending these training courses in Madrid offers a dynamic and internationally informed learning experience supported by expert instructors and diverse professional perspectives. Madrid’s strong safety and risk management community provides an ideal environment for exploring global SMS developments, emerging safety challenges, and innovative management approaches. Upon completion of this specialization, participants will be equipped to lead mature, high-performing safety management systems—strengthening operational reliability, supporting regulatory compliance, and promoting long-term organizational resilience.