This course provides instruction and practical application of Safety Management Systems
(SMS) and Aviation Accident Prevention Program Management. Graduates receive the necessary
instruction required to design, develop, implement, manage and foster an effective
organizational level SMS and accident prevention program. Course topics include theory and
application of SMS program elements, SMS program development, safety policies, risk
management, hazards identification reporting and tracking, safety assurance, trend
analysis techniques, audits, surveys and internal evaluations, safety education and
promotion strategies, accident causation, and safety office management techniques.