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Course detail: Safety Management Systems
Description
This course provides an in-depth exploration of Safety Management Systems (SMS), a formal, organization-wide framework for managing safety risk and ensuring the effectiveness of safety risk controls. Recognized as an international best practice, SMS promotes a proactive and systematic approach to identifying hazards and managing safety in aviation and other industries. Students will examine the key components of SMS, including safety policy, risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of SMS principles to enhance organizational safety culture, comply with regulatory requirements, and align with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) State Safety Program (SSP). Through case studies, interactive exercises, and real-world examples, participants will learn how SMS supports hazard identification, risk analysis, and the development of tailored mitigations for diverse operational environments. The course also highlights the FAA's role in implementing SMS across U.S. air navigation services and critical segments of commercial aviation. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to design, implement, and evaluate an effective SMS in any aviation-related organization, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with global safety standards.
Learning ObjectivesDefine SMS and its role in managing safety risks in aviation. Understand the four pillars of SMS: Safety Policy, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, and Safety Promotion. Analyze the regulatory and international framework for SMS, including FAA and ICAO requirements. Develop practical strategies for implementing SMS in various operational contexts. Evaluate the effectiveness of safety risk controls and recommend improvements.
Who Should Attend?
Aerospace Engineers, Customer Support Engineers, Avionics Technicians, and Safety Managers
Course Fees
Early registration fee: $2,295 if you register and pay by the early registration deadline (45 days prior to the first day of class).
Regular registration fee: $2,495 if you register and pay after the early registration deadline.
Course Materials
Course materials, including outlines, presentation copies, and supplementary materials, will be accessible through Canvas, KU's online learning system. Instructions to access Canvas will be provided upon completed registration. Students are required to bring a computer or other electronic device with PDF-viewing capabilities with them to class each day. If you require accommodation contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu and we will work with you on an accessible solution.
U.S. Federal Employee Discount: This course is that you cannot register using our online system when requesting this available to U.S. federal employees at 10% off the registration fee. To receive the federal employee discount, you must enter the code FGVT116 during the checkout process. Please note that you must validate your eligibility to receive this discount by entering your U.S. government email address (ending in .gov or .mil) when creating your online registration profile. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.
Canada Department of National Defence Discount
This course is available to Canada DND employees at 10% off the registration fee. Please contact the DND Procurement Authority (DAP 2-3) for details. Please note that you cannot register using our online system when requesting this discount. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.
Certificate Track
This course is part of the Certificates of Specialization in Air Maintenance and Safety
Classroom hours / CEUs
28 classroom hours
2.8 CEUs
Course Accessibility
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in our Aerospace Short Courses, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.
Please note: If you are attending an Aerospace Short Course onsite at your place of employment, please contact your company's training coordinator for accommodation requests.
Course Resources
AERO0730 Course Information and Outline (PDF Document)
This course provides an in-depth exploration of Safety Management Systems (SMS), a formal, organization-wide framework for managing safety risk and ensuring the effectiveness of safety risk controls. Recognized as an international best practice, SMS promotes a proactive and systematic approach to identifying hazards and managing safety in aviation and other industries. Students will examine the key components of SMS, including safety policy, risk management, safety assurance, and safety promotion. Emphasis will be placed on the practical application of SMS principles to enhance organizational safety culture, comply with regulatory requirements, and align with the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) State Safety Program (SSP). Through case studies, interactive exercises, and real-world examples, participants will learn how SMS supports hazard identification, risk analysis, and the development of tailored mitigations for diverse operational environments. The course also highlights the FAA's role in implementing SMS across U.S. air navigation services and critical segments of commercial aviation. By the end of the course, students will have the skills to design, implement, and evaluate an effective SMS in any aviation-related organization, ensuring continuous improvement and compliance with global safety standards.
Learning Objectives
Who Should Attend?
Aerospace Engineers, Customer Support Engineers, Avionics Technicians, and Safety Managers
Course Fees
Early registration fee: $2,295 if you register and pay by the early registration deadline (45 days prior to the first day of class).
Regular registration fee: $2,495 if you register and pay after the early registration deadline.
Course Materials
Course materials, including outlines, presentation copies, and supplementary materials, will be accessible through Canvas, KU's online learning system. Instructions to access Canvas will be provided upon completed registration. Students are required to bring a computer or other electronic device with PDF-viewing capabilities with them to class each day. If you require accommodation contact us at professionalprograms@ku.edu and we will work with you on an accessible solution.
U.S. Federal Employee Discount: This course is that you cannot register using our online system when requesting this available to U.S. federal employees at 10% off the registration fee. To receive the federal employee discount, you must enter the code FGVT116 during the checkout process. Please note that you must validate your eligibility to receive this discount by entering your U.S. government email address (ending in .gov or .mil) when creating your online registration profile. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.
Canada Department of National Defence Discount
This course is available to Canada DND employees at 10% off the registration fee. Please contact the DND Procurement Authority (DAP 2-3) for details. Please note that you cannot register using our online system when requesting this discount. This discount is available for both the early registration and regular registration fees.
Certificate Track
This course is part of the Certificates of Specialization in Air Maintenance and Safety
Classroom hours / CEUs
28 classroom hours
2.8 CEUs
Course Accessibility
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in our Aerospace Short Courses, please email jayhawkglobal@ku.edu or call 785-864-6779 at least three weeks before the first day of the event.
Please note: If you are attending an Aerospace Short Course onsite at your place of employment, please contact your company's training coordinator for accommodation requests.
AERO0730 Course Information and Outline (PDF Document)
