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Safety Management System
(SMS & eSMS)

We build practical Safety Management System for Part 135 operators—authoring SMS manuals , tailoring implementation plans, and configuring digital workflows for hazard reporting, risk control, and assurance.

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Deliverables align with FAA SMS frameworks and industry best practices. We tailor your manual, safety accountabilities, SPIs, and workflows—then integrate forms and dashboards for continuous safety assurance.

  • PDF / Secure Cloud EFB Storage
  • Implementation plan & milestones
  • Hazard → Risk → Action workflows
  • SPI dashboard & reporting

SMS — At a Glance

Applicability
Part 135 operators (FAA SMS framework). Voluntary adoption for Part 91 / corporate flight departments.
Core Components
Policy & Objectives, Safety Risk Management, Safety Assurance, Safety Promotion.
Key Artifacts
SMS Manual, Implementation Plan, Risk Matrices, SPI Library, Hazard & Occurrence Forms, Audit Checklists.
Digital Tools
eSMS workflows for hazard intake, risk assessment, action tracking, and trend reporting.
Integration
Links with training, MEL, maintenance findings, and vendor oversight for closed-loop assurance.
Outcomes
Traceable hazards, measurable SPIs, documented mitigations, and leadership visibility.

What We Deliver

SMS Manual (draft)

Operator-tailored manual that defines roles, safety policy, SRM/SA processes, reporting channels, ERP linkage, and recordkeeping.

Implementation Plan

Phased milestones, responsibilities, and success criteria; aligns with your staffing and fleet growth.

SPI Library & Dashboards

Customized indicators and targets with periodic reports for leadership review and management of change.

Hazard → Risk → Action

Intake forms, risk matrices, corrective actions, and follow-up verification—all traceable to closure.

Vendor Auditing

Audits for training providers, maintenance vendors, and fuel/handling services with findings tracking.

Emergency Preparedness

ERP templates, notification trees, and drill guides; integrates with company communications.

Digital eSMS Workflows

  • Hazard & occurrence reporting (mobile/web)
  • Risk assessments with approval gates
  • Corrective action tracking & verification
  • Recurring trends, SPI dashboards, exports
  • User roles and audit trails

Integrations

  • Link to training records and currency
  • Connect MEL/deferral events and maintenance findings
  • Vendor oversight and DCT job aids where applicable
  • Optional EFB access for forms and manuals

Our Process

  1. Discovery: Organization, fleet, current safety practices, goals.
  2. Drafting: SMS manual and implementation plan tailored to your ops.
  3. Configuration: eSMS forms, roles, and SPI dashboards.
  4. Coordination: Guidance for internal rollout and FAA interaction.
  5. Assurance: Quarterly review kit and update cycle.

Typical Timeline

Core deliverables in 2–4 weeks for single-base operators; multi-base or fleet growth environments typically 30–60 days, depending on readiness.

  • Fast-start intake within 2–5 business days
  • Phased drafts with tracked changes
  • Change log and SPI baseline included

Build your Safety Management System

We’ll tailor your SMS manual, plan, and eSMS workflows—ready for internal rollout and FAA coordination.

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