Overview of SMS
Safety Management System (SMS) is a formal, top-down, organization-wide approach to managing safety risk and ensuring the effectiveness of safety risk controls.
An SMS is made up of four components.
What is the SMSVP?
The FAA SMSVP are the procedures and requirements for non-14 CFR part 121 Air Operators and Air Agencies who would like to voluntarily implement an SMS. Certificate Holders who participate in the SMSVP and meet all program requirements will have a state-accepted SMS that meets the International Civil Aviation Organization's (ICAO) SMS requirements.
What are the benefits of managing safety with a voluntary, formal, SMS?
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
What SMSVP resources are available?
- SMSVP Simple As 1-2-3 flyer
- SMSVP Simple As 1-2-3 video
- SMS brochure
- The Corporate Approach flyer
- SMSVP video
Where can I get support or find additional information about SMSVP?
For additional questions and support, contact the Federal Aviation Administration Office of Safety Standards, SMS Program Office: 9-NATL-SMS-ProgramOffice@faa.gov. If you are contacting the SMS Program Office, please include the 14 CFR part associated with the request or question and provide the company name and location (city/state), if applicable.