Listed below, in order of hierarchy of authorship, are foundational resources for use in the development and implementation of an SMS.

• International Policy (International Civil Aviation Organization; ICAO)
  • ICAO Annex 19 – Link to more information and a downloadable Executive Summary
  • Overview of ICAO Annex 19 (PDF) (Presentation)
  • Safety Management Manual (SMM) – Doc 9859 – Link to with more information on how to obtain guidance material on safety management principles and concepts, State Safety Program, and SMS
• National Policy
  • FAA Order 8000.369A, Safety Management System
  • FAA Order VS 8000.370A, Aviation Safety (AVS) Safety Policy
  • FAA Order VS 8000.367A, Aviation Safety (AVS) Safety Management System Requirements
• Air Operators/MROs/Flight Training (Oversight by Flight Standards)
  • AC 120-92B – Safety Management Systems for Aviation Service Providers
  • SMS Implementation Guide (PDF) – Contains guidance, expectations and procedures necessary to implement a Safety Management System (SMS) by aviation organizations.
  • SMS Assurance Guide (PDF)
• Airports
  • Airports SMS
• Air Traffic
  • ATO Safety and Technical Training