1. Mike Robertson Southern Illinois University
Status of Safety Management Systems Implementation for Flight Training Providers
Mike Robertson
Southern Illinois University

2. Safety Management Systems (SMS)
A Safety Management System (SMS) is defined as “an organized approach to managing safety, including the necessary organizational structures, accountabilities, policies, and procedures”
A SMS is currently required for air carriers and there is a rule pending to develop a SMS for specific airports within the United States.
Eventually, SMS may be mandated for other components of the industry including flight schools.

3. Purpose
To determine the level of SMS implementation for collegiate flight trainers.

4. Methodology
Utilized various resources to develop SMS implementation survey including:
AC B
FAR Part 5
International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Safety Management Manual
Utilized Safety professionals at three Universities to validate instrument.
Southern Illinois University
University of North Dakota
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

5. Preliminary Results Demographics SMS Components Software
Future Accidents

6. Demographics

7. Demographics

8. Demographics

9. Safety Policy

10. Safety Risk Management

11. Safety Assurance

12. Safety Promotion

13. SMS Software

14. What type of accident are you most concerned about occurring in the future at your institution?
Mid Air Collision (9)
Loss of Control (6)
Runway Incursion (4)
Fatigue
Crosswind Landing

15. Comments / Questions