Resources

Aviation SMS guides & resources

Plain-English guides to safety management — the framework, the regulations, and the day-to-day processes behind a working SMS.

What Is an Aviation Safety Management System (SMS)?
A plain-English guide to what an SMS is, why it's required, and how operators run one.
The Four Pillars of an Aviation SMS
Safety policy, risk management, assurance, and promotion — explained with examples.
ICAO Annex 19 Explained
What Annex 19 requires of states and operators, and how it drives your SMS obligations.