Safety Management Systems (Workshop 1)
Wednesday 08 October 

The operation of a Safety Management System will become a mandatory requirement for all organisations involved with the design, manufacture, maintenance and operation of aircraft following ICAO’s implementation requirements after 1st January 2009.  This workshop assisted members in establishing a Safety Management System and delegates benefitted from presentations from experts in this field. 

Programme of Events

1030-1100	Registration and Coffee
1100-1115	Welcome Chair: Martin Ambrose, Manager Air Safety and Maintenance, ERA
1115-1200	Session I – The Regulator’s Viewpoint European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) So why do we need a Safety Management System? Presentation from Ivan-David Nicolas. Click here to view the presentation
1200-1240	Session II – The Airline’s Viewpoint  Eastern Airways Where’s the best place to start when establishing an SMS? Presentation by Chris Holliday. Click here to view the presentation
1240-1320	Session III – The Airport’s Viewpoint  Munich Airport International How might an airport SMS differ from an airline SMS? Presentation by Henning Pfisterer. Click here to view the presentation
1320-1430	Lunch
1430-1510	Session IV – The MRO’s Viewpoint  OGMA How far does an SMS for an MRO go? Presentation by Mario Faria. Click here to view the presentation
1510-1550	Session V – SMS Solutions  Baines Simmons Can a “third party” construct an effective SMS for a client? Presentation by Chris Drew. Click here to view the presentation
1550-1630	Session VI – SMS IT Solutions  Vistair What software systems exist to assist in the establishment and running of an SMS? Presentation by Ian Herbert. Click here to view the presentation
1630-1700	Panel Discussion & Closing Remarks
1700-2000	General Assembly Welcome Reception & Exhibition