The Safety Management System (SMS) Executive Briefing course gives senior leaders a clear, practical understanding of their responsibilities within an ICAO‑compliant SMS. Delegates will explore how leadership shapes safety culture, how risk is governed at executive level, and how safety performance is influenced through informed decision‑making and oversight. The course provides a focused, high‑level briefing designed to strengthen governance, accountability and safety leadership across your organisation.
Who should attend this course
This course is ideal for senior professionals who influence safety, governance, and operational decision‑making:
- Accountable Managers and Board members.
- Nominated Persons/Postholders (flight ops, maintenance, CAMO, ground ops, training).
- Heads of safety, compliance and risk.
- Safety Review Board members.
- Senior leaders within AOC, MRO/Part‑145, Part‑CAMO and Part‑21 organisations.
How this course will benefit you
This course will help you:
- Gain a clearer understanding of your executive SMS responsibilities.
- Strengthen your ability to interpret safety data and risk information to support confident, informed decision‑making.
- Improve the governance and oversight of SMS activities.
- Enhance your role in promoting a positive, proactive safety culture.
- Increase the effectiveness of your Safety Review Board (SRB) and safety oversight.