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As of 01 January 2009, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) will required all Operators to implement a safety management system (SMS). See ICAO Annex 6

Dutcher Safety & Meteorology Services have developed a number of Distance Learning SMS courses in accordance with ICAO requirements.  Developed with Articulate, the recognised leader in e-learning software, these courses are self-paced and delivered over the Internet. You the student are completely in control of your own learning schedule. With no start dates or assignment deadlines you are able to study when, and where, it suits you.

Available ICAO SMS Courses:

	SMS for Airports
	SMS for Flight Operations
	SMS for Maintenance Organisations

Fee per course: $1000.00 USD

Other Distance Learning Courses (in development):

	Ramp and Airside Safety
	Human Performance and Maintenance Safety
	Air Transport Pilot Licence - Meteorology (JAA)
	Air Transport Pilot Licence - Meteorology (Australia)
	Commercial Pilot Licence - Meteorology (Australia)
	Commercial Pilot Licence - Meteorology (Canada)

For More Information

ICAO green cover Annex 6 (256 kb)

3.2.4    From 1 January 2009, States shall require, as part of their safety programme, that an operator implements a safety management system acceptable to the State of the Operator that, as a minimum:

a) identifies safety hazards
b) ensures that remedial action necessary to maintain an acceptable level of safety is implemented
c) provides for continuous monitoring and regular assessment of the safety level achieved
d) aims to make continuous improvement to the overall level of safety.

3.2.5    A safety management system shall clearly define lines of safety accountability throughout the operator’s organization, including a direct accountability for safety on the part of senior management.

 Safety Management Systems Classroom Courses