By the end of this course, participants will understand how proactive safety management and human factors knowledge combine to reduce risk and improve safety across the aviation system. The course highlights ICAO’s role in promoting safety standards and explores the critical importance of safety management systems (SMS) and state safety programmes in fostering a culture of continuous safety improvement.
Course Description
This self-paced course is part of the Fundamentals of International Aviation Online Training Programme. Delivered in three (3) units, the course introduces the foundational concepts of aviation safety, focusing on the integration of Safety Management Systems (SMS) and human factors science. Learners will explore how human performance, decision-making, and organizational safety culture influence aviation safety outcomes.
