Identify SMS Accountable Executive (refer to TGM)

Appoint project team and

coordinator

Team TOR for SMS Implementation

team

Define entity’s aviation operations, processes, facilities where SMS applies

Define safety management responsibilities and

accountabilities across all relevant departments

Responsibilties and accountabilties of

subcontractors

Identify SMS/Safety Manager

Gap analysis

SMS Implementation plan

SMS Integration

SMS manual and records

SMS Committee and administration

Perform SMS Gap analysis –

implementation team

Gap Analysis template/checklist

Identification of SMS action, transfer these

to implementation plan

Review organization structure, safety

accountabilties and processes

Convert gap analysis into implementation plan –

SMS Implementation team

Verification of phased

implementation

Activate implementation

tasks

Monitor progress to completion

Integrate SMS with existing QMS where

applicable

Integrate SMS with other management

systems

Define integration with external organizations/

subcontractors interfaces

Develop SMS manual (see TGM)

Approval of SMS Manual

Establish SMS records

Establish permanent SMS/Safety Committee

TOR, agenda, meeting intervals

Establish permanent SMS administration office &provide

secretariat support to SMS Comm.

Initiation of SAGs where appropriate

SMS Implementation