ABSTRACT
In the past, aviation safety has taken a reactive approach that focused on the analysis of incidents and the consideration of corrective measures to prevent similar occurrences. Although this approach has provided the basis for a high safety record in aviation, it is now increasingly difficult to achieve further safety improvements with this approach. As a result, aviation authorities have realized the need for a proactive approach to managing safety that concentrates on organizational processes rather than investigation and remedial actions. This attempt has been realized as a Safety Management System (SMS) that sees safety efforts as an integral part of business activities rather than as an additional layer of oversight of organizations. The purpose of Safety Management System (SMS) is to provide a systematic way to control risks and obtain assurance that risk controls are effective. The SMS provides certificate holders with means of meeting statutory safety requirements and evaluating management capabilities. Safety management requires continuous monitoring of safety objectives, organizational processes and accountabilities in relation to different safety areas.
