Safety Management Systems
SMS Readiness
A safety system should help you see risk sooner, act consistently, and learn from what happens across your operation.
An SMS brings leadership accountability, hazard reporting, risk management, assurance, and training into everyday decisions. It is more than a manual on a shelf.
Begin SMS Readiness DiscoveryThe requirement
FAA Part 5 SMS requirements affect Part 135 operators and other covered aviation organizations, including covered Part 145 repair stations and Part 141 pilot schools. The system must work in your actual operation, not just on paper.
The timeline
May 28, 2027 is the implementation deadline. Waiting until then compresses time for process design, team adoption, evidence gathering, and FAA review — avoidable risk for an active operation.
Your starting point
The Solutioneering SMS Readiness Discovery helps you consider current practices, pressure points, and sensible next steps before a personal results conversation. It is an orientation tool, not legal or regulatory advice or an FAA compliance determination.
Start with a clearer picture of where your operation stands.
Begin SMS Readiness Discovery