Safety Management Systems in Aviation (Ashgate Studies in Human Factors for Flight Operations)

"This book covers the essential points of SMS. The knowledgeable authors go beyond merely defining it; they discuss the quality management underpinnings of SMS, the four pillars, risk management, reliability engineering, SMS implementation, and the scientific rigor that must be designed into proactive safety." This comprehensive work is designed as a textbook for the student of aviation safety, and is an invaluable reference tool for the SMS practitioner in any segment of aviation. The authors introduce a hypothetical airline-oriented safety scenario at the beginning of the book and conclude it at the end, engaging the reader and adding interest to the text. To enhance the practical application of the material, the book also features numerous SMS in Practice commentaries by some of the most respected names in aviation safety.

Alan J. Stolzer, Ph.D., Professor of Applied Aviation Science at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, USA, Carl D. Halford, MITRE Corporation, USA and John J. Goglia, Senior VP, JDA Aviation Technology Solutions, USA.