Aviation safety management systems, just like quality or environmental management systems depend upon the proper handling of data. Aviation safety professionals are not data management professionals. Aviation companies burden their safety professionals with designing systems beyond their skill-sets. These folks must make decisions that will affect their organizations for years to come. Properly structured databases and file systems allow aviation service providers to access and mine data in the most efficient manner. Cost savings are realized while also complying with regulatory agencies pressing legislation.

These videos describe some common data management challenges faced by aviation service providers around the world. Being aware of these SMS data management challenges will help safety professional choose a data management strategy that will continue to serve them well for many years. Again, one doesn't always need the most sophisticated system to comply with requirements; however, the organization must still undergo the required changes brought about by the ICAO SMS requirements.

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Five SMS Videos (5-Minutes Max)

 SMS Data Management Videos

1) Introduction

• Overview of ICAO Requirements
• Common Data Management Strategies

2) Distributed Data Management

• Process Flow & Challenges of Distributed Methods
• Data Access Very Limited
• Instant Reports Impossible
• Inefficient and Costly
• Lost Opportunity Costs

Samples of Additional Aviation SMS Videos (After Logging In)

• Centralized SMS Data Management
• Elements of Centralized SMS Data Management
• Benefits of Centralized SMS Data Management