I'm Safe SMS delivers a structured, FAA Part 5–compliant Safety Management System for flight schools, charter operators, corporate flight departments, and MRO organizations.
FAA Part 5 defines four pillars that every aviation SMS must address. We build your program around all of them.
Establish leadership commitment, define safety accountabilities, and set your organization's safety objectives in writing — as required by §5.21–5.25.
Identify hazards, assess likelihood and severity, and implement mitigations. A disciplined SRM process keeps risk at an acceptable level — §5.51–5.55.
Monitor outcomes, conduct audits, track safety performance indicators, and feed data back into continuous improvement — §5.71–5.75.
Build a positive safety culture through training, communication, and information sharing. People are the foundation of any effective SMS — §5.91–5.95.
Every aviation operation has unique risk profiles and regulatory requirements. We tailor SMS programs to fit yours.
Develop a compliant SMS that protects students, instructors, and your certificate — even if Part 5 isn't yet mandatory for your operation.
View services →Demonstrate safety leadership to your executive stakeholders with a documented, auditable SMS aligned with IS-BAO and NBAA guidance.
Meet FAA Part 5 requirements for Part 119 certificate holders with a scalable SMS your team can actually use day-to-day.
Extend safety culture beyond the flight deck into your maintenance, ramp, and ground operations with integrated hazard reporting and risk controls.
Our SMS framework is built directly on 14 CFR Part 5, the FAA's rule requiring certificate holders to develop and implement an SMS. We know the regulation — and we make compliance manageable.
A straightforward path from gap analysis to a fully operational, FAA-ready Safety Management System.
We assess your current safety practices against FAA Part 5 requirements to identify gaps, risks, and priorities specific to your operation type and size.
We build your SMS manual, safety policy, reporting forms, risk matrices, and training materials — tailored to your fleet, routes, and personnel structure.
Initial and recurrent SMS training for all staff levels — from accountable executive to line technician — with materials that meet the §5.95 training requirement.
Continuous SMS management, annual internal audits, safety performance reviews, and on-call support to keep your program current and compliant.
Whether you're starting from scratch or strengthening an existing program, we're ready to help you meet Part 5 — and go beyond it.
Tell us about your operation and we'll reach out with a tailored SMS assessment.