Introduction

The State Safety Programme "Executive Briefing" Course introduces a framework for development and implementation of a State safety programme (SSP) that combines elements of both prescriptive and performance-based approaches to the management of safety.

This course is based on ICAO annex 19, 2nd edition, ICAO document 9859 revision 4 and EASA Basic Regulation 2018/1139 with the recent requirements for the SSP.

At the completion of this course, attendees will be able to:

• Understand the framework for development and implementation of a State safety programme (SSP) that combines elements of both prescriptive and performance-based approaches to the management of safety and
• Understand the importance of a realistic implementation of an SSP as a prerequisite for safe operations in civil aviation

The topics covered include:

• All components and areas important for a State implementing an SSP
• The historic and regulatory framework
• Interface/Interaction with European rules
• The components and elements of an SSP
• Safety Policy, Objectives and Resources
• Safety Risk Management
• Safety Assurance
• Safety Promotion
• The ICAO SSP framework
• SSP development and implementation
• Safety Culture
• European Plan for Aviation Safety

Who should take this course

• High Management level of Authorities (Director Generals, Accountable Executives, Department Managers) responsible for the implementation of an State Safety Programme as well as members of SSP Implementation Groups.
• Industry members (service providers), although not the main target group of this course, may also have an interest to learn about the responsibilities of a State related to the implementation of an SSP. (SSP is needed to support service providers SMS implementation)

Pre-requisites

Essential:

An interest in achieving applicable knowledge in the understanding, development and realistic implementation of a State Safety Programme, commensurate with the size and complexity of a State`s aviation system.