tools, coaching, and analysis to guide our members through critical SMS milestones. Regardless of your organization’s size or SMS maturity, our resources are tailored to your development, implementation, validation—and, now, declaration requirements. VAI President and CEO James Viola looks forward to the opportunity to help. “We knew this day was coming, so for the past several years, we’ve built a powerful network of partners ready to provide our members the SMS solutions they need to succeed,” Viola says. SMS education: VAI offers several ways
to enhance your foundational knowledge of SMS. Trough VAI’s Learning Management System (LMS), registered users can view three SMS courses tailored to small operators and maintenance organizations: “How Small Operators Can Develop an SMS”; “SMS for Small Fleet Operators”; and “Te Dirty Dozen: Integrating the Quality and Safety Management Process.” Finally VAI, through its partnership with the National Air Transportation Association (NATA) and the Transportation Safety Institute (TSI) are providing NATA’s SMS course, offered through the TSI and available to VAI members at a discounted rate. Tis five-day course explains how to design, develop, implement, and sustain an effective and ver- ifiable aviation SMS. To learn more, go to
rotor.org/nata-sms-course. SMS coaching: SMS development and
implementation isn’t easy. Doing it correctly and in regulatory compliance will take time and effort. But we’ve got you! Our network of expert SMS service providers includes com- plimentary coaching services that accompany various available SMS software and evaluation solutions. To learn more, go to
rotor.org/sms. SMS software: Are you having trouble
organizing the work that supports your SMS? Tere’s an app for that! While in-house tracking with spreadsheets and other desktop appli- cations can be used to demonstrate evidence of SMS compliance, there’s a better way. SMS software and tracking solutions are specifically designed to make your SMS journey much easier. VAI has partnered with four indus- try-leading software solution providers who are ready to save you time and effort, giving you more time to focus on the business of
flying aircraft and turning wrenches. To learn more, go to
rotor.org/sms. SMS evaluation: Do you need another set
of eyes to help evaluate gaps in your SMS implementation? Perhaps you’re getting close to making a declaration of compliance, indi- cating that you’ve developed and implemented an SMS that meets the applicable requirements of the expanded Part 5. VAI, in partnership with WYVERN, is offering a preflight check of your SMS, which will help you determine
just how prepared you are. A more compre- hensive SMS evaluation, accompanied by a professional SMS coach, will ensure that you can declare with confidence when your SMS implementation is complete. To learn more, go to
rotor.org/sms.
Disclaimer: VAI strongly encourages all potential stakeholders to conduct their own internal review of the new SMS rule and seek professional assistance to determine their own strategy to ensure compliance.
FDM
Flight Data Monitoring (FDM) Program
Clearer insight. Safer flights.
With hands-on support provided in partnership with Truth Data Insights.
Fits all mission types Gives you a customized plan based on your fleet’s flight data
Helps you identify risks, improve fuel consumption, and more
Includes participation in the FAA’s ASIAS program at no cost.
VAI member operators enjoy exclusive access and discounts.
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