EASA Part 21 Subpart J Safety Management System Implementation – 2 Days

Introduction

In Accordance with Regulation (EU) 2022/201 The design organisation shall establish, implement and maintain a design management system that includes a safety management element and a design assurance element with clearly defined accountability and lines of responsibility throughout the organisation.

The primary function of the DOA holder is to assume full responsibility for all designed products (Initial Airworthiness) including the need to support Continued Airworthiness of the designed product.

Subpart J regulatory approval provides for the Design of Aircraft and Components Design Organisation Approval (DOA). The responsibilities associated with the management of a Design Organisation are numerous and varied with a constant flow of challenges.

This course considers the requirement challenges and best practices related to the implementation of SMS within the Part 21J

What is the Benefit of this Training – What will I learn?

a) To be able to explain the Role of SMS within the Design Organisation Assurance System
b) Achieve a high level of competency within your organization related to SMS regulatory obligations
c) Understanding related to the Safety Management System support of the development and ownership of the continuing airworthiness obligations related to Products Parts and Appliances
d) To be able to actively engage in the involvement of all Safety Activities including Risk Management & Reporting and Performance
f) To understand the methodology used to manage and control investigations and the development of Service information
g) To be able to actively engage in the Process of Hazard Identification & Risk Management
h) To understand the methodology used to mitigate or control the potential “safety threats by assessing hazards and dealing with the associated risks

Who is the Course for?

The course is beneficial for persons involved with Part 21 Design Organisations, including Safety & Compliance Practioners as well as stakeholders and Regulatory Authority Inspectors

Detailed Content / Topics – The Following Subjects will be Addressed

Day 1
General Introduction & Components of an ICAO SMS
Part 21J SMS General Introduction
Abbreviations and Definitions
EASA Part 21 SMS and the role of Part 21J Design Organizations
SMS Introduction ICAO & EASA
Part 21J Organisational SMS Roles & Responsibilities
Guidance for Achieving SMS Compliance within an EASA Part 21J Organisation
Understanding the legal framework: 21.A.139(c), 21.A.239(c), and relevant AMC and GM
The Concept of Safety Culture with a Design Organisation
Hazard Identification and Risk Management Basics within a Part 21 Environment

Day 2
EASA Part 21J Safety Management System – Practical Solutions, Best Practices, and Challenges in Hazard Identification Processes
Conducting Part 21J Risk Assessments Based on Identified Hazards.
Understanding Safety Assurance: Monitoring, Measurement
Management of change.
The Role of Safety Audits and Surveys in Maintaining Safety Assurance.
Reporting Systems Internal & External- Timelines, urgency levels, and follow-up requirements.
EASA Part 21J Safety Management System – Practical Solutions, Best Practices, and Challenges in Hazard Identification Processes
SMS within the Flight Test Environment
Part 21 J SMS – Safety Training Considerations & Requirements
Safety Promotion within Part 21G & Part 21J Organizations
Techniques for Identifying Underlying Causes in Safety Incidents & Use of Practical Tools and Methods.
Risk Control and Mitigation Strategies
Effective Use of Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs)
EASA Part 21J Safety Management System – Workshop Task – Boeing 737 MAX Groundings

Target Groups

Nominated personnel and other key personnel in Part 21 Design and production Organisations, Quality Managers Design Heads, Compliance Verification Engineers, Certification Managers, Quality Control Managers, Civil Aviation Authority representatives, and Military Airworthiness Design Stakeholders. Accountable Managers, Quality Auditors, and Airline CAMO Staff.

Pre-requisites

Background knowledge related to EASA regulation 748/2012 familiarity with the basic concepts related to design obligations will be an advantage to benefit from this training.

Learning Objectives

A detailed understanding of the role of Safety Management Systems within the Design Organisation Framework. A thorough understanding of the associated terminology and procedures related to a fully implemented SMS including changes to Type Design, Control of Supplementary Type Certificates (STC) (modifications), and repairs.

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Duration

2 Days – Each training day will start at 09.00 and finish at 17.00 with appropriate refreshment breaks.

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