Home / Safety / Safety Management System (SMS) Software Solutions & Support / VAI SMS Workshop Resource Hub VAI SMS Workshop Resource Hub The critical resources you need to implement, mature, or sustain an effective safety management system. Overview The VAI Safety Industry Advisory Council (IAC) developed these resources for the VERTICON 2026 SMS Workshop. The guides reflect the actionable tips and tactics the Safety IAC members and other industry experts leading the workshop shared to support operators throughout the SMS lifecycle, whether you’re at the point of implementation, maturation, or sustaining your program. SMS Workstations The nine SMS workstation topics presented during the VERTICON 2026 SMS Workshop are listed here with links to their downloadable guides. Select the topics you wish to review to help focus and guide your SMS efforts. A comprehensive guide that includes all focus areas can be downloaded here: SMS Workshop Guide. 1. Safety Policy & Leadership | Guide Focus: Leadership commitment, safety accountabilities, roles, and governance. 2. Safety Documentation | Guide | Additional Resources Focus: Right-sized documentation that supports operations rather than burdens them. 3. Emergency Response Plan | Guide | Additional Resources Focus: Practical, executable emergency response planning. 4. Safety Risk Management | Guide Focus: Identifying hazards, assessing risk, and selecting effective controls. 5. Safety Assurance | Guide | Additional Resources Focus: Monitoring performance and ensuring SMS effectiveness over time. 6. Safety Promotion | Guide | Additional Resources Focus: Training, communication, and reinforcement of safety expectations. 7. Safety Culture/Just Culture | Guide Focus: Building trust, encouraging reporting, and responding consistently to behavior. 8. Civil Aviation Authority Resources (FAA, EASA, CASA, etc.) | Guide | Additional Resources Focus: Understanding regulatory expectations and demonstrating SMS compliance & maturity. 9. SMS Resources/Technology | Guide | Additional Resources Focus: Tools and technologies that support SMS without adding unnecessary complexity. Need More SMS Implementation and Compliance Support? Does all this information still seem a bit overwhelming? We got you! You can connect with a host of experts who do this for a living and can help you set your course to a fully operational and effective SMS implementation and regulatory compliance. Learn more at VAI’s SMS Software and Solutions and Support page or click on any of the links below for more information about each of our SMS partners and how they can tailor their support to meet your needs. Air Charter Safety Foundation (ACSF) Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) Baldwin Safety & Compliance | Brochure CIRRO by AirSuite | Brochure PRISM SMS | Brochure WYVERN Ltd. | Brochure Note: During the workshop, our partner providers supported attendees by answering questions and sharing practical insights. The resource links provided here are not intended to promote specific products or services. Operators are encouraged to evaluate solutions independently and select the tools and providers that best fit your operational needs. Ready for More SMS Resources? The resources provided above are intended to get you started without overwhelming you—but they only scratch the surface. If your SMS program is mature and you’re ready to dive in deeper, check out these aviation safety websites to locate just about anything related to SMS or safety management in general. The Vertical Aviation Safety Team (VAST) Safety Library has dozens of additional SMS resources SKYbrary’s Safety Management section offers 170+ articles on the topic.
