Aviation SMS Gap Analysis
Aviation SMS Gap Analysis
Aviation SMS Gap Analysis
The Saftie Guru Aviation SMS Gap Analysis is a comprehensive assessment designed to evaluate the effectiveness, maturity, and compliance readiness of your organization’s Safety Management System (SMS).
Our structured review examines key SMS components including:
- Safety policy and objectives
- Hazard identification processes
- Risk management procedures
- Safety assurance activities
- Safety reporting systems
- Training and safety promotion
- Documentation and compliance readiness
The assessment identifies operational deficiencies, process weaknesses, and improvement opportunities while providing a practical corrective action roadmap aligned with aviation industry best practices and SMS principles.
Organizations receive a professional assessment report with prioritized findings, maturity scoring, and actionable recommendations to strengthen safety performance, improve operational consistency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Ideal for:
- Part 135 operators
- Flight schools
- Maintenance organizations
- Airport service providers
- Aviation contractors
- Ground support operations
Tier 1 — Basic Remote Assessment
Starting at $1,500
Includes:
- Remote document review
- SMS maturity checklist
- Summary findings report
- High-level recommendations
Best for:
- Small operators
- Flight schools
- Startup aviation organizations
Tier 2 — Standard Operational Assessment
Starting at $4,500
Includes:
- Full SMS gap analysis
- Operational interviews
- Documentation review
- Risk area identification
- SMS maturity scorecard
- Corrective action roadmap
- Executive summary report
Best for:
- Charter operators
- Maintenance organizations
- Growing aviation operations
Tier 3 — Enterprise / Onsite SMS Assessment
Starting at $9,500+
Includes:
- Onsite operational review
- Multi-department assessment
- Leadership interviews
- Safety culture observations
- Audit readiness review
- Comprehensive executive report
- Strategic implementation recommendations
Best for:
- Larger aviation organizations
- Multi-location operations
- Companies preparing for audits or SMS expansion