As of January 2023, safety management systems (SMS) are mandatory for all EASA Part-145 und Part-21 organizations.

The key requirement introduced by EASA Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 is the mandatory implementation and the regular monitoring and review of a safety management system.

As this change represents a significant shift in the way Part-145 and Part-21 organizations must address safety risks and manage safety across the organization, Günther Schindl, CEO of ASQS Group, stresses the benefits of using software to comply with these new requirements.

“Without question, the mandatory introduction of an SMS for Part-145 and Part-21 organizations is an important step towards increased safety and quality assurance in the aviation industry. The benefits are evident. Yet, it is also important to understand that these new requirements represent a huge challenge for many organizations, as the implementation of an SMS can be complex and time-consuming. Without a supporting software this is hardly manageable”, he explained.

ASQS specializes in the development and delivery of an integrated and intuitive quality and safety management solution that assists aviation organizations of all sizes in their hazard and occurrence reporting, audit and risk management as well as their safety performance monitoring and measurement among others.

An intuitive solution like iQSMS greatly simplifies compliance with the new requirements and provides long-term support for Part-145 and Part-21 organizations in meeting regulatory requirements and safety standards.