2009 SMS Pilot Project (SMSPP) Analysis - FAA

In addition to the implementation plan, the organization should develop a written narrative in the
DGA to describe the details of the implementation plan. Examples of what could go into the
narrative are:
• Responsible personnel for executing the SMS plan
• Procedures and processes that need to be created or revised
• Procedures for the company to determine if the procedures and/or processes meet the
performance expectations and, if not, the necessary actions
• Allocation of necessary resources
• Expected completion date
• A brief description of the manuals and procedures affected
Some companies have created a high-level SMS manual that incorporates the general SMS
requirements that affects each organization. In the SMS manual, they have a matrix or index
pointing to the procedures or processes that support the SMS.
MSMS Team Observations on the Implementation Plans
The implementation plan worksheet in the GAIPT was intended to be a simple way for the D&M
organizations to document their plans and track their progress against the framework. Some
participants used it, and others created a separate plan altogether.
Figure 6-2 is a summaryof the results from eight of the participating D&M organizations. Eight
organizations submitted completed DGAs. It compiles all of the participants’ gap analysis results
with a percentage of where each company felt they were in compliance to the SMS framework
requirements. This chart only remains accurate until the pilot project organizations begin
executing their implementation plan. Once the gaps begin to close, the percentages below will
change.
Figure 6-2: Detailed Gap Analysis
Detailed Gap Analysis Results NP P DOC I DEM
Component 1.0 Safety Policy and Objectives
The organization developed and implements an
62% 38%
integrated, comprehensive SMS for its entire
organization and will incorporate a procedure to identify
and maintain compliance with current safety-related
legal and regulatory requirements. The safety policy is
Element 1.1 Safety Policy
Top management defines the organization’s safety policy 25% 50% 12% 12%
and convey its expectations and objectives to its
employees
Element 1.2 Management Commitment and Safety Accountabilities
Management defines, documents, and communicates the 25% 50% 12% 12%
safety roles, responsibilities, and authorities throughout
its organization.
Element 1.3 Designation and Responsibilities of Required Safety Management Personnel.
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