Preparing Leadership for SMS Oversight and Accountability

The Accountable Executive plays a central role in SMS governance. Regulatory bodies expect the AE to demonstrate knowledge of SMS structure, safety performance, risk exposure, and available resources.

RISE provides one-on-one training that explains regulatory obligations, organizational responsibilities, oversight expectations, and the AE relationship with the Safety Manager and leadership team. We prepare the AE for audits, documentation reviews, and high-level safety decisions. This service strengthens leadership commitment, improves culture, and reduces regulatory risk.

What We Do

• Provide one-on-one training for the Accountable Executive

• Clarify FAA, ICAO, and organizational expectations

• Define the AE relationship with the Safety Manager and leadership team

• Establish oversight responsibilities aligned with your operation

• Provide decision-making and safety governance frameworks

• Prepare the AE for audit questions and documentation review

What You Get

• A fully informed and confident Accountable Executive

• Stronger leadership support for the SMS

• Improved alignment across leadership and operational teams

• Clear top-down accountability auditors expect

• Reduced regulatory risk

Need to strengthen the AE role in your SMS?