State Safety Program (SSP) Implementation

Full time
5 days
Part time:
Flexible scheduling
Theoretical course
SSP implementation
Flight training
Not applicable

About The Course

Learn how to develop, implement and maintain a State Safety Program (SSP) n compliance with the relevant ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), namely with ICAO Annex 19 and Doc 9859. An SSP provides the framework for a State to oversee aviation safety, including the effective implementation and oversight of Safety Management Systems (SMS) by service providers. In this course you will understand how to implement the four main SSP components: State safety policy and objectives; State safety risk management; State safety assurance; and State safety promotion. You will also learn how to put each component into practice and monitor its progress, in line with international obligations, ICAO’s USOAP audit requirements, and nationally established safety objectives.

Course format

This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.

Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.

Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Registration information

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What you will learn

Design and implement a State Safety Program (SSP) in compliance with ICAO SARPs, including a framework for overseeing service providers’ SMS
Plan and allocate the resources needed to operate and maintain the SSP effectively
Establish safety data collection and analysis processes to support informed decision-making
Monitor and evaluate the performance of the SSP to ensure continuous improvement
Apply the SSP components in practice, aligning with international obligations, ICAO USOAP audits, and national safety objectives

Course content

Design of SSP to meet ICAO provisions

SSP documentation

SSP resource needs with respect to human capital and documentation system

Implementation of the ICAO SSP framework

Safety Data Collection a Processing requirements

Acceptable Level of Safety Performance (ALoSP)

Safety Performance Management

Safety databases to support safety data analysis SSP protection of safety data, safety information and related sources

SSP implementation activities

Knowledge and practical skills to address all ICAO USOAP audit questions

Who should attend

Government, CAA and NAA personnel

Service providers responsible for the Safety Management System within their organization

Representatives of organisations involved in the SSP

Certificate awarded

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.

Exam information

Will be conducted in Georgia at 1 of these 6 Airports depending on weather and flight tasking.

Natakhtari

Batumi

Tbilisi

Telavi

Kutaisi

Amrolauri

FAQ

Do I need a visa to study in Georgia?

Citizens of many CIS and European countries can enter Georgia without a visa and stay here for up to one year. We can help with an invitation if needed.

Where does the training take place?

The theoretical part (if needed) is conducted online. The flight training takes place at Natakhtari Airfield (Georgia).

Is it possible to pay for the training in installments?

Yes. All courses are paid in stages — you only pay for the current module (PPL, flight hours, etc.).

Do you provide student accommodation?

Yes. We offer accommodation either directly at the airfield or nearby Mtskheta area.

What level of English do I need?

A basic level is enough to start. Aviation English (ICAO) exam will be required — we help organize it online.

I have never flown before. Can I start from scratch?

No. For CPL(A) you must already have a PPL(A) license. If you don’t have it yet, start with PPL(A) course.

Can I start training without a medical certificate?

You will need a Class 1 Medical Certificate for CPL(A) practical training and licensing.

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