SMS Pro
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SMS Pro is an aviation safety management systems software package providing a web based SMS application, SMS training, and tools for aviation service providers to manage safety, security, quality, and quality issues worldwide.[https://jdasolutions.aero/news-events/newsletters/sms/june-2011-sms-newsletter.php June 2011 Newsletter] JDA Aviation Safety Solutions (1 June 2011)
SMS Pro is modeled after ICAO advisory material and the Four Pillars of SMS, and serves aviation service providers worldwide.[http://atcvantage.com/files/SMS_Software_Tools.pdf Aviation Safety Management Tools] Atc Vantage (9 August 2012) SMS Pro has been headquartered in Anchorage Alaska since 2004.
Operations
SMS Pro is headquartered in Anchorage, Alaska, but provides SMS and risk management training all around the globe. They provide compliance guidance and other risk management educational material to providers based on guidance from major civil aviation authorities, including ICAO, FAA, Transport Canada, IS-BAO, and EASA.[https://skybrary.aero/bookshelf/books/3333.pdf SMS Scalability for Smaller Airlines] Flair air (12 February 2016)
SMS Pro is managed by NorthWest Data Solutions, which also develops commercial databases and web software.[https://www.yelp.com/biz/northwest-data-solutions-anchorage NorthWest Data Solutions] Yelp[https://www.capterra.com/p/131588/SMS-Pro/ Capterra Business Software]
Clients
SMS Pro was designed specifically for aviation safety management,[https://www.mitrecaasd.org/SMS/doc/awareness/CWA_(small-operator)_SMS_Manual_Mar30_15.pdf Safety Management System Manual] Clearwater Air Inc (30 March 2015) and has been adopted by airports, airlines, maintenance repair organizations, flight schools, quasi-military/police and private aircraft operators.[https://www.faa.gov/airports/airport_safety/safety_management_systems/external/pilot_studies/documentation/sea/media/seaSMSRoundtablePresent2011.pdf SMS In Practical Terms] FAA Briefing (2 November 2011)
While SMS Pro is one of the most recognized SMS software applications within the aviation industry, there has been no adoption outside of the aviation industry as of 2018. Industry references are only found within aviation, under the aviation software categories.[http://www.airlineupdate.com/content_subscription/aerospace_it/company_contact/smspro.htm Airline Update]
Technology
SMS Pro is a web-based application based on Microsoft .NET platform using a MS SQL Server database. SMS Pro has recently made efforts to be adopted as part of State Safety Programs, but as of yet no State Safety Programs have been created.[https://www.tacgworldwide.com/CAA For Civil Aviation Authorities] Total Aviation Safety Solutions (Retrieved 11 April 2018)
Scholarship
SMS Pro provides two $1,000 scholarships each year to students participating in aviation safety courses.[http://hubspot.aviation.wmich.edu/scholarships/scholarship-northwest-data-solutions Western Michigan University] SMS Pro Scholarship
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