Frequently asked questions
No. This tool is a force multiplier, not a replacement.
The Person: An SMS requires accountability that only a human Director of Safety can provide. This tool simply removes the administrative bottleneck, and saves time allowing them to focus on culture and oversight.
The Software: This tool does not replace your "System of Record" (e.g., WBAT, Baldwin, SMS Pro or any other SMS software). Think of your current software as the digital filing cabinet where records are stored for the FAA. This Assistant is the analyst that helps you write the content for that filing cabinet. It generates high-quality narratives, risk justifications, and mitigation strategies that you simply copy and paste into your official software.
Yes. When provided with a hazard report and investigation notes (this helps, not required), the Assistant generates a comprehensive analysis including System Description, Hazard Identification, Risk Analysis (Likelihood x Severity), Existing and Proposed Controls, and Residual Risk Determination. It formats the output specifically to support decision-making for Part 135 and Part 91 certificate holders.
On the free AI SMS EXPERT Tool, run the third SRM option and see the output. You will be amazed.
It is specialized for Part 135 (Charter/Commuter) and Part 91 (Corporate/Private) operations. It understands the unique resource constraints and operational environments of these certificate holders or corporations, including the "Small Operator Implementation" strategies outlined in FAA AC 120-92D.
A custom version can be created for Part 121 or 125 Operators.
Standard AI models are generalized. This Aviation SMS Assistant is rigorously engineered with a specific knowledge base of FAA Orders, Advisory Circulars (AC 120-92D), 14 CFR Part 5 and ICAO Safety Management Manuals. It is programmed to strictly follow the 11-step FAA SRM process and uses a standardized 5x5 Risk Matrix by default, ensuring your outputs are not just text, but regulatory-compliant documentation ready for review.
Yes. While the standard Assistant is an expert in FAA Regulations (Part 5, 91, 135) and industry best practices, we offer Bespoke Enterprise Instances for operators who want an AI that speaks their specific internal language.
In a custom build, we securely ingest your specific proprietary documents—such as your General Operations Manual (GOM), SMS Manual, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and Operations Specifications (OpSpecs).
Benefits of a Custom Instance:
Your Risk Matrix: If you use a 4x4, 3x3, or a custom-defined risk matrix instead of the standard FAA 5x5, the tool will be hard-coded to use your specific criteria.
Your SMS Manual: Enforce process consistency by aligning every output with the specific "Safety Assurance" and "Risk Management" procedures outlined in your SMS Manual, preventing "process drift" and ensuring you are always following your own documented procedures.
Your Hierarchy: The tool will know your specific management titles (e.g., "Director of Operations" vs. "VP of Flight Ops") and route notifications to the correct roles defined in your manual.
Your Fleet: It will understand the specific limitations and performance profiles of your aircraft fleet.
Audit Alignment: It will reference your specific chapter and verse when generating compliance responses, saving you from cross-referencing generic regulatory citations with your internal manuals.
Contact us directly to discuss pricing and data security architecture for a dedicated company instance.