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Safety Management System (Sms) Manual Acceptance (Initial OR Amendments)

Safety & Risk Management

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-For existing Certificate Holders and other Service Providers required to have an SMS, refer to GACAR Part 199.13 (a)(1 &2)
-All applicants who submit their initial application for certification after the coming into force date of GACAR Part 5 (1st March 2016) must meet full compliance with GACAR Part 5 at time of initial certification.


In Short:
1. The Applicant submits (SMS) Manual and all related documents to the acceptance of the system.
2. Designated GACA Safety Specialist(s) is assigned to review the submitted SMS Manual and its related documents, to verify their compliance with the GACARs requirements.
3. After reviewing the SMS Manual, Certificate Holder/Service Provider will be notified about any comments/findings that need correction and after rectification, Certificate Holder/Service Provider will be scheduled for an SMS Pre-Audit Visit.
4. Any findings about the Pre-Audit will be sent to the Certificate Holder/Service Provider for correction before an acceptance is granted.
(See Process Flowchart in Help Documents)

  1. SMS Acceptance Application Form ( Download )
  1. CV of Director Safety/SMS Manager
  2. Emergency Response Plan (ERP)
  3. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  4. SMS Implementation Plan (IP) & Gap Analysis
  5. SMS manual (SMM)
  6. other relevant documents

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GACA-Safety & Risk can be reached at:
Email: sd@gaca.gov.sa
Tel: +966 (12) 685 5491
or in person at GACA Safety, Security & Air Transport Building
King Abdulaziz Int’l Airport
8:00 am to 04:00 pm (KSA Time)
Sun to Thurs

  1. Application : The applicant must submit all relevant documents as requested by the General Authority of Civil Aviation.
  2. Review : GACA will review the documents submitted by the applicant and verify if it complies with the regulations and can ask the applicant to update his application.
  3. Issue : GACA will only issue the Certificate/Permit when the E-Service process allows it and GACA is completely satisfied that all regulatory requirements have been adequately addressed.
  4. Delivery : The Certificate/Permit will either be delivered electronically or manually according to the E-Service process.
  5. To create and pay the invoice, please visit the following platform : https://ajwaa.sa

Target Audience

Operator, Airprot. Employee, Service Provider.

Delivery Time

60 Days

Frequently Asked Questions

GACA-FAQ's page

Tel

1929

Internal Comments and Notes

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