Safety Management Systems for Airports Workshop

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Due to low enrollment, this course has been cancelled. There will be future offerings of this workshop

April 20-21, 2017

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Transportation Education Center
545 N. Airport Road
Murphysboro, IL 62966

This dynamic, two-day workshop is specifically designed for airports, and will assist in the development and implementation of Safety Management Systems (SMS) at a participant’s airport.  Attendees will receive instruction in Safety Culture, all SMS components with emphasis on Safety Risk Management.  Participants will also be involved in “hands on” activities, and receive a variety of SMS materials for use in the development of their own SMS programs.

Airport Workshop Flyer

Faculty for this workshop include:

  • Mike Robertson
     Mike is an Associate Professor in the Department of Aviation Management and Flight at SIU. He serves as the SMS Coordinator for the Department and chairs the Safety Review Committee.  He is a Commercial Pilot and Certified Flight Instructor with instrument, single- and multi-engine ratings. He is also an Assistant Chief Flight Instructor and Check Pilot in the Aviation Flight program at SIU. Mike is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education - Workforce Education and Development from SIU Carbondale.  He specializes and instructs in Aviation Human Factors for Pilots, Aviation Safety Management and Safety Management Systems.  Mike has participated in three FAA sponsored SMS pilot projects for airports.
  • Matt Romero
     Matthew Romero is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Aviation Management and Flight at SIU Carbondale where he specializes in the development of technical training programs.  He currently serves on the Department’s Safety Review Committee, and he has participated in two FAA SMS pilot projects for airports.  Matt holds Airframe & Powerplant certificates, and he is currently pursuing a Ph.D. in Education - Workforce Education and Development from SIU.  Matt also teaches management and communication courses for the Aviation Management & Flight Department at SIU.

Hotel Information:

  • Carbondale Hampton Inn
    2175 Reed Station Parkway
    618/549-6900 or visit their website

  • Carbondale Holiday Inn
    2300 Reed Station Pkwy
    618/549-2600 or visit their website

Registration Fees: $950

Registration Options:


Any Questions?
 Please call Assistant Director Sarah VanVooren at 618/453-3472 or send an email.