Safety Management Systems (SMS)
Integrated safety management is essential for ensuring that aviation operations meet the highest standards of safety and compliance. Our customizable solution aligns seamlessly with FAR Part 5 requirements, allowing organizations to tailor their safety management systems to their specific operational needs.
The aviation world is changing — your safety program should too.
ModernHawk SMS brings together hazard reporting, risk assessments, corrective actions, audits, and safety data into one streamlined platform built specifically for helicopter and fixed-wing operations. No clutter. No airline-focused templates. Just clean, actionable tools designed to elevate safety and efficiency for utility, firefighting, charter, and public safety teams.
Because safer decisions start with better information.
Who It's For
ModernHawk SMS is built for real-world aviation operations — from heavy utility to charter, firefighting, training, and public safety.
Part 133 – External Load
Helicopter utility, long line, powerline, construction, and external load ops.
Part 135 – Charter / Air Taxi
IFR/VFR charter operations, business aviation, and private air transport.
Aerial Firefighting
USFS, DOI, county agencies, bucket ops, helitack, and Type 1–3 contractors.
Utility & Powerline
Inspection, patrol, construction, NVG, and energized line operations.
Public Safety Aviation
County, state, SAR, law enforcement, and emergency response units.
Training & Flight Schools
University programs, helicopter academies, and structured safety programs.
Everything you need for a modern aviation SMS
ModernHawk SMS connects day-to-day safety workflows with leadership visibility, so hazards, risk, and corrective actions don’t live in separate systems or spreadsheets.
Core safety workflows
- Hazard & Incident reporting Capture hazards, near-misses, and safety concerns from the field or hangar with attachments and clear routing.
- Mission-ready risk assessments Flight, drive, NVG, external load, fire, and mission risk templates aligned with how utility and charter ops actually run.
- Corrective actions & follow-up Assign actions with owners, due dates, and status tracking so nothing gets lost after a report or finding.
- Audits, inspections & checklists Standardize base, aircraft, operational, and maintenance checks with repeatable templates and findings.
Oversight & performance
- Dashboards, SPIs & trends Visualize what’s driving risk, where reports are coming from, and whether corrective actions are closing the loop.
- Multi-base & team visibility View activity by company, aircraft, mission type, or role so leadership sees the whole picture in one place.
- Documented safety history Keep a clear, exportable record of hazards, actions, and audits for internal reviews, customers, and regulators.
- Built for approvals & audits Structure your SMS data so FAA, USFS, and customer audits are easier to support with actual evidence.
Why ModernHawk SMS?
Built by active helicopter and fixed-wing operators, ModernHawk SMS gives you practical, compliance-ready tools that actually fit the way you work.
Aviation-built, not generic SaaS
Designed by operators who live in Part 133, 135, 137 and 145 every day. Workflows, terminology and risk models match real-world operations.
Helicopter & utility ready
Support for external load, fire, powerline, NVG and drive risk assessments right out of the box, so rotor and utility ops don’t have to “force fit” airline-style tools.
FAR Part 5 & ICAO aligned
Hazard reporting, risk registers, SPIs/SPTs and corrective actions are structured around modern SMS guidance to make audits and approvals easier.
Fast implementation
Most operators are configured and using ModernHawk SMS in days, not months, with templates and onboarding support tailored to your operation.
ModernHawk now offers integrated SMS solutions in partnership with P5
ModernHawk is proud to announce its partnership with P5 Aviation Safety to deliver fully FAA Part 5 compliant Safety Management System (SMS) solutions. This collaboration combines ModernHawk's cutting-edge maintenance management software with P5 Aviation Safety's expertise in safety compliance, ensuring that aviation operators can efficiently manage risk and enhance safety protocols. Together, we aim to provide a robust framework that meets regulatory requirements while streamlining operational processes. Elevate your safety management practices with this comprehensive solution designed to support industry best practices and promote a culture of safety across all operations.
Integrated SMS
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Build fully customizable flight & drive risk profiles
Real-time scoring with automated escalation
Mobile-friendly — complete in the field or cockpit
Instantly document compliance for FAA/USFS/customers
Analyze trends to improve future safety outcomes
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Report hazards from any device
Simple forms encourage a strong reporting culture
Auto-notifications to safety team & leadership
Visual dashboards for tracking open/closed items
Supports proactive and predictive risk management
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Build and schedule audits & inspections (aircraft, ground ops, facilities)
Mobile-friendly checklists with pass/fail tracking
Assign corrective actions with accountability tracking
Document findings for FAA/USFS and customer transparency
Trend analysis to support continuous improvement
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Track training currency and compliance
Push targeted safety communications and alerts
Build a proactive safety culture across crews & teams
Document safety promotion for audit readiness
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Structured process to manage operational changes
Identify risks, mitigation, and leadership approval
Ensure compliance with internal and contract standards
Document MOC process for audit readiness
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Real-time safety dashboards for leadership visibility
Customizable reporting to meet FAA, USFS, customer needs
Quarterly/annual reports auto-generated for contracts
Track safety SPIs and SPTs to drive continuous improvement
SMS Pricing
Annual billing only. All plans include core FAR Part 5 / ICAO-compliant safety management tools.
Core
For small operators & flight schools
$3,500 per year
- Hazard & incident reporting
- Custom flight & drive risk assessments
- Corrective actions & follow-up tracking
- Audit & inspection checklists
- Core safety dashboards & exports
- Up to 50 users
Professional
For Part 135, utility & rotor operators
$4,500 per year
- Everything in Core
- Advanced analytics, SPIs & SPTs
- Training, currency & annual reviews
- Customized quarterly & annual safety reports
- Document management & SMS manual tools
- Priority support w/ P5 Aviation Safety
Enterprise
For fleets, government & Part 145 repair stations
$6,500 per year
- Unlimited users & locations
- Quarterly virtual training and reviews w/ P5 Aviation Safety
- SMS manual tailored to your operation
- Yearly safety audit by P5 Aviation Safety
- Dedicated onboarding & customer success
- Custom reporting & contract-specific outputs
Getting started is easy
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