The tools and language used in these systems also differ. In SMS, you’ll hear about hazard identification, risk assessment, and safety performance indicators. In QMS, it’s more about audits, nonconformities, and corrective actions. An SMS course aviation teams undergo will focus on risk management, safety reporting, and continuous safety improvement — very different from the audit-heavy content of QMS training. The line between safety and quality is thinner than most people realize. A faulty part due to a poor-quality process can result in a safety incident. And a near-miss event might reveal a need to update your manufacturing quality controls. This is where integration through QSMS brings real value.