Your Part 135 SMS. Built, Guided, and Audit-Ready.
SafeOps 135 is the only SMS compliance platform purpose-built for Part 135 operators. AI-guided workflows walk you through every 14 CFR Part 5 requirement — from Safety Policy to Declaration of Compliance — so you're ready for the FAA, not just the deadline.
The FAA mandate is clear. The path to compliance isn't.
On April 26, 2024, the FAA extended Safety Management System requirements to every Part 135 certificate holder in the United States. Nearly 1,850 operators must develop, implement, and submit a Declaration of Compliance by May 28, 2027.
Most Part 135 operators are small organizations — 54% have two or fewer aircraft. They don't have safety departments, dedicated compliance staff, or prior SMS experience. Enterprise tools cost $500+/month and are designed for airlines. Consultants charge $20,000 to $50,000. Free tools give you checklists without guidance.
SafeOps 135 was built for the operator who needs to comply but doesn't know where to start.
~1,850
Part 135 operators must comply
May 28, 2027
Hard deadline for Declaration of Compliance
$13K–$97K
Per-violation fines for non-compliance
From zero to Declaration in three phases
Set Up Your Operation
Complete your Organization Profile — your aircraft, personnel, scope, and structure. SafeOps uses this information to customize your entire SMS, pre-populate templates, and tailor AI guidance to your specific operation.
Build Your SMS, Module by Module
Work through each Part 5 requirement at your own pace. AI-assisted workflows help you write your Safety Policy, identify hazards, document training, and build your Emergency Response Plan — with drafts customized to your operation, not generic boilerplate.
Submit Your Declaration
When every module is complete, SafeOps compiles your Declaration of Compliance and generates your SMS Manual — the two documents the FAA will ask for. Review, sign, and submit to your CMT with confidence.
SMS Compliance Progress
Safety Policy
80%
Risk Mgmt
20%
Safety Assurance
15%
Safety Promotion
0%
Everything Part 5 requires. Nothing it doesn't.
Organization Profile
§5.17Document your operation's structure, fleet, personnel, and interfaces. This becomes your §5.17 organizational description and populates data across every module automatically.
Safety Policy Builder
§5.21Guided 8-tab workflow covering every element of §5.21 — safety objectives, resource commitment, reporting policy, code of ethics, AE signature, and review schedule. AI drafts your policy statement based on your operation type and scope.
Accountable Executive Designation
§5.25Formally designate your AE with the four attestations required by §5.25. Document responsibilities and assign management personnel with role-specific accountability.
Safety Risk Management
§5.51–§5.55Integrated SRM workflow walks you through the complete process: triggering event → system analysis → hazard identification → risk assessment → controls → acceptance. Mirrors the AC 120-92D worksheets the FAA expects to see.
Hazard Register & Risk Matrix
§5.53–§5.55Interactive 5×5 risk matrix with auto-numbered hazard tracking. Log hazards, assess severity and likelihood, document controls, and track resolution. Every hazard links to its source.
Training Records
§5.91Track SMS training for all personnel with expiry alerts, completion rates, and personnel summaries. Demonstrates to the FAA that your team is trained and current.
Incident & Safety Reporting
§5.71Log occurrences, incidents, and accidents with auto-numbered records. Capture contributing factors, corrective actions, and investigation findings. Builds the safety data your SMS needs.
Compliance Checklist
§5.9Real-time, automated view of your compliance status across all four SMS pillars. No manual tracking — the checklist reflects what you've actually completed. Your CMT sees exactly what the FAA will see.
SMS Manual Generator
§5.95Auto-generates a professional SMS Manual by pulling content from every completed module — your organizational description, safety policy, SRM procedures, training program, and more — compiled into one document with regulatory cross-references.
Declaration of Compliance
§5.9Pre-submission readiness checks verify every pillar is complete. Live preview shows the Declaration with your organization's data. Generate, sign, and export the document the FAA requires by May 28, 2027.
Like having a safety consultant in the room
SafeOps 135 includes an AI assistant trained on 14 CFR Part 5, AC 120-92D, and FAA guidance. It learns from your responses during onboarding and builds on the information you provide as you complete each module — so every answer, every draft, and every suggestion is specific to you.
Drafts tailored to your operation — Ask it to help you write your safety policy and it produces one based on your fleet, scope, and structure — not a template borrowed from an airline.
Regulatory answers in plain language — Ask what §5.55 requires and it explains clearly, with the citation. No jargon, no guesswork.
Pre-populated content, but you're in control — Every key section comes pre-filled with AI-generated suggested text customized to your operation. Review it, refine it, or rewrite it — make it yours, but you never start from a blank page.
"The AI is a feature, not the product. The core value is regulatory intelligence — knowing exactly what Part 5 requires and guiding you through it."
"[Your Organization] is committed to developing and maintaining the highest standards of safety in all operations, providing the necessary resources…"
Built by the people who've been on the other side of the audit table
SafeOps 135 wasn't built by a software company that hired aviation consultants. It was designed by aviation attorneys and safety professionals who've personally navigated FAA certification processes, developed SMS programs from scratch, and know exactly what inspectors look for during surveillance.
Our team brings decades of combined experience across Part 121 airlines and Part 135 operators — from regional carriers with multi-jurisdiction operations to startup certifications and multimodal transportation safety programs. We've written the safety policies, stood in front of the inspectors, managed the audits, and built the compliance systems. SafeOps 135 is the platform we wish existed when we were doing that work.
Aviation law practice spanning 10+ years across U.S., Latin America, and the Caribbean
Direct Part 121 and Part 135 operational experience — from airline general counsel to safety management leadership
Hands-on SMS, ERP, and compliance program development for commercial operators
Multi-jurisdictional regulatory experience across FAA, DOT, TSA, and international civil aviation authorities
"We built SafeOps because we've seen firsthand how overwhelming SMS compliance can be for small operators — and how expensive the alternatives are. Every feature exists because we needed it ourselves."
Transparent pricing. No demos required to see what it costs.
Every plan includes all modules, AI assistant, document generation, and compliance tracking. No feature gating. No per-user fees. One price for your entire operation.
Monthly
Billed monthly. Cancel anytime.
Start Building Your SMS- All SMS modules
- AI assistant across all modules
- Declaration of Compliance generator
- SMS Manual auto-generation
- Document export (PDF)
- Compliance dashboard
- Automated reminders & alerts
Annual
Billed monthly. 12-month commitment.
Save $600/year
Start Building Your SMS- Everything in Monthly
- Priority support
- Annual compliance re-validation
Annual Prepaid
~$208/month. Paid upfront.
Best value — save $1,088
Start Building Your SMS- Everything in Annual
- Onboarding setup session included
- Priority support
Need hands-on help? Our team offers consulting services for SMS implementation, mock audits, and Declaration preparation. Contact us for rates.
How SafeOps compares
| SafeOps 135 | SMS Pro | OmniSMS | JumpseatSMS | ACSF Tool | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built for Part 135 | Exclusively | Adapted | Adapted | Adapted | Partial |
| Starting price | $249/mo | $300/mo | $500+/mo | Undisclosed | Free* |
| AI assistant | ✓ Included | Partial | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Declaration of Compliance generator | ✓ Included | ✗ | Template only | ✗ | ✗ |
| SMS Manual auto-generation | ✓ Included | ✗ | Template only | ✗ | ✗ |
| Guided SRM workflow | ✓ Included | Sep. modules | Sep. modules | Sep. form | ✗ |
| Single-pilot exemption logic | ✓ Automatic | Manual | Manual | Unknown | ✗ |
| Per-user fees | None | None | $10/employee | Unknown | N/A |
| Setup time | Same day | Days–weeks | Days–weeks | Same day | Self-service |
| Pricing transparency | Published | Published | Published | Contact req. | N/A |
* ACSF Tool requires Air Charter Safety Foundation membership
Common questions
All Part 135 certificate holders and Part 91.147 air tour operators must develop and implement an SMS under 14 CFR Part 5 and submit a Declaration of Compliance to the FAA by May 28, 2027. This includes charter operators, air taxi services, air ambulance providers, commuter airlines, and air tour companies.
Non-compliance can result in FAA enforcement action including fines of $13,066 to $97,500 per violation, operational restrictions, or certificate revocation. Beyond penalties, operators without SMS face higher insurance premiums and reduced competitiveness with charter brokers who increasingly require SMS documentation.
Yes, but with certain exemptions. §5.9(e) exempts single-pilot operators from specific requirements related to internal communications, management personnel designation, and employee reporting systems. SafeOps automatically identifies and applies these exemptions when you indicate you're a sole individual operator during setup.
Most small operators can complete their SMS in 4 to 8 weeks of focused work, dedicating a few hours per week. The AI assistant accelerates the process by pre-generating customized content for each module. Larger or more complex operations may take 2 to 3 months. We recommend starting well before the deadline — the FAA has stated that SMS development takes time and should not be treated as a last-minute exercise.
Yes. SafeOps is designed so you can enter existing policies, hazard registers, and training records into the platform. If you have an SMS manual draft or partial documentation, you can use those as the foundation and let SafeOps organize, validate, and enhance them.
SMS compliance is permanent — it doesn't end at the Declaration. The FAA will validate your SMS through routine surveillance. SafeOps transforms into your ongoing safety operations platform with performance dashboards, automated reminders, training tracking, and annual re-validation tools. Your SMS needs to be living and active, and SafeOps keeps it that way.
Yes. SafeOps uses Supabase with Row Level Security, ensuring each organization's data is completely isolated. All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We never share your safety data with third parties.
No. SafeOps is a web-based platform that works in any modern browser. No software installation required. Access it from your office, the FBO, or anywhere you have an internet connection.
The deadline is real. The solution is here.
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