For nearly twenty years JDA has been the leading aviation safety consultancy providing safety, operations and maintenance programs; troubleshooting and corrective action plans; regulatory and policy conformance assessments; safety management systems (SMS); human error management programs; and expert testimony support. JDA is one of seven approved FAA certification consultants qualified to facilitate new operator certificates and product certifications. JDA also provides airport and airspace obstruction analysis services to ensure noninterference with airport approach and departure procedures. In 2009, JDA became a MITRE licensed SMS training organization. JDA and Northwest Data Solutions also formed a strategic partnership called SMS Partners offering SMS Pro», which includes an SMS application, training, implementation, and manuals. Go to www.aviation-sms.com for more details.