Compliance Without Chaos: How to Stay Ahead Without Wasting Hours on ADs and SBs. Expanded Safety Management System (SMS) Requirements: The FAA has mandated the implementation of Safety Management Systems for all Part 135 operators and certain Part 91 air tour operators. This initiative aims to enhance safety by requiring operators to proactively identify and manage safety risks. Operators are given a 36-month period to fully comply with these new regulations. Shortage of Aviation Maintenance Technicians (AMTs): The industry is facing a significant shortfall in qualified maintenance personnel. Estimates suggest a deficit of between 12,000 and 18,000 AMTs in North America alone. This shortage is expected to persist and potentially worsen over the next decade, leading to operational challenges such as flight delays and increased aircraft downtime.