What You Don’t Report Hurts You
Instructor: Janelle Brooks
SMS | Safety Culture | Incident Prevention
Course Description:
In What You Don’t Report Hurts You, safety manager Janelle Brooks pulls back the curtain on why aviation safety systems often fail—not because of missed hazards, but because of fear, silence, and unclear consequences. This course teaches operational leaders how to build a reporting culture that people actually trust, and how to respond to reports in a way that drives improvement instead of blame.
Ideal for Directors of Safety, Quality Managers, and DOMs or Chief Pilots managing SMS programs, this module combines strategic thinking with real-world implementation.
- Create a report-friendly environment without sounding corporate
- Respond to issues without triggering silence or pushback
- Use safety data as a leadership and retention tool—not a file drawer
Course Length: 90 minutes
About the Instructor
Janelle Brooks is an FAA-recognized Safety Manager with a background in rotorcraft operations and corporate jet programs. She’s known for leading safety overhauls that reduce friction, increase participation, and turn anonymous reports into actionable insights. Her focus: making safety work in real operations, not just on paper.