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  Aviation organizations function in complex environments where engineering, manufacturing, operations management, and human factors converge. Due to this complexity, safety systems need to be continuously monitored to ensure they are effectively identifying hazards and managing risks. For this evaluation I will focus on my own company GE Aerospace. GE Aerospace is a leading manufacturer of aircraft engines utilized in both commercial and military aviation (GE Aerospace, n.d.-a). Its engines power a significant portion of the global airline fleet, meaning that the company’s engineering, manufacturing, and maintenance practices have a direct impact on aviation safety around the world (GE Aerospace, n.d.-a).   Due to the extensive reach of its products, GE Aerospace depends on well-structured safety processes to mitigate risks throughout the design, production, and long-term support of its products. Modern aviation organizations depend on Safety Management Systems (SMS) to h...