Firas Sallam

Firas Sallam is an accomplished Aviation Safety Expert, management consultant, and author with over 25 years of industry experience. Drawing from his roots in aviation, Firas has pioneered the Synergy Management Approach (SMA)—a transformative framework that bridges traditional safety principles with modern management methodologies such as Agile, Lean Six Sigma, and Sociocracy. A member of the Flight Safety Foundation and a PMP®-certified professional, Firas specializes in advancing organizational safety cultures through strategic leadership, adaptability, and innovation. His book, How to Manage Aviation Safety: Advancing to Safety-II with Synergy Management Approach, redefines safety management by emphasizing resilience, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Firas is passionate about empowering professionals to navigate complex challenges and create sustainable safety systems that deliver both operational excellence and human-centric solutions.