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Aviation Safety, Compliance & Operational Management

Internal Auditing for Quality and Safety

5 units

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About this program

Internal audits serve as a fundamental element of aviation safety and quality management systems. This Internal Quality & Safety Auditing Training Course equips participants with the methodologies, tools, and best practices required to effectively plan, execute, and document audits within aviation entities.
The program highlights the requirements set forth by ICAO, EASA, and FAA, alongside ISO 9001 and SMS frameworks. Participants gain expertise in detecting non-conformities, assessing regulatory compliance, analyzing safety performance, and suggesting corrective measures.
Through case studies and simulated audit exercises, participants receive practical experience that prepares them to enhance their organization's quality and safety oversight capabilities.

Course benefits

  • Develop hands-on skills for audit planning and execution.
  • Enhance understanding of ICAO, EASA, FAA, and ISO standards.
  • Acquire methods for detecting non-conformities.
  • Build proficiency in documenting and reporting audit findings.
  • Foster a stronger safety and quality culture within the organization.

Key outcomes

  • Comprehend the significance of internal audits in aviation safety and quality management.
  • Implement auditing techniques and methodologies.
  • Organize and prepare internal audit programs.
  • Perform audits utilizing checklists and evidence gathering.
  • Present audit outcomes and propose corrective actions.
  • Assess the effectiveness of safety and quality management systems.
  • Promote continuous improvement in compliance oversight.

Who should attend

  • Quality and compliance managers.
  • Safety and SMS officers.
  • Internal auditors working within aviation organizations.
  • Civil aviation authority personnel involved in regulatory oversight.

Course outline

1

Unit 1: Fundamentals of Internal Auditing within Aviation

  • Objectives and advantages of conducting internal audits.
  • Regulatory frameworks including ICAO, EASA, FAA, and ISO.
  • Roles and duties of audit personnel.
  • Connections between safety and quality management.
2

Unit 2: Strategies for Audit Planning and Preparation

  • Formulating audit schedules and program structures.
  • Designing checklists and audit instruments.
  • Implementing risk-based auditing methodologies.
  • Pre-audit communication and coordination processes.
3

Unit 3: Executing the Audit Process

  • Conducting opening meetings and defining audit scope.
  • Gathering objective evidence.
  • Techniques for interviewing and observation.
  • Detecting findings and identifying non-conformities.
4

Unit 4: Audit Reporting and Implementation of Corrective Actions

  • Preparing clear and comprehensive audit reports.
  • Classifying findings as major or minor.
  • Formulating corrective and preventive measures.
  • Conducting follow-up and verification activities.
5

Unit 5: Promoting Continuous Improvement and Enhancing Safety Culture

  • Leveraging audits to foster organizational learning.
  • Integrating audits with SMS and QMS frameworks.
  • Assessing the effectiveness of corrective actions.
  • Cultivating a robust culture of safety and quality.