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Aviation Safety, Compliance & Operational Management

Safety Oversight and SAFA for Aviation Authorities

5 units

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About this program

The Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) initiative was originally established by the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) and is currently overseen by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). Its purpose is to verify that foreign aircraft operating within European airspace adhere to established international safety standards.
The Safety Oversight Course (SAFA) offers participants comprehensive instruction on the legal foundations, methodologies, and hands-on execution of SAFA ramp inspections. Topics include inspector duties, inspection techniques, reporting protocols, and the utilization of the European SAFA/SACA database.
Through interactive workshops and practical exercises, attendees will develop the expertise and confidence necessary to carry out effective oversight and contribute to enhancing global aviation safety.

Course benefits

  • Gain a thorough understanding of the legal framework governing SAFA inspections.
  • Acquire skills to perform ramp inspections proficiently.
  • Enhance compliance with ICAO and EASA regulations.
  • Develop expertise in detecting and categorizing inspection findings.
  • Refine reporting abilities utilizing the SAFA database.

Key outcomes

  • Examine ICAO and EASA oversight frameworks.
  • Comprehend the core principles of the SAFA program.
  • Execute standardized ramp inspections.
  • Detect and classify safety issues.
  • Implement correct reporting and data entry techniques.
  • Assess corrective action plans from operators.
  • Contribute to the advancement of global aviation safety oversight.

Who should attend

  • Inspectors from Civil Aviation Authorities.
  • Safety auditors working within national aviation authorities.
  • Personnel conducting ramp inspections.
  • Regulatory officials responsible for overseeing foreign operators.

Course outline

1

Unit 1: Overview of Safety Oversight and SAFA

  • Frameworks for safety oversight by ICAO and EASA.
  • Historical background and objectives of SAFA.
  • Legal and regulatory foundations.
  • Functions of aviation regulatory bodies.
2

Unit 2: Procedures for Ramp Inspections

  • Preparation before inspection.
  • Stepwise approach to conducting inspections.
  • Interaction with operators and flight crew.
  • Duties and professional conduct of inspectors.
3

Unit 3: Classification and Identification of Findings

  • Categories of findings (Level 1, 2, 3).
  • Methods for documenting and collecting evidence.
  • Examples from ramp inspection case studies.
  • Frequent non-compliances in SAFA inspections.
4

Unit 4: Reporting Procedures and Database Management

  • Introduction to the SAFA/SACA database.
  • Process for entering data and submitting reports.
  • Maintaining accuracy and data integrity.
  • Handling confidentiality and sharing information.
5

Unit 5: Implementing Corrective Measures and Monitoring

  • Assessment of operator corrective action plans.
  • Tracking compliance and conducting follow-up inspections.
  • Collaboration with international aviation authorities.
  • Advancing continuous oversight improvements.