(new) - Auditing in Aerodromes Environment
Course content
Module 1 – Introduction
A. What is compliance monitoring in aviation?
B. What is an audit and why perform audits?
C. ISO
D. Compliance monitoring versus quality
Module 2 – EASA & the management system principle
A. Introduction of the EASA management system and the requirements for Compliance Monitoring
B. Organisational organograms and the key principles
C. The EASA management System and an integration of Management Systems
D. Compliance and performance oversight
E. Business objectives, key performance indicators and process design
Module 3 – The Audit Process
A. The components of the audit process
B. What makes a good auditor?
Module 3a – The Audit Process: preparation
A. Reasons for initiating an audit
B. Audit programme
C. A Risk based approach…
D. Difference between audits and inspections
E. Purpose and scope of the audit
F. Audit criteria
G. Auditors sselection
Module 3b – The Audit Process: Initialisation
A. Audit Plan
B. Audit Schedule
C. Presentation of a case
D. Announcement to the auditee
E. The Audit check list
Module 3c – The Audit Process: Execution
A. Audit techniques and investigative skills
B. Objective evidence
C. Evaluating audit results
D. Taking notes
Module 3d – The Audit Process: Report
A. Writing audit findings
B. Non-conformity classification
C. The audit report
Module 3e – The Audit Process: Follow up
A. Correction and corrective action
B. Closing the finding
Course prerequisites
Essential: keen interest in the subject, a background or experience in an operational aviation area.
No previous experience in auditing is necessary.
Scheduled dates
None, request by mail