Overview
This aviation auditing course is specifically designed to provide attendees with a working knowledge of the concept, elements, functions and principles of aviation auditing and quality management systems. Attendees will gain relevant quality management knowledge and at the same time, complete the training required to become an auditor in the industry. In addition, they will gain relevant and practical quality management knowledge and tools. At the end of the training, attendees will have the necessary skills to be able to plan and conduct quality audits to assess the conformity and performance of an aviation organization's management systems. This module will provide information on the importance of monitoring programs to maximize the performance of your organization.

The course shows how the implementation of compliance monitoring systems reduces corporate risk. This is achieved through risk mitigation mechanisms, efficient processes in compliance with aeronautical regulations and processes that also demonstrate systematic improvements within the organization. The course combines theoretical and practical elements. To qualify as an Aviation Quality Auditor, it is necessary to demonstrate competence at the end of the course.

Who Should Attend?
Quality assurance / safety auditors who are new to the role, safety /¨security¨/ operational managers. Aviation personnel involved in conducting internal audits or quality management procedures for an aviation organization.

Course Agenda

Day Module

Module 1

• a. Overview
• b. Assurance, Compliance and Quality Defined
• c. Principles of Quality Management

Module 2

• a. Auditor Qualificaations and Behaviours
• b. IATA – IOSA/ISSA
• c. Quality Tools
• d. Exercise

• a. Audit Programme
• b. Internal Evaluation Programme
• c. Exercise

• a. Audit Activities
• b. Documentation
• c. Report Writing

• a. SMS/QMS Integration
• b. Final Exercise
• c. Conclusion

Objective
Transfer knowledge of principles of quality management and auditing, audit documentation and execution with current regulatory requirements and industry standards.

Deliverables

• Practical understanding of the Quality Management System and Assurance and Compliance Management programs for an aviation organisation
• The ability to design an audit program, develop an audit schedule and conduct an audit
• To write an effective audit report, present findings and illustrate the link between the assurance process and risk management, as they relate to audit findings
• Certificates of Attendance will be issued after completion of 95% of the course.

Logistics
Language:

• The course will be taught in Spanish (English upon request)
• Simul-translators may be utilised if English speaking Facilitators are utilised

Duration:
The training is five (5) days in duration (40hours).

Location:
Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Campus in Bogota