Overview
This aviation focused auditing course is specifically designed to provide attendees with a working knowledge and understanding of the concepts, elements, functions and principles of aviation auditing and quality management systems. Attendees will gain relevant and practical quality management knowledge, processes and tools. On completion of the training, attendees will have the skills necessary to be able to plan and perform quality audits in order to assess the conformance and performance of the organisations' management system.

This course will also provide insight into the importance of oversight programmes that contribute to your organisation’s performance. Implementation of robust compliance monitoring systems allow for a reduction of corporate risk through improved risk mitigation, development of efficient processes that are compliant with regulations, and the introduction of processes to demonstrate not only compliance but systematic improvements.

The course will consist of a combination of theory and practical elements.

In order to qualify as an Aviation Quality Auditor, a demonstration of competency will be administered through Sirius Aviation Limited. This demonstration will be held remotely.

Who Should Attend?
Operational quality/safety assurance auditors who are new to the role, safety, security and operational managers. Aviation personnel who are involved in the implementation of internal audits or in quality management procedures of an aviation organisation.

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