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Course Overview

The procurement of aircraft components is a critical element of aviation supply chain management. This Aircraft Component Procurement Training Course provides participants with advanced knowledge of sourcing strategies, supplier evaluation, regulatory compliance, and quality assurance for aviation parts.

Participants will learn about approved vendor management, certification requirements, counterfeit parts prevention, and inventory optimization. The course also covers procurement planning, negotiation skills, and cost management tailored to aviation environments.

By combining regulatory insights with practical procurement techniques, this course ensures participants can support safe, efficient, and cost-effective operations.

Course Benefits

• Gain knowledge of aviation procurement regulations and standards.

• Develop strategies for sourcing and evaluating suppliers.

• Learn to identify and prevent counterfeit or non-compliant parts.

• Strengthen negotiation and contract management skills.

• Improve supply chain efficiency and cost-effectiveness.

Course Objectives

• Understand the regulatory framework for aircraft component procurement.

• Apply best practices in sourcing and vendor selection.

• Manage supplier performance and quality control.

• Identify risks and implement strategies against counterfeit parts.

• Optimize procurement processes and inventory management.

• Enhance negotiation and contract management techniques.

• Build a sustainable and compliant procurement strategy.

Training Methodology

The course combines instructor-led sessions, case studies, group discussions, and practical exercises. Participants will engage in procurement simulations and supplier evaluation exercises.

Target Audience

• Aviation procurement and supply chain professionals.

• MRO (Maintenance, Repair, Overhaul) managers.

• Airline logistics and operations managers.

• Quality and compliance officers in aviation.

Target Competencies

• Aviation procurement management.

• Supplier evaluation and contract negotiation.

• Regulatory and compliance knowledge.

• Supply chain risk management.

Course Outline

Unit 1: Introduction to Aircraft Component Procurement

• The role of procurement in aviation safety and efficiency.

• Regulatory frameworks (EASA, FAA, CAA).

• Overview of procurement processes and workflows.

• Procurement’s impact on operational readiness.

Unit 2: Supplier Selection and Evaluation

• Criteria for selecting approved vendors.

• Supplier audits and performance monitoring.

• Building long-term supplier relationships.

• International sourcing challenges.

Unit 3: Regulatory Compliance and Quality Assurance

• Certification and airworthiness requirements.

• Preventing and detecting counterfeit parts.

• Documentation and traceability standards.

• Best practices in quality assurance.

Unit 4: Procurement Strategy and Cost Management

• Strategic sourcing in aviation supply chains.

• Cost analysis and negotiation techniques.

• Contract management essentials.

• Case studies in procurement optimization.

Unit 5: Inventory and Logistics in Component Procurement

• Inventory planning and stock level management.

• Just-in-time (JIT) procurement in aviation.

• Logistics and distribution challenges.

• Integrating procurement with maintenance planning.

Ready to optimize your aviation procurement strategy?
Join the Aircraft Component Procurement Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and build expertise in sourcing and managing aircraft parts safely and