The Internal Quality & Safety Auditing Course in Vienna is a professional training course designed to build expertise in auditing practices within aviation operations.
From:
01-06-2026
Course Overview
Internal audits are a cornerstone of aviation safety and quality management systems. This Internal Quality & Safety Auditing Training Course provides participants with the methodology, tools, and best practices to plan, conduct, and report on audits within aviation organizations.
The course emphasizes ICAO, EASA, and FAA requirements, as well as ISO 9001 and SMS frameworks. Participants will learn how to identify non-conformities, assess compliance, evaluate safety performance, and recommend corrective actions.
Case studies and simulated audits give participants hands-on experience, preparing them to strengthen organizational quality and safety oversight.
Course Benefits
Gain practical skills in planning and conducting audits.
Strengthen knowledge of ICAO, EASA, FAA, and ISO standards.
Learn techniques for identifying non-conformities.
Build confidence in reporting audit findings.
Improve safety and quality culture across the organization.
Course Objectives
Understand the role of internal audits in aviation safety and quality.
Apply auditing principles and methodologies.
Plan and prepare internal audit programs.
Conduct audits using checklists and evidence collection.
Report audit results and recommend corrective actions.
Evaluate effectiveness of safety and quality systems.
Support continuous improvement in compliance monitoring.
Training Methodology
The course combines classroom instruction, group exercises, case studies, and mock audit simulations. Participants will work on audit planning and execution scenarios for practical application.
Target Audience
Quality and compliance managers.
Safety and SMS officers.
Internal auditors in aviation organizations.
Civil aviation authority staff involved in oversight.
Target Competencies
Internal auditing skills.
Compliance and safety oversight.
Non-conformity identification and reporting.
Continuous improvement in aviation safety.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Internal Auditing in Aviation
Purpose and benefits of internal audits.
ICAO, EASA, FAA, and ISO frameworks.
Audit roles and responsibilities.
Safety and quality linkages.
Unit 2: Audit Planning and Preparation
Developing audit schedules and programs.
Creating checklists and tools.
Risk-based audit approaches.
Pre-audit communication and coordination.
Unit 3: Conducting the Audit
Opening meetings and setting scope.
Collecting objective evidence.
Interviewing and observation techniques.
Identifying findings and non-conformities.
Unit 4: Reporting and Corrective Actions
Writing effective audit reports.
Categorizing findings (major/minor).
Developing corrective and preventive actions.
Follow-up and verification.
Unit 5: Continuous Improvement and Safety Culture
Using audits to drive organizational learning.
Linking audits to SMS and QMS.
Monitoring effectiveness of corrective actions.
Building a strong safety and quality culture.
Ready to strengthen your organization’s oversight and compliance?
Join the Internal Quality & Safety Auditing Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and gain the skills to lead effective audits that enhance safety and quality.
The Internal Quality & Safety Auditing Course in Vienna equips professionals with the knowledge and practical skills to plan, conduct, and report internal audits that enhance organizational quality and safety standards. Designed for auditors, quality managers, safety officers, compliance professionals, and senior executives, this program focuses on strengthening internal controls, ensuring regulatory compliance, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of internal quality and safety auditing, exploring audit methodologies, risk assessment techniques, and best practices for evaluating processes, procedures, and operational compliance. The course emphasizes identifying gaps, recommending corrective actions, and monitoring improvement initiatives to mitigate risks and improve organizational performance. Through case studies, interactive workshops, and practical exercises, attendees learn to execute audits effectively, document findings accurately, and communicate results to stakeholders to drive actionable outcomes.
These training programs in internal quality and safety auditing in Vienna combine theoretical frameworks with applied practice. Participants explore topics such as audit planning, sampling techniques, evidence gathering, report writing, follow-up procedures, and performance measurement. The curriculum also addresses integrating audit results into governance and compliance strategies, enhancing accountability, and promoting adherence to safety and quality standards across the organization.
Attending this training course in Vienna provides professionals with access to international experts and a diverse peer network, benefiting from the city’s advanced business and regulatory environment. By completing this specialization, participants emerge equipped to conduct effective internal quality and safety audits, strengthen compliance frameworks, and support continuous organizational improvement—ensuring operational integrity, workplace safety, and sustainable success in today’s competitive and regulated global markets.