The Post Holders (Operations, Training, Safety, Quality, Ground Operation) Duties & Responsibilities in Brussels is a specialized training course that prepares aviation professionals for leadership and regulatory responsibilities.
From:
26-01-2026
From:
25-05-2026
From:
26-10-2026
Course Overview
Nominated post holders play a critical role in ensuring an organization’s compliance with Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requirements and maintaining safe operations. This Post Holders Duties & Responsibilities Training Course provides participants with a comprehensive understanding of the legal and operational responsibilities of post holders in Operations, Training, Safety, Quality, and Ground Operations.
The course covers regulatory frameworks, accountability, compliance monitoring, and leadership duties. Participants will learn how to manage their departments effectively while ensuring full regulatory alignment. Real-world case studies and group discussions will provide practical insights into post holder challenges and best practices.
Course Benefits
Understand CAA regulations and post holder requirements.
Learn the specific duties of Operations, Training, Safety, Quality, and Ground Operations post holders.
Strengthen leadership and accountability in aviation roles.
Gain practical tools for compliance monitoring and oversight.
Build confidence in managing audits and regulatory inspections.
Course Objectives
Review the regulatory basis for post holder appointments.
Define roles and responsibilities for each nominated post holder function.
Understand compliance and reporting obligations.
Apply best practices in safety, quality, and training management.
Manage effective communication with regulators and stakeholders.
Evaluate real-world case studies of post holder accountability.
Develop leadership skills for regulatory and operational excellence.
Training Methodology
The course uses a combination of classroom lectures, regulatory text reviews, workshops, and case study discussions. Participants will work through simulated scenarios reflecting post holder responsibilities.
Target Audience
Accountable managers and nominated post holders.
Senior managers in airline and aviation organizations.
Compliance and safety officers.
Professionals preparing for post holder approval by the CAA.
Target Competencies
Regulatory compliance and accountability.
Leadership in aviation safety and quality.
Oversight of operations and ground services.
Effective communication with regulators.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Regulatory Framework for Post Holders
ICAO, EASA, and CAA requirements.
Appointment process for nominated post holders.
Legal accountability and oversight.
Roles of accountable managers vs. post holders.
Unit 2: Operations Post Holder Responsibilities
Ensuring safe and compliant flight operations.
Oversight of operational control systems.
Coordination with flight crew and dispatch.
Managing operational performance.
Unit 3: Training Post Holder Responsibilities
Development and approval of training programs.
Compliance with regulatory training standards.
Oversight of instructor qualifications and performance.
Ensuring continuous competency of staff.
Unit 4: Safety and Quality Post Holder Responsibilities
Managing the Safety Management System (SMS).
Quality assurance and compliance monitoring.
Conducting internal audits and corrective actions.
Reporting obligations to the authority.
Unit 5: Ground Operations Post Holder Responsibilities
Oversight of ground handling and ramp safety.
Passenger and baggage handling compliance.
Cargo and dangerous goods responsibilities.
Coordination with airport authorities and contractors.
Ready to fulfill your post holder responsibilities with confidence?
Join the Post Holders Duties & Responsibilities Training Course with EuroQuest International Training and ensure your organization meets CAA compliance and operational excellence standards.
The Post Holders (Operations, Training, Safety, Quality, Ground Operation) Duties & Responsibilities Training Courses in Brussels provide professionals with a comprehensive understanding of the essential leadership roles that support efficient, safe, and compliant organizational performance. Designed for aviation managers, operational leaders, compliance specialists, and individuals preparing for post-holder responsibilities, these programs explore the strategic and operational requirements associated with key functional areas. Participants gain the knowledge needed to oversee critical operational systems, ensure regulatory adherence, and maintain organizational excellence across diverse environments.
The courses examine the core duties of post holders in operations, focusing on resource coordination, operational oversight, performance monitoring, and decision-making structures that support seamless service delivery. Participants learn how to establish effective operational workflows, evaluate performance indicators, and manage cross-functional communication to ensure consistent operational reliability.
In the area of training management, the programs highlight responsibilities such as competency development, training needs analysis, curriculum alignment, and continuous improvement of training systems. Participants explore methods for ensuring staff readiness, maintaining training records, and supporting organizational capability through structured learning programs.
The curriculum also addresses safety and quality responsibilities, emphasizing risk assessment, safety reporting systems, compliance monitoring, and quality assurance frameworks. Case studies help participants understand how to oversee safety performance, implement corrective actions, and maintain robust governance structures that safeguard people, assets, and operations.
For ground operations post holders, the courses explore service coordination, ground safety, operational documentation, and stakeholder engagement. Participants learn how to manage complex workflows, optimize turnaround processes, and ensure operational integrity.
Attending these training courses in Brussels allows participants to engage with international experts in a city known for its global institutions and high operational standards. By completing this specialization, professionals will be equipped to fulfill post-holder responsibilities with confidence—strengthening organizational compliance, enhancing safety and quality performance, and supporting reliable and efficient operational outcomes.