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 Duties & Responsibilities Training Courses in Dubai provide aviation professionals with comprehensive knowledge of the critical roles and responsibilities associated with key post holder positions, including Operations, Training, Safety, Quality, and Ground Operations. Designed for airline management, senior executives, and department heads, these programs focus on clarifying accountability, regulatory compliance, and operational oversight to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant airline operations.
Participants explore the core functions of post holders within an airline organization, including the accountable manager, operations manager, safety manager, quality manager, training manager, and ground operations manager. The courses emphasize how each role contributes to regulatory compliance, operational safety, and organizational performance. Through case studies, interactive workshops, and scenario-based exercises, attendees learn to define responsibilities clearly, implement effective reporting structures, and ensure coordination across functions to maintain operational excellence.
These post holders training programs in Dubai also highlight the integration of duties with aviation regulations, safety management systems, and internal governance processes. Participants gain practical skills in risk assessment, compliance monitoring, crew and staff training, quality assurance audits, and ground operation oversight. The curriculum balances theoretical understanding with applied practice, enabling professionals to apply role-specific responsibilities effectively while supporting organizational goals and regulatory requirements.
Attending these training courses in Dubai offers professionals a dynamic international learning environment, enriched by expert guidance and collaboration with peers from diverse airline and aviation sectors. The city’s position as a major aviation hub provides exposure to global best practices, regulatory frameworks, and operational challenges across airline functions. By completing this specialization, participants will be equipped to fulfill post holder responsibilities confidently, ensure regulatory compliance, enhance safety and quality standards, and optimize operational performance—strengthening organizational effectiveness in complex and highly regulated aviation environments.