The Safety Auditing Course (Aviation Authorities) in Barcelona is a professional training course designed to help participants conduct effective audits that meet international aviation authority standards.
From:
27-04-2026
Course Overview
Effective safety auditing is essential for aviation authorities to ensure compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) and national aviation regulations. This Safety Auditing Course (Aviation Authorities) provides participants with the methodology and tools to conduct independent audits, inspections, and oversight activities that strengthen aviation safety.
The course covers ICAO USOAP principles, audit planning, checklist development, on-site inspections, and reporting techniques. Participants will learn how to identify safety deficiencies, evaluate corrective actions, and foster a culture of continuous compliance within the aviation industry.
Through case studies and practical exercises, attendees will gain confidence in applying structured audit processes and ensuring that operators, MROs, and service providers meet regulatory requirements.
Course Benefits
Gain advanced knowledge of ICAO safety oversight systems.
Learn practical audit planning and execution techniques.
Strengthen ability to identify non-conformities and risks.
Improve reporting and follow-up of audit findings.
Build oversight capacity for national aviation authorities.
Course Objectives
Review ICAO SARPs and safety oversight obligations.
Apply audit methodologies in line with ICAO USOAP.
Develop checklists and audit tools for aviation oversight.
Conduct on-site audits and inspections effectively.
Write audit reports with clear findings and recommendations.
Evaluate corrective action plans and monitor compliance.
Support continuous improvement in national safety oversight.
Training Methodology
The course combines lectures, ICAO document reviews, workshops, and practical audit simulations. Participants will perform mock audits and reporting exercises to apply learning.
Target Audience
Civil Aviation Authority inspectors.
National aviation authority auditors.
Safety oversight managers.
Regulators involved in ICAO USOAP activities.
Target Competencies
Aviation safety oversight and auditing.
Compliance monitoring and evaluation.
Non-conformity identification and reporting.
Audit planning and follow-up.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Aviation Safety Oversight
ICAO SARPs and USOAP framework.
The role of aviation authorities in safety oversight.
Types of audits and inspections.
Importance of independent safety auditing.
Unit 2: Audit Planning and Preparation
Developing an annual audit program.
Risk-based audit planning.
Preparing audit checklists and tools.
Pre-audit coordination and documentation.
Unit 3: Conducting On-Site Audits
Opening meetings and defining audit scope.
Interviewing techniques for inspectors.
Collecting and validating objective evidence.
Identifying findings and safety deficiencies.
Unit 4: Reporting and Corrective Actions
Writing clear, actionable audit reports.
Categorizing findings (significant vs. minor).
Reviewing corrective action plans (CAPs).
Monitoring corrective measures and follow-up.
Unit 5: Continuous Improvement and Safety Culture
Using audits to drive continuous compliance.
Promoting safety culture within regulated entities.
Lessons learned from ICAO USOAP audits.
Building oversight capability in authorities.
Ready to strengthen your authority’s safety oversight capability?
Join the Safety Auditing Course (Aviation Authorities) with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to lead effective audits in line with ICAO requirements.
The Safety Auditing Course (Aviation Authorities) in Barcelona provides aviation professionals with the specialized skills and methodologies required to conduct effective safety oversight and regulatory compliance audits within the aviation sector. This training is designed for personnel working in civil aviation authorities, safety oversight agencies, approved organizations, and aviation compliance departments who are responsible for assessing safety performance, verifying conformity with regulatory standards, and supporting continuous safety improvement.
Participants develop a detailed understanding of aviation safety auditing principles, including audit planning, audit scope definition, risk-based oversight, evidence collection, and structured reporting. The programs emphasize analytical and investigative techniques used to evaluate Safety Management Systems (SMS), operational processes, maintenance activities, airworthiness procedures, and training program performance. Through scenario-based workshops and real-world case studies, attendees learn how to identify safety deficiencies, determine root causes, and recommend corrective and preventive measures that promote long-term organizational improvement.
These aviation safety auditing training programs in Barcelona highlight both regulatory expectations and practical application. Participants gain insight into audit protocols used by international oversight bodies, performance-based surveillance methods, and continuous monitoring systems. The curriculum also reinforces essential professional skills such as effective interviewing, observation techniques, documentation review, and communication strategies to ensure audits are conducted objectively, consistently, and constructively.
Attending these training courses in Barcelona provides an engaging learning environment enriched by interaction with aviation safety experts and peers from various regulatory and operational backgrounds. Barcelona’s role as an international aviation hub offers valuable exposure to current oversight practices and industry safety challenges. Upon completion, participants will be equipped to conduct thorough and structured aviation safety audits, support regulatory compliance, strengthen safety performance monitoring, and contribute to a robust and proactive safety culture across the aviation system.