The Safety Auditing Course (Aviation Authorities) in Brussels is a specialized training course designed for regulators and aviation authorities to strengthen oversight and auditing skills.
From:
25-05-2026
From:
02-11-2026
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) Training Courses in Brussels provide aviation professionals with a comprehensive and highly structured approach to conducting safety audits within regulatory and oversight environments. Designed for aviation authority personnel, safety inspectors, compliance officers, quality managers, and airline safety professionals, these programs emphasize internationally recognized auditing practices that support effective oversight, continuous improvement, and enhanced safety performance across the aviation sector.
Participants explore the foundational principles of aviation safety auditing, including audit planning, risk-based audit methodologies, evidence collection, interview techniques, and audit reporting. The courses highlight how auditors evaluate organizational safety performance, assess compliance with established standards, and validate the effectiveness of safety management systems. Through simulated audits, case studies, and practical exercises, attendees gain hands-on experience identifying nonconformities, assessing corrective actions, and preparing objective, well-documented audit findings.
These aviation safety audit training programs in Brussels also examine the integration of auditing practices within broader regulatory frameworks, oversight processes, and performance-based safety systems. Participants learn how to interpret safety indicators, monitor safety trends, and assess an organization’s ability to manage risk effectively. The curriculum blends regulatory expectations with practical auditing tools, enabling professionals to support consistent oversight and contribute to a strong safety culture across aviation organizations.
Attending these training courses in Brussels provides an enriching learning environment supported by expert instructors and shaped by the city’s proximity to major European aviation bodies, regulatory institutions, and international safety organizations. The multicultural setting encourages valuable dialogue on global safety oversight trends, emerging audit practices, and innovative approaches to aviation governance. By completing this specialization, professionals will be equipped to conduct effective aviation safety audits—enhancing regulatory compliance, supporting continuous improvement, and strengthening overall aviation safety in today’s complex operational landscape.