The Safety Auditing Course (Aviation Authorities) in Geneva is a specialized training course designed to provide professionals with the skills needed to conduct safety audits and ensure compliance with aviation regulations.
From:
24-08-2026
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 Geneva provide aviation professionals with a thorough and practical understanding of how to assess, monitor, and enhance safety performance within civil aviation organizations. Designed for aviation inspectors, regulatory officials, safety managers, compliance officers, and quality assurance specialists, these programs emphasize the methodologies and standards required to conduct effective safety audits in line with international aviation frameworks.
Participants explore key principles of aviation safety auditing, including audit planning, risk-based oversight, performance monitoring, safety management system (SMS) evaluation, and continuous improvement practices. The courses highlight the importance of structured audit processes, objective evidence collection, root-cause analysis, and corrective action development. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and simulated audits, attendees learn how to apply auditing techniques to real operational environments, ensuring that aviation service providers maintain strong safety performance and regulatory compliance.
These aviation safety auditing training programs in Geneva balance technical knowledge with hands-on application, integrating topics such as human factors, operational risk assessment, quality assurance systems, and safety reporting cultures. Participants gain insights into emerging trends in aviation safety oversight, including data-driven surveillance, digital audit tools, and performance-based regulatory approaches. The curriculum reinforces the need for collaboration between authorities, air operators, airports, air navigation service providers, and training organizations to strengthen sector-wide safety resilience.
Attending these training courses in Geneva offers exceptional value, as the city is recognized globally for its aviation governance presence, international organizations, and commitment to transportation safety. Expert-led sessions encourage active dialogue, allowing participants to exchange insights and best practices with peers from regulatory bodies and aviation institutions worldwide. Upon completing this specialization, professionals emerge equipped with the technical skills, analytical capabilities, and audit proficiency needed to support robust aviation oversight—enhancing safety performance, regulatory compliance, and organizational accountability across the aviation industry.