The Safety Oversight Course (Aviation Authorities) SAFA in Istanbul offers specialized training for aviation professionals to strengthen their safety oversight and ensure compliance with SAFA regulations.
From:
16-02-2026
From:
23-03-2026
From:
17-08-2026
From:
16-11-2026
Course Overview
The Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) program was developed by the European Civil Aviation Conference (ECAC) and is now managed by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA). It is designed to ensure that foreign aircraft operating in European airspace comply with international safety standards.
This Safety Oversight Course (SAFA) provides participants with detailed training on the legal basis, methodology, and practical conduct of SAFA ramp inspections. The course covers inspector responsibilities, inspection techniques, reporting procedures, and the use of the European SAFA/SACA database.
Through workshops and practical exercises, participants will gain the knowledge and confidence to perform effective oversight and contribute to the improvement of global aviation safety.
Course Benefits
Understand the legal framework of SAFA inspections.
Learn to conduct ramp inspections effectively.
Strengthen compliance with ICAO and EASA standards.
Gain experience in identifying and categorizing findings.
Improve reporting skills using the SAFA database.
Course Objectives
Review ICAO and EASA oversight frameworks.
Understand the principles of the SAFA program.
Conduct standardized ramp inspections.
Identify and classify safety deficiencies.
Apply proper reporting and data entry procedures.
Evaluate operator corrective action plans.
Strengthen global aviation safety oversight.
Training Methodology
The course uses instructor-led lectures, case study analysis, interactive workshops, and practical ramp inspection simulations.
Target Audience
Civil Aviation Authority inspectors.
National aviation authority safety auditors.
Ramp inspection personnel.
Regulators responsible for oversight of foreign operators.
Target Competencies
SAFA inspection methodology.
Safety oversight and compliance monitoring.
Finding identification and categorization.
Safety reporting and corrective action follow-up.
Course Outline
Unit 1: Introduction to Safety Oversight and SAFA
ICAO and EASA safety oversight frameworks.
History and purpose of SAFA.
Legal and regulatory basis.
The role of aviation authorities.
Unit 2: Ramp Inspection Procedures
Pre-inspection preparation.
Conducting the inspection step by step.
Communication with operators and crew.
Inspector responsibilities and professionalism.
Unit 3: Identifying and Categorizing Findings
Types of findings (Level 1, 2, 3).
Documentation and evidence collection.
Case studies of ramp inspection results.
Common deficiencies in SAFA inspections.
Unit 4: Reporting and Database Entry
SAFA/SACA database overview.
Data entry and report submission.
Ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
Confidentiality and information sharing.
Unit 5: Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
Reviewing operator corrective action plans.
Monitoring compliance and follow-up inspections.
Coordinating with international authorities.
Continuous improvement in oversight.
Ready to strengthen your authority’s oversight capability?
Join the Safety Oversight Course (SAFA) for Aviation Authorities with EuroQuest International Training and gain the expertise to conduct professional and effective ramp inspections.
The Safety Oversight Course (Aviation Authorities) SAFA Training Courses in Istanbul are designed to strengthen the technical and regulatory oversight capabilities of aviation professionals involved in ramp inspections and operational safety monitoring. These programs are tailored for inspectors, aviation authority personnel, safety managers, and compliance specialists who play a critical role in ensuring aircraft operations meet internationally accepted safety standards.
Participants gain a comprehensive understanding of SAFA (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) principles and oversight practices, focusing on standardized inspection methodologies, documentation review, and risk-based safety evaluation. The courses explore aircraft inspection procedures, identification of safety findings, classification of observations, and effective reporting techniques. Through applied case studies and simulated inspection scenarios, participants develop the skills needed to conduct consistent, objective, and high-quality safety oversight activities.
These aviation safety oversight and SAFA training programs in Istanbul emphasize the balance between regulatory knowledge and practical application. Participants learn how to assess operational compliance, analyze safety trends, and communicate findings clearly with operators and stakeholders. The curriculum also addresses human factors, inspector professionalism, evidence-based decision-making, and follow-up actions that support continuous safety improvement within aviation oversight frameworks.
Attending these training courses in Istanbul provides an expert-led, highly interactive learning environment enriched by international perspectives and peer exchange. The city’s global aviation connectivity enhances discussions around cross-border operations and harmonized safety oversight practices. By completing this specialization, participants emerge equipped to perform SAFA inspections with confidence, strengthen aviation safety monitoring, and apply globally relevant oversight methodologies that support operational integrity, risk reduction, and continuous improvement across the aviation sector.