The Safety Oversight Course (Aviation Authorities) SAFA in Vienna is a specialized training course designed to strengthen aviation authority skills in compliance and inspections.
From:
27-07-2026
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 Vienna provide aviation professionals with a comprehensive and practical framework for conducting safety assessments, ensuring regulatory compliance, and strengthening oversight capabilities within the aviation sector. Designed for civil aviation inspectors, regulatory authorities, safety managers, and airline compliance officers, these programs emphasize internationally recognized principles and best practices that support effective safety oversight and operational reliability.
Participants gain an in-depth understanding of SAFA procedures, including aircraft inspections, compliance monitoring, risk-based surveillance, and safety assessment methodologies. The courses explore essential topics such as inspection preparation, documentary review, checklist application, finding classification, and follow-up actions. Through real-world case studies, hands-on simulations, and interactive workshops, attendees learn to conduct systematic safety inspections, identify non-compliances, and implement corrective actions that enhance aviation safety performance.
These aviation safety oversight training programs in Vienna highlight the importance of harmonization, transparency, and collaboration within the global aviation safety system. Participants develop practical skills in interpreting operational data, communicating inspection outcomes, and coordinating effectively with operators, authorities, and regional safety bodies. The curriculum also emphasizes the integration of risk management principles, quality assurance processes, and continuous improvement practices that reinforce a strong safety culture across aviation organizations.
Attending these training courses in Vienna offers professionals a dynamic and internationally oriented learning environment. Vienna’s longstanding role as a hub for aviation dialogue and regulatory cooperation provides an ideal setting for examining contemporary safety oversight challenges and exchanging best practices with global peers. By completing this specialization, participants emerge equipped to apply SAFA procedures confidently, strengthen safety oversight capabilities, and contribute to the advancement of safe, compliant, and efficient aviation operations within their organizations and across the broader aviation community.