EASA Airports Regulatory Compliance, SMS & Security 3 Day Seminar and Conference
Starting from Tuesday 5th April 2016 to Thursday 7th April 2016 at Premier Inn Hotel Heathrow Airport (Bath Road).
First let’s understand that different Quality terms are open to different interpretation, so this is not about trying to agree or disagree; it is simply about understanding a common interpretation which is appropriate to an EASA environment.
So let’s deal first with Airport Quality Assurance.
QA concerns the independent verification of compliance with external regulatory requirements and internal organisational requirements driven by process and procedures.
It is not in itself proactive (it does not imagine what can go wrong) simply the focus is on compliance. If compliance in some way fails then a discrepancy or corrective action must be raised to address the shortfall or finding.
QA is the prerogative of the Quality Manager although these days he has been rebranded by EASA and is known as the Compliance Manager. He is responsible for the annual audit plan and to make sure all audits are carried out on time
So who is responsible for Airport Quality Assurance?
A good question!
With the introduction of COMMISSION REGULATION (EU) No 139/2014 of 12 February 2014 EASA has now assumed responsibility on behalf of the member states to manage the criteria by which member states will demonstrate compliance with ICAO Annex 14.
The regulation contains the rules for the certification, management, operation and design of aerodromes. Furthermore the regulation is supported by Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC), Certification Specification (CS) and Guidance Material (GM) all provided by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
The focus of the new regulation and the forward view of EASA across the entire regulatory environment and its requirements is on a performance-based regulatory system which promotes common safety, operational and management standards for aerodromes across Europe.
Key features include the implementation of an effective management system which includes Safety (Safety Management System – SMS) as well as Quality and Compliance. Competence becomes a key area with the need to demonstrate adequate manning levels, resources and decision-making authority for senior management.
As part of the management system Aerodrome operators are required to take a major responsibility for their own oversight, through performance monitoring and measuring.
Clearly we can this places fundamental obligations on the role of the Quality Assurance Manager and QA department.
Now to consider Quality Control
All staff should know exactly what they are supposed to do to fulfil the responsibility, moreover they should know exactly how they are supposed to do it to ensure compliance with the organisations requirements.
Off course we are only able to achieve this if the staff are competent and correctly trained in addition we have correct work instructions. The action of complying in the correct way with the company and regulatory requirements is a Quality Control deliverable.
Ensuring the most effective communication throughout the business ensuring that role specific training is carried out for all operational staff, Standard Operating Procedures – SOPs, Local Procedures and other work instructions all require to be managed in the correct way to deliver the appropriate level of Quality Control.
Register for the Event
A chance to consider many of the crucial issues and challenges impacting our Airport business and environment today. Focusing on a practical understanding of regulatory obligations and the challengers to ensure compliance.
An opportunity to engage colleagues, customers, peers, from the airport environment as well as to meet and network with the people that matter to support and meet the challenges which support the effective delivery of our business.
If you want to register for the event please fill the Registration form and send it to office@sassofia.com.
Basic Delegate Rate – 840 GBP
Early Bird Rate, Available until 31 January 2016 – 750 GBP
Discounts are available for group attendance please contact us for special discount for 3 or more delegates attending from the same company or airport.
