An essential element of effective aviation maintenance auditing is the development of Audit Checklists, for example to quote as a reference ISO standards  – ISO 19011:2011 provides guidance on auditing management systems, including the principles of auditing, managing an audit programme and conducting management system audits, as well as guidance on the evaluation of competence of…

When we consider the actual burden placed on the organisation to ensure compliance with all regulatory obligations we should also consider that when viewed in another way such compliance may also be viewed as “minimum compliance.” Means we can look a lot deeper into the organisations objectives and to set internal standards which then become…

It is a requirement of EASA that all Part 145 organisations have an effective Internal Audit Process, moreover the obligation of the organisation to manage the specific competence off all those involved is clearly stated: – “The organisation shall establish and control the competence of personnel involved in any maintenance, management and/or quality audits” Whilst…

Whilst the future focus of Aviation organisations will typically by slanted towards the implementation of safety management systems, processes to demonstrate full compliance will always remain a fundamental attribute of an effective aviation management system. Compliance is ensured through the use of an effective Compliance Control and audit system, under the guidance of the Compliance…