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From a pure auditing perspective little has changed between EU OPS and OPS Regulation 965/2012 probably the emphasis on developing the audit schedule based on performance is one of the most significant developments. Firstly, we should understand that the primary role of EASA Compliant Quality Auditing is to ensure both external and internal compliance with…

 EASA Compliant Quality Auditing – Communicating a Finding to the Auditee Remember that our quality system is a documented system – means that all audit findings should be formally presented in a way which supports the effective understanding of the issue together with the need communicate clearly so the auditee understands the issue. The choice…

General Introduction to Findings An Audit finding is essentially a non-conformity with a particular standard by performing a visual assessment or to perform a specific measurement it is possible to provide a gap analysis which indicates an issue, which should be resolved to re-establish conformity. When objections or defects are determined during an audit, the…

The SMS is intended to be a continually developing “tool” within the organisation. Providing source data to enable solutions to multiple issues across the business. Within the airport environment we have constant change, which provides for the potential for exposure to additional hazards. The SMS needs to embrace this change and to deliver any necessary…