Introduction
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.
What is the Benefit of this Training – What will I learn?
To understand the fundamentals related to EASA compliant Auditing techniques
To be able to demonstrate a strong understanding of the Quality Assurance requirements related to the new EASA Aerodrome Regulation
To understand the relationship between EASA CS and ICAO SARP’s
To understand the roles and responsibilities of Nominated Persons in respect of Aerodrome Certification
To understand the application process related to the certification of Airports
Understand Roles Responsibilities and Obligation of EASA in connection with the Aerodrome Regulation
Who is the course for?
Anyone who has a stake in the auditing of an airport environment particularly related to the implementation of REG 139/2014, including Competent Authority Regulators and Inspectors, Aerodrome Operations Directors, Managers, and Supervisors. Quality and Safety Directors and Auditors.
Detailed Content / Topics – The following Subjects will be addressed
Day 1
– Introduction
– Abbreviations and Terms
– European Regulatory Environment & Basic Regulation 216/2008
– Introducing ICAO Annex 14 Volume I Aerodrome Design and Operations
– EASA Commission Regulation (EU) No 139/2014 Introduction
– Airport Certification Considerations
– Certification Specifications and Guidance Material for Aerodromes Design CS-ADR-DSN
Day 2
– Creating an Effective Airport Compliance System
– EASA Regulatory Requirements for a Compliant Quality System
– The Management System requirements of Regulation (EU) No 139/2014
– Compliance Monitoring Principles and Practice
– The Role of the Compliance Manager
– Airport Management System Principles -Post Holder QC Responsibilities and Relationships
Day 3
– Compliance Management Manuals, and Procedures
– Considering Auditor Competencies
– Aerodrome Accidents and Incidents the link to Safety and Human Factors
– Auditing Introduction
– Compliance Audit Techniques – how to Be Effective
– Effective Audit Communication
Day 4
– Dealing with Situations-Managing meetings to open and close the audit
– Effective Report writing
– Corrective action handling
– Root cause analysis
– QMS Evaluation
– Quality Auditing Practical Workshop – Requires your Aerodrome Manual
– Debrief & Close
Target groups
This course is designed to accommodate all Airport compliance managers and will be of particular interest to other Airport Managers as well as Airport Safety.
Pre-requisites
A background in an aviation environment is required to fully engage with this course.
Learning Objectives
To re-enforce a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for both the QA & SMS systems including an understanding of the different types of audit applicable for each area.
To stimulate involvement and provides powerful motivation.
To consider the fundamentals of a fully compliant Aviation Quality System together with the Key elements required to organize the Quality Compliance processes to ensure compliance and to deliver maximum effectiveness.
To re-enforce a comprehensive understanding of the requirements for both the QA & SMS systems including an understanding of the different types of audit applicable for each area.
An essential element then of benefiting from this training is to focus on the issues, how they relate to our workplace, and what we need to do to address them.
How to identify areas that need special attention and how to focus our efforts on making sure our training delivers in all relevant areas.
The intention of this training is not to tick the regulatory box but to identify the significant issues which need to be addressed.
What do People Say About Sofema Aviation Services Training?
“This training offers very good explanations of difficult topics.”
“All aspects were useful, the examples were great.”
“This training helped me to develop some new skills.”
“The instructor is very resourceful and intelligent.”
“Having a visual material helps a lot in the learning process.”
Duration
4 days – Each Training day will start at 09.00 and finish at 17.00, with appropriate refreshment breaks.
To register for this training, please email office@sassofia.com or Call +359 28210806
