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TRAINING COURSE

Aerodrome Certification

Introduction

This comprehensive 5-day course is based on the EU Aerodrome Regulation No. 139/2014, relating to the Certification and Oversight of aerodromes, and is designed for National Authorities wishing to set up and manage an effective Aerodrome Certification and Oversight process. It is also of benefit to Aerodrome management and staff who need to understand the regulation and establish the necessary management systems and compliance monitoring process in compliance with the regulation.

The course will introduce participants to the required Aerodrome regulatory oversight approaches, the difference between Aerodrome initial and on-going regulatory oversight and the use of auditing techniques in relation to the formal Certification of Aerodromes with regulatory requirements, together with the necessary risk-based on-going oversight and approval of changes.

The course will also address the development and implementation of the necessary regulatory Management System and associated processes together with supporting documented procedures.

The course will utilize an Aerodrome case study in relation to which participants will plan and undertake the necessary activities relating to Certification and on-going oversight, including changes to Aerodrome infrastructure and operations.

Course Content

By the end of this 5-day course attendees should have:

  • An understanding of the difference between Aerodrome initial and on-going regulatory oversight audits and their application in relation to the assurance of conformity of Aerodromes with regulatory requirements and the formal issue of a Certificate to an Aerodrome.
  • Sufficient knowledge to begin the process of developing an Aerodrome Certification and on-going oversight process as required by the Implementing Rules, together with the use of audit techniques to verify effective implementation of an Aerodrome’s Management System.
  • An understanding of the audit corrective action process, root cause analysis and how to plan and undertake a follow-up audit to verify effective implementation of audit corrective actions.
  • An understanding how to plan and manage an audit oversight programme, and the confidence and ability to plan, conduct and report an audit of an Aerodrome for compliance with all relevant regulations.
  • An understanding of how to address changes to Aerodrome infrastructure and operations through the regulatory oversight process and the issuing of Safety Directives.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course, you should have:

  • By the end of this 5-day course attendees should have:

    • An understanding of the difference between Aerodrome initial and on-going regulatory oversight audits and their application in relation to the assurance of conformity of Aerodromes with regulatory requirements and the formal issue of a Certificate to an Aerodrome.
    • Sufficient knowledge to begin the process of developing an Aerodrome Certification and on-going oversight process as required by the Implementing Rules, together with the use of audit techniques to verify effective implementation of an Aerodrome’s Management System.
    • An understanding of the audit corrective action process, root cause analysis and how to plan and undertake a follow-up audit to verify effective implementation of audit corrective actions.
    • An understanding how to plan and manage an audit oversight programme, and the confidence and ability to plan, conduct and report an audit of an Aerodrome for compliance with all relevant regulations.
    • An understanding of how to address changes to Aerodrome infrastructure and operations through the regulatory oversight process and the issuing of Safety Directives.

Who should take this course

This training course is designed for Regulatory managers and Aerodrome inspectors who need to understand and implement an effective Aerodrome Certification and on-going oversight process based on the Implementing Rules, using best practice management system principles and auditing techniques.

The course will also be of benefit to Aerodrome management, Safety Managers, Quality Managers, Aerodrome Operations Managers, and compliance monitoring staff.

Pre-requisites

Essential:

Attendees should have an understanding of the Implementing Rules relating to both the roles and responsibilities of Competent [National] Authorities and Aerodromes.

Participants are kindly requested to bring a laptop to the course to access course material which will only be provided in electronic format.