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ATC 168 - Internal Operational Safety Audits (IOSA) Airline Auditor

Code Start Date Duration Venue
ATC 168 30 June 2025 5 Days Istanbul Registration Form Link
ATC 168 28 July 2025 5 Days Istanbul Registration Form Link
ATC 168 22 September 2025 5 Days Istanbul Registration Form Link
ATC 168 17 November 2025 5 Days Istanbul Registration Form Link
ATC 168 15 December 2025 5 Days Istanbul Registration Form Link
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Course Description

This comprehensive training course is designed to equip participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively conduct Internal Operational Safety Audits (IOSA). Covering the foundational principles of IOSA, this course provides an in-depth understanding of the IOSA Standards and Recommended Practices (ISARPs) essential for ensuring operational safety in airlines. Participants will learn about the roles and responsibilities of an IOSA auditor, the audit process, and best practices for reporting and follow-up. 

Course Objectives

  • Describe the purpose and significance of the IOSA program
  • Understand the key responsibilities and ethical considerations of an IOSA auditor
  • Prepare for, conduct, and report on IOSA audits using established methodologies and techniques
  • Evaluate audit results and develop effective corrective action plans
  • Foster a culture of safety and continuous improvement within the organization by utilizing audit findings

Who Should Attend?

  • Quality, safety and operations managers
  • IOSA coordinators
  • Airline internal auditors
  • Quality analysts

Course Details/Schedule

Day 1

  • Internal Operational Safety Audits (IOSA) Standards and Recommended Practices (ISARPs) requirements
  • IOSA Quality Assurance requirements
  • Responsibilities of an IOSA Auditor 
  • Audit methodology and procedures
  • Auditor actions
  • Documentation Methods and Information Sources 
  • IOSA Initial and Renewal Audit Timeline

Day 2

  • Safety Management System (SMS)
  • Key Documents Required during the External Audit
  • IOSA Findings and Observations
  • Root Causes (RC)
  • Corrective Action Plans and Follow-Up
  • Continuous Improvement Culture

Day 3

  • IOSA Conformance Report (CR) Template
  • Progressive Interlink Report (PIR)
  • Aircraft System Equipment Table
  • Auditing of Aircraft Equipment
  • Outsourced functions assessment
  • IOSA Preparation Visit (IPV) and Verification Audit in General
  • IOSA Audit QC Check Process

Day 4

  • Procedures for Airlines/Operators
  • Airlines Responsibilities
  • Understanding and Assessing the Requirements in Correct Manner
  • IOSA Audit Factual Evidence
  • Mandatory Observations, Line Flight and Simulator Observations
  • Auditing effectiveness

Day 5

  • Auditing of Aircraft Emergency Equipment and Critical Systems
  • Auditing Performance-Based Conformity
  • Suspended Provisions or Specifications
  • Extenuating Circumstances
  • Dispute Resolution Process
  • Audit Sharing Process