Quality Auditing In Aviation Maintenance Part M & Part 145

Course Outline

Aims

The Aims of the course are to give delegates a full understanding of the audit techniques appropriate for the auditing of both Part M and Part 145 organisations. The training will place clear priority on the technique of integrated auditing including process and the identification of systematic failures as opposed to mere compliance type audit findings.

Objectives

The objectives of the course are:

1. To equip the attendee with the skills and techniques required to manage and execute meaningful audit programs and audits within their respective companies. The research, planning, execution and documentation of the audit will be treated as if it were part of a genuine internal audit.
2. To give the attendees a number of exercises including raising their own audit plans, checklists and reports in relation to their role, using procedures and audit plans drawn from their own company. This will ensure the course is practical and relevant to each attendee. 

Benefits

The benefits of attending the course are:

1. To gain a full understanding of the audit techniques appropriate for the auditing of both Part M and Part 145 organisations

Who Should Attend

This course is designed to accommodate all maintenance auditors whether they are based in a Part 145 or Part M organisation.

Key Topics

The key topics of the course are:

Day 1

• Regulatory Frame Work
• Part M & Part 145 Audit relationships
• Audit philosophies
• Audits and the link to safety
• Some ‘Quality-Assured’ accidents
• Traditional auditing
• System and process auditing
• The auditor
• The audit styles and techniques

Day 2

• Difficult situations
• Interview skills
• Planning exercise
• Performing an actual audit
• Opening/closing meetings
• Root cause analysis
• Closing meetings
• Report writing
• Corrective action handling

Materials

All Avisa’s courses are highly practical and include numerous exercises which are specific to the trainees’ needs and focus on their relevant job function.

All exercises and material will contribute towards a practical audit, thus ensuring realism.

Previous Delegate Comments

“Delivery tailored to audience; obvious detailed understanding held by trainer”

“It was very helpful to do the content in relation to our MOE” 

"The instructor knew his subject inside out and presented it well, the course content was first class and the excellent location helped by the professional and friendly attitude of the hotel staff made this a very worthwhile and enjoyable few days" 

"A well structured and efficient training course"

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