Aviation Internal Audit: Mastering Quality Assurance Skills Event, 14.Apr.2025

Course Description

This comprehensive 5-day Aviation Internal Audit course equips participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to conduct effective internal audits in the aviation industry. Attendees will learn audit planning, execution, reporting, and follow-up techniques to ensure compliance and drive continuous improvement within their organizations.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the principles and processes of aviation internal auditing
• Develop skills in audit planning, execution, and reporting
• Learn to identify and assess risks in aviation operations
• Gain proficiency in conducting interviews and gathering evidence
• Understand how to implement corrective actions and follow-up procedures

Course Modules

Day 1: Introduction to Aviation Internal Auditing

• Overview of internal auditing in aviation
• Regulatory requirements and standards
• Audit types and methodologies
• The role of the internal auditor

Day 2: Audit Planning and Preparation

• Developing audit objectives and scope
• Risk assessment and audit prioritization
• Creating audit checklists and protocols
• Resource allocation and scheduling

Day 3: Conducting the Audit

• Opening meeting and communication strategies
• Interview techniques and evidence gathering
• Observation and sampling methods
• Identifying and documenting findings

Day 4: Audit Reporting and Follow-up

• Analyzing and evaluating audit evidence
• Writing effective audit reports
• Presenting audit findings to management
• Developing corrective action plans

Day 5: Continuous Improvement and Best Practices

• Root cause analysis techniques
• Monitoring and verifying corrective actions
• Audit program evaluation and improvement
• Case studies and practical exercises

Practical Wins for Participants

• Ability to plan and execute internal audits independently
• Enhanced skills in identifying and mitigating risks in aviation operations
• Improved report writing and presentation skills for audit findings
• Practical tools and templates for conducting effective internal audits