AUDITING
Your first qualification as an aviation auditor — from regulatory grounding to a live audit workshop.
| Duration | 3 Days |
| Format | Classroom (Malta) or Live Virtual Classroom |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | AeroLex Certificate of Completion — Initial Aviation Auditor. |
| Group Rates | Available on request (RFQ) |
| Investment | €1400 |
Course Overview
Designed for professionals stepping into an internal or external auditor role for the first time, this three-day course builds the full skill set required to plan, conduct and close an aviation audit.
Participants move from the regulatory and SMS foundations through the mechanics of the audit process before applying everything in a hands-on audit workshop.
Who Should Attend
- Junior- to mid-level personnel from Flight Operations, Ground Operations, Continuing Airworthiness or Crew Training seeking an initial qualification as an aviation auditor
- Quality and compliance personnel newly assigned to an internal audit function
- Anyone preparing to support external or regulatory audits for the first time
Learning Outcomes
- Explain the applicable regulatory framework and Safety Management System principles that underpin an audit.
- Describe each phase of the audit process and its defining characteristics.
- Apply a structured, evidence-based approach to planning and conducting an audit.
- Draft objective, well-substantiated audit findings and root cause analyses.
- Independently plan, conduct and close an audit in line with the organisation's audit programme.
- Manage interpersonal dynamics throughout the audit lifecycle.
Course Content
Day 1
- Regulatory foundation and SMS fundamentals
- Principles of quality management and the audit programme
- Audit planning and preparation
Day 2
- Conducting an audit — evidence gathering and interview technique
- Audit findings and root cause analysis
- Audit report writing
Day 3
- Soft skills for auditors — self-awareness, communication and change management
- Practical audit workshop
- Written assessment and certification
Prerequisites
None mandatory. Basic familiarity with an operational or technical aviation environment is recommended.
Certification
AeroLex Certificate of Completion — Initial Aviation Auditor.
Next Course Dates
| TBC — Q4 2026 | Malta / Virtual |
| TBC — Q1 2027 | Malta / Virtual |
Reserve Your Seat
Register your interest and AeroLex will confirm your cohort once minimum numbers are reached. In-house delivery is available for teams of 6 or more.
