SAFA Awareness for Airline Industry

Course content:
The overall objective of the training course is to present to the airline industry (airlines, airports, association of airlines, safety oversight aviation authorities) the EC SAFA Programme (Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft) in addition to the EC Community List process (so-called “blacklist”) identifying the potential implication for the airline industry.
Particular emphasis is placed upon: key actors, methodology of inspection data analysis, working methods, regulatory framework, lines of communication and right of defense. To this end, the training course shall:

  • Present the background and overall objectives of the EC SAFA programme;
  • Present the background and overall objectives of the EC Community List process;
  • Present the regulatory and legal framework of above mentioned programmes;
  • Identification of major actors and stakeholders;
  • Working methods and lines of communication;
  • Applicable ICAO standards and the method of checking compliance through SAFA Ramp Checks;
  • Airline measures to fulfill SAFA obligations;
  • SAFA data analysis methodology;
  • Interfaces between Operator, State of Operator, State of Inspection, EC and EASA.

Target audience:
This course is beneficial for

  • General managers of National Aviation Authorities/Ministries of Transport;
  • General management of aircraft leasing companies;
  • Regulators;
  • Airport Authority staff;
  • Flight crew;
  • Airline Operations Department staff;
  • Airline Quality Assurance staff;  
  • Associations of airlines.

Prerequisites:
A basic understanding about the SAFA inspection programme would be advantageous. Still during the training course all SAFA & blacklist elements will be addressed in detail. 

Course goals:
Provide a detailed insight into the ways of working of the EC SAFA Programme and the EC Community list processes.

Course benefits:
A thorough understanding and insight into the way how SAFA inspections are performed in Europe and the how the EC Community List (blacklist) is established and updated. This will allow for a determination what the potential impact is for an airline or a State and what potential course of action can be.    

Participants' investment:
Time: 2 days
Course fee: € 950,- excl. VAT (19%)

Location:
The venue for the training course is:

SGI Aviation
World Trade Center Schiphol Airport
Schiphol Boulevard 127
1118 BG Schiphol Airport
The Netherlands
Tel: +31 20 880 4233
Fax: +31 20 890 8490
E-mail: training@sgiaviation.com

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