Safety Oversight Inspector - OPS

Effective oversight of flight operations is a core responsibility of Civil Aviation Authorities, ensuring that air operators comply with international standards and maintain safe operational practices. This training provides a structured foundation in the principles, regulations, and procedures required to conduct safety oversight of air operators.

Participants will explore ICAO regulatory frameworks, including Annex 6 and Doc 8335, and gain a clear understanding of the certification and surveillance processes associated with Air Operator Certificates (AOC). The training also covers the evaluation of operational documentation, oversight of special operations, and monitoring of both national and foreign operators.

Practical areas such as flight data monitoring, fatigue risk management, aircraft leasing, electronic flight bags, and dangerous goods operations are addressed alongside inspection techniques and risk-based oversight approaches. The training also introduces auditing practices and compliance monitoring to support effective regulatory oversight.

By the end of this class, participants will be equipped to:

1. Explain the role and responsibilities of a flight operations inspector within a State safety oversight system
2. Apply ICAO SARPs, Annex 6, and Doc 8335 requirements in flight operations oversight
3. Conduct inspections related to Air Operator Certification (AOC) and operational approvals
4. Evaluate operational documentation, including Operations Manuals, MEL/MMEL, and operational specifications
5. Apply risk-based oversight and auditing techniques to monitor operator compliance and safety performance

1. New flight operations inspectors within Civil Aviation Authorities
2. Current flight operations inspectors seeking refresher training
3. Personnel responsible for AOC certification and operational approvals
4. Safety managers and compliance monitoring specialists
5. Aviation auditors involved in operational oversight
6. Airline personnel supporting regulatory compliance and oversight activities