Description
Approx. 90mins | Self-study online
This course provides a practical introduction to aircraft turnaround auditing in the ground-handling environment. Learners will understand how to assess safety, compliance, operational efficiency, and risk during aircraft turnaround activities using industry best practices and international regulations.
The course covers aviation regulatory requirements, audit planning and preparation, turnaround observation methods, feedback and reporting techniques, and common safety findings in ground operations. Learners will also gain access to practical audit checklists and templates to support real-world auditing activities.
Topics
- Aviation Regulations and Safety Management
- Ground Handling Audit Preparation
- Turnaround Observation Methods
- Audit Reporting and Feedback
- Common Ramp Safety Findings
- Audit Checklists and Templates
Robust investigations are an essential component of a fully implemented safety management system, as required by Ground Handling Regulations (EU) 2025/20 and ICAO Annex 19.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the importance of turnaround auditing as part of operational oversight.
- Recognise applicable aviation regulations and standards that influence turnaround audits.
- Conduct structured audits using effective planning and observation techniques.
- Evaluate audit findings, prepare clear audit reports, and report findings appropriately.
Assessment
This course includes a multiple-choice quiz that must be completed online and graded immediately, with a passing score of 80%. If you fail, you can re-attempt it, and tutor support can be provided upon request.
Suitability
Who should do this course?
This course is ideal for anyone tasked with auditing turnarounds.
Pre-requisites
This course is suitable for those with no prior knowledge of auditing, although it does rely on auditors using existing knowledge and experience of aviation operations.
. To access the content, learners must have access to the Internet and an individual email address.
Certificate
This course includes a PDF certificate that is available for immediate download upon successful completion.
