Prerequisites to be trained as an ACS IOSA Auditor

In accordance with the IATA Audit Program Manual (IPM)

Education (IPM 3.3.3)

A candidate for IOSA Auditor shall have completed at least secondary education.

Note: Secondary education (e.g. Grades 7 to 12) is typically the stage of a national educational

system that comes after the primary or elementary stage, and is completed prior to entrance to a

college, university, or similar post-secondary educational institution.

Operational Experience (IPM 3.3.4)

A candidate for IOSA Auditor shall have a minimum of:

a) five (5) years of total work experience in one or more of the aviation operational

disciplines listed in ii);

b) two (2) years of work experience in any single aviation operational discipline

listed in ii);

c) one (1) year of work experience in one or more of the aviation operational

disciplines listed in ii) within the 24-month period immediately prior to application

as a candidate for IOSA Auditor.

ii) The following constitute acceptable aviation operational disciplines to satisfy work

experience prerequisites as specified in i):

a) Airline pilot flight crew member licensed by a national aviation authority (NAA);

b) Airline or military flight crew member, transport category aircraft;

c) Aircraft maintenance engineer/technician licensed or approved by an NAA;

d) Airline flight operations or airworthiness inspector for an NAA;

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f) Airline instructor in the area(s) of flight operations, aircraft systems, flight

dispatch, cabin operations, ground operations (including load control), cargo

operations and/or aviation security;

g) Airline cabin crew member;

h) Airline load control or weight and balance specialist;

i) Airline cargo and/or dangerous goods specialist;

j) Aviation security specialist;

k) Airline quality assurance auditor;

l) Supervisory personnel that have operational experience within the past 5 years,

in any of the above disciplines; or

m) Aviation safety or aviation quality management professional, who has

documented experience in any of the operational disciplines as listed in a) to l)

above.

iii) Flight Operations (FLT) Auditors shall meet special prerequisites for operational work

experience as specified in IPM 3.3.8.

iv) Engineering and Maintenance (MNT) Auditors shall meet special prerequisites for

operational work experience as specified in IPM 3.3.9.

v) Organization and Management System (ORG) Auditors shall meet special

prerequisites for work experience as specified in IPM 3.3.10.

vi) Operational Control and Flight Dispatch (DSP) Auditors shall meet special

prerequisites for operational work experience as specified in IPM 3.3.11.

vii) Cabin Operations (CAB) Auditors shall meet a minimum of one of the following

prerequisites specified in ii):

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b) Airline pilot flight crew member licensed by a national aviation authority (NAA); or

c) Airline flight operations inspector for an NAA.

Special Prerequisites for Flight Operations (FLT) Auditors (IPM 3.3.8)

A candidate for FLT Auditor shall meet all prerequisites contained in IPM 3.3.3 and 3.3.5, as well

as special experience prerequisites contained in Table 3.1.

Table 3.1 – Minimum Experience Prerequisites for FLT Auditors

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A candidate for MNT Auditor shall meet all prerequisites contained in IPM 3.3.3 and 3.3.5, as well

as special experience prerequisites contained in Table 3.2.

Table 3.2 – Minimum Experience Prerequisites for MNT Auditors

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i) A candidate for ORG Auditor shall:

a) meet all prerequisites contained in IPM 3.3.3 and 3.3.5;

b) meet special experience prerequisites contained in Table 3.3;

c) complete the IOSA Standards Familiarization session, delivered by IATA or an

IATA-trained AO representative, in accordance with IPM 1.12.8.

Table 3.3 Minimum Experience Prerequisites for ORG Auditors

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A candidate for DSP Auditor shall meet all prerequisites contained in IPM 3.3.3 and 3.3.5, as well

as special experience prerequisites contained in Table 3.4.

Table 3.4 – Minimum Experience Prerequisites for DSP Auditors

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3.4.1 The IOSA Auditor must possess certain personal attributes that contribute to the

successful performance of an Audit. Such personal attributes may include the following:

i) ethical in conduct;

ii) objective, fair and impartial in applying judgement;

iii) self confident in knowledge and ability;

iv) honest and firm in convictions;

v) focused on achieving objectives;

vi) observant of physical surroundings and activities;

vii) dedicated to operating in a teamwork environment;

viii) open to alternative ideas or methods;

ix) tactful in dealing with people;

x) discreet in managing information;

xi) insightful of and adaptable to different situations;

xii) analytical and logical in reaching conclusions;

xiii) physically and mentally fit for duties as an auditor;

xiii) well groomed, with good personal habits and hygiene.

Ethical Standards for IOSA Auditors (IPM 3.5)

3.5.1 The IOSA Auditor shall always be aware of the potential for conflict of interest when

assigned to conduct an Audit. Specifically, an Auditor shall not participate in an Audit if such

Auditor has:

i) provided consulting services within the operational scope of IOSA to the Operator

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ii) a direct or indirect financial interest in the Operator;

iii) family members affiliated with the Operator, with such family members defined as

parent, sibling, child, spouse, grandparent, or grandchild.

Knowledge and Skills for IOSA Auditors (IPM 3.6)

3.6.1 IOSA Auditors shall have a thorough knowledge of:

i) quality and safety audit principles, procedures, and techniques;

ii) manuals that comprise the IOSA documentation system, including this IPM, the IOSA

Standards Manual (ISM), the IOSA Audit Handbook (IAH), and the IATA Reference

Manual for Audit Programs (IRM);

iii) typical organizational structure of airlines, including size, functions and relationships;

iv) relevant technical areas of airline operations.

3.6.2 IOSA Auditors shall have a general knowledge of the following:

i) applicable laws, ICAO Annexes and regulatory requirements (e.g. U.S. Federal

Aviation Regulations, European Union Regulations, Joint Aviation Authority

Requirements, and/or other similar and comparable national/regional aviation

regulations);

ii) airline business processes and related terminology;

iii) cultural and social customs of the countries in which they will be auditing.

3.6.3 IOSA Auditors shall have effective skills in the following areas:

i) speaking, reading and writing English;

ii) writing reports;

iii) communicating;

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v) using computer programs.

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