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CAA Management & Oversight – Professional

Language: English, French, Portuguese
Duration:
5 days
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About the course

CAA Management & Oversight – Professional is a professional development programme designed for aviation professionals. It is intended for those involved in the management, regulation and oversight of civil aviation.

The course provides a practical understanding of how Civil Aviation Authorities operate within the global aviation system. Moreover, it shows how effective leadership, strategic planning and regulatory management contribute to aviation safety and sustainable sector development.

Participants explore the international regulatory framework governing civil aviation, including ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and State obligations. Furthermore, they review key regulatory areas covering safety, security, economic regulation, facilitation, liability and the environment. The programme also examines the role of aviation policy. In addition, it explores the processes involved in developing, implementing and measuring effective aviation policies.

A strong focus is placed on the management and performance of Civil Aviation Authorities. Participants examine business planning, aviation development planning and performance-based management. They also look at quality service standards and the implications of the ICAO USOAP Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA).

The programme also develops essential management and leadership capabilities. Participants explore organisational change, team building, organisational culture, budgeting and CAPEX evaluation. They also cover stakeholder management and stress management. This helps them address the practical challenges involved in leading a modern Civil Aviation Authority.

Through case studies, management exercises, team projects and critical-thinking activities, participants connect regulatory principles with real-world management challenges. The programme provides the knowledge and practical perspective required to strengthen organisational performance. In addition, it aims to improve regulatory effectiveness and support informed decision-making within the civil aviation sector.

CAA Management & Oversight – Professional equips aviation professionals with the regulatory knowledge, management capabilities and strategic perspective required. This allows them to contribute effectively to safe, efficient and well-managed civil aviation systems.

Key Topics

Module 1 – Air Transportation System Overview
  • Aviation facts and figures
  • Value of aviation
  • Key actors and organisations
  • Industry issues, opportunities and challenges
Module 2 – Aviation Policy
  • Policy definition and underlying principles
  • Policy-making processes
  • Policy measurement
  • Factors influencing aviation policy
Module 3 – ICAO USOAP CMA
  • State’s relationship with ICAO
  • ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs)
  • Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP)
  • Continuous Monitoring Approach (CMA)
  • Implications of USOAP CMA for Civil Aviation Authorities
Module 4 – International Regulatory Framework
  • State obligations
  • International aviation regulations
  • Safety and security regulations
  • Economic regulation
  • Facilitation, liability and environmental regulations
  • Domestic requirements and regulations
Module 5 – Business Planning for Civil Aviation Authorities
  • CAA business planning
  • Civil Aviation Master Planning (CAMP)
  • Planning tools
  • ICAO guidelines
  • Performance-based approach
  • Quality service standards
Module 6 – Managing the Civil Aviation Authority
  • Leadership and organisational change
  • Organisational culture
  • Teamwork
  • CAA budgeting
  • Managing policymakers
  • Stress management
  • CAPEX evaluation

Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the global civil aviation system and the role of Civil Aviation Authorities within it.
  • Interpret and apply key international and domestic aviation regulations relevant to CAA activities.
  • Understand aviation policy-making processes and support the development and implementation of effective aviation policies.
  • Apply strategic planning principles to support national and regional aviation development.
  • Understand the principles of ICAO USOAP CMA and its implications for CAA oversight and performance.
  • Apply business and performance-based planning approaches within a Civil Aviation Authority.
  • Strengthen leadership and organisational management capabilities, including change management, teamwork and organisational culture.
  • Improve financial planning and resource management through budgeting and CAPEX evaluation.

Targe Audience

  • Senior and middle-level aviation professionals and managers working within Civil Aviation Authorities
  • CAA professionals preparing to take on management responsibilities
  • Professionals from airlines and aerodrome operators
  • Air Navigation Service Provider (ANSP) professionals
  • Aviation service providers who regularly interact with Civil Aviation Authorities
  • Aviation professionals seeking to develop their regulatory, management and leadership capabilities

Certificate

Upon completion, participants receive
a certificate of achievement.

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