Safety Oversight Inspectors (Aerodrome) course provides ICAO-aligned training in aerodrome safety oversight, inspection, certification, and regulatory compliance. Participants develop the knowledge and skills required to plan and conduct effective aerodrome inspections. They also learn to evaluate safety performance, identify operational hazards, and verify compliance with applicable ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs).
The course focuses on the responsibilities of Safety Oversight Inspectors (Aerodrome) and explains how inspectors can apply structured oversight methods in real airport environments. Through practical exercises, case studies, and inspection-based activities, participants learn how to assess aerodrome facilities, operational procedures, safety management systems, runway safety measures, and maintenance practices.
Participants also examine the principles of aerodrome certification and learn how to review certification documentation, assess compliance evidence, and record findings. In addition, they recommend appropriate corrective actions. The course strengthens their ability to evaluate safety risks, monitor corrective action plans, and support continuous improvement within the State’s aerodrome safety oversight system.
The training also covers the relationship between aerodrome oversight and safety management. Participants learn how to use risk-based inspection techniques, analyse safety deficiencies, and apply effective compliance monitoring processes. These competencies help inspectors make consistent, evidence-based decisions and contribute to safer, more resilient airport operations.
By completing this course, Safety Oversight Inspectors (Aerodrome) will be better prepared to perform professional aerodrome audits and inspections. They will also support certification activities and promote compliance with ICAO Annex 14, ICAO Annex 19, and relevant ICAO guidance material. The programme is suitable for civil aviation authority inspectors, aerodrome certification specialists, airport safety managers, airport operations professionals, and aviation personnel responsible for aerodrome safety oversight.
