Airworthiness Accountable Manager Training
Elevate airworthiness safety leadership
Airworthiness Accountable Manager & Nominated Person
1-day course | Virtual & In-company training
- Designed and delivered by experienced UK CAA inspectors
- Explore the regulations that apply to Approved Organisation holders
- Understand the responsibilities of the Accountable Manager to ensure compliance
| Start Date | End Date | Venue | Price (Excl. VAT) | Availability | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16/01/2025 | 16/01/2025 | Online | £520.00 | More than 5 places | Book |
| 29/04/2025 | 29/04/2025 | London Gatwick | £520.00 | More than 5 places | Book |
| 17/07/2025 | 17/07/2025 | Online | £520.00 | More than 5 places | Book |
| 02/10/2025 | 02/10/2025 | Online | £520.00 | More than 5 places | Book |
| 14/01/2026 | 14/01/2026 | Online | £520.00 | More than 5 places | Book |
What is an Airworthiness Accountable Manager?
An Airworthiness Accountable Manager is a key position within an aviation organisation responsible for ensuring compliance with airworthiness regulations and maintaining the safety and airworthiness of the organisation’s aircraft fleet. This individual is accountable for implementing and managing an effective airworthiness management system, overseeing the maintenance and inspection programmes, and ensuring that all aircraft and components meet the required standards. The Airworthiness Accountable Manager works closely with regulatory authorities, maintenance personnel, and other stakeholders to ensure the organisation’s continued adherence to airworthiness standards and to promote a culture of safety and compliance.
Course Overview
This course will provide delegates with an overview of the responsibilities of the Accountable Manager within an Approved Organisation. The areas covered during the course include financial responsibility, the delivery of Safety, ensuring Regulatory Compliance under the Air Navigation Order (ANO) and EASA Regulations and an overview of the future regulatory approach being adopted by the UK CAA.
This course is suitable for Approved Airworthiness Organisation Accountable Managers and Nominated Persons, those seeking to hold the post, and National Aviation Authority (NAA) Inspecting staff who may be responsible for the acceptance of the Accountable Manager.
This training course will include the following topics:
- Responsibilities
- Legal Implications
- Regulation development
- Management & Structures
- Performance-Based Oversight
- Safety Management
- Quality Assurance
- Human Factors
By the end of this course delegates will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the:
- Requirements of the applicable regulations that apply to Approved Organisation holders
- Responsibilities of the Accountable Manager for ensuring compliance within their own organisation
- Familiarity with the key topics affecting the industry today
There are no formal qualifications required but it is recommended to be familiar with airworthiness and maintenance concepts.
Meet your Instructors
Graham Wheeler
Safety Management Systems - Introduction
Safety Management Systems - Small Organisations
Safety Management Systems for Small Organisations - Blended Training Course
Safety Management Systems - Principles and Applications
Safety Management Systems - Principles and Applications (MAvA)
Safety Management (Advanced) - Evaluating Effectiveness
Safety Management Systems Refresher Training
Advanced Safety Management Systems - Evaluating for Effectiveness - Virtual (Asia Region)
Root Cause Analysis
Airworthiness Accountable Manager & Nominated Person
Graham has over 38 years’ experience working in the Aviation industry, in areas of aircraft maintenance, production and quality oversight. He is a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer and lead quality auditor, spending several years overseeing the build of Boeing Aircraft in Seattle. Graham has been working for the UK CAA for the last 18 years as an Airworthiness Surveyor and in several managerial technical roles supporting the regulatory oversight of aviation and the UK CAA as a competent authority. He is now using his experience to help the development and sustainability of aviation safety globally.
Colin Greenwood
Leading on Aviation Safety
Safety Management Systems – Introduction
Safety Management Systems – Principles and Applications
Safety Management (Advanced) – Evaluating Effectiveness
Safety Management Systems – Small Organisations
Just Culture for the Team
Just Culture for Responsible Managers
EASA Part 21 G Production Organisation Approval
EASA Part 145 Maintenance Training Approval
EASA Part M Continuing Airworthiness
Airworthiness Accountable Manager & Nominated Person
Colin is an Airworthiness specialist with nearly 40 years of experience working in aviation, including over 10 years with the UK CAA. Colin has experience in both military and civilian environments including aircraft & component production, continuing airworthiness for Aircraft Operator’s Certificate (AOC) holders and Non-Commercial Complex aircraft (NCC)/Private operations, maintenance of complex & non-complex fixed and rotary wing aircraft, engines and components, maintenance control, safety management, quality assurance (compliance monitoring), Safety Assessment of Foreign Aircraft (SAFA) training, management and consultancy. In addition, Colin has extensive experience as an auditor in Continuing Airworthiness, Maintenance & Production environments, under ICAO, EASA and other national regulatory requirements.
Andrew Varley
Airworthiness
EASA Part 145 Maintenance Training Approval
EASA Part M Continuing Airworthiness
EASA Part CAMO (Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisation approval)
AOC Accountable Manager and Nominated Person
Introduction to International Air Law
Airworthiness Accountable Manager & Nominated Person
Andrew has been working in the aviation industry for 47 years, in the areas of aircraft maintenance, continuing airworthiness and as a safety regulator. Andrew is a qualified aircraft maintenance engineer with 17 years of aircraft maintenance experience, on multiple aircraft types, in various roles.
Andrew has been part of the UK CAA for 30 years. During this time he worked with foreign Civil Aviation Authorities and Governments on improving safety standards and levels of compliance with ICAO standards.
Andrew has vast experience of the implementation and application of UK CAA and EASA requirements and he brings this experience to all the courses that he delivers.
Additional Information
Course delivery methods
- Instructor-Led Virtual Course: Enjoy the flexibility of attending this training remotely from your home or office with our live virtual course. Engage in interactive learning from anywhere in the world. We usually use WebEx or Zoom for our virtual courses. To attend this course virtually, look for the ‘online’ venue option in the booking table above.
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In-company delivery
We can also tailor this training course to suit your organisation’s training requirements. These bespoke training packages can be delivered at your organisation’s location – almost anywhere, worldwide. Please Contact us for more information and to discuss your requirements.
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