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Austria’s Compliance Audit Checklist: A Must-Have for Aviation Organisations

In a bid to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance in the aviation industry, Austro Control GmbH has released a comprehensive checklist for organisations operating in Austria. The checklist is designed to help companies comply with Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 PART ORA.GEN/ATO/FSTD.

Sections of the Checklist

The checklist is divided into five sections, each focusing on specific requirements and regulations:

Organisation Requirements

Changes to the organisation
Findings
Immediate reaction to safety problems
Occurrence reporting
…

Management Requirements

Management systems
Emergency response plans
Safety management systems
Compliance monitoring
Contracted activities
Personnel requirements
Facility requirements
Record-keeping

Approved Training Organisations (ATOs)

Application procedures
Personnel requirements
Training programmes
Training manuals
…
Additional regulations for specific types of training (e.g. distance learning courses, zero flight time training, multi-crew pilot licence courses)

Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs)

Requirements for organisations operating FSTDs
Maintenance
Modifications
Installations
Record-keeping
Qualification of FSTDs

Conclusion and Submission Requirements

The checklist concludes with a signature page where account managers must declare that all information provided is correct and complete.

Submission Requirements: Please fill out the blue framed fields of the form, sign it, and send it together with attachments to:

Austro Control GmbH Aviation Agency Schnirchgasse 17 1030 Vienna, Austria

Failure to comply with the checklist may result in severe penalties. Austro Control GmbH urges all organisations to review and submit the completed checklist to ensure compliance with regulations and maintain a safe and efficient operation.