Operational Safety Audits

Auditing is one of the essential pillars of the services offered by IATA to the aviation industry. The traditional development of policies, processes and procedures is complemented by thorough assessment of both the operational documentation structure and the consistent implementation of these policies, processes and procedures.

Audit programs

• IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)
• IATA Safety Audit for Ground Operations (ISAGO)
• IATA Standard Safety Assessment (ISSA)
• IATA Fuel Quality Pool (IFQP)
• IATA Drinking-Water Quality Pool (IDQP)
• IATA De-Icing/Anti-Icing Quality Control Pool (DAQCP)

Benefits for the aviation industry

Working with the audit organizations, members, regulators, airports and others, IATA’s internationally recognized auditing activities achieve or promote:

• Internationally recognized and accepted audit programs, subject to stringent qualification and retention criteria under IATA stewardship
• Continuous expert review and updating of standards, to ensure adherence to regulations and industry best practices
• Auditors formally trained and qualified to IATA requirements
• Structured training courses
• Structured audit methodology using standardized checklists