Audits
A simple definition of an audit is:
“a comparison between how it is and how it should be”
Of course, the actual practise is somewhat more complex .
The proper execution of an audit requires a structured working method and thorough knowledge of the subject and the applicable legislation.
An audit consists of four phases: preparation, execution, reporting and follow-up.
Preparation mainly consists of planning and research with regard to the subject. Examples of activities during this stage are analysis of contracts, review of websites and a study of airport maps.
The execution takes place at the auditee. Several subjects are discussed or observed, with a predetermined schedule as guideline. Fixed items during every audit are the subjects Organisation, Quality and Security. The execution ends with a de-briefing, in which the findings are being discussed by the auditor with the auditee. Besides this, possible solutions for the findings are being discussed. AviationAudits.nl uses specially developed checklists during the several types of audits. These checklists contain references to the applicable legislation.
Reporting is an essential part of the audit. The report is not just a list of deficiencies. An audit report is a detailed description of all facts and subjects, which have been reviewed during the audit. AviationAudits.nl uses a clear standardised audit report.
The follow-up exists of monitoring the corrective actions on the findings and the applicable due dates. The follow-up can also be carried out by AviationAudits.nl.
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