Airworthiness Operations Specialist Audit
3.2 Pre-Audit
The pre-audit process for audits begins with the selection of a team, followed by the preparation of an audit plan, the gathering of pre-audit documentation and the holding of a pre-audit team meeting. This process is illustrated by the following figure. Team Selection Audit Plan Pre-Audit Documentation Pre-Audit Team Meetings3.2.1 Team Selection
The audit team, approved by the CA, will normally consist of the audit manager, two team leaders, team members and observers as appropriate. For audits of smaller air operators the team may be reduced in size.3.2.2 Convening Authority CA
3.2.2.1 Responsibilities
The convening authority shall: a appoint the audit manager at least one to two months prior to the audit; b oversee the selection of the audit team; c approve the objective, scope and depth of the audit; Part 2 ✈ Chapter 1 - Airworthiness Audit Policy and Procedures Page 17 Part 1 - Civil Aviation Audit Policy and Procedures MRA – 1st Edition September 1998 d approve the audit plan; e attend the entry meeting if possible; f attend the exit meeting, when practicable; g approve the covering letter and audit report and ensure that the auditee receives the report within twenty working days; h ensure that action is taken in an appropriate, timely manner for critical safety issues identified by the audit manager during the physical audit; i ensure that appropriate follow-up action is completed after the physical audit; and j send a letter to the auditee confirming that all audit findings and corrective actions are complete and that the audit has been closed.3.2.3 Audit Manager
3.2.3.1 Terms of Reference
The CA will appoint an audit manager for each audit. This individual will be an airworthiness engineer or an operations or airworthiness inspector. For a large air operator, the audit manager should be appointed at least two months prior to the planned audit. This will allow sufficient time for research, familiarisation with the terms of reference, the selection of the audit team and the development of an audit plan. The audit manager: a will report directly to the CA for all audit matters. Team leaders and team members will report to the audit manager until released from their audit duties; and b will immediately contact the CA with a recommendation for action in the event of an imminent threat to aviation safety;3.2.3.2 Qualifications
The audit manager shall: a have completed the applicable Speciality Course and Audit Procedures Course; b have experience related to the type of organisation to be audited; c possess a sound knowledge of aeronautical legislation and regulations;Parts
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