What is it?

ACSA provides, among others, consulting services in aeronautical operations (OPS), with a team of experts from the aeronautical industry in the areas of flight operations, operations engineering, dispatch and operational safety issues; our staff averages 20 years of experience in the aeronautical field, coupled with constant training in the areas of auditing, inspection, assistance and instruction.

We operate under ISO 9001-2015 Standards and have extensive experience in accompanying the Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA) of the States in different types of audits, with qualified auditors, for programs such as:

  1. The ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP),
  2. The IASA (International Aviation Safety Assessment Program) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)

For the industry (outside the Central American region) we have auditors trained by IATA to be able to also collaborate with the industry on issues such as:

  1. International Air Transport Association (IATA) International Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) audits.
  2. Certification Processes (from obtaining an Air Operator Certificate (COA) to Special Operations (CAT II / III, PBN, EFB, EDTO, RVSM, UPRT, etc.)

We are known for offering tailor-made services, according to your needs, combining strict adherence to international, governmental or industry standards and optimizing our clients’ resources.

For whom?

  • Civil Aviation Authorities (CAA’s)
  • Airlines (Certified or in Process)
  • Aeronautical Training Centers (ATOs)
  • Service Providers (Ramp or Ground Handling)
  • Aeronautical industry in general.

What for?

  • Assist organizations to comply with international, governmental or industry standards in preparation for audits, certification or surveillance; help them develop the documents, policies and procedures necessary to achieve their strategic and operational objectives; support decision making with informative materials using teamwork; draft technical documents and conduct analytical studies to guide their training and planning.
  • Improve operational safety in all aspects.

With what results?

Strict compliance with international, governmental or industry standards governing the aeronautical operation in question, always guaranteeing the satisfaction of our customers.

Areas of assistance and consulting

  • Assistance in the preparation process for ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP).
  • Assistance in the preparation processes for audits of the International Aviation Safety Assessment Program (IASA) of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
  • Audits / Technical evaluations directed to CAAs for compliance with ICAO SARPs.
  • Audits / Technical evaluations directed to the COA’s or CO’s, for compliance with national and international standards governing their operational area.
  • Development of Advisory Circulars, Manuals, Technical Guides, etc.
  • Development of Operational Procedures.
  • Assistance in OPS for Certification Processes (COA’s and CO’s).
  • Development of Risk Based Oversight (RBO) plans.
  • Assistance in PAHO for Risk Based Surveillance (RBO) processes.
  • Development / Assistance of State Operational Safety Programs (SSP).
  • Operational Safety Management System (SMS) Development / Assistance.
  • Elaboration of Risk Analysis. (tabular, Bow Tie and other tools)
  • Quality System Development/Evaluation.
  • Conducting technical compliance evaluations for Service Providers.
  • Preparation of Technical Reports.
  • Training of Operations Inspectors (IO’s).
  • On-the-Job Training (OJT) for Operations Inspectors (IO’s).
  • Provide advice, assistance, effective transfer of knowledge and skills to develop the competence of Operations Inspectors (OIs).
  • Training in the use of the “Regional Aeronautical Information System” (SIAR).
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