program overview

Unlock the full potential of your auditing skills through the Basic Aviation Risk Standard (BARS) Auditor Accreditation Program.

This comprehensive training program will equips experienced Auditors with the essential techniques and methodologies to conduct effective BARS Audits evaluating the safety practices of aircraft operators globally. The program framework introduces participants to the elements of the BARS program focusing on assessing compliance with safety regulations, identifying potential risks, and driving ongoing improvements in safety practices.

Course Content

The three-day program is both practical and participative through discussions, group exercises and case study analysis. Participants will engage in:

• • • The role of various stakeholders including client, audit companies, aircraft operators and other interested parties
    • The BAR Standard, BARS Implementation Guidelines and their interaction with the audit checklist
    • Protocols of various types of BARS audits: BARS two-day audit, BARS Aerial Work audit & Operational Categories
    • Audit management including audit planning, follow-up and closure of audit reports and program documentation
    • The context of BARSoft in storing and managing audit data and the analysis of data collected through the BARS Program.

Course Objectives

• • • Provide background to the BARS Program;
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the BAR Standard and BARS implementation guidelines;
    • Develop a comprehensive understanding of BARS audit methodology;
    • Develop and understand the use and completion of audit checklists used during BARS audits;
    • Understand executive summary and report writing requirements in accordance with BARS Program policy;
    • Gain an insight into the QC process followed by the BARS Program Office prior to publishing reports; and
    • Gain an understanding of BARSoft, the software program used to record all audit activities.

learning outcomes

Objectives of the program will engage the conformance and compliance of the BARS program through:

• Gain a solid knowledge foundation in the BARS Program.
• Master the BARS Standard and Implementation Guidelines.
• Develop expertise in BARS audit methodology.
• Learn to effectively use and complete Audit Checklists for BARS audits.
• Understand executive summary and report writing as per BARS Program policy.
• Discover the Quality Contral (QC) process used by the BARS Program Office before report publication.
• Exposure to BARSoft, the software for tracking all audit activities.

Who should take this course

This program is suited to experienced Auditors who wish to obtain BARS Standard Accredited qualifications for the purpose of progressing their career with BARS endorsed Audit Companies to conduct official audits of aircraft operations for the purpose of BARS registration.

Applicant prerequisites

Accreditation is open to experienced Flight Operations; or Maintenance & Engineering professionals with aviation Lead Auditor training qualifications.

It is also open to those Auditors who do not yet meet the prerequisite minimum qualifications to become a BARS Auditor but who expect to meet those requirements within twelve months of completing the course. (Subject to prior approval by the BARS Program Office).

Personnel of a BARS Member Organization roles such as Aircraft Operator Safety and Quality Representatives roles, and or Safety Specialists who wish to gain a deeper insight into the BARS Audit process may also apply to attend as an Observer. (Subject to prior approval by the BARS Program Office).

Application process

To ensure the program aligns with the expectations of BARS Member Organizations and Aircraft Operators only trained and experienced individuals with strong aviation backgrounds will be considered for accreditation.

Further details on Applicant Prerequisites can be found HERE

how to apply

Interested participants must complete the the Profile Form HERE

Once the Profile Form is submitted, a member of the BARS Training team will contact you to outline the next steps.

Note: Applicants will be required to provide supporting documentation, including:

• Copies of relevant aviation licenses
• Certificates of training
• Evidence of auditing experience

program delivery

• Hosted online over three-consecutive days, each session delivered live is a 6-hour session with appropriate breaks. 
• 7-days prior to program commencement participants will receive a list of resources that will be referred to during the live workshops.  It is expected that participants review these materials to build background knowledge of the BAR Standards.
• At end of program delivery participants are required to complete an open-book assessment to be awarded BARS Accreditation

pricing

• Auditor applicant fee of $2,500.00 USD per participant
• Observer attendee fee of $1,000.00 USD per participant
• BMO Observer attendee fee of $500.00 USD per participant

note

• All information on our website is non-binding. The decision whether or not to admit candidates to the training and/or the program is entirely at the discretion of the BARS Program Office Team.

2025 Program schedule

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