Aviation standards and recommended practices

Description

Know the official Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs) of ICAO, designed to assist in the management of aviation safety risks in order to reduce the number of aviation accidents and incidents.

Alternative labels

aviation SARP
International Civil Aviation Organisation aviation operating practices
ICAO aviation operating practices
ICAO aviation operating principles
standards and recommended practices in aviation
International Civil Aviation Organisation aviation operating principles
SARP
SARP in aviation
official aviation standards and recommended practices
ICAO SARP
official aviation SARP

Skill type

knowledge

Skill reusability level

sector-specific

Relationships with occupations

Essential knowledge

Aviation standards and recommended practices is an essential knowledge of the following occupations:

Aviation inspector: Aviation inspectors perform inspections of the procedures followed in the matters of maintenance, air navigational aids, air traffic controls, and communications equipment. They check compliance with ICAO, EU, national and environmental regulations.
Aviation safety officer: Aviation safety officers plan and develop safety procedures for aviation companies. They study safety regulations and restrictions relative to aviation company operations. Hence, they direct activities of personnel in order to safeguard the application of safety measures in compliance with regulations.

Optional knowledge

Aviation standards and recommended practices is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this knowledge may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Aircraft maintenance coordinator: Aircraft maintenance coordinators plan, schedule, and manage the preparation and maintenance works in the hangars and workshops. They communicate with higher level managers in order to prepare the necessary resources for smooth and efficient operations in airports.

 


 

References

  1. Aviation standards and recommended practices – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022