Advanced Aerodrome Auditing for Lead Auditors
Auditing is not only about verifying compliance — it is about understanding systems, assessing risk, and exercising professional judgement. For lead auditors, this requires advanced skills in communication, evidence gathering, and managing complex audit environments.
This 3-day advanced training course is designed for experienced auditors who lead audits under EU Regulation 139/2014, as well as other regulatory and organisational frameworks. The course supports lead auditors in strengthening their role throughout the entire audit lifecycle, from preparation and execution to evaluation of findings and follow-up actions.
A central element of the course is the PEACE model of investigative interviewing. Originally developed in the UK for criminal investigations, the PEACE model is widely used by organisations worldwide for auditing, compliance, and investigative purposes. In this course, the model is adapted to the audit environment, offering a structured, ethical, and highly effective approach to communication and evidence collection.
The PEACE model equips auditors with transferable auditing skills that extend beyond the requirements of Regulation 139/2014. These skills support auditors in navigating challenging or uncooperative situations, maintaining objectivity, and gathering reliable evidence — competencies that remain valuable across different regulatory frameworks, organisations, and audit contexts.
The extended three-day format allows participants to move beyond theory and engage deeply with the auditing process through practical exercises, role-playing scenarios, and facilitated workshops. Participants will work on real-world audit challenges, refine their professional judgement, and strengthen their ability to lead audits with confidence and consistency.
This course is suitable for auditors conducting internal, external, or oversight audits, particularly within aerodrome environments, and for professionals seeking to enhance advanced auditing competencies that can be applied across sectors.
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Course Details
Location:BerlinLanguage:English
Date:20.10. - 22.10.2026
Duration:3 days
Provider:airsight GmbH
Course Fee
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Course Content
Pre-Audit Preparation
- Defining roles and responsibilities, requesting and reviewing documentation, and developing a structured and effective audit agenda.
Risk-Based Auditing
- Identifying, prioritising, and focusing audit activities on high-risk areas within aerodrome operations.
PEACE Model for Audits
- Learning and applying the PEACE model as a widely recognised framework for structured communication, interviewing, and evidence gathering in audits.
Managing the Audit Process
- Time management, people management, handling challenging interactions, and conducting professional opening and closing meetings.
Evaluating Corrective Actions
- Assessing root causes, reviewing and approving Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and supporting sustainable, long-term compliance.
Trainer
Deppy Pantazi
Deppy Pantazi is a highly experienced aviation expert specialized in Aerodromes’ EASA Compliance with regards to Organizational, Operational and Infrastructural requirements. She is qualified by ICAO as a Training Instructor and holds an ISO 9001:2015 as a Lead Auditor, by Tüv Hellas.
As the key person for the development and coordination of the Internal Auditors Team for Fraport Greece she designed and implemented a Training Module with special focus on Auditing Process and Techniques based on Criminal Investigation Principles. She has received several professional trainings including IATA SMS and JAA Compliance Management. For airsight, Deppy will work as a training instructor for several safety & compliance related training courses.
Her academic background includes a Bachelors degree in Sociology from Panteion University in Athens. She holds a PGD in Security Management from New York College and a Master’ s Degree on Criminal Investigation from the University of Derby, UK, with a thesis on the use of Covert Human Intelligent Sources. Deppy also holds a degree on Psychology from the American College of Greece, and is currently studying client-centered psychotherapy.
Target Group
This course is intended for professionals who already have experience in auditing and are seeking to further develop advanced, transferable auditing skills. It is particularly relevant for:
- Lead Auditors conducting audits under EU Regulation 139/2014 in aerodrome environments
- Experienced Auditors involved in internal, external, or oversight audits
- Quality, Safety, and Compliance Managers who lead or oversee audit activities
- Regulatory Authority Personnel responsible for inspections, audits, or oversight of aerodrome operators
- Professionals transitioning into lead auditor roles who require advanced communication and evidence-gathering competencies
- Auditors working across different regulatory frameworks who wish to strengthen skills applicable beyond a single regulation
Course Location
Participants are responsible for making their own travel arrangements. The accommodation and travel costs are at the charge of the participants. Please note that airsight does not perform any travel and hotel bookings for the participants. Rooms can however be booked directly by the participants by contacting the hotel. We would like to point out that from January 2025 a City Tax of 7.5% will be imposed on overnight stays for business and professional purposes in Berlin.
The course fee includes the registration, training material and examination. For non-virtual courses, coffee breaks and business lunch are also included.
Organisational Details
The course hours are scheduled as follows:
first training day: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
mid-training days: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
last training day: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Coffee breaks and business lunch are included in the course fee. At the end of the course, all participants will receive an airsight certificate based on EASA training regulations, which is highly recognised throughout the aviation industry.
About airsight Training
airsight Training course quality
airsight operates an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System and pursues the objective to provide high quality services that fully meet the clients’ needs.
Course Details
Location:In-houseLanguage:English
Duration:2 days
Provider:airsight GmbH
Course Content
Pre-Audit Preparation
- Defining roles and responsibilities, requesting and reviewing documentation, and developing a structured and effective audit agenda.
Risk-Based Auditing
- Identifying, prioritising, and focusing audit activities on high-risk areas within aerodrome operations.
PEACE Model for Audits
- Learning and applying the PEACE model as a widely recognised framework for structured communication, interviewing, and evidence gathering in audits.
Managing the Audit Process
- Time management, people management, handling challenging interactions, and conducting professional opening and closing meetings.
Evaluating Corrective Actions
- Assessing root causes, reviewing and approving Corrective Action Plans (CAPs), and supporting sustainable, long-term compliance.
Trainer
Deppy Pantazi
Deppy Pantazi is a highly experienced aviation expert specialized in Aerodromes’ EASA Compliance with regards to Organizational, Operational and Infrastructural requirements. She is qualified by ICAO as a Training Instructor and holds an ISO 9001:2015 as a Lead Auditor, by Tüv Hellas.
As the key person for the development and coordination of the Internal Auditors Team for Fraport Greece she designed and implemented a Training Module with special focus on Auditing Process and Techniques based on Criminal Investigation Principles. She has received several professional trainings including IATA SMS and JAA Compliance Management. For airsight, Deppy will work as a training instructor for several safety & compliance related training courses.
Her academic background includes a Bachelors degree in Sociology from Panteion University in Athens. She holds a PGD in Security Management from New York College and a Master’ s Degree on Criminal Investigation from the University of Derby, UK, with a thesis on the use of Covert Human Intelligent Sources. Deppy also holds a degree on Psychology from the American College of Greece, and is currently studying client-centered psychotherapy.
Target Group
This course is intended for professionals who already have experience in auditing and are seeking to further develop advanced, transferable auditing skills. It is particularly relevant for:
- Lead Auditors conducting audits under EU Regulation 139/2014 in aerodrome environments
- Experienced Auditors involved in internal, external, or oversight audits
- Quality, Safety, and Compliance Managers who lead or oversee audit activities
- Regulatory Authority Personnel responsible for inspections, audits, or oversight of aerodrome operators
- Professionals transitioning into lead auditor roles who require advanced communication and evidence-gathering competencies
- Auditors working across different regulatory frameworks who wish to strengthen skills applicable beyond a single regulation
Organisational Details
airsight offers this training course on request, worldwide. At the end of the course, all participants will receive an airsight certificate based on EASA training regulations, which is highly recognised throughout the aviation industry.
About airsight Training
airsight Training course quality
airsight operates an ISO 9001 certified Quality Management System and pursues the objective to provide high quality services that fully meet the clients’ needs.
