Expert-led Training Courses for the Aviation Industry

The NBA Training Academy provides the global aviation community with professional training in support of regulatory compliance, the achievement of safety & operational objectives and the pursuit of business excellence, based on ICAO, EASA and National regulatory frameworks together with international best practice.

30+ Years of Experience in Aviation

Nigel Bauer & Associates has over 30 years of experience in Management Systems development and training course design & provision, and has earned an enviable reputation for the delivery of professional training courses to the aviation community.

We believe that training should be about providing course attendees with the necessary knowledge and skills to assist in their competency development and enable them to return to their organisations with practical abilities, not simply a head full of theoretical knowledge and copies of visual aids.

We take a no-nonsense approach to training, utilising training best practice, participative approaches and trainers who encourage participant involvement through practical activities and dialogue.

Course Categories

Our comprehensive range of training courses are designed to meet the critical demands of aviation professionals concerned with effective safety management and regulatory compliance.

Airports / Aerodromes

A comprehensive suite of courses developed for those working within airport and aerodrome environments who are responsible for ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations. These programmes cover the regulatory, operational, and safety management requirements essential for aerodrome certification, oversight, and day-to-day functioning. Suitable for airport operators, aerodrome management teams, ground handling organisations, and individuals involved in safety, inspection, maintenance, or operational decision-making.

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Compliance Monitoring & Auditing

A series of training courses for those who are required to manage and implement an effective compliance monitoring audit process that will provide not only confidence that an organisation is remaining in compliance with regulations but also the assurance that all business processes are being effectively implemented and contractual requirements are being complied with.

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Investigation & Continuous Improvement

A series of courses designed to support an organisation’s response to incidents and management system process failures. Providing training in the process of Incident Investigation and Root Cause Analysis techniques that will be of benefit to both aviation organisations and also regulatory agencies who need to see that effective approaches are being adopted.

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Management Systems / Regulation

Formalised management systems need to be carefully planned and effectively implemented in order to ensure that an organisation’s policies and objectives become reality and that regulatory compliance is assured. This series of courses provide training in the various management system frameworks and methodologies necessary to satisfy both regulatory and organisational business requirements.

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Regulatory Oversight

A series of training courses specifically designed to meet the needs of those required to plan, manage or undertake safety regulatory oversight of aviation and aerospace organisations or those in industry who require an understanding of the safety regulatory oversight process. These courses are also suitable for organisations and individuals undertaking audits and monitoring activities in relation to major contractors, key suppliers, and airline code share or alliance partners.

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Whilst our delivery of professional Management Systems and Auditor training to the Aviation Industry commenced before EASA was established, EU aviation regulations now incorporate internationally accepted Management Systems and Audit best practices, which are the centre piece of the Academy’s offerings. Our training certificates are well recognised by clients ranging from the regulated to the regulators themselves.

Trusted by the Aviation Industry

Nigel Bauer & Associates has long standing reputation for the design and delivery of fully participative industry leading training courses for both industry and the regulators.

Why Choose NBA?

We provide competency based training designed to transfer skills and abilities which will enable participants to contribute rapidly and effectively to their organisation’s operations.

Proven Expertise

Recognised by both industry and regulators as providers of effective training courses in satisfaction of aviation regulations.

Global Accessibility

The objectives of the ‘online’ training academy are to provide the global aviation industry community with access to high standards of training without the necessity of incurring associated travel and hotel costs. A high frequency of courses coupled with small class sizes increases the flexibility of training course attendance and the interaction between participants and trainers.

Practical, Outcomes-Based Learning

Our training courses are designed to be practical and enabling with the objective of providing participants with the confidence and skills necessary to contribute rapidly to the achievement of organisational regulatory and business objectives.

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