Course overview
Acron Aviation's Accountable Manager and Nominated Person Programme is a focused one-day course designed to prepare individuals for key leadership positions within regulated aviation organisations. The programme provides a practical understanding of the responsibilities, authority, and regulatory expectations associated with Accountable Manager and Nominated Person roles under UK CAA, EASA, and other internationally aligned regulatory frameworks.
The course is intended to support individuals seeking regulatory acceptance or appointment within Approved Training Organisations (ATOs), Air Operators (AOCs), Continuing Airworthiness Management Organisations (CAMOs), Maintenance Organisations (Part-145), and other aviation-approved entities.
Through a combination of regulatory guidance, industry best practice, and practical case studies, participants gain the knowledge and confidence required to discharge their responsibilities effectively and successfully engage with regulatory authorities.
- Duration: One day
- Delivery: Classroom (at our London Training Centre) or virtual
- Cost: £525 + VAT
- Upcoming course dates: 2 November, 23 November, 14 December
- Target audience: Aviation executives, senior managers, prospective Accountable Managers, and Nominated Persons
- Certification: Acron Aviation Certificate of Completion with CPD Recognition Available upon request.
By the end of the course, participants will have a clear understanding of the responsibilities, expectations, and leadership behaviours required of Accountable Managers and Nominated Persons, helping them contribute effectively to organisational success and supporting successful engagement with the UK CAA, EASA, and other aviation regulatory authorities.
Who should attend?
This programme is designed for:
Prospective Accountable Managers | Individuals who will hold overall corporate responsibility for ensuring aviation activities are properly financed, resourced, managed, and conducted in accordance with regulatory requirements. |
Prospective Nominated Persons | Personnel preparing for appointment or regulatory approval as: Nominated Person Flight Operations, Nominated Person Crew Training, Nominated Person Ground Operations, Nominated Person Continuing Airworthiness, Nominated Person Maintenance, Head of Training, Head of Operations, Chief Theoretical Knowledge Instructor, Compliance Monitoring Managers, Safety Managers. |
Senior Executives and Directors | Business leaders requiring an understanding of their governance responsibilities within regulated aviation environments. |
Aviation Start-Ups and Growing Organisations | Organisations seeking to establish management structures and prepare personnel for regulatory approval processes. |
Course objectives
Upon completion, participants will be able to:
- Understand the regulatory responsibilities of Accountable Managers and Nominated Persons.
- Interpret the expectations of the UK CAA, EASA, and other equivalent regulators.
- Understand organisational governance within approved aviation organisations.
- Define responsibilities, authority, and accountability within management systems.
- Understand Safety Management Systems (SMS) and Compliance Monitoring requirements.
- Prepare for regulatory interviews and competency assessments.
- Demonstrate effective oversight of aviation operations and training activities.
- Manage regulatory relationships and organisational performance indicators.
- Support a positive safety culture and continuous improvement environment.
Key topics covered
Regulatory framework
- UK CAA and EASA organisational requirements
- International regulatory principles and oversight models
- Roles and responsibilities of approved management personnel
The role of the accountable manager
- Regulatory accountability and authority
- Corporate governance responsibilities
- Financial and resource accountability
- Establishing organisational safety culture
Nominated person responsibilities
- Operational oversight obligations
- Required competence and experience
- Managing regulatory compliance
- Effective performance management and reporting
Safety Management Systems (SMS)
- Safety leadership principles
- Safety performance monitoring
- Risk management and decision making
- Occurrence reporting and investigation
Compliance monitoring
- Internal assurance systems
- Audit oversight and corrective actions
- Regulatory findings management
- Continuous improvement processes
Regulatory engagement
- Preparing for regulator interviews
- Demonstrating competency and suitability
- Managing inspections and oversight visits
- Building productive regulator relationships
Benefits to your organisation
Organisations selecting this programme will benefit from:
- Reduced regulatory risk - Ensure key personnel understand their obligations and are prepared to meet regulatory expectations from the outset.
- Improved leadership effectiveness - Develop leaders capable of balancing operational performance, safety, compliance, and business objectives.
- Greater confidence during regulatory approval - Prepare candidates for interviews, assessments, and approval discussions with regulatory authorities.
- Enhanced organisational governance - Strengthen management structures, accountability frameworks, and decision-making processes.
- Practical industry insight - Gain real-world understanding from experienced aviation professionals with leadership and regulatory experience.
Why choose Acron Aviation?
Acron Aviation combines extensive experience across training, regulatory compliance, safety management, and aviation operations. Our instructors understand not only the regulatory requirements associated with leadership positions but also the practical realities of operating successful aviation organisations.
The programme is delivered in a practical, business-focused format that enables participants to apply lessons immediately within their organisations while demonstrating the competence and understanding expected by regulators.
