IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual
The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) is a globally recognised evaluation system for airline operational management and control systems. IOSA registration is a condition of IATA membership and is accepted by regulatory authorities worldwide. The IOSA Standards Manual covers eight operational areas: corporate organisation and management, flight operations, operational control/flight dispatch, aircraft engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, ground handling, cargo operations, and security management. Over 400 airlines on the IOSA registry. Biennial audit cycle.
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Framework Domains (16)
Cabin Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CAB-1 | Cabin Crew Training and Operations |
| CAB-2 | Cabin Safety Procedures |
Cargo
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CGO-1 | Cargo Acceptance and Dangerous Goods |
| CGO-2 | Cargo Loading, Securing and Restraint |
Dispatch
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSP-1 | Operational Control and Flight Dispatch |
| DSP-2 | Flight Planning and Monitoring |
Flight Operations
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FLT-1 | Flight Operations Management |
| FLT-2 | Flight Crew Training and Qualification |
| FLT-3 | Flight Operations Manual and Procedures |
Ground Handling
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GRH-1 | Ground Handling Operations Oversight |
| GRH-2 | Aircraft Loading and Weight and Balance |
Maintenance
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MNT-1 | Continuing Airworthiness Management Organization |
| MNT-2 | Maintenance Programme and Records |
Organization
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ORG-1 | Corporate Safety Policy and Accountability |
| ORG-2 | Safety Management System Framework |
| ORG-3 | Management of Change |
| ORG-4 | Document and Records Control |
| ORG-5 | Quality Assurance Programme |
| ORG-6 | Hazard Identification and Risk Management |
| ORG-7 | Safety Reporting Culture |
Section 1 - Organization and Management System (ORG)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| ORG-1.1 | Management and Control |
| ORG-1.2 | Management System Overview |
| ORG-1.3 | Safety Policy and Objectives |
| ORG-1.4 | Quality Assurance Programme |
Section 2 - Flight Operations (FLT)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| FLT-2.1 | Flight Operations Management |
| FLT-2.2 | Flight Crew Management |
| FLT-2.3 | Route and Aerodrome Analysis |
| FLT-2.4 | Flight Planning and Monitoring |
Section 3 - Operational Control / Flight Dispatch (DSP)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| DSP-3.1 | Operational Control System |
| DSP-3.2 | Flight Watch and Monitoring |
| DSP-3.3 | Dispatch and Crew Briefing |
Section 4 - Aircraft Engineering and Maintenance (MNT)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| MNT-4.1 | Maintenance Management System |
| MNT-4.2 | Maintenance Programme |
| MNT-4.3 | Technical Records and Documentation |
Section 5 - Cabin Operations (CAB)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CAB-5.1 | Cabin Safety Management |
| CAB-5.2 | Cabin Crew Training |
| CAB-5.3 | Emergency Equipment |
Section 6 - Ground Handling Operations (GRH)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| GRH-6.1 | Ground Handling Management |
| GRH-6.2 | Aircraft Ground Handling |
| GRH-6.3 | Passenger Handling |
Section 7 - Cargo Operations (CGO)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| CGO-7.1 | Cargo Management System |
| CGO-7.2 | Dangerous Goods |
| CGO-7.3 | Cargo Security |
Section 8 - Security Management (SEC)
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-8.1 | Security Management System |
| SEC-8.2 | Security Training |
| SEC-8.3 | Aircraft Security |
Security
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| SEC-1 | Aviation Security Programme |
| SEC-2 | Security Threat and Risk Assessment |
| SEC-3 | Security Training and Awareness |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual?
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual is a compliance framework from International (IATA) with 16 domains and 49 controls. The IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) is a globally recognised evaluation system for airline operational management and control systems. IOSA registration is a condition of IATA membership and is accepted by regulatory authorities worldwide. The IOSA Standards Manual covers eight operational areas: corporate organisation and management, flight operations, operational control/flight dispatch, aircraft engineering and maintenance, cabin operations, ground handling, cargo operations, and security management. Over 400 airlines on the IOSA registry. Biennial audit cycle. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
How many controls does IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual have?
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual has 49 controls organised across 16 domains. The largest domains are Organization (7 controls), Section 1 - Organization and Management System (ORG) (4 controls), Section 2 - Flight Operations (FLT) (4 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
What frameworks does IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual map to?
IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) Standards Manual maps to 560 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 13485 (10% coverage), FAA Cybersecurity Framework for Aviation (10% coverage), PCI DSS v4.0 (10% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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