FROM LEADING TO LEARNING
Aerospace Academy for Safety & Quality
Professional performance-based SAFETY & QUALITY TRAINING
Professional outcomes-based Aerospace Safety & Quality training
With more than 15 years of training experience, Litson and Associates provides delegates with the skills and understanding to do the job. Our training is presented in a scheduled online and corporate in-house format. Each course is designed to ensure that delegates are supplied with the tools and understanding to ‘do the job’.
SACAA/1119/ATO
Litson is an SA CAA-approved training organisation that strives to provide excellence in training and ensure that delegates depart their course with the knowledge and skills to further their aviation careers. Our SA CAA approved courses include Safety Management Systems (SMS) including RPAS, Quality Management Systems (QMSA), Lead Auditor, Crew Resource Management (CRM), Safety Emergency Procedures Training (SEPT)
Aviation Training Oraganisation
Litson is an SA CAA-approved training organisation that strives to provide excellence in training and ensure that delegates depart their course with the knowledge and skills to further their aviation careers.
Our SA CAA-approved courses include Safety Management Systems (SMS), including RPAS, Quality Management Systems (QMSA), Lead Auditor, Crew Resource Management (CRM), and Safety Emergency Procedures Training (SEPT).
Facilitators with a Wealth of Industry Experience
Litson specialises in providing in-house training both locally and abroad, with highly experienced instructors who are experts in their specific fields.
Our training courses are tailored specifically to aviation industry personnel, with training course facilitators having spent their careers in aviation as senior aircrew, engineers, and/or aviation accident investigators.
eTRAINING Online Learning System
Since the Covid pandemic, most of our training is presented online, in real-time, with the presenter always present.
The eTRAINING-S online platform enables L&A’s professional training courses to be attended far beyond SA’s borders, with all courses presented by highly experienced instructors.
FACILITATORS WITH A WEALTH OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
ONLINE OR CORPORATE IN-HOUSE
SA CAA ATO
Our SA CAA approved courses include Safety Management Systems (SMS) including RPAS, Quality Management Systems (QMSA), Lead Auditor, Crew Resource Management (CRM), Safety Emergency Procedures Training (SEPT)
eTRAINING ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM
FACILITATORS WITH A WEALTH OF INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE
Litson specialises in providing in-house training both locally and abroad, with highly experienced instructors who are experts in their specific fields.
Our training courses are tailored specifically to aviation industry personnel, with training course facilitators having spent their careers in aviation as senior aircrew, engineers and/or aviation accident investigators.
ONLINE OR CORPORATE IN-HOUSE
All our available open training can be provided as in-house corporate courses. In-house training courses ensure that the training is relevant to your company personnel’s working environment.
Litson offers a limited number of open virtual training courses throughout the year.
eTRAINING ONLINE LEARNING PLATFORM
Since the Covid pandemic, most of our training is presented online, in real-time, with the presenter always present.
The eTRAINING-S online Platform enables L&A’s professional training courses to be attended far beyond SA’s borders with all courses presented by highly experienced instructors.
scheduled ONLINE TRAINING COURSES
All our available open training can be provided as in-house corporate courses. In-house training courses ensure that the training is relevant to your company personnel’s working environment. For dates and booking information, view our 2025 training schedule.
Safety Management System Including RPAS
Duration: 5 days
L&A recommends an SMS model consisting of four components consisting of twelve elements. In this course, each element is discussed in detail to ensure a full understanding. The ideal candidates for this SMS course are Aviation Safety Officers and Aviation Safety Managers (ASO/M)
Available Online training dates:
17-21 February 2025
2-6 June 2025
8-12 September 2025
Quality Management System & Auditing
Duration: 5 days
The objective of the QMS course is to equip the delegate to effectively implement and maintain a Quality Management System.
QA principles learnt are consolidated and the application of the fundamental principles of conducting audits, both internally and externally are developed through practical assignments
Available Online training dates:
3-7 March 2025
7-11 July 2025
6-10 October 2025
Lead Auditor
Duration: 3 days
Delegates will encounter recognised standards such as the IOGP Aircraft Management Guidelines and the Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) by using practical aviation case studies to illustrate how to lead an audit team. Attendees will gain in-depth insight into the roles and responsibilities of the Lead Auditor.
Available Online training dates:
25-27 March 2025
17-19 September 2025
Safety Management System including RPAS 5 days
L&A recommends an SMS model consisting of four components consisting of twelve elements. In this course, each element is discussed in detail to ensure a full understanding. The ideal candidates for this SMS course are Aviation Safety Officers and Aviation Safety Managers (ASO/M)
Available online training dates:
17-21 February 2025
2-6 June 2025
8-12 September 2025
The objective of the QMS course is to equip the delegate to effectively implement and maintain a Quality Management System.
QA principles learnt are consolidated and the application of the fundamental principles of conducting audits, both internally and externally are developed through practical assignments.
Available online training dates:
3-7 March 2025
7-11 July 2025
6-10 October 2025
Lead Auditor
3-days
Delegates will encounter recognised standards such as the IOGP Aircraft Management Guidelines and the Flight Safety Foundation Basic Aviation Risk Standards (BARS) by using practical aviation case studies to illustrate how to lead an audit team. Attendees will gain in-depth insight into the roles and responsibilities of the Lead Auditor.
Available online training dates:
25-27 March 2025
17-19 September 2025
Occurrence Investigation
Duration: 5 days
The L&A Occurrence Investigation training focuses on developing the following skills. To define the nature of the occurrence, through the process of Data/information gathering and analysis. As well as, learning to make conclusive findings, recommendations and determining the Root Cause.
Available Online training dates:
12-16 May 2025
3-7 November 2025
Root Cause Analysis
Duration: 1 day
The L&A Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Workshop was developed from demand within the aviation industry and the frequent sub-standard implementation of the RCA process witnessed by L&A advisors during our Safety Reviews/Audits on behalf of the Resources and Oil & Gas industries.
Available Online training dates:
17 March 2025
19 November 2025
Management of Change
Duration: 1 day
The MOC is a critical component in maintaining the safety, efficiency, and reliability of aviation operations.
The MOC workshop will provide participants with insight and an understanding of the processes and best practices for effectively managing changes within an organisation
Available Online training dates:
18 March 2025
20 November 2025
Occurrence Investigation
5-day
The L&A Occurrence Investigation training focuses on developing the following skills.
To define the nature of the occurrence, through the process of Data/information gathering and analysis. As well as, learning to make conclusive findings, recommendations and determining the Root Cause.
12-16 May 2025
3-7 November 2025
Root Cause Analysis
1-day
The L&A Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Workshop was developed from demand within the aviation industry and the frequent sub-standard implementation of the RCA process witnessed by L&A advisors during our Safety Reviews/Audits on behalf of the Resources and Oil & Gas industries.
17 March 2025
19 November 2025
Management of Change
1-day
The L&A Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Workshop was developed from demand within the aviation industry and the frequent sub-standard implementation of the RCA process witnessed by L&A advisors during our Safety Reviews/Audits on behalf of the Resources and Oil & Gas industries.
18 March 2025
20
November 2025
Refresher - SMS including RPAS
Duration: 2 days
This course is tailored as a refresher follow-up on the L&A full 5-day online Safety Management System training course. This course can be presented in a corporate inhouse training format.
Available Online training dates:
20-21 May 2025
23-24 October 2025
Refresher - Quality Management System
Duration: 2 days
This course is tailored as a refresher follow-up to the L&A full 5-day QMSA course. Although it is currently not a regulatory requirement to attend QMS refresher training, it is of great value to operations if personnel have an understanding of Quality Management Systems, as it fosters a culture of accountability and excellence.
This course is tailored as a refresher follow-up on the L&A full 5-day online Safety Management System training course. This course can be presented in a corporate inhouse training format.
20-21 MAy 2025
23-24 October 2025
Refresher - Quality Management System 2 days
This course is tailored as a refresher follow-up to the L&A full 5-day QMSA course. Although it is currently not a regulatory requirement to attend QMS refresher training, it is of great value to operations if personnel have an understanding of Quality Management Systems, as it fosters a culture of accountability and excellence.
CORPORATE IN-HOUSE TRAINING COURSES
Crew Resource Management - CRM
Initial / Advanced
Duration: 1 day / 2 days
This Crew Resource Management Initial (CRM) training programme is formulated to comply with the requirements as specified by the expectations of ICAO as well as the local Regulator. The programme content is formulated by combining the best principles of generation 3, 4 and 5 CRM in order to provide the participants with consolidation information, but also involves the latest developments in the subject matter
Emergency Response Planning
Duration: 1 day / 2 days
ERP is an essential and critical element of the aviation organisation’s reactive processes. The objective is to identify the emergency, analyse the situation, anticipate the secondary impacts and developments and thus act upon these conditions. In doing so, prevent the level of the emergency from escalating, and provide immediate response and support to contain the existing situation within a minimum loss limits.
Safety Emergency Procedures Training (SEPT)
Duration: 1 day
SEPT is an essential and critical element of the aviation organisation’s reactive processes, which has its objective to ensure aircrew are equipped with the necessary skills to handle any emergency or unusual situation that can occur onboard their aircraft and that they are informed of any new regulations, procedures and equipment.
Initial and Advanced
This Crew Resource Management Initial (CRM) training programme is formulated to comply with the requirements as specified by the expectations of ICAO as well as the local Regulator. The programme content is formulated by combining the best principles of generation 3, 4 and 5 CRM in order to provide the participants with consolidation information, but also involves the latest developments in the subject matter
Emergency Response Planning - ERP 1 day
is an essential and critical element of the aviation organisation’s reactive processes. The objective is to identify the emergency, analyse the situation, anticipate the secondary impacts and developments and thus act upon these conditions. In doing so, prevent the level of the emergency from escalating, and provide immediate response and support to contain the existing situation within a minimum loss limits.
Safety Emergency Procedures Training (SEPT) 1 day
SEPT is an essential and critical element of the aviation organisation’s reactive processes, which has its objective to ensure aircrew are equipped with the necessary skills to handle any emergency or unusual situation that can occur onboard their aircraft and that they are informed of any new regulations, procedures and equipment.
Co-ordinator Occupational Health & Safety (COHS)
To develop the delegate’s knowledge of the basic principles of Occupational Health and Safety (Ground Safety) and how it dovetails with Flight Safety. At the end of the training, delegates will be able to manage and monitor an Occupational Health and Safety
Safety Management Systems for Management (SMSM)
This Workshop aims to develop the delegate’s knowledge of Safety Management at a Senior Management level in order to assist Managers to fully understand the task of the appointed ASO/ASM. At the end of the 1-day programme, delegates will have a clear understanding of what SMS entails, what the ASO/M has to contend with and how to manage the SMS requirements at an Accountable Manager’s level.
To develop the delegate’s knowledge of the basic principles of Occupational Health and Safety (Ground Safety)
and how it dovetails with Flight Safety.
At the end of the training, delegates will be able to manage and monitor an Occupational Health and Safety
Risk Based Approach (RBA)
This Workshop will provide not only an understanding of the Risk-Based Thinking concept but also the practical implementation which is found in many aviation-related activities/processes like Safety Management Systems (SMS), Management of Change (MOC), Safety Case Studies, Gap Analysis and Root Cause Analysis (RCA).
Safety Management Systems for Management (SMSM)
This Workshop aims to develop the delegate’s knowledge of Safety Management at a Senior Management level in order to assist Managers to fully understand the task of the appointed ASO/ASM. At the end of the 1-day programme, delegates will have a clear understanding of what SMS entails, what the ASO/M has to contend with and how to manage the SMS requirements at an Accountable Manager’s level.
Preparing to Take Flight -
Courses under development:
Scheduled training dates to be published soon. All training can be requested in an in-house corporate format.
Risk Based Thinking
Contentious Improvement
Business Management
Internal Auditor
Additional courses:
Business Management
Internal Auditor
AASQ Alumni
Companies that have trained with Litson & Associates
