Airlines operating across the EU must navigate 27 different national regulatory interpretations despite the common EASA framework. A 2023 industry survey revealed that 68% of European airlines cite inconsistent national implementation as their top compliance challenge, with cross-border operators spending approximately 22% more on compliance activities than those operating in single markets.
This certified program is designed to provide you with comprehensive knowledge and critical competencies for effective aviation safety management within the EU regulatory framework. Throughout the program, you will explore an extensive range of core aviation safety topics such as integrated Safety Management Systems (SMS), human factors engineering, and advanced risk assessment methodologies aligned with EASA requirements. Through this program, you will emerge with the ability to develop comprehensive safety management documentation, analyze complex safety data trends, and directly influence organizational safety culture at the highest levels. This program will help you develop a robust foundation across these disciplines, ensuring proficiency in synthesizing complex regulatory requirements and crafting strategic safety solutions tailored to the dynamic EU aviation environment.
Additionally, this program will show you specialized aviation safety techniques such as Safety Performance Indicator (SPI) development and monitoring, cross-border regulatory compliance strategies, and understanding the intricacies of occurrence reporting. You will develop advanced skills in safety risk management and safety assurance processes, alongside learning how to effectively navigate EASA's regulatory framework and national authority expectations. This program will also highlight emerging technologies in safety monitoring and the integration of data-driven decision-making, crucial for aligning safety strategies with corporate goals and evolving regulatory demands.
Upon successful completion, you will attain the Certified EU Aviation Safety Manager (CEU™) designation. This distinguished certification holds lifelong validity and not only enhances your professional profile but also demonstrates your expertise in navigating the EU’s complex aviation regulatory framework. Globally recognized and industry-respected, the certification will elevate your standing and open new opportunities across airlines, regulatory agencies, aviation academies, and aviation safety oversight bodies.
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This program will entitle you:
Pricing & Registration- Experience 3 days of instructor-led live training and acquire in-depth insights into EU aviation safety regulations, covering key areas such as compliance, certification, safety systems, and oversight.
- Attain the industry-recognized Certified in EU Aviation Safety Manager (CEU™) designation. This designation will elevate your professional profile and demonstrate your expertise in navigating the regulatory framework set by EASA and ICAO across all aviation safety domains.
- Explore human factors principles and their application in aviation safety to improve decision-making, reduce errors, and enhance operational safety.
- Learn advanced techniques for risk assessment aligned with EASA requirements to effectively evaluate and mitigate safety risks.
- For inquiries, chat with our Program Advisors at advisor@charteredcertifications.com or call us at
- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
Accreditations
This program is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications, which maintains the governing standards for all professionals who have completed this program.
The content of this program has been fully certified and accredited by CPD Certification Service as conforming to Continuing Professional Principles. CPD is the leading independent CPD accreditation institution operating across industry sectors to complement the Continuing Professional Development policies of professional institutes and academic bodies. The CPD Certification Service provides support, advice and recognized independent CPD accreditation compatible with global CPD principles.
What Can You Expect From This Live Program
The European Union represents one of the most intricate and demanding regulatory landscapes in global aviation. Organizations that implement robust aviation safety management systems report up to 72% fewer significant safety incidents and realize 45% greater operational efficiency compared to those with underdeveloped systems. In this high-stakes environment, mastering EU aviation safety frameworks is no longer optional - it is essential for regulatory compliance, operational resilience, and long-term business sustainability.
This certified program is an advanced, industry-recognized certification designed to equip safety professionals with the comprehensive expertise required to lead aviation safety management functions within the highly regulated European Union aviation sector. Aligned with the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) regulations and ICAO Annex 19 standards, this program will provide you with deep technical knowledge and hands-on competencies critical for ensuring compliance, operational safety, and proactive risk governance across the aviation value chain.
Participants will delve into core modules covering:
- Integrated Safety Management Systems (SMS): Gain in-depth knowledge of SMS and its implementation to enhance safety management across aviation operations within the EU regulatory framework.
- Human Factors and Systemic Safety Thinking: Application of human performance principles, fatigue risk management, and threat and error management (TEM) strategies.
- Advanced Safety Risk Assessment Methodologies: Learn advanced techniques for risk assessment aligned with EASA requirements to effectively evaluate and mitigate safety risks.
- Comprehensive Safety Documentation: Acquire the skills to create and manage safety management documentation, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and organizational safety goals.
- Safety Data Trends: Gain the ability to analyze complex safety data trends, identify patterns, and utilize findings to improve safety strategies.
- Safety Performance Indicators (SPIs): Learn how to develop and track SPIs to measure the effectiveness of safety management systems and drive continuous safety improvements.
- Implement Cross-Border Compliance Strategies: Master strategies for complying with aviation safety regulations across multiple jurisdictions, ensuring seamless cross-border operations.
- Navigate EASA’s Regulatory Framework: Gain proficiency in understanding and applying the EU Aviation Safety Agency's regulatory framework and national authority expectations to ensure compliance and operational excellence.
Upon successfully completing the program, you will earn the Certified EU Aviation Safety Manager (CEU™) designation, validating your ability and expertise in navigating the EU’s aviation regulatory landscape and implement compliant, safe, and forward-thinking aviation practices. Globally recognized and valid for life, this credential enhances your professional credibility and demonstrates your readiness to lead safety, compliance, and operational excellence across airlines, regulators, and aviation service providers.
Key Skills You Will Gain
- Safety Management Leadership
- EASA Regulatory Navigation
- Risk Assessment Techniques
- Human Factors Integration
- Just Culture Implementation
- Occurrence Reporting Compliance
- Safety Audit Execution
- Safety Performance Monitoring
- Data-Driven Decision Making
- Hazard Identification Methods
- SMS Design and Development
- Emergency Response Planning
- Root Cause Analysis
- Safety Communication Strategies
- Compliance Documentation Writing
- Predictive Safety Analytics
- Cross-Border Compliance Management
- Flight Data Interpretation
- Internal Safety Investigation
- Safety Culture Development
- Strategic Safety Planning
- Regulatory Reporting Skills
- Fatigue Risk Management
- Safety Promotion Initiatives
- Bowtie Risk Modeling
- Safety Indicator Development
- Crisis Response Coordination
- Safety Oversight Techniques
- Technology-Enabled Safety Monitoring
- Stakeholder Engagement in Safety
Your Faculty Director
David Hope is a highly accomplished aviation professional with over 35 years of global leadership in aircraft engineering, maintenance, and aviation safety. He brings extensive expertise in EU aviation safety regulations, aircraft certification, and airworthiness compliance, having led complex engineering and regulatory programs for leading carriers including Cathay Pacific, Qantas, and Cebu Pacific.
David has been instrumental in developing and optimizing engineering and CAMO functions for both legacy and startup airlines across Asia and the Middle East, such as Flyadeal and Salam Air. His leadership has delivered measurable results, including a 5% improvement in dispatch reliability and a 30% reduction in reportable technical incidents on Cathay Pacific’s A330 fleet. He also spearheaded the development and certification of Qantas’s Airbus A380 cabin entertainment system and the world’s first in-flight mobile connectivity platform.
As an experienced aviation educator, David has delivered regulatory and safety training across Europe and the Middle East, covering EU aviation law, SMS, flight operations, and accident investigation. In 2025, he was recognized as Instructor of the Year 2024 by Sofema Aviation Services for his outstanding contributions to aviation training.
Certified EU Aviation Safety Manager (CEU™) Program Agenda
Chartered Exam
At the end of the program, there will be a Chartered exam comprising 50 multiple choice questions. Upon passing the exam, you will be accredited with Certified EU Aviation Safety Manager (CEU™) designation.
- 98% of students who have taken this exam have passed the exam successfully. Almost all professionals who have taken our courses have passed this test and attain their Certified EU Aviation Safety Manager (CEU™) designation
- The exam has 50 multiple choice questions and you need to answer 25 out of 50 questions correctly to pass the exam
- You can re-take the exam online as many times as you want, with no additional charges for retaking of exams
- The program cost already includes the exam fees, so there are no additional charges for taking the exam
If you have challenges passing the exam, you can secure assistance from our team and faculty leader to help you pass the exam.
Certified EU Aviation Safety Manager (CEU™) Designation
Upon successfully attending this program, you will be awarded with the Certified EU Aviation Safety Manager (CEU™) designation that can be used in your resume, CV and other professional credentials. This certification is industry-recognized with lifelong validity.
Globally respected and increasingly in demand, this certification will amplify your expertise in managing safe, compliant, and efficient aviation operations in alignment with EASA regulations, ICAO standards, and national oversight frameworks. It affirms your ability to design and implement robust safety management and compliance systems that meet EU legislative requirements and international aviation best practices. This program is developed by Chartered Institute of Professional Certifications and the content of this program has been certified by CPD Certification Service as adhering to highest standards of continuing professional principals.
Pricing & Registration
EU
Dates: 10 - 12 Feb 2026
Venue: Online Executive Program (via Zoom)
Time: 10:00am - 5:30pm Central European Time (CET)
| Early Bird Packages | Regular Pricing | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| By 01 Dec 2025 | By 12 Jan 2026 | After 12 Jan 2026 | |
| EU Delegates | EUR 1,695 | EUR 1,895 | EUR 1,995 |
Group Discount: 2nd participant get 10%, or register 3 participants and 4th participant get a complimentary seat (1 discount scheme applies)
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- Singapore and Asia Pacific: +65 6716 9980
- Australia and New Zealand: +61 3 9909 7310
- UK, Europe and Middle East: +44 (020) 335 57898
- USA: +1 888 745 8875
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