MSD Aviation Services

Sourcing and Contracting Services to Support

IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)

Flight Crew Resourcing

MSD AVIATION Recruits flight crew meeting our clients requirements. In our recent recruitments we successfully provided:

Captains
First Officers
Line Training Captains
Simulator Flight Instructors (SFIs)
Type Rating Instructors (TRIs)
Type Rating Examiners (TREs)

MSD AVIATION is India’s first International provider of flight crew personnel to airline operators worldwide providing comprehensive services for the sourcing and contracting of pilots to airline operators during various phases.

Sourcing and Contracting Services to Support

Expansion of existing airline fleet
Entry-into-service of new aircraft types
Periods of higher demand i.e. seasonal, major events
Conversion training programmes

MSD AVIATION provides qualified and experienced captains and first officers on a range of aircraft types. In addition, the team at MSD AVIATION can assist in the recruitment of Instructors including TREs, TRIs and SFIs.

In the ever changing aviation industry, airlines recognise the need to remain flexible to cope with peaks and changes in demand. MSD AVIATION’S pilot resourcing services enable aviation organisations in responding to market opportunities quickly, deal with unscheduled demands, fully manage crew costs and access highly qualified and experienced pilots, often at short-notice.

MSD AVIATION has been trusted by customers including the world's major, regional and low-cost airlines as well as aircraft leasing companies and manufacturers.

Aircraft Leasing Industry

Technical Representatives
Project Managers
Technical Records Specialists
Aircraft & Engine Inspectors
Quality Assurance Inspectors
Aircraft Lease Specialists
Designated Airworthiness Representatives

As the world leader in aviation personnel services and solutions, MSD AVIATION provides a range of integrated solutions for aircraft leasing companies, owners and operators. We are continuing to enhance aircraft asset management and protection through the addition of specialised services dedicated to the aircraft leasing industry.

Aircraft Delivery/Redelivery

Thorough screened and experienced technical representatives based worldwide to assist with all aspects of the delivery/ redelivery process.

Inspection of Aircraft & Engines/Technical Audit Assessments

Provision of technical specialists to conduct a range of services including a complete technical review of an aircraft and/or records status.

Records Review and Management - Aircraft & Engine

Bulk digital scanning, indexing and electronic storage of records for aircraft on lease.

Lease Compliance Review

Our specialists ensure lease conditions have been adhered to through the analysis of technical records.

Airworthiness Management

Quality Assurance Inspectors and Designated Airworthiness Representatives (DARs).

Total confidentiality and discretion is at the heart of our business philosophy. We have a proactive approach and work closely with our global customers to provide a tailored solution for aircraft projects.

IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA)Audit Services

MSD AVIATION has the experience, the resources and the ability to provide an Operator with the best possible IOSA audit solution. We will assist you through the IOSA process from preparation to registration.

MSD AVIATION offers the following IOSA services:

IOSA Preparation Visit
IOSA Audit for Registration
IOSA Audit for Registration Renewal

IOSA Preparation Visit (IPV)

At an Operator's request, MSD AVIATION will provide direct guidance in advance of the on-site assessment phase of the audit for the purpose of preparing for a successful IOSA audit.

Through an IPV, MSD AVIATION can provide:

On-site IOSA Preparation Visit (IPV)
Explanation of IOSA concepts and terminology
Explanation of entire IOSA process from preparation to registration
Communication of audit objectives and expectations
Guidance interpreting IOSA Standards and Recommended Practices (ISARPs)
Techniques for conducting pre-audit self-assessment to determine level of conformity with ISARPs
Direction to additional resources

Benefits of IOSA

There are many benefits of IOSA to the airline industry such as:

It reduces the number of required audits hence saving cost and audit resource requirements
Elimination of audit redundancy by alliance members and code-share partners
IOSA participating airlines and regulators mutually accept audit reports
Increased and simplified code-share opportunities
Improved operations and increased operational flexibility
IOSA audit reports monitored by IATA to ensure standardization and consistency
Quality Standards recognized internationally
Continuous updating of standards to reflect regulatory revisions and the evolution of best practices within the industry