Senior aerospace expertise, applied where it matters.

MRO Quality Health Check

Altiora independently assesses actual quality-system performance, weak controls and exposure. The client receives an executive health report, maturity profile, exposure map and 90-day action plan.

Pre-Audit Diagnostic

Altiora assesses readiness against the defined requirements of an upcoming authority, customer, Nadcap or accreditation audit. The client receives a prioritised gap list, identified evidence deficiencies, readiness actions and a management briefing.

Compliance Monitoring System Design

Altiora designs or strengthens compliance monitoring where audit activity is poorly prioritised or disconnected from risk. The client receives a defined framework, audit universe, programme structure, reporting and follow-up process.

Internal & Independent Audit

Altiora provides independent audit support where additional capacity, specialist competence or objective external assurance is required. The client receives an audit plan, evidence-based assessment, findings or observations and an executive debrief.

Authority & Customer Audit Preparation

Altiora prepares organisations for authority or customer audits when readiness or supporting evidence is uncertain. Support includes focused gap closure, evidence preparation, mock interviews and management briefing against the specific audit requirements.

Findings Closure / RCA / CAPA

Altiora supports repeated, complex or difficult-to-close findings through structured problem definition, causal analysis, extent review and corrective-action design. The client receives a defensible action plan and a defined method for verifying effectiveness.

Audit Programme Optimisation

Altiora reviews audit programmes where resources are poorly focused or audit activity is not improving system performance. The client receives a risk-based audit universe, programme logic, sampling guidance and reporting model.

KPI & Management Review Systems

Altiora develops quality-management information where existing data does not give leadership a clear view of performance, risk or priorities. The client receives KPI architecture and definitions, a management-review structure, escalation rules and implementation guidance.

Competence & Authorisation Framework

Altiora strengthens competence and authorisation systems where requirements, assessments or records are inconsistent or insufficiently evidenced. The client receives a defined competence model, assessment and authorisation process, record structure and governance framework.

Responsible Level 3 Support

Altiora provides defined RL3 support where an organisation lacks sufficient internal Level 3 capacity or needs independent senior technical oversight. Support can include technical decisions, approvals, oversight and periodic reporting within the agreed method and customer scope.

Company Written Practice

Altiora develops or revises company Written Practices where the existing document is missing, outdated or not aligned with EN 4179/NAS 410 and the organisation’s actual structure. The client receives a company-specific Written Practice, implementation notes and a defined review and approval record.

NDT Procedure Development & Approval

Altiora develops or reviews NDT procedures requiring Level 3 technical ownership. The client receives a technically justified procedure, documented review comments and Level 3 approval within the agreed authorised scope.

Technique Sheet Validation

Altiora validates technique sheets where inspection parameters, coverage or supporting evidence require independent technical confirmation. The client receives a validated technique sheet, review record, trial or witness evidence and clearly defined conditions or limitations.

Personnel Qualification & Certification Oversight

Altiora supports control of NDT personnel qualification, examination, certification and authorisation systems. The client receives a defined qualification approach, examination and experience controls, certification records and independent oversight.

NDT Audit & Compliance Assessment

Altiora independently assesses NDT governance, personnel, process control and technical exposure. The client receives an NDT system assessment, clearly defined findings, an exposure map and prioritised corrective actions.

NDT Nadcap Preparation

Altiora prepares organisations for initial Nadcap accreditation or surveillance audits through targeted gap assessment, checklist and evidence review, readiness planning and mock-audit support.

NDT / Special-Process Finding Closure

Altiora supports complex or recurring NDT and special-process findings through technical investigation, extent review and corrective-action development. The client receives a documented technical response, supporting evidence and a defined effectiveness plan.

NDT Capability Establishment

Altiora provides senior technical leadership for the establishment or expansion of NDT capability, covering requirements, governance, personnel, procedures, validation planning and audit readiness. Method-, equipment- or facility-specific specialists are integrated where the scope requires them.

SMS Health Check

Altiora independently assesses the maturity, effectiveness and risk exposure of a Part-145 Safety Management System through a structured, evidence-based methodology tailored to the organisation’s scope, complexity and risk profile. The client receives a defined assessment basis, verified findings, maturity and risk conclusions, prioritised improvement actions and a final SMS Health Assessment Report with Improvement Plan.

SMS Manual Development & Implementation

Altiora develops organisation-specific SMS manuals and supports implementation where an SMS must be introduced, revised or made operational. The client receives an SMS Manual, implementation roadmap, defined roles and records, and readiness support.

MRO Capability Establishment & Expansion

Altiora provides senior readiness and expansion support for new facilities, capabilities, locations or significant capacity growth. The client receives an independent readiness review, dependency and risk map, sequenced implementation work packages and an approval-readiness plan. Specialist expertise is integrated where individual technical workstreams require it.

Part-145 Regulatory Training

Altiora delivers role-specific Part-145 training focused on practical regulatory understanding and organisational responsibilities. The client receives a tailored course, training materials, practical exercises and attendance or assessment records as agreed.

Lead Auditor Programme

Altiora develops auditors beyond checklist-based auditing, with emphasis on evidence, judgement and the quality of findings. The programme includes practical cases, audit tools and assessment where agreed.

Root Cause Analysis Training

Altiora trains quality, engineering and operational teams to move beyond symptom correction and identify systemic causes. The programme combines a structured RCA approach, practical tools, case exercises and corrective-action quality review.

SMS & Safety Culture

Altiora provides practical SMS training for managers, safety and quality teams, and operational personnel where stronger understanding of reporting, risk and safety behaviour is required. Training includes relevant scenarios and practical implementation actions.

NDT Governance for Management

Altiora equips accountable managers and quality or production leaders to understand NDT governance, authority and risk boundaries without unnecessary method-level detail. The client receives a management-focused course, governance map, responsibility guide and organisation-specific discussion.

NDT for Auditors

Altiora trains quality auditors and compliance-monitoring personnel to follow NDT evidence intelligently without exceeding their technical competence. The course includes an audit framework, practical cases and evidence-trail examples.