More than 65 executives of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) participated in specialized training seminars held by TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD) on Management Systems both as Internal and as Lead Auditors.

As part of this initiative, the following have been completed:

• three seminars on ISO 9001:2015 - Lead Auditor (IRCA/CQI Approved), each lasting 40 hours, as well as

• three seminars on ISO 9001:2015 - Internal Auditor, each lasting 16 hours.

In addition, HCAA staff attended and successfully completed the examinations for:

• ISO 14001:2015 Lead and Internal Auditor of Environmental Management Systems

• ISO 27001:2022 Lead Auditor Information Security Management Systems

• ISO 27701:2019 Lead and Internal Auditor of Privacy Information Management Systems

Upon completion of the seminars, IRCA (International Register of Certificated Auditors) Certificates and Certificates of Attendance were awarded to the executives of the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority. The award ceremony took place at a special event on February 24, 2025, at the premises of the HCAA at Athens International Airport, in the presence of the Governor Dr. Christos Tsitouras, as well as executives of TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD), Mr. Savvas Peltekis, Managing Director, Ms. Vasiliki Kalampokidou, Vice-President System Certification and Ms. Kondylia Kontogianni, Training & Corporate Communication Manager.

This initiative is part of the broader program of continuing education and professional development of HCAA staff.

The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority officially started its operation in January 2022, with responsibility for the regulatory oversight of civil aviation, having a completely distinct role from the operation of aerodromes and the provision of air navigation services. 

The mission of the Authority includes certification and oversight in the fields of air transport, air navigation and airports, as well as compliance with international, European and national legislation on safety, aviation security, environmental protection and economic regulation of the aviation industry.

The Governor of the HCAA, Dr. Christos Tsitouras, stated:

"The Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority continuously invests in developing the skills and competences of its personnel through training that provides high added value. These targeted programs enhance our operational capacity and ensure that the level of the certification and oversight activities performed to the Greek aviation industry stakeholders is maintained at the highest possible level.

We warmly thank TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD) and its team for the high level of training and cooperation, which contributes substantially to the effective execution of our demanding tasks, as defined by national, European and international legislation”.

Savvas Peltekis, CEO of TÜV HELLAS (TÜV NORD) stated:

“It is a great honor to cooperate with the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority and contribute to the development of the Authority's personnel, through the provision of training. This cooperation enhances the ability of HCAA executives to meet the modern requirements of the civil aviation sector. The trust and continuous support from the HCAA is for us a recognition of the high quality of our services and our commitment to contribute to the development of the sector in Greece and internationally”.