BARS Audit Program
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The BARS Audit Program
The BARS audit program ensures consistent aircraft operator compliance with the BAR Standard which sets the benchmark for all BARS registered aircraft operators. Only approved BARS audit companies with registered BARS auditors can conduct BARS audits.
Our two-dimensional approach to aviation risk
The BARS Program utilizes a two-dimensional approach to aviation risk which involves the conduct of a BARS audit and may include the conduct of an operational review.
It is an objective and transparent audit of an aircraft operator using BARS trained and accredited auditors and a defined audit protocol.
- BARS Audit
A BARS audit provides an evaluation of the operations and technical management systems of an aviation operator. It is an in-depth audit with the objective of clearly articulating and verifying what procedures, processes and systems the aircraft operator has in place.
- Operational Review
An operational review is company specific. It is entirely at the discretion of the company using in-house or contracted specialists and is not always required.
The operational review does not repeat the management systems portion of the BARS audit, but is a risk-based assessment of the relevant threats to a particular aviation activity.
The operational review is conducted as a field-based activity to ensure that standards and practices reviewed during the BARS audit are also embedded into actual operations supporting the resource sector.
BARS AUDIT TYPES AND STREAMS
The BARS Program provides several streams with different types of audits. Green registration status is always the first stage. The comprehensive audit stream offers an enhanced level of recognition and evaluation. Operators that opt for this stream can achieve Silver and Gold Status.
Operators should choose the audit stream that aligns best with the requirements of the BARS Member Organization they serve. This ensures that the audit fulfills the expectations and the operator’s capabilities are accurately represented.
| Audit Type | Onsite Audit | Registration Colour Designation Available | Operational Categories Available+ | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green | Silver | Gold | |||
| Aircraft Operator Initial BARS Registration | ✔ | ✔ | N/A | N/A | ✔ |
| Comprehensive / Renewal Stream* | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔* | ✔ |
| Core Steam | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Audit Type | Onsite Audit | Operational Categories Available+ |
|---|---|---|
| Aircraft Operator Initial BARS Registration | ✔ | ✔ |
| Comprehensive/ Renewal Stream* | ✔ | ✔ |
| Core Steam | ✔ | ✔ |
| Aerial Work | ✔ | ✔++ |
| Registration Colour Designation Available | ||
|---|---|---|
| Green | Silver | Gold |
| ✔ | N/A | N/A |
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔* |
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
* Monitoring audits are available for Gold members on alternating years.Â
+ Operational categories include humanitarian, geophysical survey, night-vision goggles, helicopter external loadsÂ