ISO: Its Role, Affiliates and Requirements

 ISO / ANSI / IAF

This section describes the roles and relationships of the following organizations in developing and operating the Global PPC:

• ISO - the International Standards Organization
• ANSI  - the American National Standards Institute, the U.S. body responsible for accrediting PABC as a certifying body. 
• IAF - the International Accreditation Forum, the organization that promotes reciprocal acceptance of ISO-accredited certification between states.   

Three sets of standards are involved in this professional certification process:

• ISO's Standards 17021 and 17024 - for test design/administration
• GPPC Standards - for pilot knowledge, skill, attitude and competency
• Qualifying Standards - for earning and maintaining the GPPC credential