Bostonair Group delivers independent De-Icing / Anti-Icing Quality Control Pool (DAQCP) audits to support safe, consistent and compliant winter operations. Our audits provide objective assurance that de-icing and anti-icing activities are effectively controlled, aligned with industry best practice and integrated within your wider safety and quality systems.
Delivered by experienced, IATA-approved DAQCP auditors, our approach is proportionate, practical and focused on real operational performance rather than checklist compliance alone.
Speak to our team to arrange a DAQCP audit or discuss how we can support your winter operations and safety management framework.
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The De-Icing / Anti-Icing Quality Control Pool (DAQCP) is an industry-led programme established in 1997 by a group of airlines to enhance the safety and consistency of aircraft de-icing and anti-icing operations worldwide.
Bostonair’s DAQCP audits assess the effectiveness of de-icing and anti-icing operations against recognised industry standards, focusing on operational control, safety assurance and quality oversight.
Our audits examine the following critical elements:
Integrity of De-Icing / Anti-Icing Fluids
Fluid quality, storage, handling and application processes.
Procedures & Documentation Compliance
Operational procedures, manuals and supporting records.
Training & Competency of Personnel
Training delivery, qualification, authorisation and ongoing competency management.
DAQCP audits are typically conducted annually during the winter season, from October to April. Audits are completed using structured checklists aligned with the latest industry standards and recommendations, providing clear, objective and actionable findings.
DAQCP audits are essential for organisations and individuals responsible for the safety, oversight and delivery of aircraft de-icing and anti-icing operations. Bostonair Group has extensive experience working with a wide range of aviation stakeholders to provide independent, objective DAQCP auditing services.
Airline Safety & Operations Managers
Ensuring de-icing and anti-icing operations are safely controlled, consistently applied and aligned with industry standards.
Ground Handling & De-Icing Service Providers
Delivering de-icing services on behalf of airlines and requiring assurance that procedures, training, equipment and quality controls meet DAQCP requirements.
Airport Authorities
Overseeing winter operations and multiple service providers to maintain safe, coordinated and compliant airside activities.
Regulatory Compliance Managers
Demonstrating effective governance, regulatory alignment and audit readiness through independent DAQCP oversight.
Quality Assurance Teams
Supporting operational monitoring, gap identification and continuous improvement within quality and SMS frameworks.
Bostonair’s DAQCP audits provide clear, practical insight that strengthens safety performance and supports effective winter operations.
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Audits delivered by experienced, IATA-approved DAQCP auditors
Assessment of procedures, fluids. training, equipment and quality controls, with clear, actionable findings.
Audits tailored to your operation, approvals and winter risk profile
Typically completed with one day, delivered on-site or remotely to minimise disruption.
Alongside our DAQCP audit services, Bostonair Group provides dedicated De-Icing / Anti-Icing training as part of our wider compliance offering. This training directly supports audit readiness by strengthening operational competence, procedural understanding and regulatory awareness across winter operations.
Our DAQCP training supports audit outcomes by:
By linking DAQCP training with our audits, Bostonair helps organisations move beyond compliance and embed safe, consistent de-icing practices into day-to-day operations.
Visit our Aircraft De-Icing Training Page
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