Preparation of Inspectors for ATO oversight 

Addis Ababa, 21‐22 October 2015

Barry Mooney, on behalf of EASA

Contents

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EASA Aircrew Requirements

Recruitment

Training & Development

Staff Induction Training (General)

Module 1 – Underpinning knowledge General

Module 2 – Underpinning knowledge – Role Specific

Module 3 – Practical Application – Office Work

Module 4 – Practical Application – Field Work

Module 5 – LSI Competency Check

EASA Aircrew Requirements

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ARA.GEN.200 Management System

(a) The competent authority shall establish and maintain a management system, including as a minimum:

(2) a sufficient number of personnel to perform its tasks and discharge its responsibilities. Such personnel shall be qualified to perform their allocated tasks and have the necessary knowledge, experience, initial and recurrent training to ensure continuing competence. A system shall be in place to plan the availability of personnel, in order to ensure the proper completion of all tasks; 

Recruitment

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Experience within ATO Environment

FI or TRI experience

FE or TRE experience

Understanding of EASA Aircrew Regulations 

Understanding of UK National Legislation

Understanding of ICAO SARPS

• Appropriate background experience for a Licensing Standards Inspector:

Training & Development

Staff Induction Training

Module 1

• Formal Classroom training• Mandatory courses• Mentoring program (shadowing)

• Underpinning Knowledge ‐ General

Module 2 • Underpinning Knowledge – Role Specific

Module 3 • Practical Application – Office Work

Module 4 • Practical Application – Field Work

Module 5 • Competency Check

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Staff Induction Training – General

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Run through the training plan that has been put in place

Team Members (introductions) Introduction to Mentor 

(experienced Inspector)

Background to Organisation

Working conditions

Induction Training Plan

Security

Administration

Health & Safety

CAA information

Performance Management process

Location‐specific information

Module 1 – Underpinning Knowledge General

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• (Chicago Convention and Civil Aviation Act

• Structure of the Organisation

• Range of Activities

• Departmental Role as LSI

• ICAO• ANO• EASA

• CAA Website• Standards Documents

• Information Notices

• G-INFO• LSI Standards Forms

• CAP804

• Copy of Part FCL, ARA, ORA and the AMCs

• EASA website OEB reports

• EASA website List of Simulators

• Audit Techniques

• Drive Alive• SMS Phase1• SMS Phase 2• PBO Phases 1-3

History and Role of the CAA

Over arching 

Regulations

Overview of CAA 

Documentation

Overview of EASA 

Documentation

Compulsory Courses

Module 2 – Underpinning Knowledge ‐ Role specific

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• ATO Allocations• Manual/Course Approval

• Inspection Visits• Desktop Audits• Part ARA Requirements particularly oversight planning

• Work partnership with FEs/FOTIs

• Scope & Scale of ATOs

• Post Holders• Part ORA Requirements

• Management Systems

• Changes requiring Authority approval

• ATO certificate format

• Training Manual

• Ops Manual• CMS /Quality• SMS• Part ORA Requirements

• Manual Submission checklists

• Validity• Things to check

• Instructor ratings and validity

• Examiner ratings and validity

• Types• Credits• Qualification • ZFTT• Hours Requirement for MPA Type Rating Course

LSI Main Duties and 

responsibilities

ATO Structures

ATO Manuals

Pilot Licences

FSTD Records to check during 

inspection visits

• Flight Authorisation Sheets

• Student Training records

• Pilot/ Instructor Log Books

• Aircraft Tech Logs

• FSTD Qualification Certificate

Module 3 – Practical Application – Office Work

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SRG 2115 (Form) Requirements of ORA.Gen.200 

and ORA.ATO.110

Manual Checklists Manual report Form Embed manual onto QPulse

Satellite Sites New Course(s)

New ATO Approval

ATO Approval Variation

Review and Acceptance of Manuals

Approval of Nominated Post Holders

Technical/Policy Queries

MORs

IET Procedures

Module 4 – Practical Application – Field Work

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Qpulse Completion of Inspection Form Determination of Future Oversight Follow up CAPs

In brief Post Holder interview(s) Questioning Technique Sampling of records/aircraft Non conformance procedure Out brief

QPulse Preparation of Inspection Form Audit Plan including areas of special emphasis PBO ATO review

Pre‐Audit Procedure

Audit

Post Audit Procedure

Module 5 – LSI Competency Check

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Positive Attitude

Sound judgment

Give clear information regarding the audit process

Use justifiable questions

Record evidence according to verification process

Feedback as soon as practicable 

Encourage the Hot/Acc. Manager/QM to identify and present relevant information

Preparation

In Brief

Identification of Non Conformance if applicable 

Correct Recording of Non Conformance

Out Brief

Post Inspection report Completion

Follow up Action if required

Inspector should demonstrate during inspections

Specific Competencies

Q & A