Part I - Overview • State's Aviation Safety Oversight Obligations • Regulatory Framework • Functions of a National Aviation Regulatory Authority • ICAO SARPS and The Chicago Convention • Powers and Enforcement - The Inspector's Role • Inspection, Audit and Interview Skills • Human Factors Awareness, Skills and Knowledge • Flight Operations and Maintenance Interface • Special Operations • Dangerous Goods • Transfer of Responsibility - Bilateral Agreements and Article 83 Bis • Leasing and Charter • Remote Operations • Quality Systems • Safety Management Systems • Safety Data Management • Cabin Safety • Ramp Safety Awareness • Investigation of Defects, Serious Incidents and Accidents Part II – Airworthiness (Maintenance) • Duties and Responsibilities of the Maintenance Inspector • Aircraft Certificate of Airworthiness Issue and Renewal • Aircraft Registration • Approval and Monitoring of Maintenance Organisations • Approval of Operator Maintenance Systems - AOC Issue and Monitoring • Licensing of Maintenance Personnel • Training of Maintenance Personnel • Regulations Training • Mandatory Airworthiness Requirements • Reliability Centred Maintenance • Approval of Aircraft Maintenance Schedules, Programmes and Amendments • TC, STC, Repair and Modifications • Ageing Aircraft • Human Factors in Maintenance
The objective of the course is to provide participants with an understanding of the fundamental principles underlying the effective and efficient regulation of safety and conformity standards in aircraft maintenance required of a State's aviation regulatory body.
Applicants should be: • Experienced aviation professionals such as former licensed aircraft maintenance engineers or technicians who are now maintenance inspectors in an aviation regulatory authority or those who are responsible for aircraft operations and/or maintenance