UK CAA / EASA Air Operations Requirements - Effective Implementation

How will this course benefit me?

Completing this course will give you the requisite knowledge, confidence and competence to:

• Demonstrate to the CAA or National Competent Authority (NCA) how the organisation, and your role within it, comply with the Air Operations requirements
• Identify and apply those regulations relevant to your organisation and role
• Identify the need and apply for Alternative Means of Compliance
• Optimise performance by understanding how to meet the intent of the requirements
• Guard against unwitting non-compliance by providing a comprehensive understanding of the Air Operations legal obligations upon your organisation
• Assess your own level of compliance to meet the requirements
• Manage your own relationship with the CAA or your NCA more effectively

Key areas of focus

• CAA / EASA terminology, language, definitions and structure of the regulations
• The Operator – how to discharge its responsibilities
• Acceptable Means of Compliance & Alternative Means of Compliance – understanding and using the different compliance mechanisms
• The Basic Regulation – applicable to Air Operations
• Part ARO – how the obligations of the CAA / NCA are likely to impact you as the Operator
• Part ORO –  how the management system requirements affect your organisational structure
• Part CAT – Commercial Air Transport
• Part SPA - Specific Approvals; and Part SPO – Specialised Operations
• Flexibility provisions, derogations, exemptions, permissions and variations

Is this course right for me?

This is a practitioner level course designed for anyone who is expected to be working in compliance with, or regulating against, the Air Operations requirements, including managers, inspectors and auditors who need a thorough understanding of the implications of the management system approach. It is suitable for managers and staff from both fixed-wing and rotary operators. For example:

• Accountable Managers
• Safety Managers
• Nominated Persons
• Compliance Monitoring Managers
• Flight Crew and Cabin Crew Managers

This course would also benefit

• CAA / NCA / EASA (Flight Operations) Auditors/Inspectors
• Other operations supervisors and staff with a need to understand the Air Operations Regulation 
• Although primarily aimed at Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operators, the course would also benefit managers and staff from Non-Commercial Complex (NCC) and Specialized Operations (SPO) air operators.

Prerequisites

This course assumes basic knowledge of the Air Operations industry.

Course details

Course format: This course is a balanced mix of group discussions, flipchart work and PowerPoint presentations. Managed individual and syndicate exercises give you the opportunity to test your new knowledge and practise the application and evaluation of new processes and techniques.
Course level: Practitioner Level Training (P) is suitable for those who have worked in the subject for some time, are familiar with core terminologies and concepts and are looking to develop or update their level of knowledge and practical understanding. 
Assessment process: No formal assessment. Formative feedback is provided by the facilitator.
Course size: 14 persons maximum at our Aviation Safety Academy or on-site at your facility.