Aviation Authority - MAOS Regulations (Management Responsibilities)

MAOS Regulations - Management Responsibilities

Course Benefits

This course provides participants with an understanding of the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) Maintenance Approved Organisations Scheme (MAOS) as defined within Defence Standard 05 -130.

• Understand how to become compliant with this regulation to secure your existing and new military contracts.
• Keep ahead of the competition by knowing how to best apply the regulation.
• Advise your own organisation on the current regulatory best practise.
• Effectively question and align processes and business practice with regulation.

Course Overview

This high impact, one day course introduces senior staff to the implications and advantages of gaining MAOS approval.

A fast paced course that introduces Defence Standard 05/130 and how this defines the policy adopted by the UK MoD for the regulation of civilian organisations wishing to undertake maintenance of aircraft, aircraft systems or equipment. This course will introduce organisations that previously had no business need to meet the existing EASA Regulation 2042/2003 and to introduce them to the Defence Standard.

The course gives participants a clear view of the structure and requirements contained within the Defence Standard and its impact on organisations that are currently involved or have aspirations to be involved with contracting of UK MoD aircraft, aircraft systems or equipment.

Key Topics Covered:

• The MAOS regulatory system and its links to the EASA System.
• The origins of the Defence Standard.
• The contents of the Defence Standard.
• The approval investigation process.
• Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material.
• Continuing Airworthiness Management in relation to the Defence Standard.
• The Maintenance System requirements.
• Human Factors and Error Management requirements.
• Personnel Competency Requirements.
• Training and Examination Organisational Requirements.

Presentation Format

A balanced mix of group discussions, whiteboard work and PowerPoint presentations. Managed syndicate exercises afford participants the opportunity to practise the application of new processes and techniques.

Course Position:

• General Familiarisation with the principal elements of subject.
• Detailed Detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of subject.
• Specialised Detailed process-oriented knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of subject.

Assessment Process

Method: Course assessment and feedback from facilitator. An end of course exam is not normally given, although this can be provided if required by the client.

Course Objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the links between the Defence Standard 05-130 and the EASA regulatory structure.
2. Have a clear understanding of the role of the MoD Airworthiness and Flight Test Regulator (MAFTR).
3. Understand the contents, aims and objectives of Defence Standard 05-130.
4. Define the roles and specific responsibilities of key personnel in continued airworthiness.
5. Understand the MAOS approval process.
6. Indentify and recommend strategies to address gaps against the requirements.
7. Locate current sources of information relating to existing and emerging UK MoD requirements.