Military Aviation - EASA Regulations

EASA Regulations - Management Responsibilities

Course Benefits

If you are a senior manager or staff member who holds accountability to EASA in the Form-4 process then this course is for you. Understanding your responsibilities defends you personally against possible legal action and enables you to develop successful business systems to both improve efficiency and reduce error.

This course will:

• Highlight what your legal responsibilities are.
• Enable you and your organisation to demonstrate improved compliance to your regulatory authority.
• Equip you to proactively engage with the quality and regulatory aspects of your organisation.

Course Overview

This course is one of a series that have been introduced by Baines Simmons specifically to develop the competence of senior managers. The course will provide an understanding of the basic responsibilities as an Accountable (or Key) Manager.

The capabilities and professionalism of Key Personnel within EASA Approved Organisations play a significant part in sustaining flight safety. Accordingly EASA and National Aviation Authorities have generated requirements for Key Personnel. This course will equip participants with the knowledge and understanding of these requirements.

If you are an EASA Form 4 applicant or holder this course is definitely for you.

Key Topics Covered:

• An introduction in context of the EASA regulatory framework, including the NPA and CRD process.
• The AOC holder responsibilities under Part-M.
• Illustration of the practical application of the regulations using relevant industry examples.
• Specific focus on subparts B, C, D, G and I.
• Airworthiness Review Certification (ARC) procedures.
• Interface between Part-M and Parts-145, 147 and 66.
• Interrelationship with other worldwide regulation systems.
• Form 4 holder and management responsibilities.

Presentation Format

This course is a balanced mixture of group discussions, whiteboard work and PowerPoint presentations. Managed syndicate exercises afford participants the opportunity to practise application and evaluation of new processes and
techniques.

Accreditations

This course is aligned with the EASA system of learning:

• 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

Should the attendee wish to undertake the EASA accredited E-Learning examination in order to gain an EASA certificate, Baines Simmons can arrange this, (EASA charges apply).

Course Objectives

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

1. Effectively assess their organisations process of compliance to the regulations.
2. Appreciate their legal responsibilities towards Aircraft Maintenance and Continuing Airworthiness regulations.
3. Explain the impact of the implementation of an effective safety and quality policy.
4. Identify and select Safety Management mechanisms for assuring safety.
5. Discharge their legal Form-4 responsibilities correctly.
6. Explain in general terms the EASA Part 145, Part M Sub Part G and JAR OPS Quality Systems.
7. Evaluate the cost implications of quality.
8. Understand the regulations so that they can ask the right questions in their organisations.