Welcoming a new trainer

A trainer is often considered the most important asset an aviation school can have. It is him that can make the different for a school. Accepting his importance, the aviation authority has stipulated the requirements who can be a trainer.

Basically, in a simple term, a trainer should have:

a. the knowledge to deliver the course: Thus he must have been trained in delivery technique and attended the Instructional Technique Course. This requirements can be replaced by teaching experience.

b. He has the knowledge of the modules, there 13 modules as per the EASA part 66.

c. He has the working experience in the aircraft.

So Mr P reported for duty on the 1 Dec 2011. I had prepared a few topics for a short informal briefing. If it is more than 2 new staff, then I have to give a proper presentation. Among the topics are:

- The company's MTOE or maintenance training organization exposition. All approved company under part 147 have to have the MTOE. It is like a policy and operating mannual.

- The local requirements for training school. This include the EASA 147 requirements and the part 66 examination requirements.

- The company's requirements to be included in the list of approved instructors.

Then I brought him around to introduce to all the staff.

I have to put him under probation for 6 months, then confirm him he can prove his worth.