Sunday, February 26, 2012
Driving for the Objectives - Get Part66 License
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
EASA 147 Aviation School - Personnel Requirements
EASA 147 documents for an approved maintenance school has identified the following groups of personnel to be made available:
- An Accountable Manager
- Knowledge Instructors
- Practical Instructors
- Assessors
The requirements for the above groups are as follows..
a. Management - The Accountable Manager
EASA 147 views the role of accountable manager as very critical. He has to display understanding of the 147 requirements and to ensure that the resources, processes and procedures are implemented to support the stated requirements.
A person had to be appointed to ensure that the company comply to the requirements of the 147 requirements.
b. Requirements for Knowledge Instructors
A knowledge instructor is the person who will be teaching in the classroom on the 13 modules for the Basic Course. He has to meet the following requirements.
- Undergone instructional course.
- Has knowledge of EASA
- Working Knowledge of Training Organisation exposition.
Other Prerequisite to be Knowledge Instructor
Beside the mentioned requirements as stated above, an instructor must meet the requirements below:...
- have part 66 license . (OR)
- have sufficient working experiences. (OR)
- have the experience of technical instructor.
On meeting the requirements, the instructor has to attend another course on the required subjects followed by sit-in in the class.
The initial course to be done under the guidance of an approved instructor.
Requirement for Practical Experience
Viewing the logbook, it consists of three sections:
1- personal data and record of employment.
2. Basic Training and Basic Skill
3. Type training and maintenance experiences.
We were not too sure when to start filling the logbook. There were some of the earlier staff who feels that the logbook to be filled up when the students have completed the examinations of the 13 modules. However that does not make sense as some of the records required for it are for basic skills which are required for the license. Let us examine some of the elements of the required basic skills:
Samples of the Basic Skills:
- Soldering cables to single or multiple pins connector.
- Check aircraft wiring for continuity in conjunction with wiring diagram.
These basic skills are taught in maintenance school. As such the record can be entered when the students are doing the courses.
How to Use The LogBook
Friday, February 17, 2012
academic grading
Thursday, February 16, 2012
aircraft maintenance school
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Welcoming Message to New Students
1. At the end of 2.5 years they should pass all the 13 modules.
2. and second target is after the 4 years they will get their license.
A visit to the local airworthiness authority confirm that the services to be provided by an approved training organisation should include all activities to enable the students to get the license.
What are required to get the license?. A check on the rule, states that the application for the license should include the following documentation:
i) Evidence of competency in theoretical knowledge and the English language;
ii) Evidence of competency in practical skills certified by a Validator;
iii) Evidence of practical assessments in aircraft maintenance experience certified by a Practical Assessor; and
iv) Recommendation from the ATO.
The students were told that the road to get the license will be a collaborative efforts between the school and the students. Looking at the requirements, they have to start collecting the practical tasks as early. Just in case the instructor forgot to give them the task sheet and practical work schedule, the students can insist. It is their right and they will the one sending the application later.
Boeing Aircrafts
I remember in the early 70's, the competition was very much between Boeing and McDonald Douglas. In my judgement, the DC10 was a much advance aircraft compared to B747. The DC8 and B707 was on a level fight, and DC8 seem to be a winner. Towards the end, we know who had won and DC was bought over by Boeing.