Legislation

The United Kingdom Air Navigation Order (ANO – CAP 393) as amended allows the Civil Aviation Authority to authorise persons to conduct training and examinations or tests subject to such conditions, as it thinks fit.  The Joint Aviation Requirements – Flight Crew Licensing 1 (JAR-FCL1) Subpart H & I specifies the categories of Instructor & Examiner Authorisation together with the requirements for obtaining and maintaining those ratings & authorisations. Further information is available from the CAA - Standards Document 21.
EU-OPS specifies a further need for Examiners in its requirement for the conduct of Operator Proficiency Checks (OPC) for companies operating under a Commercial Transport Air Operator Certificate (AOC) – CAA Standards Document 24

Flight Instructor training courses available are:

• Flight Instructor – Aeroplane (FI/A) single engine
• Flight Instructor and Class Rating Instructor (FI/CRI ME) – Multi engine aeroplane
• Instrument Rating Instructor (IRI)
• Flight Instructor Conversion FAA to JAA authorisation
• Flight Instructor Quality Assurance & Standardisation

Examiner Training courses available are:

For Single Pilot Aeroplanes (SPA)

• Flight Examiner PPL SE
• Flight Examiner CPL SE or SE/ME
  
• Class Rating Examiner (CRE) SE or ME
  
• Class Rating Examiner & Instrument Rating Revalidation (CRE/IRR) plus OPC - SPA/MPA
  
• Flight Instructor Examiner (FIE) – refresher training
  
• Instrument Rating Examiner (CAA Staff Examiners only) (Initial IR Skill Tests – SPA)

For Multi Pilot Aeroplanes (MPA)

• Type Rating Examiner
  
• Synthetic Flight Examiner

Authorisations

FE (PPL)

• Conduct skill tests for grant of a Private Pilot Licence (PPL (A)) or UK National PPL (NNPL).
• Conduct skill tests and proficiency checks for grant, revalidation or renewal of class or type rating single pilot aeroplane (SPA).
• Sign certificates or revalidation in respect of rating revalidation or renewal (Not greater than 5 years).
• Conduct flight tests for the grant or renewal of UK IMC rating included in a PPL.
• Conduct ground examinations for PPL written exams- Requires a separate application and authorisation.

FE CPL

• Conduct skill tests for grant of a Private Pilot Licence (PPL (A)) or UK National PPL (NNPL).
• Conduct skill tests and proficiency checks for grant, revalidation or renewal of class or type rating single pilot aeroplane (SPA).
• Sign certificates or revalidation in respect of rating revalidation or renewal (Not more than 5 years).
• Conduct flight tests for the grant or renewal of UK IMC rating included in a PPL or BCPL.
• Conduct ground examinations for PPL written exams- Requires a separate application and authorisation.
• Conduct skill test for grant of a Commercial Pilots Licence CPL(A).

CRE

• Conduct skill test for issue of aeroplane type/class rating SPA.
• Conduct proficiency checks for revalidation or renewal of aeroplane type/class rating SPA.
• Sign certificates of revalidation or Renewal (Not greater than 5 years).

CRE/IRR

• Conduct skill test for issue of aeroplane type/class rating SPA/MPA.
• Conduct proficiency checks for revalidation or renewal of aeroplane type/class rating SPA.
• Sign certificates of revalidation or renewal (Not greater than 5 years).
• Conduct proficiency checks for revalidation or renewal (Not greater than 5 years) for the instrument-rating SPA including IMC rating.

CRE/IRR/OPC

• Conduct skill test for issue of aeroplane type/class rating SPA/MPA.
• Conduct proficiency checks for revalidation or renewal of aeroplane type/class rating SPA/MPA.
• Sign certificates of revalidation or renewal (Not greater than 5 years).
• Conduct proficiency checks for revalidation or renewal (Not greater than 5 years) for the instrument rating SPA including IMC rating.
• Conduct operator proficiency checks (OPC) for sponsoring commercial (AOC) company.

Courses

Courses are available for all single pilot aeroplane Examiner categories except the Instrument Rating Examiner (IRE) and Flight Instructor Examiner (FIE).  CRE and CRE/IRR courses are available for both public transport and non-public transport operations, including training for Light Turbo Jet and Turbo-Prop – Multi Pilot Operations.
Examiner training for Turbo-Prop operators will be conducted using a King Air B200 Full flight simulator (Level C) approved by the UK CAA for Type conversion training.

Examiner training for turbine aircraft such as Citation/Eclipse (VLJ) will be conducted in association with Atlantic Training Support.

Before arranging a course of training for any Examiner authorisation application must be made to the UK CAA for approval to commence training.  (Application form SRG/1128 – available on CAA website).  The UK CAA is responsible for the appointment of Examiners and some applications will require an interview and/or pre training selection.

Pre Course Experience and Qualifications

JAR-FCL1 Subpart I and CAA Standards Document 21 give full detail on the requirements for Authorisation, but for ease of reference the basic requirements are outlined below:

All Examiners shall:-

1. Hold the licence and rating at least equal to that for which authorisation to test for is required
2. Have the privilege to instruct for that licence or rating  (see note 3)
3. Be qualified to act as pilot in command of the aircraft during a skill test or proficiency check

FE PPL		Have flown 1000 hours flight time as pilot of aeroplanes including at least 250 instructional hours
FE CPL		Have flown 2000 hours flight time as pilot of aeroplanes including at least 250 hours flight instruction. Be successful at the CAA Examiner selection interview (if required).
CRE		Have flown at least 500 hours as pilot of aeroplanes. Including not less than 30 hours as PIC on class or the type of aeroplane (including 10 hours in previous 12 months).
CRE/IRR		Have flown at least 500 hours as pilot of aeroplanes. Including not less than 30 hours as PIC on the class or type of aeroplane (including 10 hours in previous 12 months) and hold a current Instrument Rating valid on single pilot aeroplanes of the type/class.
CRE/IRR/OPC		Have flown at least 500 hours as pilot of aeroplanes. Including not less than 30 hours as PIC on the class or type of aeroplane (including 10 hours in previous 12 months) and hold a current Instrument Rating valid on single pilot aeroplanes of the type/class. Plus additional training for company Operator Proficiency Checks (OPC). Please note that applicants will be expected to produce a copy of the Company Operations Manual – recurrent staff training section only.

Examiner ‘Core’ Course

Pre course study and examination is required before applicants start the first examiner course.  The ‘core’ course is provided by ET21/ATS and the CAA and is intended as a self-study and assessment giving the applicant a working knowledge of JAA regulations (JAR-FCL / JAR-MED / EU-OPS).  The course is supported by self-assessment tests and a further check of the applicant’s knowledge will be made during examiner training.

Examiner Course Duration

The normal duration of each course is laid down below together with an indication of whether the practical element of the course is conduct in an aircraft or a simulator.

FE PPL             VFR Single Engine                     2 days  10 hours ground / 2 hours Aircraft
Plus test with FIE

Examiner Course Duration

The normal duration of each course is laid down below together with an indication of whether the practical element of the course is conduct in an aircraft or a simulator.

FE PPL	VFR Single Engine	2 days  10 hours ground / 2 hours Aircraft Plus test with FIE
FE CPL	VFR Single Engine	5 days  25 hours ground / 8 hours Aircraft Plus test with CAA FE
FE CPL	VFR SE/ME	5 days  25 hours ground / 5 hrs SE & 3hrs ME Aircraft Plus Test with CAA FE
CRE/SE	VFR Single Engine	2 days  8 hours ground / 2 hours Aircraft Plus test with CAA FE or nominated FIE
CRE/ME	VFR Multi Engine	2 days 8  hours ground / 2 hours Aircraft (may be STD)    Plus test with CAA FE or nominated FIE
CRE/SE/ME	combined	3 days  10 hours ground / 1.5 hrs SE/1.5 hrs ME (may be STD) plus test
CRE/IRR	CRE inc. IRR	4 days  20 hours ground / 6 hours STD Plus test with CAA FE/ Flt Ops Inspector
*CRE/IRR/OPC inc. IRR		5 days  25 hours ground/ 8 hours STD Plus test with CAA FE/ Flt Ops Inspector

*Note:

1. Conducted using a synthetic training device (STD) qualified as FNPT II - Multi engine piston or a STD Flight Simulator (Level C) Turbo Prop or FNPT II Turbine (CRJ)
2. Refresher training for UK TRE/IRE lapsed by 5 years or more and wishing to renew
3. In addition a 1-day course is available for inclusion of public transport OPC privileges plus test with CAA FE/Flt Ops Inspector

Training hours are the minimum required hours but additional training may be necessary to reach the standard for entry to the JAA/CAA Examiner Authorisation Acceptance Test (EAAT).  Additional training if required will be charges at standard training rate and aeroplane/STD rates.

Programme of Courses

FE PPL		Available on request
FE CPL		Normally 2 applicants per course. Courses run between March & October. Dates on request.
CRE (SE/ME)		Available on request
CRE/IRR		Normally conducted monthly (depending upon FNPT availability), dates on request. Applicants may be paired based upon their requirements for Public Transport or Non Public Transport privileges.  Single pilot or Multi pilot operations will not be mixed.

Courses are conducted using continuous assessment together with a short entry test (Day 1) and a progress check (Day 3).  Examiner Training 21/ATS and CAA will forward Pre course study material.

Every effort is made to complete courses within the specified course period but applicants must be flexible if delays due to adverse weather conditions, equipment or other factors outside our control affect completion dates.

All courses are conducted with maximum of two Training Instructors (Tutors) (except FI training and FE PPL) who will act in various roles and scenarios during training.  Courses are interactive, with trainees being required to ‘role’ play in order to establish a realistic training environment.

Special arrangements may be made to conduct training courses at the applicant’s home base providing suitable (approved) equipment and facilities are available.  (see course charges).

CRE course training – Approved CRJ FNPTII – Atlantic Training Support.

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

Flight Instructor courses and associated ratings are conducted in cooperation with The Pilot Training College and Falcon Flight Training Academy.  However, the training material and course structure is unique to the programme developed by Tony Kember during his extensive career as and instructor and instructor examiner.

ET21 has expanded the portfolio of approved training to include:

Through ET21 and its associated companies you will be provided with experience and training material that supports the current JAA/EASA teaching techniques.  The Instructor training manual and pre flight briefing manual will be provided for your own use and reference in the future.

Please complete the enquiry form for further details.

FLIGHT TRAINING SERVICES

The implementation of European Pilot licences, through the Joint Aviation Authority, is about to change to become the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).  By April 2012 it is anticipated that the EASA document for Flight Crew Licences (EASA-FCL) will become a legal entity and all European member states must comply with the Regulations.  All Flight Training organisations offering any form of training for the issue of EASA licences will be audited for compliance with the regulation, and non-compliance may result in cessation of training until corrected.

This change to EASA Regulations will have a significant affect upon many RTF’s, FTO’s and TRTO’s who have operated for many years under the previous UK CAA or JAA requirements.  It is likely that many will find that their Operation Manual and Training manuals are not fully compliant with EASA FCL and this may have a significant affect upon their business.

ET21 can offer a ‘Compliance’ service that will examine your company procedures and manuals and provide a regular independent Auditing service to ensure that your operations follow the EASA Regulations.

Don’t leave it until its too late, contact ET21 for information on how we can help!