UK CAA / EASA Air Operations Requirements - Effective Implementation

TR35 | 2 days

The UK CAA / EASA Air Operations Regulation is complicated and lengthy. It can be a challenge to navigate through it successfully and to identify specific subject matter, elements of which can sometimes be found across multiple locations. A lack of familiarity with and understanding of the Regulation will act as a barrier to effective implementation and lead to missed opportunities for improved safety performance. 

This course provides knowledge of the structure and language of the Regulation and how to begin to implement its provisions, with an emphasis on the management system philosophy.

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How will this course benefit me?

Completing this course will give you the requisite knowledge, confidence and competence to:

  • Demonstrate to the CAA or National Competent Authority (NCA) how the organisation, and your role within it, comply with the Air Operations requirements
  • Identify and apply those regulations relevant to your organisation and role
  • Identify the need and apply for Alternative Means of Compliance
  • Optimise performance by understanding how to meet the intent of the requirements
  • Guard against unwitting non-compliance by providing a comprehensive understanding of the Air Operations legal obligations upon your organisation
  • Assess your own level of compliance to meet the requirements
  • Manage your own relationship with the CAA or your NCA more effectively

 

Key areas of focus

  • CAA / EASA terminology, language, definitions and structure of the regulations
  • The Operator – how to discharge its responsibilities
  • Acceptable Means of Compliance & Alternative Means of Compliance – understanding and using the different compliance mechanisms
  • The Basic Regulation – applicable to Air Operations
  • Part ARO – how the obligations of the CAA / NCA are likely to impact you as the Operator
  • Part ORO –  how the management system requirements affect your organisational structure
  • Part CAT – Commercial Air Transport
  • Part SPA - Specific Approvals; and Part SPO – Specialised Operations
  • Flexibility provisions, derogations, exemptions, permissions and variations

 

Is this course right for me?

This is a practitioner level course designed for anyone who is expected to be working in compliance with, or regulating against, the Air Operations requirements, including managers, inspectors and auditors who need a thorough understanding of the implications of the management system approach. It is suitable for managers and staff from both fixed-wing and rotary operators. For example:

  • Accountable Managers
  • Safety Managers
  • Nominated Persons
  • Compliance Monitoring Managers
  • Flight Crew and Cabin Crew Managers

 

This course would also benefit

  • CAA / NCA / EASA (Flight Operations) Auditors/Inspectors
  • Other operations supervisors and staff with a need to understand the Air Operations Regulation 
  • Although primarily aimed at Commercial Air Transport (CAT) operators, the course would also benefit managers and staff from Non-Commercial Complex (NCC) and Specialized Operations (SPO) air operators.

 

Prerequisites

This course assumes basic knowledge of the Air Operations industry.

 

Course details

Course format: This course is a balanced mix of group discussions, flipchart work and PowerPoint presentations. Managed individual and syndicate exercises give you the opportunity to test your new knowledge and practise the application and evaluation of new processes and techniques.
Course level: Practitioner Level Training (P) is suitable for those who have worked in the subject for some time, are familiar with core terminologies and concepts and are looking to develop or update their level of knowledge and practical understanding. 
Assessment process: No formal assessment. Formative feedback is provided by the facilitator.
Course size: 14 persons maximum at our Aviation Safety Academy or on-site at your facility. 

Frequently asked questions

I'm a CAT operator so don't I just need to read Part CAT?

No. Part ORO, including the Management System requirements, applies to all air operators except for NCO operators, and you may also need to apply for specific approvals under Part SPA. This course will give you an understanding of what parts of Air Ops govern your operation, and what action you need to take to satisfy the regulator that you comply. 

My company only manages bizjet aircraft on behalf of their owners, so aren't we a private operation? I don't think Air Ops applies to us at all.

If you are the operator of a non-commercial flight with Complex Motor-Powered Aircraft, then you are subject at least to Part NCC and Part ORO. But you may also find that even when you carry only the owner, the flight is legally a commercial operation and subject to both Part ORO and Part CAT. This course will give you an understanding of what parts of Air Ops govern your operation, and what action you need to take to manage your operation safely and satisfy the regulator that you comply. 

What's all this about management systems? We've had an ops manual for years - what's changed?

The Management System requirements are set out in Part ORO and thus apply to all air operators (except NCO). This course looks at these requirements and helps you understand the action you need to take to manage your operation safely and satisfy the regulator that you comply.