AMC1 ORO.FC.146(c) Personnel providing training, checking and assessment

EBT INSTRUCTOR — INITIAL STANDARDISATION PROGRAMME

(a)     Before delivering the operator’s EBT programme, the instructor should complete an EBT instructor initial standardisation programme composed of:

(1)     EBT instructor training; and

(2)     EBT assessment of competence.

EBT INSTRUCTOR TRAINING

(b)     The EBT instructor training course should be delivered by at least one pilot who is or has been an EBT instructor, and who has demonstrated proficiency to train the elements specified in point (c) below.

(c)      The EBT instructor training course should comprise theoretical and practical training. At the completion of EBT instructor training, the instructor should:

(1)     have knowledge of EBT, including the following underlying principles:

(i)      competency-based training;

(ii)     learning from positive performance;

(iii)     building resilience; and

(iv)     data-driven training;

(2)     demonstrate knowledge of the structure of an EBT module;

(3)     demonstrate knowledge of the method of training delivery for each phase of an EBT module;

(4)     demonstrate knowledge of the principles of adult learning and how they relate to EBT;

(5)     conduct objective observations based on a competency framework, and document evidence of observed performance;

(6)     relate specific performance observations of competencies;

(7)     analyse trainee performance to determine competency-based training needs and recognise strengths;

(8)     evaluate performance using a competency-based grading system;

(9)     apply appropriate teaching styles during simulator training to accommodate trainee learning needs;

(10)    facilitate trainee learning, focusing on specific competency-based training needs; and

(11)    conduct a debrief using facilitation techniques.

(d)     An instructor may be given credits for parts of point (c) if the instructor has demonstrated competencies in those topics.

EBT ASSESSMENT OF COMPETENCE

(e)     Prior to conducting assessment and training within an EBT programme, the EBT instructor should complete an EBT assessment of competence where the EBT instructor delivers:

(1)     an evaluation phase (EVAL) and a manoeuvres training phase (MT); or

(2)     a scenario-based training phase (SBT).

(f)      The assessment of competence has a validity period of 3 years.

(g)     The EBT assessment of competence should be conducted by a person nominated by the operator, who:

(1)     is qualified in accordance with Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 to conduct an assessment of competence; and

(2)     has completed the EBT instructor standardisation.

(h)     The EBT assessment of competence may be combined with the assessment of competence required in Annex I (Part-FCL) to Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011.