AMC8 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors
ED Decision 2019/007/R
SENIOR RAMP INSPECTORS
(a) The competent authority may appoint senior ramp inspectors provided the appointees meet the following criteria:
(1) the appointee has been a qualified ramp inspector over the 36 months preceding his/her appointment; and
(2) during the period under (1), the appointee has performed a minimum of 72 ramp inspections, with no less than 24 ramp inspections during the last 12 months;
(b) Senior ramp inspectors should maintain their seniority only if performing at least 24 ramp inspections during each calendar year. Up to 6 of these ramp inspections may be performed on national operators, as long as they are performed in accordance with ARO.RAMP.
(c) For the calendar year during which the senior inspector was appointed, the recent experience requirements should be applied on a pro rata basis.
(d) When seniority is lost, but not the ramp inspector qualification, as a result of failure to perform the minimum number of ramp inspections, it can be regained if:
(1) the inspector performs 2 ramp inspections under the supervision of a senior ramp inspector; or
(2) the inspector performs the missing number of ramp inspections.
These inspections should be performed within the following year, and should not be counted for the recent experience requirements for that year.
The above provision should not be used for two consecutive years.
(e) If the senior ramp inspector cannot regain his/her seniority following the provisions under (d), the conditions under (a)(2) apply.
(f) For each appointed senior ramp inspector, the competent authority should establish, based on his/her experience, the privileges for which he/she may deliver OJT.
EASA aviation regulations define senior ramp inspector qualifications. Appointees need prior experience as qualified inspectors, performing a minimum number of inspections annually. Seniority maintenance requires ongoing inspection activity. Lapsed seniority can be regained through supervised inspections or completing missing inspections within a year.
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