For what types of tasks should a qualified entity have adequate qualified technical personnel?

A qualified entity should have adequate qualified technical personnel for tasks related to initial certification or continuing oversight, including conducting aerodrome inspections and audits, and any other task needed during the certification and oversight process.

Which EASA decision and section does this AMC on allocation of tasks belong to?

This AMC is AMC1 ADR.AR.B.010(a)(1) Allocation of tasks, under ED Decision 2023/010/R.

What is the role of the Competent Authority in determining the number of qualified technical personnel in a qualified entity?

The qualified entity should have an adequate number of qualified technical personnel as required by the Competent Authority, to conduct aerodrome inspections and audits and perform any other task needed during certification and oversight.

Are there any specific references to guidance material for the qualification criteria of qualified entity personnel?

Yes, the AMC refers to GM6 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2) as additional guidance alongside the AMC1, AMC2, and AMC3 to ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2).

AMC1 ADR.AR.B.010(a)(1) Allocation of tasks

Q: What qualifications should the technical personnel of a qualified entity have when tasks related to initial certification or continuing oversight are allocated to them?

The personnel of a qualified entity to whom such tasks are allocated should meet the qualification criteria applicable for competent authorities' aerodrome inspectors prescribed in AMC1 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2), AMC2 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2), and AMC3 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2), with reference also to GM6 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2).

Q: How many qualified technical personnel should a qualified entity have to conduct aerodrome inspections and audits?

A qualified entity should have an adequate number of qualified technical personnel to conduct aerodrome inspections and audits, and to perform any other task needed during the certification and oversight process, as required by the Competent Authority.

Q: Which specific AMC documents define the qualification criteria that personnel of a qualified entity must meet for allocated certification or oversight tasks?

The qualification criteria are defined in AMC1 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2), AMC2 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2), and AMC3 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2), with additional guidance in GM6 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2).

Q: Does the AMC require qualified entity personnel to meet the same qualification criteria as competent authority aerodrome inspectors?

Yes, the personnel of a qualified entity to whom tasks are allocated should meet the qualification criteria applicable for competent authorities' aerodrome inspectors, as prescribed in the referenced AMC1, AMC2, and AMC3 to ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2).

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AMC1 ADR.AR.B.010(a)(1) Allocation of tasks

ED Decision 2023/010/R

QUALIFICATIONS OF PERSONNEL

(a) A qualified entity, to which tasks related to the initial certification or continuing oversight tasks are to be allocated, should have an adequate number of qualified technical personnel to conduct aerodrome inspections and audits, and to perform any other task needed during the certification and oversight process, as required by the Competent Authority.

(b) The personnel of a qualified entity, to whom such tasks are allocated, should meet the qualification criteria applicable for competent authorities’ aerodrome inspectors prescribed in AMC1 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2), AMC2 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2), and AMC3 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2), (see also GM6 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2)).

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Source-Title: AMC1 ADR.AR.B.010(a)(1) Allocation of tasks View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-2572 Compare versions

Domain: Aerodromes

Activitytype: Authority management system

Applicabilitydate: 22 February, 2026

Entryintoforcedate: 14 July, 2023

Icaoreference: Annex 19

Keywords: Use of consultants, Outsourcing, QE, Compliance monitoring, internal audit, safety risk management process, SSP

Regulatedentity: Competent authority

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ADR.AR

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: ADR.AR.B.010 Allocation of tasks

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR