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BOP.ADD.040(c) Personnel requirements
ED Decision 2018/004/R
COMPETENCE OF NOMINATED PERSONS
(a) Nominated persons in accordance with BOP.ADD.040 possess the experience and meet the licensing provisions that are listed below in (b) to (e). Exceptionally, in particular cases, the competent authority may accept a nomination that does not meet these provisions in full. In that case, the nominee has comparable experience and also the ability to perform effectively the functions associated with the post and with the scale of the operation.
(b) Nominated persons have:
(1) practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices;
(2) comprehensive knowledge of:
(i) the applicable EU safety regulations and any associated requirements and procedures; and
(ii) the need for, and content of, the relevant parts of the operations manual; and
(3) 3 years of relevant work experience.
(c) Flight operations
The nominated person:
(1) holds or has held a valid flight crew licence and the associated ratings appropriate to the relevant type of operation; or
(2) has demonstrated in another manner thorough knowledge of the relevant flight operations.
(d) Ground operations
The nominated person has a thorough knowledge of the operator’s ground operations concept.
(e) Continuing airworthiness
The nominated person has the relevant knowledge and meets the appropriate experience requirements related to balloon continuing airworthiness as detailed in Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014[20].
[20] Commission Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 of 26 November 2014 on the continuing airworthiness of aircraft and aeronautical products, parts and appliances, and on the approval of organisations and personnel involved in these tasks (OJ L 362, 17.12.2014, p. 1).
EASA balloon operations require nominated personnel to demonstrate competence through experience, knowledge of aviation safety standards, and relevant work history. Flight operations nominees need a flight crew license or equivalent knowledge. Ground operations nominees require thorough understanding of ground procedures. Continuing airworthiness nominees must meet specific experience criteria.
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