ARO.RAMP.115 Qualification of ramp inspectors

• Regulation (EU) 2019/1384 found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Sep 2023)

ARO.RAMP.115 Qualification of ramp inspectors Regulation (EU) 2019/1384 (a) The competent authority and the Agency shall have qualified inspectors to conduct ramp inspections. (b) Ramp inspectors shall: (1) possess the necessary aeronautical education or practical knowledge relevant to their area(s) of inspection; (2) have successfully completed: (i) appropriate specific theoretical and practical training, in one or more of the following areas of inspection: (A) flight deck; (B) cabin safety; (C) aircraft condition; (D) cargo; (ii) appropriate on-the-job training delivered by a senior ramp inspector appointed by the competent authority or the Agency; (3) maintain the validity of their qualification by undergoing recurrent training and by performing a minimum of 12 inspections per calendar year. (c) The training in (b)(2)(i) shall be delivered by the competent authority or by any training organisation approved in accordance with [ARO.RAMP.120(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085337). (d) The Agency shall develop and maintain training syllabi and promote the organisation of training courses and workshops for inspectors to improve the understanding and uniform implementation of this Subpart. (e) The Agency shall facilitate and coordinate an inspector exchange programme aimed at allowing inspectors to obtain practical experience and contributing to the harmonisation of procedures. ARO.RAMP.115 Qualification of ramp inspectors Regulation (EU) 2019/1384 (a) The competent authority and the Agency shall have qualified inspectors to conduct ramp inspections. (b) Ramp inspectors shall: (1) possess the necessary aeronautical education or practical knowledge relevant to their area(s) of inspection; (2) have successfully completed: (i) appropriate specific theoretical and practical training, in one or more of the following areas of inspection: (A) flight deck; (B) cabin safety; (C) aircraft condition; (D) cargo; (ii) appropriate on-the-job training delivered by a senior ramp inspector appointed by the competent authority or the Agency; (3) maintain the validity of their qualification by undergoing recurrent training and by performing a minimum of 12 inspections per calendar year. (c) The training in (b)(2)(i) shall be delivered by the competent authority or by any training organisation approved in accordance with [ARO.RAMP.120(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm927677706). (d) The Agency shall develop and maintain training syllabi and promote the organisation of training courses and workshops for inspectors to improve the understanding and uniform implementation of this Subpart. (e) The Agency shall facilitate and coordinate an inspector exchange programme aimed at allowing inspectors to obtain practical experience and contributing to the harmonisation of procedures. #### ARO.RAMP.115 Qualification of ramp inspectors *Regulation (EU) 2019/1384* (a) The competent authority and the Agency shall have qualified inspectors to conduct ramp inspections. (b) Ramp inspectors shall: (1) possess the necessary aeronautical education or practical knowledge relevant to their area(s) of inspection; (2) have successfully completed: (i) appropriate specific theoretical and practical training, in one or more of the following areas of inspection: (A) flight deck; (B) cabin safety; (C) aircraft condition; (D) cargo; (ii) appropriate on-the-job training delivered by a senior ramp inspector appointed by the competent authority or the Agency; (3) maintain the validity of their qualification by undergoing recurrent training and by performing a minimum of 12 inspections per calendar year. (c) The training in (b)(2)(i) shall be delivered by the competent authority or by any training organisation approved in accordance with [ARO.RAMP.120(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm523087219). (d) The Agency shall develop and maintain training syllabi and promote the organisation of training courses and workshops for inspectors to improve the understanding and uniform implementation of this Subpart. (e) The Agency shall facilitate and coordinate an inspector exchange programme aimed at allowing inspectors to obtain practical experience and contributing to the harmonisation of procedures.