AMC2 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors

• ED Decision 2019/007/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Sep 2023)

AMC2 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors ED Decision 2019/007/R QUALIFICATION PROCESS (a) The competent authority should ensure that its inspectors meet, at all times, the qualification criteria with regard to training and recent experience. (b) Any competent authority or ramp inspection training organisation (RITO) approved in accordance with [ARO.RAMP.120(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085337) may provide the initial theoretical and practical training. (c) The senior ramp inspectors delivering the on-the-job training may be appointed by any competent authority. (d) The initial theoretical and practical training, as well as the on-the-job training as per [ARO.RAMP.115(b)(2)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085336), should be completed within 12 months. If the qualification of the candidate is not completed within 12 months, the entire process should be re-initiated. (e) The competent authority should issue a formal qualification statement, including the inspection privileges, for each candidate who has successfully completed the initial theoretical, practical, and on-the-job-training, as demonstrated by: (1) for theoretical and practical trainings, a satisfactory evaluation by the competent authority or by the RITO which has delivered the training; (2) for on–the-job training, the positive assessment, made by the senior ramp inspectors who have provided the training, of the candidate’s ability to effectively perform ramp inspections in an operational environment; (3) a final assessment of the inspector’s competency performed at the end of the initial training process by the competent authority. AMC2 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors ED Decision 2019/007/R QUALIFICATION PROCESS (a) The competent authority should ensure that its inspectors meet, at all times, the qualification criteria with regard to training and recent experience. (b) Any competent authority or ramp inspection training organisation (RITO) approved in accordance with [ARO.RAMP.120(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm927677706) may provide the initial theoretical and practical training. (c) The senior ramp inspectors delivering the on-the-job training may be appointed by any competent authority. (d) The initial theoretical and practical training, as well as the on-the-job training as per [ARO.RAMP.115(b)(2)](#_DxCrossRefBm927677705), should be completed within 12 months. If the qualification of the candidate is not completed within 12 months, the entire process should be re-initiated. (e) The competent authority should issue a formal qualification statement, including the inspection privileges, for each candidate who has successfully completed the initial theoretical, practical, and on-the-job-training, as demonstrated by: (1) for theoretical and practical trainings, a satisfactory evaluation by the competent authority or by the RITO which has delivered the training; (2) for on–the-job training, the positive assessment, made by the senior ramp inspectors who have provided the training, of the candidate’s ability to effectively perform ramp inspections in an operational environment; (3) a final assessment of the inspector’s competency performed at the end of the initial training process by the competent authority. ##### AMC2 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors *ED Decision 2019/007/R* **QUALIFICATION PROCESS** (a) The competent authority should ensure that its inspectors meet, at all times, the qualification criteria with regard to training and recent experience. (b) Any competent authority or ramp inspection training organisation (RITO) approved in accordance with [ARO.RAMP.120(a)](#_DxCrossRefBm523087219) may provide the initial theoretical and practical training. (c) The senior ramp inspectors delivering the on-the-job training may be appointed by any competent authority. (d) The initial theoretical and practical training, as well as the on-the-job training as per [ARO.RAMP.115(b)(2)](#_DxCrossRefBm523087218), should be completed within 12 months. If the qualification of the candidate is not completed within 12 months, the entire process should be re-initiated. (e) The competent authority should issue a formal qualification statement, including the inspection privileges, for each candidate who has successfully completed the initial theoretical, practical, and on-the-job-training, as demonstrated by: (1) for theoretical and practical trainings, a satisfactory evaluation by the competent authority or by the RITO which has delivered the training; (2) for on–the-job training, the positive assessment, made by the senior ramp inspectors who have provided the training, of the candidate’s ability to effectively perform ramp inspections in an operational environment; (3) a final assessment of the inspector’s competency performed at the end of the initial training process by the competent authority.