AMC4 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 (Feb 2025)

AMC4 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors ED Decision 2019/007/R ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (a) The on-the-job training (OJT) should be conducted within the scope defined by [ARO.RAMP.005](#_DxCrossRefBm927677688). (b) The content of the OJT should be established on the basis of the list of elements to be covered, which is included in appendixes of the ramp inspection manual. (c) The competent authority should ensure that only the candidates that have successfully completed the initial theoretical and practical trainings are undertaking the OJT. (d) The OJT should comprise 2 phases: (1) Observation: During this phase, the candidate should accompany and observe a senior ramp inspector performing a series of ramp inspections (including the preparation of the inspection and post-inspection activities such as reporting). The senior inspector should also provide details on applicable follow-up activities. (2) Under supervision: During this phase, the candidate should perform ramp inspections under the supervision and guidance of a senior ramp inspector. (e) The duration of the OJT should be customised to the individual training needs of each candidate. As a minimum, the OJT should include at least 6 observed ramp inspections and 6 ramp inspections performed under the supervision of a senior ramp inspector, over a period of maximum of 6 months. Notwithstanding (a), up to 3 of these observed ramp inspections and 3 of these inspections under supervision may be performed on national operators, as long as they are performed in accordance with ARO.RAMP. (f) The OJT should cover in each phase all inspection items that the inspector will be privileged with, and it should be delivered by senior ramp inspectors who are privileged with the same items. (g) The OJT should be documented by the senior ramp inspectors who have provided the training, using OJT forms detailing the training content. (h) Certain OJT items may be replaced by alternative training using representative examples when no operational environment is required (e.g. documents, dangerous goods). AMC4 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors ED Decision 2019/007/R ON-THE-JOB TRAINING (a) The on-the-job training (OJT) should be conducted within the scope defined by [ARO.RAMP.005](#_DxCrossRefBm318085319). (b) The content of the OJT should be established on the basis of the list of elements to be covered, which is included in appendixes of the ramp inspection manual. (c) The competent authority should ensure that only the candidates that have successfully completed the initial theoretical and practical trainings are undertaking the OJT. (d) The OJT should comprise 2 phases: (1) Observation: During this phase, the candidate should accompany and observe a senior ramp inspector performing a series of ramp inspections (including the preparation of the inspection and post-inspection activities such as reporting). The senior inspector should also provide details on applicable follow-up activities. (2) Under supervision: During this phase, the candidate should perform ramp inspections under the supervision and guidance of a senior ramp inspector. (e) The duration of the OJT should be customised to the individual training needs of each candidate. As a minimum, the OJT should include at least 6 observed ramp inspections and 6 ramp inspections performed under the supervision of a senior ramp inspector, over a period of maximum of 6 months. Notwithstanding (a), up to 3 of these observed ramp inspections and 3 of these inspections under supervision may be performed on national operators, as long as they are performed in accordance with ARO.RAMP. (f) The OJT should cover in each phase all inspection items that the inspector will be privileged with, and it should be delivered by senior ramp inspectors who are privileged with the same items. (g) The OJT should be documented by the senior ramp inspectors who have provided the training, using OJT forms detailing the training content. (h) Certain OJT items may be replaced by alternative training using representative examples when no operational environment is required (e.g. documents, dangerous goods). ##### AMC4 ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) Qualification of ramp inspectors *ED Decision 2019/007/R* **ON-THE-JOB TRAINING** (a) The on-the-job training (OJT) should be conducted within the scope defined by [ARO.RAMP.005](#_DxCrossRefBm523087201). (b) The content of the OJT should be established on the basis of the list of elements to be covered, which is included in appendixes of the ramp inspection manual. (c) The competent authority should ensure that only the candidates that have successfully completed the initial theoretical and practical trainings are undertaking the OJT. (d) The OJT should comprise 2 phases: (1) Observation: During this phase, the candidate should accompany and observe a senior ramp inspector performing a series of ramp inspections (including the preparation of the inspection and post-inspection activities such as reporting). The senior inspector should also provide details on applicable follow-up activities. (2) Under supervision: During this phase, the candidate should perform ramp inspections under the supervision and guidance of a senior ramp inspector. (e) The duration of the OJT should be customised to the individual training needs of each candidate. As a minimum, the OJT should include at least 6 observed ramp inspections and 6 ramp inspections performed under the supervision of a senior ramp inspector, over a period of maximum of 6 months. Notwithstanding (a), up to 3 of these observed ramp inspections and 3 of these inspections under supervision may be performed on national operators, as long as they are performed in accordance with ARO.RAMP. (f) The OJT should cover in each phase all inspection items that the inspector will be privileged with, and it should be delivered by senior ramp inspectors who are privileged with the same items. (g) The OJT should be documented by the senior ramp inspectors who have provided the training, using OJT forms detailing the training content. (h) Certain OJT items may be replaced by alternative training using representative examples when no operational environment is required (e.g. documents, dangerous goods).