GM1 BOP.ADD.040(c) Personnel requirements

• ED Decision 2018/004/R found in: Balloon Rule Book - Part-BOP Part-BFCL Part-ML CS-31GB CS-31HB CS-31TGB (Sep 2020)

GM1 BOP.ADD.040(c) Personnel requirements ED Decision 2018/004/R COMPETENCE OF NOMINATED PERSONS (a)     Nominated persons in accordance with [BOP.ADD.040](#_DxCrossRefBm1924813212) 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](https://www.easa.europa.eu/document-library/regulations/commission-regulation-eu-no-13212014)[[20]](#_ftn20). --- [[20]](#_ftnref20) 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).