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ATCO.C.030 Synthetic training device instructor (STDI) privileges

Regulation (EU) 2023/893

(a)       Holders of an STDI endorsement are authorised to provide practical training on synthetic training devices:

(1)       for subjects of practical nature during initial training;

(2)       for unit training other than OJT; and

(3)       for continuation training.

Where the STDI is providing pre-OJT, he/she shall hold or have held the relevant unit endorsement.

(b)       Holders of an STDI endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have:

(1)       at least two years' experience in the rating they will instruct in;

(2)       demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices;

(3)       practised instructional techniques in those procedures in which it is intended to provide instruction.

(c)       Notwithstanding point (b)(1)

(1)       for the purpose of basic training any rating held is appropriate;

(2)       for the purpose of rating training, training may be provided for specific and selected operational tasks by an STDI holding a rating that is relevant for that specific and selected operational task.

[applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340]

(a)       Holders of an STDI endorsement are authorised to provide practical training on synthetic training devices:

(1)       for subjects of practical nature during initial training;

(2)       for unit training other than OJT; and

(3)       for continuation training.

Where the STDI is providing pre-OJT, he or she shall hold or have held the relevant unit endorsement.

(b)       Holders of an STDI endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have:

(1)       at least 2 years’ experience in the rating they will instruct in;

(2)       demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices;

(3)       practised instructional techniques in those procedures in which instruction is provided.

(c)       As an exception to point (b)(1),

(1)       the period of 2 years may be shortened to not less than 1 year by the competent authority when requested by the training organisation;

(2)       for the purpose of basic training, any rating held is appropriate;

(3)       for the purpose of rating training, training may be provided for specific and selected operational tasks by an STDI holding a rating that is relevant for that specific and selected operational task.

[applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]