AMC2 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2) Management system

QUALIFICATION AND TRAINING — AERODROME INSPECTORS

(a) Initial training should encompass:

(1) Initial theoretical training

The objective of the initial theoretical training is to familiarise the trainee aerodrome inspectors with the finding categorisation, reporting, follow-up procedures, and enforcement. The primary objective of the theoretical training is not the transfer of technical knowledge as the trainees should possess such knowledge, either from previous work experience or through specialised training, prior to attending the theoretical course (for the areas to be covered in the training programme, see AMC1 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2)). Amongst others, the theoretical training should cover theory of audits and inspections, as well as quality/safety assurance.

(2) Practical training

The objective of the practical training is to instruct on audit/inspection techniques and specific areas of attention without interference with the operation of the aerodrome activities.

The Competent Authority should ensure that trainees have successfully completed the initial theoretical and practical training above by passing a relevant assessment.

(3) On-the-job training

The objective of the on-the-job training is to familiarise trainees with the particularities of performing an aerodrome audit/inspection in a real, operational environment.

(a) Duration and conduct of the on-the-job training

The duration of the on-the-job training should be customised to the particular training needs of every trainee and cover, as much as possible, the audit/inspection items which the inspector will be authorized to inspect. The on-the-job training should include at least four aerodrome audits/ inspections.

(b) The scope and elements to be covered during the on-the-job training

(i) Preparation of an audit/inspection:

(A) sources of information for the preparation of an audit/inspection;

(B) areas of concern and/or open findings;

(C) selection of aerodrome operator(s) or organisation(s) responsible for the provision of AMS to be audited/inspected; and

(D) task allocation among the members of the audit/inspection team.

(ii) Administrative issues of the inspection:

(A) aerodrome inspector credentials, rights, and obligations;

(B) aerodrome access procedures;

(C) safety and security airside procedures; and

(D) aerodrome inspector toolkit (fluorescent vest, checklists, clinometer, distance-measurement devices, digital camera, GPS, etc.).

(iii) Audit/Inspection:

(A) introduction — opening meeting;

(B) on-site activities (audit/inspection according to the area of expertise of the trainee);

(C) findings (identification, categorisation, evidencing, reporting); and

(D) corrective actions — enforcement.

(iv) Closing meeting — debriefing on the audit/inspection conclusions.

(v) Preparation, completion, and delivery of the audit/inspection report.

(vi) Human factors elements:

(A) cultural aspects;

(B) resolution of disagreements and/or conflicts; and

(C) auditee stress.

(vii) Team leading, if required.

(viii) Post-audit/-inspection procedures, such as monitoring the status of open audit findings, follow-up audits/inspections, and closing the findings after appropriate action has been taken by the aerodrome operator or by the organisation responsible for the provision of AMS.

(b) Assessment of trainee aerodrome inspectors

The assessment of the trainee aerodrome inspectors should be done by the aerodrome inspector that provides the training. A trainee aerodrome inspector should be considered to have successfully completed the on-the-job training only after demonstrating to the aerodrome inspector that provides the training that they possess the professional competence, knowledge, judgement, and ability to perform aerodrome inspections and audits in a real, operational environment, in accordance with the applicable requirements.

(c) Aerodrome inspectors appointed to provide training and assess trainees

The aerodrome inspectors that provide the training, and that assess trainee aerodrome inspectors, should be appointed by the Competent Authority and should meet the qualification criteria established by that Competent Authority. These criteria should require that the appointee has been a qualified aerodrome inspector (see GM6 ADR.AR.B.005(a)(2)) for the last 3 years prior to their appointment. Additional factors to be considered when appointing aerodrome inspectors to provide training, and to assess trainee aerodrome inspectors, include: knowledge of training techniques, professionalism, maturity, judgment, integrity, safety awareness, communication skills, and personal performance standards.