What is the purpose of a Training Needs Analysis (TNA)? The purpose of the Training Needs Analysis (TNA) is to justify the duration of the theoretical element of the type training, in fact the TNA is the main driver to determine the duration of the theoretical element of the type training. (Regardless of whether it…

A view by Steve Bentley Aviation Consultant & MD of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) Having a job which brings me into contact with many aviation professionals (during 2017 SAS expects more than 3000 delegates on its training courses) – It becomes possible to an unofficial understanding regarding the effectiveness of SMS within your organisation. A…

It is necessary to manage the competence of Instructors, Examiners and Assessors to a standard which is documented by the EASA Part 147 оrganisation within the MTOE. In addition it shall be acceptable to the Competent Authority (CA). Qualifying the Instructors Examiners and Assessors: (Part-147.A.105) The minimum acceptable qualification required for the authorisation of Instructors…

Managing the Quality process within an EASA Part 147 organisation brings with it a number of challenges, which essentially focus on both the role of the independent audit together with a number of additional activities, which may be considered under the umbrella of “Quality Control”. Consider the difference between Quality Assurance and Quality Control, Whilst…