October 24, 2019

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A process review by Sofema Aviation Services (www.sassofia.com)

This document focuses on the process of ensuring that we maintain effective Quality Control throughout the TNA process.

Introduction

The term Training Needs Analysis (TNA) refers to a process aiming to identify the training gap of a person or a group of persons, in order to determine the related need of training.

The TNA should be based on the specific aircraft type taking into account any specific maintenance needs.

In our case, we are looking at the gap between the current position (could be the existing type to create a differences course) or a full course either B1 or B2 separate or B1 + B2 Combined.

Now Review Appendix III of Part-66

Now Focus on the coverage of the course syllabus (shown in Appendix III of Part 66) and

Ensure the correct duration for each (theoretical) element of such course.

Note – Currently the TNA applies to the theoretical part only.

Process Delivery

Each element, an object within this process, should be identified in terms of Appendix III Table identifying them as specific “Chapters” with an associated ATA Chapter.

a) Duration – to be determined by the TNA,

b) Category (B1, B2 or C) and

c) Level 1, 2 or 3 (3 being the most detailed).

Utilising the TNA process the Organisation will be able to determine the total amount of hours required for each course.

EASA provides a table providing the minimum duration of the courses calculated for a non-specific aircraft.

Note 1 –  Provided information does not include either difference courses or combined courses (i.e. B1+B2).

Note 2 – It is the responsibility of each organisation to develop its own TNA based on specific circumstances and needs.

A detailed analysis of the applicable chapters should be done with the TNA which should result in the insurance that the intended objective of the training is fully met, taking in account the intended Level (1, 2 or 3).

The TNA should provide with a reasonable understanding of which areas and elements constitute the course in order to meet the learning objectives.

For each Chapter of the theoretical element, the corresponding training time should be recorded.

Source Information Should Include

  • Aircraft Maintenance Manual,
  • MRB Report,
  • CMRs,
  • Airworthiness Limitations,
  • Troubleshooting Manual,
  • Structural Repair Manual,
  • Illustrated Parts Catalogue,
  • Airworthiness Directives and
  • Service Bulletins.

Quality Control Process

Using the above documents will support the determination of the impact on the course’s contents of the following activities:

  • “Activation/reactivation tasks”,
  • “Removal/installation tasks”,
  • “Testing”,
  • “Servicing”,
  • “Inspection”,
  • “Check and repairs”,
  • “Troubleshooting/diagnosis”.

Check for appropriate Filtering

  • “Frequency of the Task”,
  • “Difficulty of the Task”,
  • “Human Factor issues associated to the task”,
  • “Criticality and safety impact of the task”,
  • “In-Service Experience”,
  • “Unusual design features”,
  • “Similarities with other aircraft”,
  • “Special tests and tools/equipment”.

Want to find out more about EASA Part 147 Training Needs Analysis? – please see contact details below.

Sofema Aviation Serviced www.sassofia.com and SofemaOnline www.sofemaonline.com offer regulatory and vocational training both online and within the classroom environment. For details or enquiries please email  office@sassofia.com or online@sassofia.com.

Tags:

EASA Part 66, Maintenance, Part 147 Training Needs Analysis, Quality Control, TNA