Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers the various requirements of Appendix XI to CAR 145 issue 9 (CAR 145.30A, B & C)
CAR 145 Post Holders Introduction
Definitions and Guidance:
Basic Knowledge: In which a familiarization with the principal elements of the subject; applicant:
- Should be able to give a simple description of the whole subject, using common words and examples, and
- Should be able to use typical terms.
Thorough / Comprehensive Knowledge:Ā Detailed knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of the subject, the applicant:
- Should be able to apply that knowledge,
- Should be able to give a detailed description of the subject using, as appropriate, typical examples,
- Should be able to understand the fundamentals of the subject,
- Should be able to apply his knowledge in a practical manner using detailed procedures of the organisation he is applying for, and
- Should know the interrelationships with other subjects.
Working Experience: This means actual experience gained throughout the applicantās career in performing functions in a similar environment to the position applied for.
Practical experience: This means the experience of being involved in performing tasks relevant to the position applied for which:
- Are aimed at gaining sufficient experience in the real maintenance environment;
- Should include direct involvement in exercising the privileges, by means of performing tasks related to the subject,
- Should be on the particular aircraft types within the organisationās scope of approval or on a similar aircraft.
- Should cover a wide range of a representative cross-section of CAR 145 tasks in complexity and variety;
o Note: May be gained within different types of organisations, maintenance (145, CAR M Subpart F, etc.) or CAR 21 organisations;
General Notes
- Experience shall have been acquired within the 10 years preceding the application, and preferably, 1 year of the required experience shall be the recent experience of civil aircraft AMO to ensure adequate understanding and currency of the civil aircraft airworthiness environment requirements.
- For a combination of positions, the experience should include activities in both subjects.
- Experience gained outside the Civil Aviation field, for example, in military aviation and civilian apprenticeships will be credited where GCAA is satisfied that such experience is equivalent to that required by GCAA.
Minimum Requirements for CAR 145 Post Holders
- Qualifications relevant to the position
- CAR 145 Training Requirements
- Knowledge Requirements related to the Scope of Approval
- Language Requirement
Post Holder – Accountable Manager 145.30.(a)
- Senior Management SMS Training – as applicable*
- GCAA AM Post Holder Training
- MOE awareness*
- HF awareness*
- Ability to read, write and communicate to an understandable level in the English Language.
* These training could be provided by the CAR 145 organisation, by a CAR 147 organisation, or by any other organisation acceptable by the GCAA.
Post Holder -Maintenance (Nominated persons 145.30.(b) & (c) 145.30.(b)*
- āAā rated Organisations: License/ Relevant Engineering Degree
o Relevant engineering degreeā means an engineering degree from aeronautical, mechanical, electrical, electronic, avionic or other studies relevant to the maintenance and continuing airworthiness of aircraft/aircraft components.
- āBā & āCā rated Organisations: Has exercised Certifying Staff privileges on similar technologies or holds an AME License or a relevant Engineering Degree/Diploma (Recommended Higher National Diploma (HND))
- Standalone āD1ā rated Organisations: trained on at least one NDT method listed in the scope of work of the organisation. ā¢ CAR 145 training (4). ā¢ HF initial and continuation training (GM
o Comprehensive knowledge of the Organizationās MOE**
o Knowledge of Management of Change process
o Knowledge of maintenance standards**
o Knowledge of any associated regulatory requirement, as applicable**
o Knowledge of a relevant sample of aircraft type(s) /component(s)/NDT method maintained, demonstrated by Experience or training course (“relevant sample” means that those courses should cover typical systems embodied in those aircraft/components being within the scope of approval)** or by an assessment performed by the GCAA
o Five years of relevant work experience in the application of aviation safety standards and safe maintenance practices relevant to the size and scope of the organisation.
o Resources management skills**
** Can be demonstrated by experience and/or appropriate training
145.30(e)) GCAA Post Holder Training*
- Fuel Tank Safety Training Phase 1 Awareness as applicable
- SMS training (as applicable)
- EWIS training (as applicable)
* These training could be provided by the CAR 145 organisation, by a CAR 147 organisation, or by any other organisation acceptable by the GCAA.
Post Holder ā Quality 145.30(c)
- The above plus auditing techniques training*
AMC 145.30(f).2 Additional Roles
Note – In a small organisation where the A.M. is also having the role of any other management personnel as defined by AMC 145.30(b)(2), the requirements applicable to that personnel apply (ex. A.M. being also the Maintenance manager)
For other roles I.E. Logistics Manager – Experience as above
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