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This Appendix prescribes the qualifications and experience for the senior persons responsible under rules 119.51(b)(1)(i), (ii), (iii), and (iv).
| Part 121 Operation | |
|---|---|
| Document required | Airline Transport Pilot Licence |
| Pilot-in-command experience | 3 years as pilot-in-command under Part 121 operations |
| Managerial experience | 3 years in an operational control position |
| Part 125 Operation | Part 135 Operation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-crew | Single pilot | ||
| Document required | Airline Transport Pilot Licence | Commercial Pilot Licence, with Instrument Rating if operations include IFR | Refer Appendix B |
| Pilot-in-command experience | 3 years as pilot-incommand under Part 121, Part 125 or Part 135 operations; or | 3 years as pilot-incommand under Part 121, Part 125 or Part 135 operations; or | Refer Appendix B |
| Managerial experience | 3 years in an operational control position | 3 years in an operational control position | Refer Appendix B |
| Part 121 Operation | |
|---|---|
| Document required | Airline Transport Pilot Licence with ratings |
| Currency | Current to act as pilot-in-command of one type of operator’s aircraft |
| Experience | 3 years as pilot-in-command under Part 121, Part 125, or Part 135 operations and 2 years’ experience in the check and training role |
| Part 125 Operation | Part 135 Operation | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Multi-crew | Single pilot | ||
| Document required | Airline Transport Pilot Licence with ratings | Commercial Pilot Licence, with Instrument Rating if operations include IFR | Refer Appendix B |
| Currency | Current to act as pilot-in-command of one type of operator’s aircraft | Current to act as pilotin- command of one type of operator’s aircraft | Refer Appendix B |
| Experience | 3 years as pilot-incommand under Part 121, Part 125, or Part 135 operations and 2 years’ experience in the check and training role | 3 years as pilot-incommand under Part 121, Part 125, or Part 135 operations and 2 years’ experience in the check and training role | Refer Appendix B |
In addition, where there is a requirement for experience under Part 121, Part 125, or Part 135 operations, a person may be assessed as meeting that requirement if they have had equivalent experience in air transport operations conducted under the authority of an Air Service Certificate issued under regulation 136 of Civil Aviation Regulations 1953 or an equivalent type of operation acceptable to the Director.
(a) The senior person responsible for the control and scheduling of maintenance in an organisation conducting air operations under Part 121 must—
(1) have a clear knowledge and understanding of the maintenance parts of the organisation’s exposition and the applicable maintenance provisions of Part 121; and
(2) meet the requirements of paragraph (b); and
(3) undertake any examination or test that the Director may require to determine the applicant’s competency to perform the maintenance planning and control functions required.
(b) The senior person in paragraph (a)—
(1) must—
(i) hold or have held an aircraft maintenance engineer licence or equivalent, acceptable to the Director, with appropriate ratings; and
(ii) have at least 5 years’ experience in the maintenance of aircraft of a similar size and type as that to be operated by the organisation; and
(iii) have at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory position which may be undertaken during the 5 years’ experience required under subparagraph (1)(ii); or
(2) must—
(i) be a graduate engineer or equivalent in an aeronautical, mechanical or electrical discipline; and
(ii) have at least 5 years’ experience of the maintenance of aircraft, which may be gained while working in a maintenance supervision, maintenance planning, engineering development, or workshop environment; and
(iii) have at least six months practical experience in aircraft maintenance tasks which may be undertaken during the 5 years’ experience required under subparagraph (2)(ii); and
(iv) have at least 2 years’ experience in a supervisory position which may be undertaken during the 5 years’ experience required under subparagraph (2)(ii).
(c) The experience requirements in paragraphs (b)(1)(ii) and (b)(2)(ii) may be met through a course of instruction acceptable to the Director and conducted under the authority of a training organisation certificate granted under section 75 of the Act and in accordance with Part 141 or Part 147.
(a) The senior person responsible for the control and scheduling of maintenance in an organisation conducting air operations under Part 125 must—
(1) have a clear knowledge and understanding of the maintenance parts of the organisation’s exposition and the applicable maintenance provisions of Part 125; and
(2) meet the requirements of paragraph (b); and
(3) undertake any examination or test that the Director may require to determine the person’s competency to perform the maintenance planning and control functions required.
(b) The senior person referred to in paragraph (a)—
(1) must meet the requirements of paragraph A.3.1; or
(2) must—
(i) hold or have held an aircraft maintenance engineer licence granted under section 75 of the Act and in accordance with Part 66, or an equivalent licence acceptable to the Director, with appropriate ratings; and
(ii) have at least 3 years’ experience performing maintenance on aircraft of a similar size and type as that to be operated by the organisation; and
(iii) have at least 1 years’ experience certifying aircraft for release-to-service, which may be undertaken during the 3 years’ experience required under subparagraph (ii); or
(3) must have experience acceptable to the Director including at least 5 years’ experience responsible for the control and direction of maintenance and the continuing airworthiness of aircraft of a similar size and type as that to be operated by the organisation.
(c) The experience requirement specified in paragraph (b)(2)(ii) may alternatively be met through a course of instruction acceptable to the Director and conducted under the authority of a training organisation certificate granted under section 75 of the Act and in accordance with Part 141 or Part 147.
| Part 121, 125, or 135 Operation | |
|---|---|
| Competency | Demonstrate competency relevant to systems for safety management. A working knowledge of the applicable Civil Aviation Rules and safety management requirements. |
| Experience | Experience and background relevant to the management of safety systems and the activities of the organisation. |
| Part 121 Operation | Part 125/135 Operation | |
|---|---|---|
| Document required | Certificate in Quality Assurance or equivalent qualification or |
Certificate in Quality Assurance or equivalent qualification or |
| 5 years’ experience in quality assurance management in the aviation industry | 5 years’ experience in quality assurance management in the aviation industry | |
| Experience | 5 years’ experience in aviation with flight operations or maintenance background | 5 years’ experience in aviation with flight operations or maintenance background |
In addition, a person may be assessed as meeting the qualification requirements for this senior person position if they have had equivalent experience in quality assurance management acceptable to the Director.
