Steve Bentley FRAeS CEO of Sofema Aviation Services (SAS) considers in depth a number of issues and challenges which are faced by the Industry

>> Due to various misunderstandings related to the need for regulatory training and

>> Obligations related to the management of competence.

Third Country Approved Organizations are responsible directly for the competence of all staff required to discharge EASA Regulatory obligations.

Considerations from SofemaOnline (www.sofemaonline.com) (Reference also AC 145-10 - Repair Station Training Program)

Introduction

Whilst EASA facilitates the development of 147 Organisation Approval in Non-EU Countries, the FAA does not certificate part 147 AMTSs outside of the U.S.

Aircraft Maintenance Technician Schools (AMTS)

An AMTS is an educational facility certificated by the FAA to train prospective aircraft mechanics for careers in the airline industry, in aviation maintenance facilities, and in commercial and General Aviation (GA). 14 CFR part 147 specifies requirements for the certification and operation of an AMTS. The regulation includes both the curriculum requirements and the operating rules for all certificated AMTSs. The knowledge, skills, and abilities required of mechanics are considerable and demand high-quality training. Therefore, the FAA requires high standards from the AMTS.

An AMTS may be FAA-certificated for the following ratings: