Procedures for Aviation Training Organization and designation of Cabin Crew Instructors and examiners related to Safety and Emergency Procedures (SEP)

A.      INITIAL APPLICATION PROCEDURES FOR AVIATION TRAINING ORGANISATIONS

 

1.   For an initial aviation training organization application, the following training material must be submitted:

 

1.       Training schedule (including dates and names of operators training are provided for)

2.       Description of training facilities and equipment

3.       Lesson plans for initial, annual, refresher and type and difference training

4.       Training manuals

5.       Training slides

6.       Training workbooks and or handbooks

7.       Examination knowledge questions and answers, including practical assessments

8.       Evaluation skills test forms

9.       Drill cards

10.   Final assessment of facilities to be conducted by the Authority

 

Renewal Application for an aviation training organization

An application for renewal of an aviation training organization approval to conduct standard aviation training, shall be made:

      

         i)      To the commissioner,

         ii)     At least 60 days immediately preceding the date on which the approval expires

 

         The application must be accompanied by:

 

iii)    Proof of accreditation

         iv)    Appropriate fee as prescribed in Part 187

       

 

B.     INITIAL APPLICATION AS A SEPT DESIGNATED EXAMINER

 

1.   Application for an SEP Designated Examiner must be accompanied by the following documentation:

 

1.       Application form

2.       Copy of the operator certificate if applicant plans to provide in-house training

3.       Proof of approval as an Aviation Training Organization/ATO (with specific approval for cabin crew safety and emergency training) if applicant plans to provide training to cabin crew not employed by their own organization

4.       Curriculum vitae and certified copies of relevant training

 

Minimum requirements/qualification for designated examiners are the following

 

v      Subject matter expect (SME) as approved by the CAA

v      In possession of Instructors Rating issued by the Civil Aviation Authority

v      In the instance the licence has been invalid for a period not exceeding 36 months, the candidate shall be subject to review by the CAA to determine if the candidate has retained the necessary knowledge and skill to fulfill the responsibilities of a DE.

v      Be a holder of a cabin crew licence.

 

5.       Pay relevant fees

 

6.       Training material, including the following:

1.       Training schedule (including dates and names of operators training are provided  for

2.       Description of training of training facilities

3.       Lesson plans for initial, annual, refresher and type and difference training

4.       Training manuals

5.       Training workbooks and/or handbooks

6.       Examination knowledge question papers and answers, including practical assessments.

7.       Evaluations Skills tests form obtained from the CAA licencing department.

 

Renewal Application for a Cabin Crew SEP Designated Examiner

 

The designation as an SEP Cabin Crew Designated Examiner is valid for a period of one year. Applicants are required to apply for renewal of designation at least 60 days preceding the date of expiry.

 

The following information must be submitted for renewal purposes;

 

v      Application form

v      Training material :

(i)                   amendments to training material, as applicable

(ii)                 revised examination knowledge questions and answers, including practical assessments

v       Proof of approval and renewal Aviation Training Organization certificate.

v      Pay the relevant fees as per Part 187

 

 

C.    INITIAL APPLICATION AS A SEP INSTRUCTOR

 

 

1.   Application for SEPT Cabin Crew Instructor rating must be reviewed by the operator for recommendation and the following information must be forwarded to the CAA:

                       

1.       Original or certified proof of train –the- trainer certificate

2.       Original or certified proof that the applicant has passed the theoretical knowledge examination referred to in Regulation 64.02.3

3.       A copy of a detailed curriculum vitae and certified copies of relevant qualifications

4.       The skills test report as prescribed in Document SA-CATS-FCL

5.       The cabin crew licence, type rating limited to ten valid aircrafts types, and

6.       The appropriate fees as prescribed in Part 187

7.       Instructor final evaluation to be conducted by the Authority

 

2.   Relevant fees as per Part 187

 

Renewal Application

 

The designation as a SEPT Cabin Crew Instructor is valid for an indefinite period, provided that the privileges of such a licence/certificate shall not be exercise by the holder thereof unless the following is adhered to:

 

1.       he or she is a holder of a valid class 2 medical certificate issued in terms of Part 67;or

2.       he or she undergoes recurrent training as prescribed in Part 121 and/or

3.       he or she does check flights once in six months in the aircrafts that he or she rated on.