The human element in airline training - Royal Aeronautical Society

32
The human element in airline training
APPENDIX C
the Authority for this purpose, the ability to instruct a student
pilot to the level required for the issue of a PPL, including preflight,
post-flight and theoretical knowledge instruction.
3.2.3 Privileges and provisos
The privileges of the holder of an unrestricted FI (A) rating are to
conduct flight instruction for:
a. The issue of a PPL (A) and class and type ratings for single
engine aeroplanes, provided that for type ratings the FI(A) has
completed not less than 15 hours on the relevant type in the
preceding 12 months.
b. The issue of a CPL (A); provided that the FI(A) has completed
at least 500 hours of flight time as pilot of aeroplanes,
including at least 200 hours of flight instruction.
c. Night flying.
d. The issue of an Instrument Rating, provided that the instructor
has:
i. At least 200 hours of flight time in accordance with
Instrument Flight Rules (IFR), of which up to 50 hours may be
instrument ground time in a flight simulator; and
ii. Completed as a student an approved course comprising at
least 5 hours of flight instruction in an aeroplane, flight
simulator or other approved device and has passed the
appropriate FI(A) Skill Test.
e. The issue of a single pilot multi engine type or class rating
provided that the instructor meets the requirements for CRI
(SPA)
f. The issue of a FI (A) rating provided that the instructor:
i. Has completed 500 hours of instruction in aeroplanes.
ii. Has demonstrated to a FI(A) examiner the ability to instruct
a student FI(A) during an appropriate skill test.
iii. Is authorised by the Regulatory Authority for this purpose.
3.2.4 Limitations
Certain limitations apply until the necessary experience has been
obtained while acting as a Restricted Flight Instructor FI(R) under
the supervision of a fully qualified FI(A), before the restriction
clause is removed from the holder's Instructor rating by the
Regulatory Authority.
After the initial issue of a FI (A), restricted privileges apply until
the completion of at least 100 hours flight instruction plus the
supervision of at least 25 student solo flights. To conduct flight
training for the issue of professional pilots licences, the FI is
required to have completed a minimum of 500 hours flying of
which not less than 200 hours must have been spent carrying-out
flight instruction.
3.2.5 Broadening the scope of the initial Flight Instructor Rating
Further ratings are required in respect of night flying instruction,
IR instruction, single-pilot multi-engine instruction and
instruction for the FI rating itself. Finally there is the Flight
Instructor Examiner (Aeroplanes) who conducts skill tests and
proficiency checks for the issue or revalidation of the FI (A).
He/she is required to have at least 2,000 flying hours in aeroplanes
and not less than 100 hours of flight time instructing potential FIs.
3.2.6 Revalidation and renewal
To revalidate a FI(A), the holder shall fulfil two of the following
three requirements:
a. Complete at least 100 hours of flight instruction during the
period of validity of the rating, including at least 30 hours of
flight instruction in the 12 months preceding the expiry date
of the FI rating. Of the 30 hours, 10 hours shall be instruction
for an Instrument Rating, if the privileges to instruct for IR are
to be revalidated.
b. Within the 12 months preceding the expiry date of the FI
rating, attend a FI refresher seminar approved by the
Regulatory Authority.
c. Within the 12 months preceding the expiry date of the FI
rating, pass the appropriate skill test set out in JAR-FCL1 (or 2),
as a ‘proficiency check’.
If the rating has lapsed for less than 5 years the applicant shall
meet the requirement under (b) and (c) within 12 months
preceding renewal. Refer to CAA FCL if lapse is more than 5 years.
3.3 Class Rating Instructor — Single Pilot Aeroplanes
— CRI (SPA)
To become a CRI (SPA) it is necessary to attend an approved course
conducted by a ‘Flying Instructor Course Approved instructor’ at a
Flying Training organisation (FTO) that holds the necessary
approval to conduct this course.
3.3.1 Experience and qualification requirements
— Single engine aeroplanes
An applicant for the issue of a CRI (SPA) rating for single-engine
aeroplanes shall have:
a. Completed at least 300 hours flight time as a pilot of
aeroplanes.
b. Completed at least 50 hours of flight time on the applicable
type or class of aeroplane within the 12 months preceding the
application.
c. Completed an approved course of at least three hours flight
instruction on the aeroplane or a flight simulator given by an
instructor approved for this purpose; and
d. Passed the appropriate skill test as set out in Appendices 1 and
2 to JAR-FCL 1.330 & 1.345.
Before the privileges of the rating are extended to another type
or class of aeroplane, the holder shall, within the past 12 months,
have completed at least 50 hours flight time on aeroplanes of the
applicable class or type or similar type as agreed by the Authority.
3.3.2 Experience and qualification requirements
— Multi-engine aeroplanes
An applicant for the issue of a CRI (SPA) rating for multi-engine
aeroplanes shall have:
a. Completed at least 500 hours flight time as a pilot of
aeroplanes;
b. Completed at least 50 hours as pilot-in-command on the
applicable type or class of aeroplane within the 12 months
preceding the application.
c. Completed an approved course including at least five hours
flight instruction on the aeroplane or a flight simulator, given
by an instructor approved for this purpose; and
d. Passed a skill test as set out in Appendices 1 and 2 to JAR-FCL
1.330 & 1.345.
3.3.3 Privileges and provisos
The privileges of the holder of a CRI (SPA) rating are to instruct
licence holders for the issue of a type or class rating for singlepilot
aeroplanes. The holder may instruct on single-engine or
multi- engine aeroplanes subject to being appropriately qualified.
3.3.4 Revalidation and renewal
For revalidation of a CRI (SPA) rating the applicant shall within
the 12 months preceding the expiry date of the rating:
a. Conduct at least 10 hours instructional time; or
b. Conduct refresher training to the satisfaction of the Authority; or
c. Receive ‘refresher’ training as a CRI (A).