APPROVAL OF CHECK AIRMEN AND FLIGHT

INSTRUCTOR

APPROVAL OF CHECK AIRMEN

• Check airman are approved

• Instructors must meet qualifying criteria

• Instructors performance subject to evaluation

CHECK AIRMAN REQUIREMENTS

• Certificate and ratings to act as PIC on type

• Class I medical certificate

• Completed operator’s approved flight instructor and check airman qualification program

• Fully qualified to serve as PIC and line current

• Achieve and maintain favourable record

• Demonstrate to an inspector the ability to conduct checks

CLASSIFICATION OF CHECK AIRMEN

• Proficiency Check Pilot - Aircraft

• Proficiency Check Pilot - Simulator

• Line Check Pilot

• Check Pilot - All Checks

• Check Flight Engineer - Aircraft Only

• Check Flight Engineer - All Checks

CHECK AIRMAN APPROVAL PROCESS

• Letter from Operator with resume, copies of qualifications/training

• Review documentation and interview

• Observe applicant conducting checks

• Letter of approval

CHECK AIRMAN EVALUATION

• Can be no question as to the Airman’s skills

• Inspector familiar with SOPs

• Pre-evaluation briefing

• Observe the check and debrief

• Decision and follow up

PERIODIC RENEWAL

• At least one month prior letter requesting renewal

• Copies of checks provided and proposed date for renewal established

• Review check numbers and quality

• Schedule, observe and follow up

FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR• Not approved but meets qualifications

• Hold ATPL and qualified to serve as PIC

• Class 1 Medical

• Line current and line check

• Receive flight instructor qualification training

• Same requirements applicable for Flight Engineer

• Ground Instructors - monitor