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Training and Procedures Manual

Arta Kish Pilot Training Center

11/9/2016Prepared By: E.Amidi Golpayegani 1

• Aim of the Training Organization

• 1.1.1.1 The primary objective of this Approved Training Organization (ATO) is to transmit aeronautical culture in order to fly safely and legally. This objective is achieved through an education system constituted by standard courses and individual lessons that permit the candidates to reach their own targets relating to Licenses and/or Ratings.

• 1.1.1.2 In order to achieve the above mentioned objective, this Training and Procedures Manual (TPM), which is based on CAO.IRI Part-141, ICAO Annex 1, Paragraph 1.2.8 and Appendix 2, and ICAO Document 9841, describes the way APTC conducts its activities. It is therefore an essential document for the operation of APTC.

• 1.1.1.3 This TPM provides APTC staff with clear guidance on the policy of the ATO as well as the procedures and processes which is used by management and line personnel to conduct training.


• Corporate Commitment by Accountable Manager

• The undersigned fully accepts the duties and responsibilities of Accountable Manager as defined in paragraph 1.8.2 of this manual.

• Signed: ……………….. Date: ………………..

• Name:Mohammad Hassani Title: Accountable Manager


• Table of Contents• Part 1- General

• Part 2- Aircraft operating Information

• Part 3- Routs

• Part 4- Staff Training

• Part 5- Training Plan

• Part 6- Flight Training Syllabuses

• Part 7- Flight Simulation Training Syllabuses

• Part 8- Theoretical Knowledge Training Syllabuses

• Part 9- Test and Check for issuance license

• Part 10- Records

• Part 11- Quality Assurance System

• Part 12- Appendices


Part 1- General

- Amendment and Updating Procedures

1-Notification Procedures Regarding Changes to the ATO

1-1 The Quality Manager (QM) shall notify CAO of any proposed changes to theorganization that affect the approval before any such change takes place in orderto enable the relevant Authority to determine continued compliance withPart-141 and to amend if necessary the APTC approval certificate


Part 1- General


1- Notification Procedures Regarding Changes to the ATO

1-2 The QM shall notify CAO at least 30 days in advance of the following changes for approvalbefore the implementation of such changes:

- new accountable manager, heads of training, quality manager, chief flight instructor orchief ground instructor.

- Variations or changes of housing, training facilities and equipment, procedures, curricula,or work scope.


Part 1- General- Amendment and Updating Procedures

2-TPM Amendment Procedures

2-1The QM shall be responsible for the preparation, implementation and distribution of amendments to the TPM holders.

2-2 APTC managers and staff may suggest revisions to any section of the TPM by forwarding their recommendation to the QA Department

2-3 The QM shall review the suggested changes to ensure adequate information is provided.

2-4 Once the QM approves the suggestion, the revision shall be issued.

2-5 The QM shall ensure the entire TPM is reviewed on an annual basis

2-6 Whenever amendments made to the TPM affect %50 of its contents, a new issue will be published

2-7 The original copies of all issues, revisions, amended page(s) and the relevant authority’s letters of approval shall be kept in the QA Department and Admissions and Records Office.


Part 1- General


3-TPM Amendment Record


Part 1- General


• 4-Revision History


Revision No Description of Revision Effective Date

01 Original Release 20 Jan 2011

02 Changes affecting more than fifty per cent of the content of the original TPM. 10 Jan 2014

01 Issue 02 Management Personnel , Ground Instructors and Training course Syllabuses changed 19Apr 2015

02 Issue 02 Management Personnel , Ground Instructors and Training course Syllabuses changed 19Nov 2015

03 Issue 02Management Personnel , Ground & Flight Instructors and Training course Syllabuses changed , Company LOGO and Appendices.

04Apr 2016

Part 1- General


• 5-TPM Distribution List


Holder/Department Title Copy No.

Quality Manager (Master Copy) 01

Accountable Manager (Managing Director) 02

Head of Training /Head of Ground Training 03

Head of Flight Training /Chief Flight Instructor 04

Training Administration Department 05

Maintenance Manager 06

Safety Manager 07

CAO.IRI, Flight Standards, PEL/TRG(Hard & Soft Copy) 08

• Part 1- General

- Glossary of Significant Terms

- List of Terms

- List of Abbreviations


Approved TrainingTraining conducted under special curricula and supervision approved by a Contracting State, in the case of flight crew members, is conducted within an Approved Training Organization.

Approved Training

Organization (ATO)

An organization approved by a Contracting State in accordance with the requirements of annex1, paragraph 1.2.8.2 and Appendix 2 to perform flight crew training and operating under supervision of that State.

Abbreviation Meaning

A AirframeA/C Aircraft

ACFT AircraftAFI Authorized Flight InstructorAFII Authorized Flight Instrument InstructorAFM Aircraft Flight Manual

• Part 1- General• Structure and Layout of the Manual

• 1-Contents of the Manual

• A general description of the scope of training authorized by the CAO.IRI;

• The content of the training programs offered including the courseware and equipment to be used;

• A description of the quality control system used;

• A description of the facilities available at this training center;

• A description of the duties and qualifications of the personnel designated as responsible for planning, performing and supervising the training;

• A description of the procedures used to establish and maintain the competence of instructional personnel; and

• A description of the method used for the completion and retention of the training records.


•Part 1- General• Structure and Layout of the Manual

• 2-Purpose of the manual

• The purpose of this manual is to provide guidelines on the organizational structure,

Responsibilities, resources, policies, objectives and procedures. It encompasses a broad

framework of APTC training activities. It also specifies the basic quality policy, overall

Quality Management System and fulfills the requirements for a documented quality system.



• Control of the Manual

• All copies of this Manual shall be registered, distributed, kept updated, and amended by the

quality assurance department.

• The contents of this Manual shall not be deleted, added or altered in any way without the

approval of the Quality Manager (QM).



• References used in preparing this Manual

1. CAO Directive 6301

2. CAO Directive 6401, General

3. CAO Directive 6501, Training and Procedures Manual (TPM)

4. CAO Directive 6601, Quality Assurance System

5. ICAO Annex 1, Personnel Licensing

6. ICAO Document 9841, Manual on the Approval of Training Organizations

7. APTC Operations Manual

8. APTC Aircraft Manuals


• Part 1- General

List of Approved Courses


Training Course Type Training Course Title

Cockpit Crew

Private Pilot License (PPL) ─ Airplane

Commercial Pilot License (CPL) ─

Airplane

Instrument Rating (IR) ─ Airplane

Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) ─

Airplane

• Part 1- General

APTC Organizational Flow Chart

1- APTC Management Personnel Flow Chart


• Part 1- General

APTC Organizational Flow Chart

2- Description of APTC Management Organization

1. Training Administration Department

2. Admissions and Records Office

3. Printing and Copying Room

4. Flight Training Department

5. Ground Training Department

6. Library

7. Examinations Office

8. Quality Assurance Department


Part 1- GeneralManagement

1-Key Operational Personnel

1. Accountable Manager

2. Head of Training School

3. Quality Manager

4. Head of Ground Training

5. Head of Flight Training

6. Safety Manager

7. Training Administrator

8. Maintenance Manager

9. Chief Flight Instructor

10. Chief Ground Instructor

11. Flight Operations Officer



2-List of Management, Instructional, Examination and Assessment Staff

3- Duties, Responsibilities and Qualifications of Key Personnel



4-APTC Boards, Committees and Panels

A-Training Standards Committee

1- The committee shall hold a meeting for discussion

2- Whenever it is necessary to discuss and deal with some special cases which may be beyond the defined duties

3- Head of Training shall set up a committee

4-The QM shall be formally informed of the details of the meetings and attend if deemed necessary.

5- If a special task is to be performed, each member may be assigned to do part of that task to a specific deadline from the date of the meeting.




A-Training Standards Committee

The general functions for which the Training Standards Committee may be set up are as follows:

1-Preparing and updating training course materials

2-Setting/designing and updating examination questions

3-Performing special researches in order to upgrade the quality of the training

4-Assisting the relevant Head of Training in some decision makings

5-Arranging and holding seminars and conferences.

Note:All records of the Training Standards Committee meetings shall be kept at the Admissions and Records Office.




B-APTC Interview Panel

Instructor/Examiner Qualifications

1. be fully qualified to undertake instruction in the subject(s) allotted to them.

2. meet the standards prescribed by the CAO.IRI.

3. be able to impart their knowledge and skill to others.

4. be appropriately mature and firm, patient, enthusiastic and able to keep discipline.

Individuals are qualified as flight instructors in the following way:

1. The candidate holds a current flight instructor rating endorsed in his/her license.

2. The candidate proves to the members of APTC interview panel that he/she is capable of providing flight instructions to the students.




C-Flight Review and Evaluation Boards

1. to provide a mechanism for oversight of all flight-training activities

2. Each person assigned to pilot APTC aircraft or perform crewmember duties shall maintain the highest professional standards and adhere to all procedures set by APTC.

3. The FRB will make recommendations for future consideration and when necessary recommend corrective action.

4. The purpose of the FRB is to provide recommendations for student progress

The Flight Review Board (FRB) will monitor student progress milestones that include but are not limited to the following:

1. Greater than 18 hours to solo.

2. Three consecutive unsatisfactory stage checks.

3. Issues identified by the safety manager.

4. Unsafe or abnormal operation.

5. Other administration concerns.




D-Flight Evaluation Board (FEB)

will convene if a flight/ground instructor, a flight /knowledge examiner, a mechanic, or an employee on flight status fails (not limited) to meet the following:

1. Flagrant violation of regulations, policies, and/or procedures.

2. Undesirable habits or traits of character.

3. Unsatisfactory duty performance.

4. Insufficient motivation.

5. Poor customer service or lack of professionalism with students.

Not: The FEB requires formal notification to all instructors and mechanics on flight status. Character witnesses may be used, however, they will not be a part of the board or present during testimony other than

their own.


Part 1- GeneralPolicies

1-Policies regarding Approval of Flights

The CFI shall bear the responsibilities regarding approval of flights

1. Compliance with the terms of conditions and restrictions of APTC ATO

2. Ensuring that all flights are adequately staffed by crew members, qualified for the intended flight profile, route and aerodrome as required by the regulations and the procedures laid down in the Operations Manual.

3. Ensuring that flight operations personnel are properly trained and currently qualified

4. All flights shall be planned and operated in accordance with the rules and regulations prescribed by the CAO.IRI



2- General Polices

• All students shall be released by an APTC flight instructor prior to any solo flights. Before being released, they shall be checked on the occasions indicated in the following table:

• The instructor shall verify that the student has received all required training and endorsements prior to each flight

• The CFI shall verify that the student has a current medical certificate

• At least one instructor shall be present at the flight school during all solo flight operations


Up to 50 hours of flight time Every day

50 to 80 hours of flight time Every 3 other days

80 to 100 hours of flight time Every 5 other days

Above 100 hours of flight time Every 7 other days


2- General Polices

• Students are encouraged to file a VFR Flight Plan for all cross-country flights.

• The instructor who releases the student for solo flight is responsible for that student unless

another instructor knowingly and willingly takes over responsibility.



2- General Polices

• All flights shall be carried out according to the approved training syllabus contents.

• A student pilot shall meet the requirements specified by the Authority in such a way that the

student pilot does not constitute a hazard to air navigation.

• A student pilot shall fulfill all requirements before being released for first solo flight.

• A student pilot shall not fly solo unless under the supervision of, or with the authority of an

authorized flight instructor.

• The details of any flight to be conducted shall be entered in the APTC authorization book,

located on the flight department counter (Flight Dispatch).



2- Cross-country (CC) Requirements

The student pilot shall fulfill all requirements before being released for CC.

3-Mandatory Endorsements

All student pilots need to satisfy the following minimum requirements in order to engage in any

solo flight operations:

• Receive a Pre-solo Flight Training logbook endorsement.

• Receive a Student Pilot Certificate endorsement with make and model of approved

aircraft to be flown.


Part 1- GeneralResponsibilities of the Pilot-in-command

1. The PIC shall be responsible for the safe operation of the aircraft and safety of its occupants by ensuring the check lists are used and completed

2. The PIC shall ensure that All operational procedures and checklists are complied with, in accordance with the Operations.

3. Those parts of the APTC Operations Manual which are required for the conduct of flight are available.

4. The weather forecast and reports for the proposed operating area and flight duration indicate that the flight may be conducted without infringing APTC operating minima.

5. The pre-flight inspection has been carried out

6. the journey log is completed

7. …….


Part 1- GeneralFlight Planning Procedures ─General

1. The CFI shall assess and restrict the flying program commensurate with poor weather,

aerodrome or air traffic conditions when planning a training flight.

2. All solo flying shall be monitored by the authorized flight instructor.

3. All airborne pilots shall be provided with technical and operational advice when

requested

Note 1: Policy and Procedures regarding Flight Planning is contained in APTC Dispatch Manual.


Part 1- GeneralPolicy regarding Carriage of Passengers

• APTC allows passengers on training flights if certain conditions are met. The passenger

can be another student, potential student, APTC employee or someone specifically

approved by the CFI or HFT.

• No passengers are allowed on board of training flights on sessions with emergency

training.

• Passengers are not allowed on student solo flights


Part 1- GeneralOperational Control Functions

• Ensuring that only crewmembers trained and qualified in accordance with the applicable

regulations are assigned to conduct a flight

• Ensuring that crewmembers are in compliance with flight and duty time limitations and

rest requirements prior to departing on a flight.

• Designating a PIC for each flight.

• The CFI has the overall responsibility for the operational control of all APTC training

flights


Part 1- GeneralPolicy Regarding Safety

• Policy regarding safety is contained in APTC SMM.


Part 1- GeneralFlying Duty Periods, Flight Time Limitations and Rest Periods

For Flight Instructors

Note. If a flight instructor makes 25 touch and go landings in a day (24 hours), his/her flight

time will be limited to 5 hours.

Rest Period per 24 Hours


Duty period Flight Time Rest Period

Per 24 hours 10 hours 6 hours *

Per 7 consecutive days 60 hours 36 hours 1 day

Per calendar Month 180 hours 100 hours 4 days

Per Calendar Year --- 900 hours 54 days

Length of Duty Period Minimum Length of Sufficient Rest Period

Below 5 hours Not less than 5 hours

Exceeding 5 hours, but not more than 6 hours Not less than 6 hours





Part 1- GeneralFlying Duty Periods, Flight Time Limitations and Rest Periods

For Flight Instructors


Part 1- GeneralDescription of APTC Facilities

• Name of Approved Training Organization, Communication, Address,……

• Location where Theoretical Knowledge Instruction is performed

• Number and Size of Classrooms

• Training Aids provided

• Location and Equipment for Flight Simulation Training Devices

• Location of Training Aerodrome

• Plans and Layouts of APTC Facilities


Part 2- Aircraft Operating Information- Certification (C.of.A, ….)

- Operating Limitation (C of A, AFM(POH),….)

- Check List

- Scheduled/Unscheduled Inspection (50/100 hrs Inspections)

- TBO

- Functional Check Flight (FCF)

• Alter the flight characteristics of the aircraft.

• Affect the navigation systems of the aircraft.

• Adversely affect the operability of aircraft systems and cannot be adequately ground tested.

- Corrosion Control, Deferred Maintenance, ….


Part 2- Aircraft Operating InformationRefueling

• No smoking, within 50 feet of the aircraft, fuel truck or fuel pumps.

• Firefighting equipment to be at hand.

• …….

Emergency Procedures (POH, Check list,…)

……


Part 3- Routs

Performance Criteria

1-Preflight Actions

• Pilots shall file a flight plan for all flights outside the local area

• The PIC shall ensure appropriate survival and safety equipment for the intended flight is onboard the aircraft

• Each passenger shall occupy a seat with an individual seat belt

• Pilots shall calculate weight and balance data for each flight

• Pilots shall ensure loose items are secured prior to flight.

• Pilots shall not begin a flight unless there is sufficient fuel to complete the flight to the point of intended landing, fly from that airport to an alternate (if an alternate is required), and then fly after that for at least 1 hour at normal cruise consumption in an airplane.


Part 3- Routs


2- Ground Operation

• Pilots shall not taxi on surfaces where braking action or directional control is questionable.

• Fire extinguishers shall be readily accessible during engine start and aircraft refueling

• Pilots shall park aircraft only in designated ramp areas.

• ……


Part 3- Routs


3- Engine Starting and Taxiing

• Pilots shall use caution to prevent damage as a result of propeller/rotor blast.

• Pilots shall be thoroughly familiar with engine fire procedures during start.

• Pilots shall obtain taxi clearance at controlled airports, or self-announce taxi intentions at

uncontrolled airports.

• …..


Part 3- RoutsFlight Planning Procedures

1-Fuel and Oil Requirements

APTC aircraft are required to have the following minimum fuel reserves at all times, assuming normal cruising speeds:

VFR Flights:

• Enough fuel to arrive at the destination airport plus 45 minutes fuel reserve for day operations, and 45 minutes fuel reserve for night operations.

IFR Flights:

• Enough fuel to fly to the destination, plus the alternate airport if required, plus 45 minutes fuel reserve.


Part 3- Routs

Flight Planning Procedures

2- Min Safe Altitude

No APTC aircraft is to be flown below 500 feet above ground level (AGL) at any time unless it is taking off or landing.


Part 3- Routs

Flight Planning Procedures

3- Navigation Equipment

All APTC training aircraft are fitted with the following navigation equipment:

1. VOR or NDB

2. GPS


Part 3- RoutsWeather Minima for VFR/IFR Operations

Weather Minima for all Instructional Training Flights during Day, Night, VFR and IFR Operations

Weather Minima for all Student Training Flights at various Stages of Training


Altitude Band Airspace Class Flight Visibility Distance from Cloud

At and above 3 050 m

(10 000 ft.) AMSLA*** B C D E F G 8 km

1 500 m horizontally

300 m (1 000 ft.) vertically

Below 3 050 m (10 000 ft.)

AMSL and above 900 m(3 000 ft.) AMSL, or above

300 m (1 000 ft.) above terrain,

whichever is the higher

A***B C D E F G 5 km1 500 m horizontally


At and below 900 m

(3 000 ft.) AMSL, or 300 m (1

000 ft.) above terrain, whichever

is the higher

A***B C D E 5 km1 500 m horizontally


F G 5 km**Clear of cloud and with the

surface in sight

Part 3- RoutsTraining Routes and Practice Areas

1-Training Routs

• Route planning is based on AIP, Jeppesen Airway Manual and/or appropriate VFR Charts.

• The designated route or routes to be flown on shall be planned by the student pilot and approved by the flight instructor.

2-Practice Area

• All pilots shall check weather and NOTAM information prior to flying any APTC aircraft\

• Payam airport is approved for student takeoff and landing practice with proper logbook endorsements.

• All airports, suitable for the landing and takeoff of APTC aircraft, within Iran territory are approved to be used for cross-country operations. (Such as Hamadan, Arak, Zanjan, Rasht, Ramsar)


Part 4- Staff Training

1-Persons Responsible for Standards and Competency of Instructional Staff

• Each training organization shall develop an initial training syllabus for the training of flight instructors consisting of both ground and flight training in the areas of operation relevant to the flight training syllabi the flight instructor is assigned to teach.

• Responsibilities

• The Head of Flight Training is responsible for regular and adequate training of staff,

if required.


Part 4- Staff Training2-Procedures to determine Competency of Instructional Staff

• All instructional personnel (ground and flying) shall receive initial and continuation training

appropriate to their assigned tasks responsibilities

• All flight instructors are required to fly with a Flight Examiner at least Six months for the

purpose of evaluating their continued conformance with the CAO approved operating

procedures and air exercises conducted by the training organization

• Flight instructors that have not flown an aircraft in 30 days or more should be required to

accomplish a proficiency check with a flight examiner in current status before commencing

duty.

• The HFT should carry out regular flight and ground checks on all active and qualified flight

instructors in order to determine their level of competency and uniformity of standardization.

He/she may delegate this duty to the Chief Flight Instructor or Flight Examiner only.


Part 4- Staff Training3-Instructional Staff Training Program

Training Program for Instructional, Examination and Assessment Staff

• The final decision for introducing pilot instructors, engaged in ground training but not flight training, to attend the instructor rating course lies with the APTC interview panel.

• All staff members engaged in training shall attend the following initial training courses:

1. Aviation regulations (CAO Part-141)

2. APTC TPM

• All APTC management staff members are also required to complete the said initial training courses.

• APTC management staff members are required to attend the recurrent training package, too

• The recurrent training of the said courses is offered on a biennial basis and is titled, ‘Aviation Recurrent Training Package 1’


Part 4- Staff Training4-Instructional Staff Training Program

Training Program for Instructional, Examination and Assessment Staff

• all instructional staff members, whether engaged in flight training, shall attend the following initial and recurrent training courses:

1. Hot weather and Cold weather operations.

2. Safety Management System.

3. Aviation Recurrent Training Package 2, including newly raised human factors issues and modifications made to the training aircraft, being held on a biennial basis.


Initial Training CourseDuration in

HoursRecurrent Training Course

Duration in Hours

Aviation regulations (CAO Part-141) 6Aviation Recurrent Training Package 1 2

APTC TPM 6SMS 12

Aviation Recurrent Training Package 2 6Hot weather and Cold weather operation 6

Part 4- Staff Training5-Procedures for Proficiency Checks and Upgrade Training

• Instructors shall at least once a year have a meeting with the AM for the debriefing of the past year performance.

• It is the responsibility of the CFI to ensure that flight instructors receive annual refresher training.

• All instructors shall inform the HFT and/or CFI if the medical certificate loses its validity or falls down in medical fitness.

• ….


Part 5- Training PlanThe Aim of the Courses

• The aim of the Commercial Pilot License (CPL) and Private Pilot License (PPL) courses is to provide theoretical and practical training to enable the students to gain a CAO CPL license and to provide them with the foundations on which they may operate airplanes in a safe and competent manner in compliance with the CAO Regulations.

• The aim of the Instrument Rating (IR) course is to train pilots to the level of proficiency necessary to operate airplanes under IFR and in IMC in accordance with CAO Regulations.

• The aim of the Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) course is to provide theoretical and practical training to enable the students to gain a CAO FIR endorsement and to provide them with the foundations on which they may provide flight instruction in a safe and competent

manner in compliance with the CAO Regulations.


Part 5- Training PlanPre-entry Requirements

Pre-entry Requirements for Private Pilot License (PPL) Course ─Airplane (A)

1. Be at least 18 years of age at the commencement of the course.

2. Hold a high school diploma or a higher academic degree.

3. Possess a current Class 2 non-medical certificate/assessment issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1.

4. Hold a military service clearance.

5. Demonstrate the ability to read, speak, write and understand the English language to the level of proficiency required by CAO.



Pre-entry Requirements for Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Course ─Airplane (A)

1. Be at least 18 years of age.

2. Hold a valid Class 1 medical certificate/assessment.

3. Be the holder of a PPL (A) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1.



Pre-entry Requirements for Instrument Rating (IR) ─Airplane (A) Course



3. Be the holder of a PPL (A) or CPL (A) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1.



Pre-entry Requirements for Flight Instructor Rating (FIR) Course ─Airplane (A)



3. Be the holder of a CPL (A) issued in accordance with ICAO Annex 1.

4. Have a language proficiency endorsement at Level 4 (Operational Level) in English printed in his/her license.


Part 5- Training PlanCredits for Previous Experience

When a student transfers from anther ATO to APTC, course credits obtained in the previous course of training may be credited in full or in part by APTC. APTC will determine the amount of credits to be allowed by giving the student a flight check or written test or both. The student shall not be credited with more training by APTC than was credited at the ATO from which the student transferred.


Part 5- Training Plan

Training Curricula

• The Single Engine flying syllabuses hours are presented in chapter 6.

• Multi-Engine Not applicable for the time being

• The theoretical knowledge syllabuses hours are presented in chapter 8.

• The synthetic flight syllabuses hours are presented in chapter 7.



Daily and Weekly Programs

• A training Program will be provided before the start of a course covering all aspects of the training

to be conducted on each approved course

• The Chief Instructors shall provide training programs under the supervision of the relevant Heads

of Training.

• The TA shall be responsible to the Heads of Training for preparing; organizing and scheduling the

courses under his/her direct supervision

• The training program shall be approved by the Heads of Training and sent to the Admissions and

Records Office.

• In case of not receiving the applicants’ list at the proper time or when the number of applicants is

less than 8, the program will be automatically cancelled.


Part 5- Training PlanDaily and Weekly Programs

• The Heads of Training shall accept a course considering all the requirements.

• the QM shall confirm it by ensuring that the course acceptance requirements are met and send the confirmation to the AM.

• the AM shall request the approval of the course from the Authority (CAO).

• Training materials, references, text books or handouts provided for the students are considered as approved training materials if they are:

1. Published by professional publishers.

2. Prepared by EASA or FAA approved training organizations.

3. Prepared by APTC based on other approved materials.

4. Prepared by aircraft manufacturers.

5. Published by ICAO.



• A minimum number of eight students are required to start and continue a training course.

• The maximum number of participants undergoing knowledge training shall not exceed 16.

• The ratio of all students to flight instructors, excluding the HFT, shall not normally exceed 6:1.

• The participants’ list of a training program should have been prepared at least one week prior to the start

date.



• The Admissions and Records Office shall announce in advance, the start date of the knowledge training to the following units or persons:

1. Library.

2. Training Aids Unit.

3. Examinations Office.

4. The involved instructors.

5. The customer.

6. The Quality Assurance Department.



Training Policies

Bad Weather Constraints

• No Dual or Solo IFR Local Flights shall be authorized to operate when the ceiling and visibility do not allow for takeoff, approach and landing at Payam.

• No Dual or Solo IFR Cross-country Flights shall be authorized to operate when the ceiling and visibility do not allow for takeoff, approach and landing at departure and destination aerodromes.


• Part 5- Training PlanMaximum Student Training Times – Flying, Theoretical Knowledge and Synthetic Flight

Training per Day/Week/Month

A training hour includes a 60-minute period without pauses

Knowledge training shall be scheduled for 6 days per week.

In each day, 5 hours of instruction in 5 sessions.

Flying/Flight Simulator training hours shall be 6 hours logged flight time per day, 30 hours logged flight

time per 7 consecutive days in a week, Saturday through Friday and 100 hours logged flight time per 30

consecutive days.

The maximum Student Flight Duty Time/Flight Time shall be as indicated hereunder.:


Period Flight Duty Time (hours) Flight Time (hours)

In any 24 consecutive hours 12 6

In 7 consecutive days 60 36

In 30 consecutive days 180 100


Restrictions in respect of Training Periods for Students

The course of theoretical knowledge should be completed within18 months.

The flight instruction and skill test should be completed within 36 months.

Duration of Training Flights at Various Stages


Course TitleTheoretical

Knowledge

Flight Instruction

and Skill TestTotal Training Time

Private Pilot License 445 40 485

Commercial Pilot License 320 110 430

Instrument Rating 325 40 365

Flight Instructor Rating 65 50 115

Part 5- Training PlanDuration of Training Flights at Various Stages

Duration of training flights at various stages is as follows:

• PPL: 8 Months

• CPL: 6 Months

• IR: 4 Months


Part 5- Training PlanMaximum Student Flying Hours in any Day or Night Period

• A PPL student shall not exceed 4 hours flying in any 24-hour period.

• A CPL student shall not exceed 6 hours flying in any 24-hour period.


• Part 5- Training PlanMinimum Rest Periods between Training Periods

A flying duty period shall be preceded by a rest period of at least 10 hours.


• Part 5- Training PlanPolicy for Conduct of Student Evaluation

Procedures for Flying Progress Checks and Skill Tests

• The CFI shall assess at irregular, but planned, intervals progress of flight training courses and report the deviations to the HFT.

• Instructors shall lead, in excess to given topics, all sessions with a progress check. They shall report in writing marginal candidates to the HFT to decide the action to be taken for constructive progress.



Policy for Conduct of Student Evaluation

Procedures for Knowledge Progress Tests and Knowledge Tests

• The CGI shall assess at regular and planned intervals progress of theoretical knowledge

courses and report the deviations to the HGT.

• Instructors shall lead all sessions with a progress test that either can be done orally or written.

They shall report in writing marginal candidates to the HGT to decide the action to be taken

for constructive progress.




Procedures for the Conduct of Theoretical Knowledge Examinations

• A schedule of formal timed examinations, showing the date and time of each examination and the place where it is to be held, shall be published by the Examinations Office at least one week before the date of each exam. (The office reserves the right to alter such details if circumstances force a change.)

• The examination date for each completed subject is the last day offered in the training program, or it may be a date determined by the Examinations Office and announced to the candidates.

• In order to prevent the candidates from taking any illegal action, they shall be separated from each other so that they cannot read each other’s examination papers and may receive the examination papers in alternate order. They may not speak to any person other than the examiner.

• No candidate shall be permitted to leave the room with any examination material


•Part 5- Training PlanPolicy for Conduct of Student Evaluation


At APTC, all classrooms are used for conducting examinations. The Examinations Office Staff Members are in charge of preparing and arranging the rooms.

Before the examination begins, the examiner is required to report to the Examinations Office 30 to 60 minutes prior to the start of the examination to collect the following:

• Question paper in sealed envelope,

• Examination attendance register,

• Charts or tables if required

At the beginning of each examination session, the training assessment, using Students Assessment of Training, shall be conducted and the completed forms sent to the Admissions and Records Office.

If a candidate has not received seventy percent of instruction in the subject to be tested, he/she shall not be allowed to take the examination.





1 Any examiner found during a knowledge examination to be providing question answers to

any student being examined shall be immediately suspended from his/her job and

disqualified from acting as an examiner and the examination declared void

2 The CGI shall immediately inform the HGT of the occurrence.

3 The HGT shall report the incidence to the QM within 7 days after the occurrence and the

QM shall report the case to the Authority within one month after the occurrence.




Procedures for Refresher Training before Retest

• Should the student still fail the examination, he can either join the next following course in a refresher mode or arrange an individual training program approved by the ATO to absolve the next suitable examination.

• Division of the re-examination into parts shall not be permitted.

• For PPL, an applicant who has failed to pass the examination within 3 attempts shall re-enter the examinations like an initial attempt. Before re-entry to the examination, an applicant shall undertake further training.

• For CPL, IR and FIR, an applicant shall re-enter the complete examination as though far an initial attempt if he has failed to pass any single examination paper within 4 attempts.

• If any item in the Skill Test section is failed, that section is failed.




Procedures for Refresher Training before Retest

Failure in more than one section will require the applicant to take the entire test again.

All sections of the Skill Test shall be completed within 6 months.

There is no limit to the number of Skill Tests that may be attempted.

If the test is terminated for reasons considered adequate by the FE, only those sections not

completed shall be tested in a further flight.

At the discretion of the FE, any maneuver or procedure of the test may be repeated once by the

applicant.


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Test Reports and Records

The Chief Instructors (CFI and CGI) shall review test reports and training records annually to

ensure that they meet their intended purpose and reflect any changes required by the CAO.



Knowledge Test Preparation

• For each subject to be tested, the examiner involved in the program, shall prepare the examination questions and answer sheets under the supervision of the CGI.

• The time limit imposed on the test shall be specified on the exam paper and the students shall be verbally reminded of, too.

• The examination questions shall be improved and updated regularly.

• For each multiple-choice type examination, a key to answers shall be prepared and securely kept in the Examinations Office.

• The Examinations Office shall place on record the date on which the examination questions have been prepared and the name of the respective compiler.

• Examination questions shall be of the multiple-choice, written in English. Each multiple-choice item consists of a question or an incomplete statement, called a stem and three or four possible answers or alternatives, called responses.




Procedures for Question Analysis and Review and Issuing Replacement Exams

The purpose of the analysis of examination results is to determine the effectiveness of evaluation and to ensure that students have acquired the completion standards

If the count of wrong or correct answers to a question is significantly high, the found problem shall be rectified by the test designer.



Procedures for Question Analysis and Review and Issuing Replacement Exams

The outcome of the analysis is used to improve:

• Examination systems and questions.

• Training system.

• Student prerequisites.

• Instructor performance.

The CGI is responsible to collect statistical data for all courses and bring forward this data in the accountable manager’s annual review. The data shall contain the information below:

• Number of courses

• Number of fails

• Number of passes

• Statistics showing examination score for each course.




Knowledge Test Re-write Procedures

If after the examination analysis, the examiner finds a test item to be eliminated and replaced by

a new test item or one or more of the alternatives to be changed, the relevant test designer shall

be invited to the examinations office to take appropriate actions.



Training Effectiveness Policy

Attendance Requirements, Flight Records

• Students whose percentage of attendance in a class is less than 70 percent of total duration of a module are prevented from taking the final examination. Such students are required to take the same module/sub-module again.

• Students must notify dispatch 24 hours in advance to cancel a flight. This policy is required so that dispatch and the student/instructor are notified in a timely manner.

• APTC will consider disciplinary action for students who are consistently absent. Three unexcused absences could result in board actions.

• Students who are habitually late will be treated as a cancellation lesson.

• Each student will keep a record of all flight time in an aviation logbook that meets the requirements of the CAO.




Reckless Flying/Reckless Behavior

Reckless flying includes but is not limited to the following:

• Unauthorized low level flying known as buzzing.

• Unauthorized formation flight.

• Intentionally or unintentionally breaking an APTC policy.

• Flying outside the aircraft's flight envelope.

• Performing maneuvers not authorized by the CAO or APTC.

Any student involved in an incident or accident involving reckless behavior is required to make a written report immediately to the CFI. The APTC Safety Manager may require follow up reports even if the incidents or accidents are not reportable to the CAO.




Clothing Restrictions

All students are expected to be in a presentable image and abide by the following clothing

requirements while conducting operations at the Arta Kish Training Center:

• The wearing of a uniform is mandatory.

• Tank-tops are prohibited.

• Open toe shoes are prohibited, including sandals and flip flops.




Liaison Procedures between Training Departments

At least 2 weeks prior to the completion of students’ ground training, the CGI shall report the

case to the CFI in a written report in order to have enough time for making arrangements for

flight instruction of such students.


Part 5- Training PlanTraining Effectiveness Policy

Procedures for Changing Instructors

Where a student is having difficulty with his/her flight instructor to the detriment of the learning experience and his/her training, the student should:

1. first address the difficulties with the instructor in a professional and constructive manner

2. If this does not resolve the issue, then the student should address the matter with the CFI, who will work with the HFT to resolve the matter.

3. The third step, if necessary, is to meet directly with the HFT.

Instructor changes shall be kept to a minimum. In case of unforeseen events, instructors with the same qualifications should be substituted.

Two instructor changes per student shall be the maximum allowable number in each stage of training.




Procedures for Suspending a Student from Training

• Any student found during a knowledge examination to be cheating or in possession of material pertaining to the examination subject, other than the examination papers and associated authorized documentation, shall be disqualified from taking the examination and may not take any examination for at least 12 months after the date of the incidence. The Examiner shall immediately inform the CGI of the occurrence .The CGI shall report the incidence to the QM within 7 days after the occurrence and the QM shall report the case to the Authority within one month after the occurrence.

• If a student is found after any examination to have engaged in conduct that would have been within paragraph above, the same procedure in the respective paragraph shall be applied.

• Any student enrolled in a flight course who has not flown for forty-five (45) consecutive days will be referred to the Chief Flight Instructor. Students may then be required to re-test out of the applicable ground school with a 70% grade or better.

• Any student successfully completing a ground school who does not obtain the applicable flight certificate and/or rating within one academic year of completion of that ground school may be required to re-take and successfully complete the applicable ground school.




Completion Standards at Various Stages of Training to Ensure Standardization

Stage checks are accomplished during each stage of training and these checks are the responsibility of the Flight Examiner. The stage checks give the FE an opportunity to check the effectiveness of each Flight Instructor, which will help standardize the program.


Part 5- Training PlanTraining Effectiveness Policy

• Preparation, Control and Issue of Graduation Certificates.

The Admissions and Records Office shall evaluate candidates’ training achievements by rechecking their training records. The TA shall control the process. If all the records are satisfactory and verified by the CGI, the graduation certificate, signed by the HT, will be awarded to the candidate.

The graduation certificate shall bear the following information:

• Candidate’s full name, date and place of birth.

• Course title, duration, starting date and completion date.

• Serial number and date of issue.

• Name and address of the training organization.

• ATO number.


PART 6 FLIGHT TRAINING SYLLABUSES

6.1 PPL Training Course Syllabus

6.1.1 Theoretical Instruction 6.1.1-1 thru 6.1.1-26.1.2 Training Exercises 6.1.2-1 thru 6.1.2-17

6.2 CPL Training Course Syllabus

6.2.1 Theoretical Instruction 6.2.1-1 thru 6.2.1-2

6.2.2 Training Exercises 6.2.2-1 thru 6.2.2-15

6.3 IR Training Course Syllabus

6.3.1 Theoretical Instruction 6.3.1-1


6.4 FIR Training Course Syllabus

6.4.1 Theoretical Instruction 6.4.1-1


PART 7 FLIGHT SIMULATION TRAINING SYLLABUSES







PART 8 THEORETICAL KNOWLEDGE TRAINING SYLLABUSES


8.1.1 Private Pilot License (PPL) Ground Training Course Structure 8.1.1-1 thru 8.1.1-15


8.2.1 Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Ground Training Course Structure 8.2.1-1 thru 8.2.1-14


8.3.1 Instrument Rating (IR) Ground Training Course Structure 8.3.3-1 thru 8.3.1-13


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8.4 FIR Training Course Syllabus

8.4.1 Flight Instructor Rating Ground Training Course Structure 8.4.1-1 thru 8.4.1-2

8.5 Syllabuses of Specialized Training Courses

8.5.1 Aviation Regulations (CAO Part-141) Training Course Syllabus 8.5.1-1 thru 8.5.1-2

8.5.2 APTC TPM Training Course Syllabus 8.5.2-1 thru 8.5.2-2

8.5.3 Instructional Techniques Training Course Syllabus 8.5.3-1 thru 8.5.3-2

8.5.4 Evaluation and Measurement Training Course Syllabus 8.5.4-1 thru 8.5.4-2

8.6 Syllabuses of Recurrent Training Courses

8.6.1 Aviation Package 1 Recurrent Training Course Syllabus 8.6.1-1 thru 8.6.1-2

8.6.2 Instructional Techniques Recurrent Training Course Syllabus 8.6.2-1

8.6.3 Aviation Package 2 Recurrent Training Course Syllabus 8.6.3-1

PART 9 TESTS AND CHECKS FOR THE ISSUANCE OF A LICENSE OR A RATING

9.1 CAO Authorization of APTC to Conduct Testing for the Issuance of License

9.1.1Name(s) of Personnel with Testing Authority and Scope of the Authority

9.1.1-1

9.1.2 Roles and Duties of the Authorized Personnel 9.1.2-1

9.1.3Minimum Requirements for Appointed Personnel and Selection and Appointment Procedures 9.1.3-1

9.1.4 CAO Applicable Requirements 9.1.4-1


Part 10- Records

Policy and Procedures

Attendance Records

It is the responsibility of the Chief Ground and Flight Instructors for ensuring

the accuracy of documented attendance records.


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Student Training Records

The TA shall ensure that the production, maintenance and security of documents related to the

ground training, flight training and examinations are carried out in compliance with the

procedures introduced in this TPM.

The Records clerk shall be in charge of all recordings.

It is the responsibility of the flight instructor to ensure that all information contained in the Pilot

Training Record is up to date and accurately reflects progress of training.


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Student Training Records

The following items shall be kept on record:

• Details of ground, flying and simulated flight training given to individual students.

• Detailed and regular progress reports from instructors including assessments and regular progress flight check and ground examinations.

• Personal information, e.g. expiry dates of medical certificates, ratings, etc.

All training documents shall be safeguarded against fire, flood, high humidity, illegal access and alteration.

All records and documents related to the training of students shall be filed by the Records clerk under the supervision of the TA. These files, either in paper or electronic form, shall be kept in the archive for at least five years following completion of the particular student’s training course.


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Staff Training and Qualification Records

The following information shall be kept on record in respect of each instructor or examiner:

• Name, Date of Birth, Personnel Number, Experience, Qualifications, Training history (before entry) ,Subsequent Training, Scope of activity, Starting date of employment/contract, If appropriate – ending date of employment/contract, Knowledge instructor Training Authorization

Additionally for each examiner, an examination conducting authorization shall be kept on record.

The records may be kept in any format (hard copy or computer based) subject to the usual security requirements, but they should be under the control of APTC quality system.

Persons authorized to access the system should be maintained at a minimum to ensure that records cannot be altered in an unauthorized manner.


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Staff Training and Qualification Records

CAO shall be authorized to access the system in order to investigate the records system for

initial and continued approval or when the CAO has cause to doubt the competence of a

particular person.

Flight Instructors must ensure that the record of their licenses, ratings and medical certificates

contain in the flight operations information system is accurate and up to date.

All records shall be controlled and filed in the Admissions and Records Office under the

supervision of the TA.


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Person Responsible for Checking Records and Student Personal Logs

• Records checks shall be made by the chief instructors and training administrator.

• The QM shall also check the records randomly to ensure for the accuracy and currency of

them.

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Nature and Frequency of Record Checks

• Record checks shall be made at least once a year.


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Personal Log Entries

• Each student shall keep a record of all flight time in the logbook that meets the requirements

of the CAO. Students must remember that these records are valuable historical records and

must take responsibility in assisting his/her AFI in the record keeping process.

• In the event of an illegible entry, the person making the transcription should consult with a

Flight Instructor for assistance.

• The recommended APTC Logbook is the officially distributed Jeppesen logbook.


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Security of Records and Documents

• It is the responsibility of Flight Instructors and Admissions and Records Staff to ensure that all student records are kept confidential

• Student files shall never be left in any office or on any desk unless directly supervised by a Flight Instructor or staff member

• The Examinations Office shall keep all the records of Examinations in a suitably secure condition and shall not permit any illegal access to these records.

• The records shall be stored for a period of five years for future reference and inspections if required.

• All the records filed in the Examinations Office archive should be kept secure against fire, flood, high humidity and illegal access.
