Aircraft Airworthiness and Air Carrier Certification (classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 62 participants from 15 countries have taken this course with IATA?

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

Understand the ICAO Standards and Regulatory Procedures (SARPs), regulations (JARs, FARs) and requirements relating to aircraft certification and continuing airworthiness, and learn how to apply these processes in your organization. Master the processes involved in obtaining and holding an Air Operator Certificate (AOC): relevant documentation; elements of a maintenance program; manuals, logs and records. Know the processes relevant to Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO) including Quality Assurance and building a Training Program.

Course Code: TCVT-19

Course format

• This classroom course provides 5 days (40 hours) of instruction delivered by an official IATA Instructor.
• Take this course at an IATA Training Center, Regional Training Partner, or on-demand as in-house training.
• Student performance will be based on an assessment.

Prerequisites

• Recommended level is Intermediate and Advanced.
• The recommended level of language proficiency is ICAO Operational Level 4 for courses in English or the equivalent level for other languages.

How to register

• When you click the Register button, you will be directed to log in to your Training Account.
• Register early and save up to 25% at our Training Centers! Please read the Terms and Conditions for the early bird discount.

In-house training

To arrange in-house training for your company, please complete the in-house training request form or contact the Training Specialist in your region.

Upon completion of this course you will be able to:

• Understand the rules and regulations applying to aircraft certification and continuing airworthiness
• Develop a safety system compliant with international requirements
• Prepare and carry out safety audits on airline and maintenance organizations
• Approve aircraft maintenance control and procedural manuals, maintenance programs and minimum equipment lists

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• Rules and documentation relating to the airworthiness of aircraft
• State responsibilities
• Type of certification; Certificate of Airworthiness; Continuing airworthiness
• Operator responsibilities
• Air Operator Certificate (AOC)
• Reliability program
• Continuing airworthiness documents
• Maintenance control manual and program
• Minimum Equipment List (MEL) and Master MEL
• Flight safety documents system
• Manuals, logs and records
• Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMO)
• Quality system
• AMO training programs

Activities

• Final group exercise

This course is recommended for:

• Managers from civil aviation authorities and regulators
• Engineers and managers from airlines, aircraft maintenance organizations, and maintenance, repair and overhaul organizations

An IATA Certificate of Completion is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 70% or higher on all exercises and exams. A special distinction is awarded to participants obtaining a grade of 90% or higher.