Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Operational Approvals for CAAs and Airlines (classroom)

Did you know that in the past 5 years, 42 participants from 3 countries have taken this course with IATA?

5-day (40 hours) classroom course

IATA’s Performance-based Navigation (PBN) Operational Approvals for CAAs and Airlines course addresses the PBN approval process from the perspective of the state regulator as well as the air operator. Air operators will learn how to apply for operational approval and what tasks are required in each of the 5 steps of the process. State regulators, in particular, flight operations and airworthiness inspectors who act as or support the Principal Operations Inspector (POI), will learn how to guide the air operator through the operational approval process and what criteria to asses applications against. They will learn how to draft legislation, including Advisory Circulars, using State, FAA and EASA airworthiness certification documentation.

Course code: TCVT-38

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.
• 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.
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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 completing this course you will be able to:

• Describe PBN navigation specifications per ICAO Doc 9613 AN/937
• Explain the history of navigation specifications and relation to B-RNAV, P-RNAV, and other existing operations
• Assess air operator obligations when issuing PBN approvals
• Describe when an airline should apply and determine where approval is valid
• Identify the validity of a foreign operator’s approval within a state
• Describe the relationship between PBN navigation specifications and FAA/EASA airworthiness criteria documentation
• Demonstrate how to search Aircraft Flight Manuals (AFM), AFM supplements or other related documents, for evidence of PBN operational and functional compliance statements

The key topics that are covered during this course include:

• ICAO PBN concept, PBN requirements, RNP/RNAV specs.
• Oceanic, En Route, TMA, and Approach Navigation Specs, with communication and surveillance requirements.
• PBN operational approvals and airworthiness criteria documentation
• FAA and EASA PBN requirements for airworthiness. FAA Orders, ACs, EASA TGLs, and AMCs.
• ICAO operational PBN approval 5-step process

Activities

• Practical and group exercises

This course is recommended for:

• State regulator and air operator managers involved in the PBN operational approval process
• State regulator managers responsible for drafting national regulatory material
• Flight operations and airworthiness inspectors
• Airline fleet managers and chief pilots

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.