ATCO.C.030 Synthetic training device instructor (STDI) privileges

(a)Holders of an STDI endorsement are authorised to provide practical training on synthetic training devices:

(1)for subjects of practical nature during initial training;

(2)for unit training other than OJT; and

(3)for continuation training. Where the STDI is providing pre-OJT, he/she shall hold or have held the relevant unit endorsement.

(b)Holders of an STDI endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have:

(1)at least two years' experience in the rating they will instruct in;

(2)demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices;

(3)practised instructional techniques in those procedures in which it is intended to provide instruction.

(c)Notwithstanding point (b)(1)

(1)for the purpose of basic training any rating held is appropriate;

(2)for the purpose of rating training, training may be provided for specific and selected operational tasks by an STDI holding a rating that is relevant for that specific and selected operational task. [applicable until 3 August 2024 - Regulation (EU) 2015/340]

(a)Holders of an STDI endorsement are authorised to provide practical training on synthetic training devices:

(1)for subjects of practical nature during initial training;

(2)for unit training other than OJT; and

(3)for continuation training. Where the STDI is providing pre-OJT, he or she shall hold or have held the relevant unit endorsement.

(b)Holders of an STDI endorsement shall only exercise the privileges of the endorsement if they have:

(1)at least 2 years’ experience in the rating they will instruct in;

(2)demonstrated knowledge of current operational practices;

(3)practised instructional techniques in those procedures in which instruction is provided.

(c)As an exception to point (b)(1),

(1)the period of 2 years may be shortened to not less than 1 year by the competent authority when requested by the training organisation;

(2)for the purpose of basic training, any rating held is appropriate;

(3)for the purpose of rating training, training may be provided for specific and selected operational tasks by an STDI holding a rating that is relevant for that specific and selected operational task. [applicable from 4 August 2024 - Implementing Regulation (EU) 2023/893]