CAO.A.035 Personnel requirements

KNOWLEDGE, BACKGROUND AND EXPERIENCE OF NOMINATED PERSON(S) Persons or group of persons nominated in accordance with point CAO.A.035(b) should have:

(a)practical experience and expertise in the application of aviation safety standards and safe operating practices;

(b)comprehensive knowledge of:

(1)Part-M, Part-ML and any associated requirements and procedures; and

(2)the CAE;

(c)5 years aviation experience of which at least 2 years should be from the aeronautical industry in an appropriate position;

(d)knowledge of a relevant sample of the type(s) of aircraft or components that are within the scope of work. This knowledge may be demonstrated by documented evidence or by an assessment performed by the competent authority. Training courses, when used as documented evidence, should be as a minimum at a level equivalent to Part-66 Appendix III Level 1 General Familiarisation, and could be provided by a Part-147 organisation, by the manufacturer or by any other organisation accepted by the competent authority; and

(e)knowledge of:

(1)maintenance standards (including human factor principles); and

(2)quality system (or organisational review).

QUALIFICATION ASSESSMENT

(a)Personnel involved in maintenance and continuing airworthiness management should be assessed for competence by ‘on-the-job’ evaluation and/or by examination relevant to their particular job role within the organisation before unsupervised work is permitted.

(b)Adequate initial and recurrent training should be provided and recorded to ensure continued competence.