ARO.RAMP.115 Qualification of ramp inspectors
(a)
The competent authority and the Agency shall have qualified inspectors to conduct ramp inspections.
(b)
Ramp inspectors shall:
(1)
possess the necessary aeronautical education or practical knowledge relevant to their area(s) of inspection;
(2)
have successfully completed:
(i)
appropriate specific theoretical and practical training, in one or more of the following areas of inspection:
(A)
flight deck;
(B)
cabin safety;
(C)
aircraft condition;
(D)
cargo;
(ii)
appropriate on-the-job training delivered by a senior ramp inspector appointed by the competent authority or the Agency; and
(3)
maintain the validity of their qualification by undergoing recurrent training and by performing a minimum of 12 inspections in every 12 month period.
(c)
The training in (b)(2)(i) shall be delivered by the competent authority or by a training organisation approved by the competent authority referred to in ARO.RAMP.120 (a).
(d)
The Agency shall develop and maintain training syllabi and promote the organisation of training courses and workshops for inspectors to improve the understanding and uniform implementation of this Subpart.
(e)
The Agency shall facilitate and coordinate an inspector exchange programme aimed at allowing inspectors to obtain practical experience and contributing to the harmonisation of procedures.
ARO.RAMP.120 Approval of training organisations
(a)
The competent authority shall approve a training organisation, having its principal place of business in the territory of the respective Member State, when satisfied that the training organisation:
(1)
has nominated a head of training possessing sound managerial capability to ensure that the training provided is in compliance with the applicable requirements;
(2)
has available training facilities and instructional equipment suitable for the type of training provided;
(3)
provides training in accordance with the syllabi developed by the Agency in accordance with ARO.RAMP.115 (d); and
(4)
uses qualified training instructors.
(b)
If so requested by the competent authority, the verification of compliance and continuous compliance with the requirements referred to in (a) shall be performed by the Agency.
(c)
The training organisation shall be approved to provide one or more of the following types of training:
(1)
initial theoretical training;
(2)
initial practical training;
(3)
recurrent training.
