Course information

Course Description:

The EASA Part-145 training course covers all aspects of Part-145, Maintenance Organisations. The Annex II to Implementing Rule EU 1321/2014 and the corresponding Acceptable Means of Compliance (AMC) and Guidance Materials (GM) are covered in detail.

The link between the regulation and the Maintenance Organisation Exposition (MOE) is also discussed. This makes the training useful for both new and experienced professionals from industry and authorities. The training also provides a brief overview of relevant sections of other regulations like Part-M (both for maintenance and for continuing airworthiness management), Part 21, Part-66 and Part-147.

Course Objectives:

This course is created with the intention to train or refresh the basic knowledge of the aviation maintenance legislation required for part 66 Category A, B1, B2 and C licensed Technicians, Certifying Staff and Supportive personnel. Besides training the basic knowledge, relevant changes to the requirements are addressed as well.

Learning objectives:

After completion of this course, the students will:

• understand the role of ICAO and the relation with EASA
• understand the structure and principles of the EASA parts
• understand Part 145 requirements and the relevant recent changes
• be aware of the importance of the correct implementation part 145 requirements
• have the willingness to report any none conformances or violations related to part 145 requirements
• be able to understand the relation between the part 145 requirements and the organizational maintenance procedures and practices

Regulatory requirement compliance:

This course has as regulatory basis (EU) No 1321/2014 on Continuing Airworthiness – Laters Revision – which also incorporates the latest ammendments.

Prerequisites:

This training is not only intended for Technicians and Certifying Staff, but also for other functions directly or indirectly related to maintenance activities. Participants should be familiar with the text of Part-145 Regulations.

Course Topics:

PART I HISTORY AND BACKGROUND

• History International Aviation Requirements
• European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)
• Structure of EASA requirements

PART II EASA PART 145 APPROVAL

• 145.A.10 Scope
• 145.A.15 Application for an organisation certificate
• 145.A.20 Terms of approval and scope of work
• 145.A.90 Continued validity
• 145.A.95 Findings and observations
• 145.A.120 Means of compliance
  145.A.140 Access

PART III RESOURSES

• 145.A.25 Facility requirements
• 145.A.30 Personnel requirements
• 145.A.35 Certifying staff and support staff
• 145.A.37 Airworthiness review staff
• 145.A.40 Equipment and tools
• 145.A.42 Components
• 145.A.45 Maintenance data
• 145.A.47 Production planning

PART IV MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS

• 145.A.48 Performance of maintenance
• 145.A.50 Certification of maintenance
• 145.A.55 Record-keeping

PART V PROCEDURES AND POLICIES

• 145.A.60 Occurrence reporting
• 145.A.65 Maintenance procedures
• 145.A.70 Maintenance organisation exposition (MOE)

PART VI ORGANISATION

• 145.A.75 Privileges of the organisation
• 145.A.85 Changes to the organisation
• 145.A.155 Immediate reaction to a safety problem
• 145.A.200 Management system
• 145.A.200A Information security management system
• 145.A.202 Internal safety reporting scheme
• 145.A.205 Contracting and subcontracting

Course Duration:

1 day (starting at 09:00 and ending at approximately 17:00).

Materials used

Required Materials:

The latest version of eRules consolidated Regulation (EU) No 1321/2014 (download here).

Supplemental Materials:

Bring along a notebook and pen if you require to make writen notes.

Hardware and Software requirements

Hardware requirements:

A reliable computer with internet connection is necessary to complete the online examination.

Software requirements:

There is no software deemed necessary for  this  training.

Browser information:

We recommend that you use Google Chrome during the course and online examination.

Instructor information

Instructor credentials:

Mr. Danny Goergen has over 10 years of experience in the aviation industry. After several years working as an aircraft mechanic, he graduated as Bachelor in Aviation Engineering and started as a process engineer in an EASA Part 145 approved component repair shop.

Within this organisation he had two EASA Form 4 positions as Technical Manager and Quality Assurance Manager. In this last position he developed himself as an internal trainer, providing training in EASA/FAA/CAAC Part 145 regulations, Human Factors and Company Processes and Procedures.

While working for this organization as a Quality Assurance Manager and qualified Human Factors trainer, he had the ambition to consult, support and provide training not only for his employer, but also to offer these services to other organizations in the aviation industry.

In October 2009, Danny Goergen founded Holland Aviation Consultancy & Engineering (HACE).

Besides providing consultancy and training services to the aviation industry, on behalf of HACE, he also founded an online training platform, that facilitates the several HACE online training courses, such as Human Factors, EWIS target group 1-6 and Fuel Tank Safety Training.

At the moment Mr. Danny Goergen is, on behalf of HACE, contracted in several interim quality management positions. Two of his clients are Part 147 approved Aviation Competence Centre (ACC, AMC66), where he holds the EASA form 4 position of Quality Assurance Manager. Besides managing the Part 147 quality system, he is also responsible for training their staff in EASA Part 66-147 regulations awareness and MTOE procedures.

Contact information:

Mr. Danny Goergen can be contacted via e-mail (danny.goergen@hace.aero)

Assessment and grading

Testing procedure:

Students will perform an (online) examination with Multiple-choice questions. A laptop or tablet with WiFi internet connection is needed to complete this examination.

Grading procedure:

This examination needs to be passed with a minimum passrate of 75% in order to receive a certificate of course completion.

Assignments and Participation

Assignments and Projects:

Optional: Several assignments related to reviewing company procedures (MOE) are included in this course.

Class Participation:

Students must communicate with other Students in the chatroom.

Students are expected to communicate with instructor as a learning resource.

Students are actively participating in discussions.

Course ground rules

Participation is required, expected to communicate with other students in team projects, learn how to navigate in the learning environment system, keep abreast of course announcements, use the student e-mail address opposed to a personal e-mail address. Address technical problems immediately and observe course netiquette at all times.