Introduction

This course has been designed to provide Stores staff and Receiving Inspectors with an understanding of key elements associated with the effective management of the Store and receiving of Parts and Appliances. It has been identified that Stores and their staff does not get the required priority in the organisation. There the intent of the course is to provide the participant's knowledge and practical tools to understand and implement effective procedures. During the course, practical examples will be provided. Even though the course is based on EU regulations, the knowledge can be applied to other regulations and military requirements.

The benefits of attending the course are that it will develop the attendees' understanding of Airworthiness and Certification principles necessary for receiving parts. Also, the course enables delegates to review the problems associated with the organisation of the stores. Yet, the training addresses how to increase the overall logistics effectiveness of the production and maintenance organisations. 

There are no prerequisites, but some knowledge of Part 21 or Part 145 in similar national regulations is recommended.

Course Content

The following subjects will be addressed:

• EU Regulatory structure and EASA;
• Basic principles of Airworthiness;
• Responsibilities in the supply chain;
• Relevant Part 21 Subpart-G requirements;
• Relevant Part 145 and Part M requirements;
• Assessments of Certification Documents
• EASA Form 1
• FAA 8130-3
• FAA PMA
• Stores Procedures
• ESD Control

Learning Objectives

The objectives of the course are:

• A detailed practical understanding of the relevant regulations with respect to Aviation Stores.
• To provide a regulatory and industry perspective for staff involved in Aircraft Stores Management and Incoming Goods Inspection.
• Understanding of basic principles of airworthiness and Airworthiness Certificates
• Practical knowledge to develop procedures to use in Stores and Incoming Goods Inspection.
• Risks and controls associated with suspected unapproved parts.
• Risks and controls for ESD

Who should take this course

• Quality Auditor
• Incoming Goods inspectors
• Defence Audit personal
• Compliance Monitoring staff
• CAA surveyors
• Staff involved in purchasing and stores

Duration

2 days, starting at 9:00 on day 1, ending at approximately 17:00 on day 2.