GM1 SFCL.430 FE(S) certificate – Standardisation course

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

PLANNING OF TESTS AND CHECKS

(a) An FE(S) should plan per day not more than:

(1) a total of four skill tests or proficiency checks for the SPL; or

(2) a total of two assessments of competence for the FI(S) or FE(S) certificate.

(b) An FE(S) should plan at least 2 hours for a skill test, proficiency check or assessment of competence, including pre-flight briefing and preparation, conduct of the test, check or assessment of competence, de-briefing, evaluation of the applicant and documentation.

(c) The flight time for the skill test, proficiency check or assessment of competence must be sufficient to allow that all the test, check or assessment items can be completed. If this is not possible in one flight, additional flights have to be conducted. For the total duration of the flight time for the skill test, proficiency check or assessment of competence, the following values may be used as guidance:

(1) 30 minutes or three launches or take-offs, as applicable, for an SPL skill test or proficiency check;

(2) 45 minutes or four launches or take-offs, as applicable, for an FI(S) assessment of competence.