AMC1 ORO.TC.115 Initial training    

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

ELEMENTS

(a) The elements of initial training mentioned in ORO.TC.115 should include in particular:

    (1) General theoretical knowledge on aviation and aviation regulations relevant to duties and responsibilities:

      (i) the importance of crew members performing their duties in accordance with the operations manual;

      (ii) continuing competence and fitness to operate as a crew member with special regard to flight and duty time limitations and rest requirements;

      (iii) an awareness of the aviation regulations relating to crew members and the role of the CAA;

      (iv) general knowledge of relevant aviation terminology, theory of flight, passenger distribution, meteorology and areas of operation;

      (v) pre-flight briefing of the crew members and the provision of necessary safety information with regard to their specific duties;

      (vi) the importance of ensuring that relevant documents and manuals are kept up-to- date with amendments provided by the operator;

      (vii) the importance of identifying when crew members have the authority and responsibility to initiate an evacuation and other emergency procedures; and

      (viii) the importance of safety duties and responsibilities and the need to respond promptly and effectively to emergency situations.

    (2) Fire and smoke training:

      (i) reactions to emergencies involving fire and smoke and identification of the fire sources;

      (ii) the classification of fires and the appropriate type and techniques of application of extinguishing agents, the consequences of misapplication, and of use in a confined space; and

      (iii) the general procedures of ground-based emergency services at aerodromes.

    (3) When conducting extended overwater operations, water survival training, including the use of personal flotation equipment.

    (4) Before first operating on an aircraft fitted with life-rafts or other similar equipment, training on the use of this equipment, including practice in water.

    (5) Survival training appropriate to the areas of operation (e.g. polar, desert, jungle, sea or mountain).

    (6) Aero-medical aspects and first aid, including:

      (i) instruction on first aid and the use of first-aid kits; and

      (ii) the physiological effects of flying.

    (7) Effective communication between technical crew members and flight crew members, including common language and terminology.