Hello,
Regulatory requirements are: that an operator with an approved training program provide instructing, and checking under that part, for all the aircraft which it operates.
There is a liability concern.
If training and checking are conducted in the actual aircraft rather than a Simulator at an approved Training provider there is a higher ' Risk ' element involved.
This concern has been voiced by the Pilot Group and currently there is no interest or candidate to fill a now vacant Check Airman Position.
The FAA has advised by way of: FAA NOTICE 8900_432 that essentially we are obligated to have a Check Airman under FAR 135.323 (a)(4)
I am pretty sure we cannot force an Airman to become a Check Airman against their wishes.
What are the options here if any ?
Cheers in advance.
VRSDX
Regulatory requirements are: that an operator with an approved training program provide instructing, and checking under that part, for all the aircraft which it operates.
There is a liability concern.
If training and checking are conducted in the actual aircraft rather than a Simulator at an approved Training provider there is a higher ' Risk ' element involved.
This concern has been voiced by the Pilot Group and currently there is no interest or candidate to fill a now vacant Check Airman Position.
The FAA has advised by way of: FAA NOTICE 8900_432 that essentially we are obligated to have a Check Airman under FAR 135.323 (a)(4)
I am pretty sure we cannot force an Airman to become a Check Airman against their wishes.
What are the options here if any ?
Cheers in advance.
VRSDX