Training Program Approvals

Training Program Approvals Ops Spec A034

Current Process POI issues a letter to certificate holder to grant approval for training program For AQP, OpSpec A034 must also be issued Part 121 requires several other approvals related to training (FSTDs, reduced programmed hours, etc.): these approvals are frequently granted by letter

Future Process All approvals via a new OpSpec template A034 Training Manuals not approved/stamped OpSpec A031 for contract training approval eliminated and incorporated into the new OpSpec A034

Benefits Improved efficiency and standardization Administrative requirements reduced Consolidate all approvals in one OpSpec Reduces retention of paper records Increased visibility of approval status and expiration date

Sample Template Table 1 – AQP Curriculums Table 2 – Subpart N, O, and P Curriculums Table 3 – Flight Simulation Training Devices Table 4 – Training Equipment Table 5 – Related Aircraft Designation Table 6 – Training Program Deviations Table 7 – Training Program Reductions Table 8 – Contract Training

Sample Table 1 Table 1 - AQP Only – Curriculum Approvals

Sample Table 2 Table 2 – N, O, and P Only – Curriculum Approvals

Sample Table 3 Table 3 – Flight Simulation Training Device Approvals

Sample Table 4 Table 4 – Equipment Approvals

Sample Table 5 Table 5 – Related Aircraft Designation

Sample Table 6 Table 6 – Training Program Deviations

Sample Table 7 Table 7 – N, O, and P Only – Training Program Reductions (IAW § 121.405(d))

Sample Table 8 Table 8 – Contract Training Approval

Rollout • Phase I - Part 121 Only • 90 days after Notice to issue OpSpec A034 • Split certificates (121/135) will continue using current process • Phase II – Part 135 Template and Part 121/135 Template

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Training Program Approvals