Recommendation

CASA has addressed this recommendation through the proposals
contained in CASR Part , 945 Subpart F-Personnel.



CASR Part 145 provides the following:



145.245 Maintenance Training Program



(1) An AMO must provide, for its maintenance staff, a training
program that: (a) allows the maintenance staff to retain their
skills; and (b) trains the maintenance staff in any new skills that
are necessary for their duties.



(2) The training program: (a) must be a program that is accepted by
CASA; and (b) may be conducted by the AMO, by a recognised foreign
training provider or by an MTO.



(3) if the AMO conducts maintenance training, the AMO must (a)
prepare a course plan, within the meaning given in Part 147; and
(b) obtain CASA's approval for the course plan.



(4) CASA must approve a course plan that meets any requirements for
course plans that are set out in Part 147 and that apply to the
AMO's training.



(5) An AMO that carries out maintenance training under this
regulation must issue a certificate to a person who completes a
training program.



Maintenance organisations are additionally required under Civil
Aviation Regulation 30, to ensure that Licensed Aircraft
Maintenance Engineer's are trained for the activities that they
undertake, and holders of an Air Operator's Certificate are also
required under CAR 214 to provide proper and periodic instruction
to their maintenance personnel.



Furthermore, Licensed Aircraft Maintenance Engineer's are currently
required under Civil Aviation Order 100.90 to be familiar with the
aircraft engine; systems or installations, and the maintenance
requirements appropriate to the task for which certification is to
be made.