Check and Training Captains

[saseahawk]

Hello to all out there,
I haven't used this site all too often. My first post actually.
Question:
What is required to become a Check and Training Captain? Any CASA regulations? (CAR?) Is an instructor rating required? What experience does one need? Are the regulations airline specific?

Any hints on this subject are welcome. Thanks

[parabellum]

Well, the first (and sadly often overlooked) prerequisite is the ability and the wish to instruct and not just to be using the training department to grub one's way up the management ladder, at any cost. Cynical, I know, but it does happen.

[Tmbstory]

Saseahawk:

The Basic Requirements in Corporate Aviation for Training Staff is either of the following:
1. A Flying Instructor category, either Civil or Military.
2. Previous experience as a Flying Instructor, either Civil or Military.
3. Experience as an Approved Pilot by the Regulatory Authority and
recommended by the Company.

Minimum Command Hours.
The minimum hours flown in Command on Type before a Captain assumes
the duties of a Check and Training Captain on that Type are as follows:
100 Hours or 45 Sectors, whichever is greater

Appointments.
Check and Training Captains will be appointed by the Chief Pilot. They will be Civil Aviation Authority Approved Pilots for the purpose of conducting Type Endorsement and/or Instrument Rating Tests.

Hope this helps

Tmb

[saseahawk]

Parabellum, Exaviator, TMB,

thanks for your replies. That gives a little idea about the whole concept. Being an instructor myself I guess that is one starting point to the whole business. Now I need to try and get into these types of roles and airlines and have a greater look at the testing officer side of things.

TMB: Where did you find this info on the 100 hrs of 45 sectors? Is this on the web or in legal documents somehwere?

saseahawk

[Tinstaafl]

There is usually no requirement to be an instructor to become a check &/or training pilot within an airline. You gain the approval as part of that company's check & training system. Already holding instructor rating(s) can help by giving some amount of credit for past experience or qualification eg already passing an exam on Instructional Principles & Methods may provide credit towards meeting an equivalent requirement within the C&T system.