Initial Qualification. The procedures in the AMO manual must describe how the

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c. Establish the Qualifications of the Inspection Personnel. Procedures in this

section of the manual should address how the AMO will establish the qualifications of the inspection personnel. This initial qualification may be based on testing or previous experience or training. If the inspector has previous experience, the employment records should describe the type of inspections and maintenance work performed, methods and techniques used, and total years of experience as an inspector, as required by CASR Part 145.161. The procedure should establish the minimum amount of experience required before an inspector can be listed on the roster, and who by job title will make that determination.

d. Training. The procedures should also describe how inspectors become qualified

through on-the-job training OJT andor formal classroom training. This training may be described in this section of the manual or in the section describing the training program for all AMO personnel. Training should include initial qualification as well as recurrent training or testing to maintain proficiency. Inspection personnel may also require additional special training in new techniques. This may be necessary after additional components are added to the ratings or capabilities of the AMO or when new inspection aids or techniques are applied. Inspectors performing NDT may need to meet the qualification requirements of other industry standards, such as eye exams.

e. Specifications and Current Data.

Inspection personnel need current technical data to properly perform their tasks. They need to understand current specifications involving inspection tolerances, limitations, procedures established by the manufacturer, SBs, and ADs. Inspection personnel also need to be familiar with the AMO manual and QCM for the AMO, as well as the applicable Indonesian Regulations. Procedures in the manual should address where the technical data is located, who is responsible for maintaining the current data, and how the inspectors will be made aware of changes.

f. Authority to Approve an Article for Return to Service. If the person

performing the final inspection is also authorized to approve an article for return to service, that person must be certificated under CASR part 65 for AMOs located within the Republic of Indonesia. If the AMO is located outside the Republic of Indonesia, the person authorized to perform a final inspection and approve an article for return to service must meet the requirements of CASR Part 145.157. If final inspection personnel are authorized to approve an article for return to service, procedures in the manual will need to address how they are authorized and qualified.

g. Initiate Procedures in the QCM.

The following questions or concerns are offered as a guide and are intended to help initiate the procedures in the QCM. They should not be considered all-inclusive. Each facility is unique and may require additional procedures to verify regulatory requirements and the needs of the AMO. 1 How does the AMO establish minimum qualifications for inspection personnel? What is the title of the person making this determination?