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Part ARO - ANNEX II - Authority Requirements for Air Operations

in accordance with ORO.GEN.140 in the case of an EU operator or in accordance with
TCO.115 of Commission Regulation (EU) No 452/2014 in the case of a third-country
operator.
(f) The competent authority should provide information on its alcohol testing procedures in
an easily accessible format.
ARO.RAMP.110 Collection of information
The CAA shall collect and process any information deemed useful for conducting ramp inspections.
ARO.RAMP.110 AMC1 Collection of information
COLLECTION OF INFORMATION
The information should include:
(a) important safety information available, in particular, through:
(1) pilot reports;
(2) maintenance organisation report;
(3) incident reports;
(4) reports from other organisations, independent from the inspection authorities;
(5) complaints; and
(6) information received from whistleblowers (such as, but not limited to, ground
handling or maintenance personnel) regarding poor maintenance, obvious damage
or defects, incorrect loading, etc.
(b) information on action(s) taken subsequent to a ramp inspection, such as:
(1) aircraft grounded;
(2) aircraft or operator included on the UK safety list pursuant to Article 6 of Regulation
(EC) No 2111/2005 of the European Parliament and of the Council;
(3) corrective action required;
(4) contacts with the operator's aviation authority; and
(5) restrictions on flight operations.
(c) follow-up information concerning the operator, such as:
(1) implementation of corrective action(s); and
(2) recurrence of non-compliance.
ARO.RAMP.115 Qualification of ramp inspectors
(a) The CAA shall have qualified inspectors to conduct ramp inspections.
(b) Ramp inspectors shall:
(1) possess the necessary aeronautical education or practical knowledge relevant to
their area(s) of inspection;
(2) have successfully completed:
(i) appropriate specific theoretical and practical training, in one or more of the
following areas of inspection:
(A) flight deck;
(B) cabin safety;
(C) aircraft condition;
(D) cargo;
(ii) appropriate on-the-job training delivered by a senior ramp inspector appointed
by the CAA;
(3) maintain the validity of their qualification by undergoing recurrent training and by
performing a minimum of 12 inspections per calendar year.
(c) The training in (b)(2)(i) shall be delivered by the CAA or by any training organisation
approved in accordance with ARO.RAMP.120(a).
(d) The CAA shall develop and maintain training syllabi and promote the organisation of
training courses and workshops for inspectors to improve the understanding and uniform
implementation of this Subpart.
ARO.RAMP.115(a)(b) AMC1 Qualification of ramp inspectors
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
(a) The candidate should be considered eligible to become a ramp inspector provided he/she
meets the following criteria:
(1) has good knowledge of the English language attested by a certificate, unless
English was used as a medium of instruction during secondary or higher education;
and
(2) relevant education or training and appropriate recent work experience (over the
previous 5 years) in accordance with one of the following items:
(i) has successfully completed 3 years of post-secondary education followed by
2 years aeronautical experience in the field of aircraft operations and/or
maintenance, and/or personnel licensing;
(ii) has or has had a commercial/airline transport pilot licence and carried out
such duties;
(iii) has or has had a flight engineer licence and carried out such duties;
(iv) has been a cabin crew member and carried out such duties in commercial
air transport;
(v) has been licensed as maintenance personnel and exercised the privileges of
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