FAA Part 145 Safety Assurance Systems (SAS) Repair Stations including EASA differences, PMA/TSOA & Approved Parts, FAA Form 8130-3 Usage, and SMS Updates

The FAA Flight Standards Safety Assurance System (SAS) became the new oversight program for Part 145 Repairs Stations along with Part 121 and 135 certificate holders. The US FAA certifies and oversees thousands of repair stations under FAR Part 145 worldwide. Industry, Air Operators, leasing Companies, and Authorities look upon the FAA certificate as one of the global standards of aircraft, engines, and components maintenance, repair, and overhaul. 

This is a compacted 16 hours course for quality personnel and companies seeking training and updates for FAA Part 145 Repair Stations. The course covers FAA 145 Repair Station aspects including Part 43, information on EASA special condition requirements, AS 9110 SAE International Standards, FAA PMA/TSO-A and FAA Form 8130-3 Forms usage for return to service, and Safety Management Systems (SMS) guidance, and the Transportation Security Administration Repair Station Security Rule.

Virtual instructor-led training (VILT) via MS Team

(4 half working days from 9am to 1pm (UTC +8))

AAIS Member: S$1,545.62/pax w/GST
Public: S$1,763.62/pax w/GST

Fees reflected are inclusive of 9% GST (in 2024).

This course is for Quality personnel tasked with responsibilities within repair station operations. Industry would benefit if they are owners and/or operators of repair stations and are seeking to apply for certification or renewal certification with the FAA. This course is also important for Civil Aviation Authorities seeking Bilateral Agreement Arrangements with the FAA.

Pre-requisites:
Basic knowledge of quality systems will be necessary.

At the conclusion of this course, participants will:

• Determine the specific regulations, directives, advisory circulars, orders, and/or technical information needed for companies seeking an FAA Foreign Repair Station Certificate
• Review Federal Aviation Regulations Part 145 and Part 43 including appropriate FAA Advisory Circulars
• EASA 145 Special Conditions as applied from FAA/EU Bilateral Agreements
• Overview of SAE AS 9110 Processes
• Safety Management Systems (SMS) updates
• Understand the FAA Certification and Surveillance, and Investigation Processes

The FAA policy and procedures order 8900.1 and Advisory Circular 145-10 (page 17 & 18) states that there are several sources of training that the FAA finds acceptable, this include Trade Associations.

Mr Michael Daniel, Member, AAIS Panel of Experts

Mike is an International Aviation Safety consultant with over 33 years with the FAA as a Senior Manager, ISO 9001 / AS 9100 / AS 9110 Principal / Lead and Internal Auditor, Credentialed Supervisory Safety Inspector and Accident Investigator, and FAA Academy Instructor.

With several FAA overseas postings, he project managed the first FAA Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreements (BASA MIP) with Germany and France. He has also considerable experience with managing various regulatory requirements, FAA & EASA Certification and Maintenance (MRO & AMO), Part 121 Air Operators, Part 135 Business Aviation Air Operators, and Aircraft Certification.

Mike graduated from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (B.Sc. Aeronautics), a holder of FAA Maintenance Licenses with Inspection Authorization, and is a licensed pilot. He is a member of the International Society of Air Safety Investigators (ISASI), Flight Safety Foundation, SAE International, Chartered Quality Institute, and the Project Management Institute as an accredited Project Management Professional. He had previously served in the United States Marine Corps.

AAIS reserves the right to adjust the course pricing and to re-schedule or cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances, course commencement is subject to minimum class size requirements.