Airworthiness Pathways

Minor Repair

Daily Inspector Component Replacement

Annual Inspector

Major Repair

SurveyWeight and Balance (Basic)

Weight and Balance

(Advanced)

Powered Sailplane

Refinishing

Daily Inspector Examiner

Achieve Prerequisites

• Min 15 years old

Training

• Training at club by Instructors and / or Annual Inspectors to meet GFA training syllabus

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.7

Accreditation

• Examination at club by DI Examiner or Annual Inspector

Endorsement

• Logbook Endorsement by DI Examiner or Annual Inspector.

Daily Inspector Pathway

Component Replacement

Daily Inspector Examiner

Achieve Prerequisites

• Daily Inspector

Training

• Annual Inspector training course to meet GFA training syllabus

• Carry out airworthiness activities under supervision of Annual Inspector

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.8

Accreditation

• Examination of course assignments and practicals. Letter of recommendation from course supervisor.

• Letter of recommendation from supervising Annual Inspector.

Endorsement

• Issue of Maintenance Authority by RTO-A, DCAD, or CAD.

Component Replacement

PathwayRevalidation

• GFA refresher training at least once every 6 years

Annual Inspector

Achieve Prerequisites

• Daily Inspector and workshop experience supervised by Annual Inspector

• Component Replacement

Training

• Annual Inspector training course to meet GFA training syllabus

• Carry out Annual Inspections under supervision of Annual Inspector

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.9

Accreditation

• Examination of course assignments and practicals. Letter of recommendation from course supervisor.

• Letter of recommendation from supervising Annual Inspector.

Endorsement

• Issue of Maintenance Authority by RTO-A, DCAD, or CAD.

Annual Inspector Pathway Revalidation

• GFA refresher training at least once every 6 years

Minor Repair

Powered Sailplane

Refinishing

Achieve Prerequisites

• Annual Inspector

Training

• GFA minor repair training course

• Carry out minor repairs under supervision of Minor Repair or Major Repair Authority

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.15

Accreditation

• Examination of course assignments and practicals. Letter of recommendation from course supervisor.

• Letter of recommendation from supervising Major / Minor Repair Authority.

Endorsement

• Issue of Maintenance Authority by RTO-A, DCAD, or CAD.

Minor Repair Pathway

Revalidation

• GFA refresher training at least once every 6 years

Major Repairs

Survey

Achieve Prerequisites

• Minor Repair Authority

Training

• GFA major repair training course

• Carry out major repairs under supervision of Major Repair Authority

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.16

Accreditation

• Examination of course assignments and practicals. Letter of recommendation from course supervisor.

• Letter of recommendation from supervising Major Repair Authority.

Endorsement

• Issue of Maintenance Authority by RTO-A, DCAD, or CAD.

Major Repair Pathway

Revalidation

• GFA refresher training at least once every 6 years

Achieve Prerequisites

• Minor Repair Authority

Training

• GFA survey training course

• Carry out survey under supervision of Survey Authority

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.11

Accreditation

• Examination of course assignments and practicals. Letter of recommendation from course supervisor.

• Letter of recommendation from supervising Survey Authority.

Endorsement

• Issue of Maintenance Authority by RTO-A, DCAD, or CAD.

Survey PathwayRevalidation

• GFA refresher training at least once every 6 years

Achieve Prerequisites

• Annual Inspector

• Advanced Weight and Balance requires Basic Weight and Balance Authority and demonstrated mathematical ability to comprehend complicated arrangements of weight, arms and moments

Training

• GFA weight and balance course

• Carry out aircraft weighs under supervision of Weight and Balance Authority.

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.12

Accreditation

• Examination of course assignments and practicals. Letter of recommendation from course supervisor.

• Letter of recommendation from supervising Weight and Balance Authority.

Endorsement

• Issue of Maintenance Authority by RTO-A, DCAD, or CAD.

Weight and Balance Pathway

Revalidation

• GFA refresher training at least once every 6 years

Achieve Prerequisites

• Annual Inspector

Training

• GFA engine course

• Carry out engine maintenance under supervision of Powered Sailplane Authority.

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.17

Accreditation

• Examination of course assignments and practicals. Letter of recommendation from course supervisor.

• Letter of recommendation from supervising Powered Sailplane Authority.

Endorsement

• Issue of Maintenance Authority by RTO-A, DCAD, or CAD.

Powered Sailplane Pathway

Revalidation

• GFA refresher training at least once every 6 years

Achieve Prerequisites

• Annual Inspector (Highly desirable but not essential)

Training

• GFA fabric course for fabric rating

• Carry out refabric of fabric aircraft under supervision of fabric Refinishing Authority.

• Carry out refinishing of composite aircraft under supervision of composite Refinishing Authority.

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.13

Accreditation

• Examination of course assignments and practicals. Letter of recommendation from course supervisor.

• Letter of recommendation from supervising Refinishing Authority.

Endorsement

• Issue of Maintenance Authority by RTO-A, DCAD, or CAD.

Refinishing Pathway

Revalidation

• GFA refresher training at least once every 6 years

Achieve Prerequisites

• Daily Inspector

Nomination

• Nomination by Club Airworthiness Administration Officer

Training

• Trained within the club by a Annual Inspector or other nominated by RTO-A

• Reference MOSP 3 Section 10.18

Accreditation

• Conducted by RTO-A.

• Letter of recommendation from supervisor.

Endorsement

• Issue of Maintenance Authority by RTO-A, DCAD, or CAD

Daily Inspector Examiner Pathway Revalidation

• GFA refresher training at least once every 6 years