Sofema Online (www.sofemaonline.com) takes a look at the process to manage the competency of EASA Part 147 Invigilators.

Introduction – Best Practice Requirements related to Exam Invigilators

Regarding the Nomination of an Invigilator

Firstly let's consider what we mean by Invigilator? - An exam invigilator is typically appointed by the maintenance training organization (MTO) for the purpose of ensuring the correct conduct of a particular examination in accordance with the examination procedures of the EASA Part 147 organization.

SofemaOnline (www.sofemaonline.com) considers criteria related to EASA Part 147 Examiner Competencies

Basic Training - Knowledge Examiners

Specialty Knowledge - Knowledge examiners should meet the same criteria as the theoretical instructor of the concerned modules (i.e. examiner for module 11 meets the criteria of instructor module 11)

Pedagogical Skills - completion of a “Train the examiner course” and

Assessment performed and documented by the Training Organisation’s Examination’s Manager (if himself appropriately qualified as knowledge examiner and in accordance with an MTOE procedure).

The Maintenance Training Organisation Exposition (MTOE) defines the organisation and procedures upon which the EASA Part 147 Organisation approval is based. The MTOE must be constructed in such a way that through the document the organisation is able to demonstrate full compliance with all regulatory requirements.
 
Consider that the purpose of the MTOE is actually two fold:
 
a) To demonstrate full compliance with the regulatory environment 
b) To describe the most efficient process to enable the organisation to operate in an effective way.
 
Also to consider that the Accountable Manager is responsible for the overall operation of the Maintenance Training Organisation and considering he has the necessary power to maintain adequate facilities, equipment, materials, technical data and qualified personnel as necessary, pertinent to the operation of the Maintenance Training Organisation. It is important that the contents of the MTOE are fully understood and accepted by the AM.