Regulatory Training
EASA-Aligned Courses
for ATOs and FSTD Organisations
Compliance Management for FSTD Operators
This course covers key EASA regulations and requirements, essential EASA documentation, and the structured pathway to establishing a Compliance Monitoring System (CMS) within a flight simulation training device (FSTD) organisation or Approved Training Organisation (ATO) that uses FSTDs, in accordance with the EASA regulatory framework.
Suitable for FSTDO/ATO compliance, safety, quality personnel, post holders, FSTD technical/operational managers and NAA evaluators.
- Compliance Management vs Compliance Monitoring Principles
- EASA Regulatory Structure regarding compliance monitoring
- FSTDO Compliance Organisation, Roles & Responsibilities
- Pathway to Compliance Management / Monitoring System
- Part ORA - Hard Law, AMCs & GM - Sub Parts GEN & FSTD
- EASA CMS Audits - How to prepare and what to expect
Based on course scope and customer requirements
- On-site at your organisation (typically 2 or 3 days)
- Remote live delivery
- Customised content available on request
FSTD Evaluation Essentials
This course covers the knowledge required for participants to conduct both initial and recurrent evaluations of Flight Simulation Training Devices (FSTDs). It provides structured guidance on the evaluation process, documentation, testing and reporting.
Suitable for FSTDO/ATO compliance monitoring managers, FSTD technical/operational managers and NAA evaluators.
- FSTD Evaluation Types & Requirements
- Initial / Recurrent / Special
- FSTD Evaluation Preparation - Initial vs Recurrent
- Dossier preparation for FSTD evaluations
- Conducting subjective fly-outs
- Performing objective assessments using QTG data
- NAA FSTD Evaluation Process
- Post Evaluation Activities
- Responding to findings reports
- Extended Evaluation Program (EEP)
- Mock EEP Exercise (Optional)
Based on course scope and customer requirements
- On-site at your organisation (typically 4 or 5 days)
- Customised content available on request
QTG Training
This course covers the structure and purpose of the FSTD Qualification Test Guide (QTG) and its role in initial and recurrent qualification processes.
Participants are introduced to how the QTG is organised, how to read and diagnose its results, and the basic steps involved in building a QTG dossier.
An optional review of the customer’s latest QTG results may be included when available.
Suitable for all FSTD operational / engineering staff at any level that support FSTD evaluations and maintaining regulatory compliance.
- Types of simulator evaluations
- Purpose and structure of the QTG
- How to read and interpret QTG results
- How to diagnose issues based on QTG data
- Introduction to the Extended Evaluation Programme (EEP)
- Fundamentals of building a QTG dossier
- Optional day – Review of customers FSTD QTG results
Based on course scope and customer requirements
- On-site at your organisation (typically 2 or 3 days)
- Remote live delivery
- Customised content available on request
Part IS
This course covers a comprehensive introduction to EASA Part-IS regulations relating to information security focusing on information security obligations for aviation organisations. It is designed for teams responsible for safeguarding systems, data, and operational integrity.
This course explains the regulatory framework of Part-IS, the structure of an Information Security Management System (ISMS) and the requirements for maintaining organisational compliance. Participants learn how to develop and implement an Information Security Management Manual (ISMM) and prepare for Competent Authority oversight.
Suitable for FSTDO/ATO compliance monitoring managers, IT and cybersecurity leads, Postholders, Accountable managers, Staff involved in information security governance
- Regulatory framework and structure of EASA Part-IS
- Information Security Management Manual (ISMM) development
- Organisational responsibilities and compliance pathways
- Competent Authority oversight processes
- Considerations for subcontracting and third-party arrangements
Based on course scope and customer requirements
- On-site at your organisation (typically 2 or 3 days)
- Remote live delivery
- Customised content available on request
FSTD Capability Signature
This course covers the proposed updates originally published in EASA Opinion 01/2025 Update of the FSTD Requirements. It examines the intent, structure, and technical implications of the FSTD Capability Signature (FCS) proposals, and how they will affect future FSTD qualification, including transition arrangements for existing qualified FSTDs.
It also covers the immediate requirement for all FSTD operators to provide an Equipment Specification List (ESL) for all current FSTD, provides instruction on preparing the ESL and its role in maintaining compliance with EASA FSTD operator regulatory requirements.
Suitable for FSTD operators, Training Device Manufacturers, National Aviation Authorities.
- FCS Framework overview
- Background to EASA Opinion 2025/01 & the FCS concept
- Expected changes to FSTD requirements
- Impact on operators, TDMs and authorities
- CS-FSTD Initial Issue
- Revised CS-FSTD Layout
- Engineering Reports – what are they?
- SoJs vs SoCs
- Part FCL
- Training Matrices – how to use them
- Part ORA
- ESLs / Metrics and other changes
- Part ARA
- Evaluation Reports and Qualification Certificates – new formats
- EASA Transition Arrangements
- Legacy and Equivalent FCS for existing FSTDs
- Optional - FCS Determination Exercise
Based on course scope and customer requirements
- On-site at your organisation (typically 4 or 5 days)
- Remote live delivery
- Customised content available on request
Introduction to Compliance
Part ORA Training
Part IS Training
Post Holder Training
FSTD Capability Signature (FCS)
Equipment Specification List (ESL) Course
QTG Assessment Course
A practical course designed to help engineering staff understand and evaluate Qualification Test Guides.
QTG purpose and structure, interpreting test results, building dossiers, introduction to the Extended Evaluation Programme.
At customer site
QTG Training
FSTD Evaluator Course
A five-day, on-site programme that prepares participants to conduct initial and recurrent FSTD evaluations.
Dossier preparation, subjective fly-outs, objective testing, findings reports, mock Extended Evaluation Programme.
On-site only