BGA Inspector Authorisation Flow Chart
This flow cart outlines the steps required to gain a BGA Glider Inspector Authorisation in accordance with approved BGA procedures. Please note; this process is current at January 2013 but does not embody any changes that may be introduced with the adoption of EASA Part 66 “L” engineers licence. Please see BGA web site and Engineering News for updates.
Start

At least 4 Years experience of inspection, servicing & maintenance
of sailplanes

Gain applicable experience

At least 4 years previous aircraft maintenance
experience with appropriate sailplane experience

Additional ratings
Info: Training courses an
advantage but not essential

18 Years of age
Compile Personal Experience record.

Info: Entries on PER should be confirmed

Info: All applicants must apply for Glider Inspector. Additional ratings can be applied for at the same time provided PER sheets include applicable experience

Complete BGA Inspector application
form (BGA 221) with basic information. (Obtain 2 nominations –
initial applications only). Sign and date form and send to BGA office
with PER sheets

BGA Office process

BGA Inspector Authorisation Flow Chart Jan 2013

BGA Office receive inspector application

Application forwarded to CTO for assessment of experience

Yes Acceptable? s
Applicant requested to attend interview with CTO or RTO where application will be reviewed and any weak areas explored. All initial applicants are interviewed.

No
Feedback to applicant to request further experience details or to gain further
experience

Accepted Recommendation to issue authorisation

Rejected. Feedback to
applicant

Info: Validity 12 months 1/10 to 30/9

Fee payable
Authorisation certificate issued. Valid until 30 September.

1 Year
Inspector audited by Quality Team
after 1st year
Reference information. BGA Airworthiness Exposition Part 2 CAA CAP 562 leaflet H-40

5 Years
Continuation training every 5
years

BGA Inspector Authorisation Flow Chart Jan 2013