Examiner Guidance BGA Sep 15
EXAMINER GUIDANCE
Contents: 1. Overview 2. Administration Support 3. Examiner Requirements and Privileges 4. How to become an Examiner 5. Examiners Costs
1. Overview BGA Full Rated instructors may assess pilots for the issue of Bronze endorsement and Cross Country endorsement qualification. The BGA authorises examiners, all of who are very experienced glider pilots and gliding instructors. There are two categories of BGA Examiner – BGA Flight Examiner and BGA Flight Instructor Examiner. BGA Flight Examiners test pilots, and BGA Flight Instructor Examiners test instructors and other examiners.
EASA Part-FCL (FCL) Sailplane Examiner authorisations are issued by the CAA. FCL examiners operate on behalf of the CAA as the licensing authority. Depending on the specific examiner authorisation they hold, FCL examiners may test pilots, instructors and/or examiners for FCL qualification. The BGA is facilitating the transition of BGA qualified examiners to FCL qualified examiners. For transition guidance, refer to the ‘Pilot Licence Conversion’ detail on the BGA website. Current FCL FE(S) and FIE(S) authorisations are recognised as equivalent to BGA FE and BGA FIE authorisations.
2. Administration and Support All gliding examiners – BGA and FCL qualified – are supported by the BGA office. Any examiner who cannot answer a query using the relevant publications is advised to contact the BGA office.
3. Examiner Requirements and Privileges BGA examiner requirements and privileges are described in the BGA ‘Examiner Standards’ publication. FCL examiner requirements and privileges are described in the BGA ‘Flight Examiners Handbook (EASA Compliant)’. Both publications are available at www.gliding.co.uk
4. How to become an Examiner a. Read and understand the relevant examiner handbook b. Ensure that you meet the minimum criteria c. Consult with your CFI d. Contact your Senior Regional Examiner
5. Examiners Costs Examiners operating within BGA clubs and recommended by the BGA are expected to provide examiner services on a voluntary basis. The BGA does not get involved with financial arrangements between the examiner and the candidate.
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