On-Track Aviation

UK | EASA | Instructor Refresher Training (Seminar) - Hotel

General

FCL.940.FI and FCL.940.IRI provides details of the revalidation or renewal process for the FI or IRI respectively. As part of that process the FI or IRI may choose to complete refresher training. AMC1 FCL.940.FI(a)(2) details the format of this refresher training as a 2 day seminar. On-Track Aviation's seminar meets the requirements of AMC1 FCL.940.FI(a)(2)

FCL.940.CRI provides details of the revalidation or renewal process for the CRI. As part of that process the CRI may choose to complete refresher training. The format of this refresher training is at the discretion of the ATO. On-Track Aviation's 2 day seminar meets the requirements of the refresher training in FCL.940.CRI for revalidation or renewal

This instructor refresher training (seminar) is UK CAA and EASA Approved

Dates

Instructor refresher training (seminar) will be held on the following dates / locations:

Instructor Refresher Training (Seminar)

2026

2027

2028

Charlecote Pheasant - 6/7 October

Ashorne Hill - 2/3 February

Charlecote Pheasant - 27/28 April

Ashorne Hill - 8/9 June

Charlecote Pheasant - 5/6 October

Ashorne Hill - 1/2 February

Charlecote Pheasant - 25/26 April

Ashorne Hill - 6/7 June

Charlecote Pheasant - 3/4 October

Online Registration Portal

Introduction

Our refresher training gives you an opportunity to discuss training issues, EASA and UK regulations and many other topics with fellow instructors. It is our intention to provide a forum for networking where you can discuss many topics including teaching techniques with other instructors

The refresher training is designed to be a forum where instructors of all ages and abilities can express their views without fear of any retribution. So by the end of the refresher training you will be more knowledgeable and better equipped to deal with your student’s needs and aspirations

	Hot lunch is served ...		Workshops and ...
... in the hotel restaurant		... interactive presentations

Administration

To register click on the 'Online Registration Portal'. When you register you will create a 'Personal Portal' where you will be able to access all the training (seminar) documentation e.g. joining instructions, programme, attendance certificate, etc

IMPORTANT: Your 'Personal Portal' will only remain live for a finite period of time. Therefore, please ensure you download any documenation promptly and save it to your electronic device

What must I bring?
Please bring the following items:

Personal flying logbook(s) showing:
- instructional experience, if claiming hours for revalidation only
  (NOT required if renewing i.e. instructor certifcate has expired)
Licence(s):
- UK, EASA (as applicable)
- if you are renewing after a long lay off please bring old licence(s) showing previous instructor certificate - it could save you money!
- please keep your licence pages together inside your licence cover. This will make the task of checking your licence much easier
Photographic identification e.g. passport, driving licence, etc
Assessment of Competence examiners report (if completed)

Note: Even if you only want an attendance certificate please bring all the items requested as we have a duty of care to check all your licence(s) and/or logbook(s) because we might save you some embarrassment and/or money

Logbooks and/or licences will be taken in at registration on day one and returned by the end of the training (seminar). Due to the large number of logbooks and/or licences to be checked in the time allowed instructor certificate revalidation/renewal will only be possible where the completion of the requirements is clearly visible. Therefore, you are strongly advised to clearly mark or summarise the instructional hours claimed in your logbook when revalidating by experience

Workshops
You will be assigned to a workshop that reflects your instructional privileges. The workshop will be facilitated by a member of the On-Track Aviation team. The content will be based on section 1 theoretical knowledge oral of AMC3 FCL.935 Assessment of Competence. Therefore, you might wish to review UK CAA Standards Document 10 (Question Bank) prior to attending the training (seminar)

Documents
Documentation for the training (seminar) will be available to download through your 'Personal Portal'. Some documentation is 'Time Released' meaning you will only be able to download it within a specified date/time before access is denied. There are no hard copies of the documents available

Certificate of Attendance
Attendance from you will be required for the whole duration of the training (seminar) including the workshops. On completion of the training (seminar) a Certificate of Attendance will be uploaded to your 'Personal Portal', a copy of which you may need to send to your National Aviation Authority with your application to revalidate/renew your instructor certificate

Revalidation

Complete 2 of the following requirements:

(a) For FI / IRI - complete 50 hours of flight instruction during the period of validity. If the privileges to instruct for the IR are to be revalidated, 10 of these hours shall be flight instruction for an IR, and shall have been completed within the last 12 months preceding the expiry of the instructorI certificate (see notes 2, 3, 4)
OR
(a) For CRI - complete 10 hours of flight instruction during the period of validity (see notes 4, 5)

(b) completed instructor refresher training (seminar) at an ATO or at the National Aviation Authority during the period of validity

Notes:
1. An assessment of competence must be included as part of the revalidation requirements at every alternate revalidation
2. The 10 hours instrument instruction is not required if you teach only for the UK IMC rating / IR (Restricted)
3. The 10 hours IR instruction can be completed in either in a SE or ME class/type if both SE and ME instructional privileges are held
4. Hours flown as an examiner during skill tests or proficiency checks shall be credited in full towards revalidation requirements for all instructor certificates held
5. CRI holding both SE and ME instructional privileges the hours of flight instruction shall be equally divided between SE and ME aeroplanes
6. If you need to complete an Assessment of Competence then it should be done last in accordance with FCL.1030(ii) (see UK note)
7. In the UK holders of both SE and ME instructional privileges do not need to complete two separate assessments of competence. Either a flight in a SE or ME will be acceptable. The other privilege will be examined by oral questions on the ground. This is not necessary the case in EASA
8. When an assessment of competence is used for revalidation/renewal of an instructor certificate, it should be completed as the final item (see note 6). If the applicant fails to achieve a pass in the assessment before the expiry date of the instructor certificate he / she shall not exercise the privileges of that certificate until the assessment has successfully been completed

FCL.1030 When conducting skill tests, proficiency checks and assessments of competence, examiners shall:
(i) ensure that communication with the applicant can be established without language barriers
(ii) verify that the applicant complies with all the qualification, training and experience requirements in Part FCL for the issue, revalidation or renewal of the licence, rating or certificate for which the skill test, proficiency check or assessment of competence is taken
(iii) make the applicant aware of the consequences of providing incomplete, inaccurate or false information related to their training and flight experience

UK note: Notwithstanding FCL.1030(ii) the UK CAA will accept the completion of the assessment of competence and instructor refresher training (seminar) in any order

Renewal

Complete both of the following requirements within 12 months preceding FI or CRI certificate renewal:

(a) completed instructor refresher training at an ATO or at the National Aviation Authority (see note 3)

(b) pass an assessment of competence (see notes 1, 2)

Notes:
1. In the UK holders of both SE and ME instructional privileges do not need to complete two separate assessments of competence. Either a flight in a SE or ME will be acceptable. The other privilege will be examined by oral questions on the ground. This is not necessarily the case in EASA
2. You should complete the refresher training before the Assessment of Competence in accordance with FCL.1030(ii) (see UK note)
3. Refresher training for an FI or IRI shall be in the form of a seminar in accordance with AMC1 FCL.940.FI(a)(2). Refresher training for a CRI need not take the form of a seminar

UK note: Notwithstanding FCL.1030(ii) the UK CAA will accept the completion of the assessment of competence and refresher training in any order

UK CAA - Application for the issue, renewal, revalidation or variation of an instructor certificate (SRG2159)

It is your responsibility to complete the online form SRG2159 only when all the requirements of your revalidation or renewal have been completed

In addition, to the Certificate of Attendance you will be sent an ‘Instructor Training Course Completion Certificate’ (CAA5018) with sections 1 and 5(v) completed. If you have provided evidence of completing all revalidation/renewal requirements then section 5(vi) will also be completed

The CAA5018 will need to be uploaded when asked for during your completion of the online SRG2159

For guidance on completing the online SRG2159 click HERE

If you are on e-licensing you must update your own information within the UK CAA portal

EASA - Application form for the revalidation/renewal of an instructor certificate

For EASA National Aviation Authorities, we will endeavour to supply the correct form(s) with the appropriate section(s) completed. It is your job to ensure that ALL sections are checked and completed before sending to your EASA National Aviation Authority

If you are able to send us the correct form(s) for your EASA National Aviation Authority so much the better

Programme

The training (seminar) is conducted in accordence with AMC1 FCL.940.FI(a)(2) and will cover 2 days and will include a minimum of 12 hours of workshops and presentations. Formal sessions will allow for a presentation time of approximately 45 minutes with 15 minutes for questions. It is an interactive programme and is designed such that you gain the maximum benefit from your time. On the second day there will be workshops. A programme will be uploaded to your 'Personal Portal'. The subjects covered include, but are not limited to:

Part FCL, AMC and GM
Flight Safety
Standardisation of instructional techniques
Teaching and Learning
Threat Error Management (TEM)
Instrument Flying
Navigation
Multi-engine
Infringements
Teaching and Simulating Emergencies including partial power failure
Electronic Conspicuity (EC)

The Team

We use a team of specialist presenters all of whom have considerable experience in their particular field. During the training (seminar) our highly qualified team will share with you their skill, methods and knowledge gained over many years in aviation. The attendance of each presenter is subject to availability. The team includes:

Simon Atkins - On-Track Aviation. Simon is an FIE, IRE, FE, CRE and Senior Examiner
Paul Barker - On-Track Aviation Limited. Paul is the Safety Manager and Compliance Monitoring Manager who also holds a PPL(A)
Christine Bell - On-Track Aviation Limited. Christine is a highly experienced FE and FIE who specialises in tailwheel differences training
Jon Cooke - Major UK Airline. Jon is an FIE, IRE, FE, CRE, Senior Examiner and Air/Ground Operator Examiner
John Eburne - On-Track Aviation Limited. John is an FIE and FE
Tim Elkins - On-Track Aviation Limited. Tim is one our part time Operations Support Team personnel who also holds a PPL(A)
Mike Grierson - On-Track Aviation Limited. Mike who worked for the UK CAA gives us his considerable knowledge of EASA and UK Regulations. He was an FIE, FE, Senior Examiner and FRTOL Examiner
Alan Newton - Director / Head of Training On-Track Aviation Limited. Alan is an FRTOL Examiner, FE, Senior Examiner, CRE and FIE on land and seaplanes
Lee Merritt - On-Track Aviation Limited. Lee is a FIE, FE and FRTOL Examiner
Simon Mitchell - Director On-Track Aviation Limited. Simon was an FIC instructor and FE
Steve Oddy - On-Track Aviation Limited. Steve who worked for the UK CAA is an FE, FIE, Senior Examiner, CRE and IRE with many years of experience examining at all levels
Ian Stevenson - On-Track Aviation Limited. Ian is an experienced FIC instructor and FE
Keith Thomas - GASCo Regional Safety Officer. Keith has instructed on both aeroplanes and helicopters and worked for the UK CAA. He is now a presenter on the Airspace Infringements Awareness Course
Peter Thompson - On-Track Aviation Limited. Peter is a highly experienced FIE and CRE who has taught within both military and civilian flying training schools
Alec Trevett - On-Track Aviation Limited. Alec brings his extensive experience of ATC and Flight Safety issues to the team as well as being a FE and FIE

Registration

To apply for a place at the instructor refresher training (seminar) could not be easier. Simply click on 'Online Registration Portal' icon above

All bookings must include a completed registration form AND payment before they will be accepted. All bookings are taken on a first come first served basis until the maximum number is reached. So to avoid disappointment book early

Price

UK CAA or EASA only - £315 inclusive vat

UK CAA and EASA - £410 inclusive vat

The price includes tea/coffee and a buffet lunch each day. Overnight accommodation is not included (see Accommodation Information below). Payment in pounds sterling only using most major credit/debit cards

Transfers and Cancellations

Transfer to another date or cancellation of your booking are in accordance with our Terms and Conditions

Programme

Will be available in your 'Personal Portal'

Venue Information

Details of the venue(s) can be found in your 'Personal Portal' or via the link(s) below:

Accommodation Information

If staying at the Charlecote Pheasant or Ashorne Hill then a On-Track Aviation corporate rate is available, please contact On-Track Aviation

Details of local accommodation can be found in your 'Personal Portable' or through this link Accommodation