ICAO 10052

Abstract

<strong>PURPOSE OF THE MANUAL</strong> <br>Competent personnel are essential to establish, manage and operate safe air transportation systems. Training of aviation professionals plays a critical role in achieving safety objectives, and ICAO is committed to supporting Member States in implementing high-quality standards in civil aviation training. As outlined in the ICAO <em>Civil Aviation Training Policy</em>, the TRAINAIR PLUS Programme (TPP) is a key element in ICAO&#8217;s strategy to achieve this goal. The TPP provides its Members with support for new and existing Civil Aviation Training Centres (CATCs) through the provision of technical expertise and quality oversight. The result is a cooperative network of ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Centres that develop and share high-quality, standardized aviation training materials for the benefit of all TPP Members. <br>The TRAINAIR PLUS <em>Operations Manual</em> (TPOM) (Doc 10052) is published primarily to provide Member States, CATCs and Members of the TPP information on the operation of the Programme. This manual sets forth the objectives and principles of the TPP and details the rules and requirements related to TPP Membership, the assessment process, and the development, validation and sharing of Standardized Training Packages (STPs) and other ICAO-harmonized Training Packages. It also addresses the administration and oversight of the TPP, including competency requirements for various training professional levels, information processes and quality assurance. <br>The rules and operations of the TPP, as set forth in this manual, supersede any rules and principles that may have been applicable to the former TRAINAIR Programme.