Introduction

The purpose of this document is to inform air operators of the procedures required to develop and implement an Advanced Qualification Program (AQP). It also establishes the conditions under which an AQP will be approved.

When the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs) were initially drafted, provision was made to include training approved and conducted under the auspices of AQP.

Standards for AQP are currently being developed. In the mean time, it has been decided to publish the information and requirements in this document, under the cover of a Policy Letter (PL), to allow air operators to take immediate advantage of the program.

This document is intended to serve both as a guide for air operators in the development of their AQP, and for the use of the Principal Operations Inspectors (POI) in the review and approval process of an applicant’s program.

The future AQP standard will be developed based on the material contained herein.