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Pre Flight In Flight And Post Flight Inspection Procedures Training

SAQA US 115254 | NQF 4 | Credits 6 | Duration 3 Days
From $967 per delegate

Description

This course equips learners with the knowledge and skills to conduct thorough pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections of aircraft. It ensures compliance with South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) regulations and promotes safety in aviation operations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Apply pre-flight inspection procedures to verify aircraft airworthiness and safety.
  • Demonstrate in-flight monitoring techniques to identify and report anomalies.
  • Evaluate post-flight inspection findings and complete required documentation.
  • Analyze inspection data to determine maintenance or corrective actions.
  • Implement safety protocols during all phases of flight operations.
  • Demonstrate compliance with SACAA regulations and industry standards.

Target Audience

This course is designed for pilots, aircraft maintenance engineers, flight operations personnel, and aviation safety officers who are responsible for inspection procedures.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment.

Course Outline

Day 1: Foundational Principles of Aircraft Inspection Procedures

Objectives:
• Understand the regulatory framework and importance of pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections.
• Identify key components and systems requiring inspection before flight.
• Describe the standard pre-flight inspection sequence and documentation.
• Recognise common discrepancies and safety hazards during inspections.

Topics:
• Overview of SAQA Unit Standard 115254 and regulatory requirements (CAA, SACAA).
• Roles and responsibilities of flight crew and maintenance personnel.
• Pre-flight inspection procedures: exterior walk-around, cockpit checks, and documentation.
• Introduction to in-flight monitoring: engine instruments, flight controls, and system annunciations.
• Post-flight inspection fundamentals: securing aircraft, reporting defects.
• Safety management and human factors in inspections.

Day 2: Detailed Inspection Techniques and In-Flight Monitoring

Objectives:
• Perform a systematic pre-flight inspection using manufacturer checklists.
• Conduct in-flight monitoring of critical systems and respond to abnormalities.
• Execute post-flight inspection procedures and complete maintenance records.
• Apply troubleshooting techniques for common discrepancies.

Topics:
• Step-by-step pre-flight inspection: airframe, powerplant, landing gear, and avionics.
• In-flight monitoring: engine performance, fuel management, electrical systems.
• Emergency procedures during flight: handling warnings and system failures.
• Post-flight inspection: engine shut-down checks, fluid levels, and structural integrity.
• Documentation: technical log entries, defect reporting, and communication with maintenance.
• Practical exercise: simulated inspection scenarios.

Day 3: Advanced Integration and Practical Assessment

Objectives:
• Integrate pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight inspections into a cohesive routine.
• Evaluate complex inspection scenarios and apply critical thinking.
• Demonstrate competency through a practical inspection assessment.
• Comply with regulatory documentation and reporting standards.

Topics:
• Advanced inspection planning: weather considerations, MEL/CDL procedures.
• In-flight decision-making: handling multiple system anomalies.
• Post-flight debriefing and continuous improvement.
• Practical assessment: complete full inspection cycle on an aircraft.
• Review of regulatory compliance and audit preparation.
• Course summary and feedback.

Practicals

No practicals for this training.

This course is made up of exercises and case studies delivered alongside the theory — no separate practical sessions are required to complete it.

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course and a final summative test at the end.

Daily Exercises — 30%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 30% to the final total.

Final Test — 70%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 70% to the overall mark.

Final Total
Component Out of Weight
Daily Average (multiple choice) 100% 30%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice) 100% 70%
Final Total 100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

Certificate of Completion

Awarded to delegates who achieve an overall mark of 50% or higher on the Final Total (Daily Average 30% + Final Test 70%).

How it works
  • Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
  • Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
  • You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
  • If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.
Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

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3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.

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