Understanding the requirements of Part 145

Course Overview

This course provides a practical and comprehensive understanding of EASA Part 145 requirements for maintenance organisations. While anyone can read the regulations, interpreting their intent and applying them effectively is the skill that sets professionals apart. This course equips participants to align compliance processes with regulatory expectations, ensuring that compliance becomes a constructive and value-adding part of operations rather than a burden.

Through interactive sessions and real-world examples, participants will gain insight into the regulatory framework, accountabilities, and best practices for maintaining an effective Part 145 maintenance system. The course emphasises a management system approach and explores the human factors that influence compliance and safety performance.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the purpose and intent behind EASA Part 145 regulations.
• Describe the difference between accountability and responsibility for compliance.
• Understand how individual roles fit within the regulatory framework.
• Use regulatory requirements to build a safe, effective, and high-performing organisation.
• Evaluate the impact of human factors on compliance and risk reduction.
• Assess and question the alignment of current processes with regulatory requirements.

Key Areas of Focus

• The EU legal environment and regulatory structure (EC) 216/2008.
• Accountabilities and interfaces for a Part 145 organisation.
• EASA Part 145 Maintenance System and contributing to its effectiveness.
• EASA Part 145 requirements (EU) 1321/2014.