PART 3. APPROVED TRAINING ORGANIZATION 3.1.2 CERTIFICATION AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1.2.1 GENERAL (a) No person may operate an Aviation Training Organization (ATO) without, or i... PART 3. APPROVED TRAINING ORGANIZATION 3.1.2 CERTIFICATION AND LOCATION REQUIREMENTS 3.1.2.1 GENERAL (a) No person may operate an Aviation Training Organization (ATO) without, or in violation of, an ATO certificate and training specifications issued under this Part. (b) No person may conduct training, testing and/or checking in Flight Simulation Training Device(s) without, or in violation of, the certificate and training specifications required under this Part. (c) The Licensing Authority will issue to an Aviation Training Organization that meets the requirements of this Part an ATO certificate and training specifications for providing courses for flight crew licenses and ratings and for courses for personnel other than flight crew members, as approved by the Authority. 3.1.2.2 APPLICATION FOR ISSUANCE OR AMENDMENT OF AN ATO CERTIFICATE (a) An applicant for an ATO certificate and training specifications shall apply at least 120 calendar days before the beginning of any proposed training. (b) An applicant for an ATO certificate shall submit an application: (1) In a form and manner prescribed by the Licensing Authority; and (2) Containing any information the Licensing Authority requires the applicant to submit including at least the information shown in IS 3.1.2.2, Appendix A. Implementing Standard: See IS: 3.1.2.2 Appendix A for certificate information needed by the Authority (c) The ATO shall establish procedures acceptable to the Licensing Authority to ensure compliance with all relevant requirements of this Part. The procedures shall include a quality system which meets the procedures in IS: 3.1.2.2., Appendices B and C. (d) An applicant for a certificate shall ensure that the facilities and equipment described in its application are: (1) available for inspection and evaluation prior to approval; and (2) in place and operational at the location of the ATO prior to issuance of a certificate under this Part. (e) The Authority will issue to an applicant who meets the requirements of this Part and is approved by the Authority: (1) an ATO certificate containing: (i) the name, location of the ATO; (ii) the date of issue and period of validity; (iii) the authorized locations of operations; and (iv) training courses for the following categories, as applicable: flight crew training, training for personnel other than flight crew and other training as approved by the Authority; Implementing Standard: See IS 3.1.2.2 Appendix D for the Aviation Training Organization Certificate (2) Training Specifications containing: (i) authorization for the ATO; (ii) the type of training authorized, including approved courses; (iii) the rating, category, class and type of aircraft, or parts thereof, that may be used for training, testing and checking; (iv) for each Flight Simulation Training Device(s) that may be used for training, testing and checking, the make, model and series of aircraft being simulated, the qualification level assigned and the identification number assigned by the Authority; (v) any aircraft, or parts thereof, approved for training, as appropriate; (vi) authorized deviations or waivers from this Part; (vii) staff required to perform under this Part; and (viii) any other items the Authority may require or allow. Implementing Standard: IS 3.1.2.2 – Appendix D – Aviation Training Organization Certificate (f) The Authority may deny a certificate if the Authority finds that the applicant does not comply with the approval requirements of this Part. (g) The Authority may amend an ATO certificate and/or the training specifications: (1) On the Authority’s own initiative, under the applicable Republic of the Philippines legislation; or (2) Upon timely application by the certificate holder. (h) An ATO located outside the Republic of the Philippines may apply for a Republic of the Philippines ATO certificate, to provide training leading to a license issued by the Republic of the Philippines, provided the requirements of this Part are met. Read more