Airline Crew Training Records and Qualification Audit Checklist
This airline crew training records and qualification audit checklist ensures compliance with FAA 14 CFR Part 121.427 (Training Record Requirements), FAA AC 120-54 (Advanced Qualification Program), FAR Part 61 flight crew certification standards, and FAA-approved Crew Training programs. Designed for airline training departments and FAA Principal Operations Inspectors (POI) to verify training record currency, qualification documentation, and AQP/ATQP program compliance.
- Industry: Aviation
- Frequency: Quarterly
- Estimated Time: 2-4 hours
- Role: Director of Training / Principal Operations Inspector
- Total Items: 30
- Compliance: FAA 14 CFR Part 121.427 Training Record Requirements, FAA AC 120-54 Advanced Qualification Program, FAA 14 CFR Part 61 Certification of Pilots, FAA 14 CFR Part 117 Flight and Duty Time, ICAO Doc 9625 Training Effectiveness
Certificate and Medical Currency
Crew certificate and medical status.
- Sample of airman certificates current and correct rating?
- Medical certificates current for all sampled crew?
- International crew English proficiency endorsements current (ICAO Level 4+)?
- Correct type ratings for assigned aircraft?
- ATP certificates held by all PICs operating under Part 121?
Recurrent Training Currency
Training event currency verification.
- Annual recurrent ground training completed per training spec?
- Pilot proficiency checks (PC) within 12 calendar months?
- Line Oriented Flight Training (LOFT) completed per program?
- CRM recurrent training within required interval?
- Dangerous goods awareness training current (2-year interval)?
Route and Area Qualifications
Route-specific qualifications.
- Crew qualified for all routes being flown?
- Special airport qualifications current (high altitude, noise-sensitive)?
- Polar operations training current (if applicable)?
- Low visibility/CAT II/III approach qualifications current?
- ETOPS crew qualification current (if applicable)?
Flight Attendant Training
Cabin crew qualification currency.
- Flight attendant recurrent training within 12 months?
- Emergency equipment training on all assigned aircraft types?
- FA first aid/CPR/AED training current?
- FA security training current per TSA requirements?
- Water ditching/evacuation training current?
Training Records Management
Record keeping systems.
- Training records system accurately reflecting training completed?
- Expiration tracking preventing expired crew from flying?
- Records retained per FAR 121.683 (3 years for crew, longer for some)?
- Training records system access controlled?
- Records available for FAA inspection?
Audit Conclusions
Training audit results.
- Compliance rate for sampled records meets airline standard?
- Any systemic training record issues identified?
- Corrective action plan for any findings prepared?
- Any FAA notification required for training irregularities?
- Training Audit Notes
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Why Use This Airline Crew Training Records and Qualification Audit Checklist?
This airline crew training records and qualification audit checklist helps aviation teams maintain compliance and operational excellence. Designed for director of training / principal operations inspector professionals, this checklist covers 30 critical inspection points across 6 sections. Recommended frequency: quarterly.
Ensures compliance with FAA 14 CFR Part 121.427 Training Record Requirements, FAA AC 120-54 Advanced Qualification Program, FAA 14 CFR Part 61 Certification of Pilots, FAA 14 CFR Part 117 Flight and Duty Time, ICAO Doc 9625 Training Effectiveness. Regulatory-aligned for audit readiness and inspection documentation.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Airline Crew Training Records and Qualification Audit Checklist cover?
This checklist covers 30 inspection items across 6 sections: Certificate and Medical Currency, Recurrent Training Currency, Route and Area Qualifications, Flight Attendant Training, Training Records Management, Audit Conclusions. It is designed for aviation operations and compliance.
How often should this checklist be completed?
This checklist should be completed quarterly. Each completion takes approximately 2-4 hours.
Who should use this Airline Crew Training Records and Qualification Audit Checklist?
This checklist is designed for Director of Training / Principal Operations Inspector professionals in the aviation industry. It can be used for self-assessments, team audits, and regulatory compliance documentation.
Can I download this checklist as a PDF?
Yes, this checklist is available as a free PDF download. You can also use it digitally in the POPProbe mobile app for real-time data capture, photo documentation, and automatic reporting.