Frequently Asked Questions
Q 2: Why have I not heard of ATS before?
Q 3: What makes ATS different from other training organisations?
Q 4: Where are the ATS facilities?
Q 5: Are the types courses recognised by CASA?
Q 6: Is ATS able to deliver all categories of types courses?
Q 7: Can ATS deliver CTC training?
Q 8: Can ATS deliver training at my facilities?
Q 9: Can ATS develop a training course for my new aircraft?
Q 10: Are aircraft differences courses available?
Q 11: What is the duration of a normal types course?
Q 1: What does ATS do?
A: ATS was formed to provide quality maintenance training to the aviation industry both in Australia and throughout South East Asia. ATS delivers training over the entire range of industry requirements, from pre-apprenticeship to Licensed Aircraft maintenance Engineers (LAMEs). Further ATS provides training support via consultancy in a wide range of areas.
Q 2: Why have I not heard of ATS before?
A: ATS is a small family company whose activities have traditionally been focused on a loyal clientele base and expanded via client referrals. Recently however ATS has begun to expand its services and thus seeks new clients and challenges.
Q 3: What makes ATS different from other training organisations?
A: ATS is proud of being unique within the Australian aviation industry with respects to its philosophy regarding aviation training. ATS is devoted to growing LAMEs from the ground up and so invests heavily in youth pre-apprenticeship training. ATS has a policy of following the careers of its students and offering further training as the need arises. This policy is carried through to all ATS clients, with senior staff making frequent contact with clients to gauge training needs and course satisfaction. ATS believes in providing the client with the training they require with minimum disruption to their busy work schedules.
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Q 4: Where are the ATS facilities?
ATS is situated on the beautiful south coast of New South Wales, Australia. The main trading facility is located within the Royal Australian Navy Fleet Air Arm Museum, Albatross Road, Nowra, adjacent to HMAS Albatross. ATS has other Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) approved training facilities in throughout Australia.
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Q 5: Are the types courses recognised by CASA?
A: Yes, all types courses offered by ATS are approved by CASA and all instructors hold a current CASA approved examiners authority.
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Q 6: Is ATS able to deliver all categories of types courses?
A: Yes, ATS has instructors training mechanical, electrical, instrument and radio categories.
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Q 7: Can ATS deliver CTC training?
A: No. Due to the wide range of topics covered in a CTC examination it is not possible to deliver specific training. However, if only individual topics are required some form of tuition maybe negotiated.
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Q 8: Can ATS deliver training at my facilities?
A: Yes, ATS trainers are happy to travel to a client's preferred training location. It must be understood however that CASA has strict guidelines regarding training facilities and client facilities must reach these standards before ATS can perform training at the preferred location. Security issues may also be involved when determining training locations.
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Q 9: Can ATS develop a training course for my new aircraft?
A: Yes, ATS has qualified development personnel who are able to create quality training for any aircraft type, provided suitable aircraft information is available.
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Q 10: Are aircraft differences courses available?
A: Yes, ATS has several differences courses such as the AlliedSignal TFE731 and the Rolls Royce BR715/710. Other differences courses may be developed according to client needs.
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Q 11: What is the duration of a normal types course?
A: The duration of a course varies depending on the type of course under instruction. Generally however the duration times are as follows: airframe - 3 weeks; engine - 2 weeks; radio - 1 week; Familiarisation - 3 days; differences - 1 day.
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