Key Outcomes
Navigate the FAA FSDO certification process with confidence
Develop and maintain FAA-compliant Repair Station and Quality Manuals effectively
Understand the Approve Training program development and approval thoroughly
Access and use the new FAA Dynamic Regulatory System (DRS) seamlessly. Reference key guidance including FAA Order 8100.1, AC 145-9, and AC 145-10
Our Expert Speakers
Bruce Bessette
CEO at Aviation Experts Inc.
JBruce Bessette brings over 45 years of hands-on experience in aviation maintenance, certification, and regulatory compliance to this FAR 145 Repair Station Management course. A respected subject matter expert, Bruce holds an FAA Airframe & Powerplant (A&P) certificate with Inspection Authorization (IA) and is also a commercial pilot with a Boeing 737 type rating. His extensive background includes: Serving as an FAA Aviation Safety Inspector (ASI) and FAA Academy Instructor, where he trained new inspectors in repair station oversight and regulatory enforcement Acting as Chief Inspector and Accountable Manager at multiple FAR 145 and FAR 121 operations, including Southwest Airlines, Honeywell, and Boeing Designing and delivering FAA-compliant training programs for repair stations, covering manuals, human factors, and audit preparation Investigating aircraft accidents and unapproved parts as part of FAA and industry safety initiatives Leading the development of nationally recognized avionics training programs, including NCATT-aligned courses and technician certification pathways Bruce’s instruction blends regulatory precision with real-world insight—ensuring managers, inspectors, and quality staff are equipped to lead compliant, efficient, and safe repair station operations.
Lesson Plan
Lesson Plan Lesson 1 - Course Overview Lesson 2 – Introduction to SAS and DCT Lesson 3 – Intro to FARs and Repair Station Ratings Lesson 4 - Repair Station Manual (RSM) Elements Lesson 5 - Quality Control Manual (QCM) Elements Lesson 6 - Training Manual Review & Approval Lesson 7 – Repair Station Operations and FAA Surveillance Lesson 8 – Compliance and Enforcement Lesson 9 - Administrative Functions Phase Lesson 10 – Risk Management and Human Factors Lesson 11 - Course Summary
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Bruce brings a lot of real world expereince with valuble knowledge about working both sides of the fence between the regulator and the regulated.
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