--- title: "ORA.ATO.100 – ORA.ATO.355: SUBPART ATO – APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS (Part-ORA) — rule index · Avioverse" description: "ORA.ATO.100 – ORA.ATO.355, Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011. This Subpart establishes the requirements to be met by organisations providing training for…" url: "https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato" --- # SUBPART ATO – APPROVED TRAINING ORGANISATIONS ANNEX VII (Part-ORA) · Aircrew · Regulation (EU) No 1178/2011 · ORA.ATO.100 – ORA.ATO.355 On this page 1. ## [ORA.ATO.100 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-100) This Subpart establishes the requirements to be met by organisations providing training for pilot licences and associated ratings and certificates. [GM1 ORA.ATO.100 Scope](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-100#gm1-ora-ato-100) 2. ## [ORA.ATO.105 Application](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-105) Applicants for the issue of a certificate as an approved training organisation (ATO) shall provide the competent authority with: [AMC1 ORA.ATO.105 Application](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-105#amc1-ora-ato-105) 3. ## [ORA.ATO.110 Personnel requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-110) An HT shall be nominated. The HT shall have extensive experience as an instructor in the areas relevant for the training provided by the ATO and shall… [AMC1 ORA.ATO.110(b) Personnel requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-110#amc1-ora-ato-110-b) [AMC1 ORA.ATO.110(c) Personnel requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-110#amc1-ora-ato-110-c) [GM1 ORA.ATO.110(d) Personnel requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-110#gm1-ora-ato-110-d) 4. ## [ORA.ATO.120 Record-keeping](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-120) The following records shall be kept throughout the course and for a period of three years after the completion of the training: [AMC1 ORA.ATO.120(a) ;(b) Record-keeping](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-120#amc1-ora-ato-120-a) 5. ## [ORA.ATO.125 Training programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-125) A training programme shall be developed for each type of course offered. [AMC1 ORA.ATO.125 Training programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-125#amc1-ora-ato-125) [AMC2 ORA.ATO.125 Training programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-125#amc2-ora-ato-125) [AMC3 ORA.ATO.125 Training programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-125#amc3-ora-ato-125) [AMC4 ORA.ATO.125 Training programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-125#amc4-ora-ato-125) [GM1 ORA.ATO.125 Training programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-125#gm1-ora-ato-125) 6. ## [ORA.ATO.130 Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-130) The ATO shall establish and maintain a training manual and operations manual containing information and instructions to enable personnel to perform their… 7. ## [ORA.ATO.135 Training aircraft and FSTDs](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-135) The ATO shall use an adequate fleet of training aircraft or FSTDs appropriately equipped for the training courses provided. [AMC1 ORA.ATO.135 Training aircraft and FSTDs](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-135#amc1-ora-ato-135) [AMC2 ORA.ATO.135 Training aircraft and FSTDs](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-135#amc2-ora-ato-135) 8. ## [ORA.ATO.140 Aerodromes and operating sites](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-140) When providing flight training on an aircraft, the ATO shall use aerodromes or operating sites that have the appropriate facilities and characteristics… [AMC1 ORA.ATO.140 Aerodromes and operating sites](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-140#amc1-ora-ato-140) 9. ## [ORA.ATO.145 Pre-requisites for training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-145) The ATO shall ensure that the students meet all the pre-requisites for training established in Part-Medical, Part- FCL, and, if applicable, as defined in… [AMC1 ORA.ATO.145 Pre-requisites for training](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-145#amc1-ora-ato-145) 10. ## [ORA.ATO.150 Training in third countries](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-150) When the ATO is approved to provide training for the instrument rating (IR) in third countries: 11. ## [ORA.ATO.210 Personnel requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-210) Head of training (HT). Except in the case of ATOs providing flight test training, the nominated HT shall have extensive experience in training as an… [AMC1 ORA.ATO.210 Personnel requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-210#amc1-ora-ato-210) [AMC2 ORA.ATO.210 Personnel requirements](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-210#amc2-ora-ato-210) 12. ## [ORA.ATO.225 Training programme](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-225) The training programme shall include a breakdown of flight and theoretical knowledge instruction, presented in a week-by-week or phase layout, a list of… 13. ## [ORA.ATO.230 Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230) The training manual shall state the standards, objectives and training goals for each phase of training that the students are required to comply with and… [AMC1 ORA.ATO.230(a) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#amc1-ora-ato-230-a) [AMC2 ORA.ATO.230(a) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#amc2-ora-ato-230-a) [AMC3 ORA.ATO.230(a) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#amc3-ora-ato-230-a) [AMC4 ORA.ATO.230(a) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#amc4-ora-ato-230-a) [GM1 ORA.ATO.230(a) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#gm1-ora-ato-230-a) [GM2 ORA.ATO.230(a) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#gm2-ora-ato-230-a) [GM3 ORA.ATO.230(a) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#gm3-ora-ato-230-a) [GM4 ORA.ATO.230(a) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#gm4-ora-ato-230-a) [GM5 ORA.ATO.230(a) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#gm5-ora-ato-230-a) [AMC1 ORA.ATO.230(b) Training manual and operations manual](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-230#amc1-ora-ato-230-b) 14. ## [ORA.ATO.300 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-300) The ATO may be approved to conduct modular course programmes using distance learning in the following cases: [AMC1 ORA.ATO.300 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-300#amc1-ora-ato-300) 15. ## [ORA.ATO.305 Classroom instruction](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-305) An element of classroom instruction shall be included in all subjects of modular distance learning courses. [AMC1 ORA.ATO.305(b) Classroom instruction](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-305#amc1-ora-ato-305-b) 16. ## [ORA.ATO.310 Instructors](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-310) All instructors shall be fully familiar with the requirements of the distance learning course programme. 17. ## [ORA.ATO.330 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-330) Approval for zero flight-time training (ZFTT), as specified in Part-FCL, shall only be given to ATOs that also have the privileges to conduct commercial… [AMC1 ORA.ATO.330 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-330#amc1-ora-ato-330) 18. ## [ORA.ATO.335 Full flight simulator](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-335) The FFS approved for ZFTT shall be serviceable according to the management system criteria of the ATO. 19. ## [ORA.ATO.350 General](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-350) The privileges to conduct MPL integrated training courses and MPL instructor courses shall only be given to the ATO if it also has the privilege to… 20. ## [ORA.ATO.355 Flight test training organisations](https://avioverse.aero/regulations/easa/aircrew/part-ora/subpart-ato/ora-ato-355) The ATO that has been approved to provide flight test training for the issue of a category 1 or 2 flight test rating in accordance with Part-FCL may have… Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 25 Nov 2025, extracted 13 Oct 2026) for convenience. 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