EBF has recognised the challenges found in some parts of Europe for students to access training courses. Similarly, FI(B) (instructors) may not find suitable local training and refresher courses. The solution could be to join a course in a different country, which is of course entirely possible since rules are harmonsied across EASA states.
EBF will provide on its website a list of DTOs offering training courses to students from outside the country where the DTO is based. This might be a service to students wishing to take an intensive course away from their own country.
EBF will provide on its website a list of DTOs offering refresher courses for instructors, as required for all FI(B) at least once per three years. We would like to know about all such courses, but especially those delivered in English. Similarly, where initial FI(B) training courses are provided, we would like to inform trainee instructors.
We will collect the information in a structured way using the Google form at the following link. This link will remain open throughout 2023.
LINK for submissions on Training / Instructor courses: https://forms.gle/4KHftXztB2BMgtgg8
Paul Spellward, General Secretary