We are pleased to inform you of the availability of the following Technical Training Event:

Course: Challenger 604/605 Refresher Update Course
Location: Fort Lauderdale, FL USA
Dates: February 22 – 26 2010

As well, there is possible on-site in Dallas, Texas for a Challenger 604 Electrical Interface Course on April 19-28 2010.

For further information, please contact Nadine Davis at 504-344-6639 or at nadine.davis@aero.bombardier.com.

Attention all pilots attending FAA Courses:

FAR 61.19(g) is effective as of March 31 2010 and require all pilots to have credit card style (not paper) FAA Pilot Certificates before exercising the privileges of this certificate.

This applies to all pilots training at our facilities with FAA certificates. To request your replacement certificate, please visit the FAA website.

Should you require any additional information, please contact your Account Executive.

We are pleased to inform you of the following on-site training event:

Course: Global Avionics (B2)
Date: March 29 – April 9, 2010
Location: BAS- Amsterdam

This 2-week (10-day) B2 course provides the client with in depth instruction on all aspects of the aircraft avionics and electrical systems.
The Avionics Course furnishes the experienced technician with sufficient information to carry out the required maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting necessary to maintain the aircraft avionics and electrical systems. Clients must possess some knowledge of digital techniques and data communications.
This ATA 104 Level 4 (specialized training) course meets Joint Aviation Authorities (JAA) European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 147 (B2), and Civilian Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) training requirements for the Global. To satisfy JAA EASA additional ATA requirements, the course length is extended by two days for those requiring this certification. The course also exceeds Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines for IA Renewal, Maintenance Awards Program, repair station, and FAR 135 certificates for the Global aircraft.

For further information or to register please contact Maria Capozi at 514-344-6607 / maria.capozi@aero.bombardier.com.

We are pleased to inform you of the following on-site training event:

Course: Global Initial Type (B1)
Date: March 8 – 26, 2010
Location: BAS-Amsterdam

The Global series Initial Type Course (B1) furnishes the experienced technician with sufficient information to carry out the required maintenance and repair necessary to certify continued airworthiness of the aircraft.
This ATA 104 Level 3 course meets Transport Canada (TC), European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) Part 147 (B1), and Civilian Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) Aircraft Type Course training requirements for the Global aircraft. The course also exceeds Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) guidelines for IA Renewal, Maintenance Awards Program, repair station, and FAR 135 certificates for the Global aircraft.

For further information or to register please contact Maria Capozi at 514-344-6607 / maria.capozi@aero.bombardier.com.

We are pleased to inform you of availability on the following Technical Training courses:

Location: Bombardier Schiphol Service Center, Amsterdam
Course: Challenger 604/605 Initial Type B1 Course (13 days)
Dates: January 7 – 25, 2010

Should you require further information please do not hesitate to contact:

Nadine Davis
Technical Training Administrator
Aircraft Services – Customer Training
8575 Cote de Liesse
Saint-Laurent, QC H4T 1G5
Tel: 514-344-6639
Fax:514-344-6603
www.batraining.com

The following on-site course has been added to the 2009 Technical Training schedule:

Course: Challenger 604/605 Refresher/Update
Date: December 14 – 18, 2009
Location: BAS-Fort Lauderdale, Florida

The Challenger 604/605 Refresher/Update courseware has been updated covering the latest system and software updates, Service Bulletins/Advisory Wires and maintenance awareness. The course also includes major system review and troubleshooting scenarios on problematic systems.

For additional information, please contact Maria Capozi by e-mail at maria.capozi@aero.bombardier.com or at 514-344-6607.

This page provides a number of links to various resources providing awareness and training relating to winter operations of Bombardier Aircraft. Please check to ensure that the specific material is applicable for your aircraft. Operators are urged to use this information judiciously and selectively as applicable to their specific aircraft.

Icing Awareness Pre-Flight Considerations

A free web-based training Icing Awareness: Pre-flight Considerations course is now available on the Customer Training web site. To view this free course, please click here . For more details on the course, click here.

Enhancement to Take-off Operational Safety Margins Training

Transport Canada Airworthiness Directives CF-2008-15R1 and CF-2008-16R1 require specific pilot training on or before 1 November 2008 with regard to enhanced take-off procedures and winter operations for the CRJ100/200/440, Challenger 850 and Challenger 600, 601, 604 & 605. Please click here to start the training.

• For more details in English, click here.
• For more details in Russian, click here.
• For more details in Mandarin, click here.

Holdover Time Guidelines

A presentation regarding deicing and anti-icing fluid hold-over times (HOT) guidelines is available with the latest information for the winter. This presentation provides a valuable introduction and refresher concerning the use of these important tools in assuring safe operation in winter and icing conditions.

To view this presentation or for more details on the Holdover Time (HOT) Guidelines winter 2009-2010, click here.

Winter Operations Awareness: Takeoff Operational Safety Enhancement

This awareness package is available in “Initial” and “Recurrent” versions and is based upon the material contained in the Winter Operations Awareness “roadshows” given by Bombardier personnel during the 2008-2009 winter season. This material, which is available in a number of formats, is intended to be incorporated, in whole or in part, into operators’ own winter operations training or awareness programs for flight crew and other personnel, and may be used and distributed for such purposes (only) by the recipient within their own organization.

Click these links to view the presentation.
• Initial Version
• Recurrent Version

Click these links to download the zipped Powerpoint format of the material.
• Initial Version
• Recurrent Version

Supplementary material is also available to provide a more in-depth briefing on the topic if required. Click here to view this material, or to view the material above in other formats. (coming soon)

Please note the following training event has been cancelled:

Challenger 604/605 Refresher/Update – CANCELLED
Date: October 19-23 2009
Location: Renaissance Meadowlands Hotel
Rutherford, New Jersey

For inquiries regarding the Challenger 604/605 Technical Training program, please contact Maria Capozi at 514-344-6607 or by email at maria.capozi@aero.bombardier.com

The Bombardier Training Center in Dallas is pleased to offer the following training opportunity:

Challenger 300 Refresher/Update Date: August 10-14, 2009 Location: Dallas
This five-day course is a review and update for maintenance personnel who have completed the Challenger 300 Initial Type.
The Refresher/Update Course furnishes the experienced aircraft technician with information pertaining to the latest updates, improvements, modifications, and service bulletins applicable to the Challenger 300 aircraft. This highly interactive course provides a forum for customers to actively discuss their real-life discrepancies. Practical training includes approximately four hours in the Challenger 300 Level 5 flight training device (FTD).

Note: The Challenger 300 Refresher/Update courseware is continually updated and covers the latest system and software updates, Service Bulletins/Advisory Wires and maintenance awareness issues. This course also includes a review of all systems and troubleshooting scenarios on problematic systems.

For additional information, please contact Monica Moreno by e-mail at monica.moreno@aero.bombardier.com or by calling 469-791-6457.

The Bombardier Training Center in Dallas is pleased to offer the following training opportunities:

Learjet 45 Avionics Date: July 27 – 31, 2009 Location: Dallas
This five-day course provides the client with specialized training on the Learjet 40/40XR/45/45XR avionics systems. The Avionics Course furnishes the experienced aircraft technician with information pertaining to operation of the communication, navigation (short- and long-range), and the automatic flight control (flight guidance) system. It provides sufficient working knowledge of these systems to allow the technician to participate in troubleshooting at the line maintenance level.

Learjet 45 Maintenance Refresher Date: August 24 – 28, 2009 Location: Dallas
This five-day course is a review and update for maintenance personnel who have completed the Learjet 40/40XR/45/45XR Initial Type or Ramp and Transit Course. The Refresher/Update Course furnishes the experienced aircraft technician with information pertaining to the latest updates, improvements,modifications, and service bulletins applicable to the Learjet 40/45/45XR aircraft. This highly interactive course provides a forum for customers to actively discuss their real-life discrepancies.

Learjet 60 Avionics Date: July 27 – 31, 2009 Location: Dallas
This five-day course provides the client with specialized training on the Learjet 60 avionics systems. The Avionics Course furnishes the experienced aircraft technician with information pertaining to operation of the communication, navigation (short- and long- range), and the automatic flight control (flight guidance) system. It provides sufficient working knowledge of these systems to allow the technician to participate in troubleshooting at the line maintenance level.

Learjet 60XR Maintenance Initial / Type Date: August 17 – 28, 2009 Location: Dallas
This 2-week (10-day) course provides the client with in depth instruction on all aspects of the aircraft, including engine run (ground operations) procedures. The Initial Type Course furnishes the experienced technician with sufficient information to carry out the required maintenance, repair, and troubleshooting necessary to certify the continued airworthiness of the aircraft.
For additional information, please contact Barbara Pichey by e-mail at barbara.pichey@aero.bombardier.com or by calling 469-791-6469.