Ep.8: The EASA ARC Process & CAMO with Michael Byrt of AerAdvise

In this episode, we speak with Michael Byrt, Chief Operating Officer at AerAdvise.

With over 30 years of experience in aircraft maintenance, airworthiness, and aviation training, Mike shares his journey from AME to independent CAMO founder. The conversation centers around the EASA Airworthiness Review Certificate (ARC) process, but also touches on:

• The evolution of CAMO oversight in Europe

• ARC recommendations and extensions across jurisdictions

• Training challenges and regulatory collaboration

• Transitioning from hands-on maintenance to airworthiness roles Mike’s insights offer a practical, real-world look at managing airworthiness across diverse regulatory environments.

Whether you’re an engineer, regulator, or training provider, there’s something in this episode for you.

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Chapters

00:00 - Intro & Mike’s path in the Aviation industry

09:04 - How Mike started in Aviation, Company training & Aviation life-learning mindset

18:04 – Issues & challenges moving from AME to Quality, and the role of Quality in Aviation

24:45 – Safety Management System, Training and the power of the in-person communication and relationships

33:18 – What is an ARC & the ARC process

39:00 – CAMO’s role in the ARC and its relationship with the Authority

42:45 – Aircraft Management & the ARC

46:22 – ARC Acceptance across EASA Member States

53:19 - ARC staff qualifications & approval process

56:30 – The relationship between personnel’s ARC approval and CAMO Organization

01:00:39 – ARC qualification for Aircraft Types

01:02:19 – Maintaining ARC Approval

01:03:48 – The challenges of surveying aircraft during the recent lockdowns

01:10:04 – The difference between the ARC and the Canadian MD-M process

01:14:34 - ARC differences for operating a/c Vs transition a/c

01:21:37 - Similarities with other jurisdictions

01:23:35 - Transition aircraft projects – issues & challenges

01:26:15 – MEL & Interrelation of defects

01:28:25 - What is/are the issue/issues that you see in Aviation today and what do you think is needed to solve them?

01:30:37- What do you wish you knew about aviation and your job that nobody told you?

01:33:00 - Do you have any advice for those starting out in your field?

01:35:56 – Closing comments and links

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