AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE How can aerodrome certification be

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE How can aerodrome certification be achieved? • Establish an appropriate regulatory system within the CAA • Require an Aerodrome Manual as the basis of certification ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 1

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE MODEL AIR LAW Highest level - an Act, Ordinance or similar Secondary level - Regulations and the like Supplementary level - standards, orders, guidance and advisory material ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 2

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE REGULATORY AUTHORITY for effective aerodrome safety regulation the CAA should establish a responsible entity Directorate of Aerodrome Standards and Safety (DASS) ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 3

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Typical role and functions of DASS • civil aerodromes offer a safe operational environment, standards are applied to the appropriate aerodromes, • standards are correctly interpreted as required, • certification of aerodromes as required is achieved by due dates • ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 4

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Typical role and functions of DASS • certified aerodromes have a safety management system • in place by 24 November 2005, and ICAO notifications are made in accordance with the provisions of Article 38 ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 5

ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF A TYPICAL AERODROME SAFETY AND STANDARDS DIRECTORATE

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Typical task activities of DASS - Standards Div. • Develop national standards, practices and specifications • Develop supplementary material for aerodromes - Orders, advisory and guidance material, circulars • Review new proposals for compliance with mandatory requirements • Provide advice to inspectors and others wrt standards. • Deal with ICAO State letters pertinent to aerodromes ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 7

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Typical task activities of DASS - Aerodrome Safety Division. • • • Deal with expressions of interest for an aerodrome certificate Deal with applications for an aerodrome certificate, including fees chargeable (if any) Make, or recommend, decisions to grant or refuse to grant an aerodrome licence ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 8

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE DASS - Aerodrome Safety Division tasks (cont). • Deal with applications for transfer of an aerodrome certificate (if legally permitted) • Make, or recommend, decisions to consent, or refuse consent, to transfer an aerodrome certificate (if legally permitted). Provide reasons for a negative decision. • Deal with notifications to surrender an aerodrome ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 9 certificate.

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE DASS - Aerodrome Safety Division tasks (cont). • an Review factors that may require the amendment of aerodrome certificate and issue the requisite documentation • Provide notification to AIS and other organisations ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 10

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE • advising AIS of aerodrome certification status • ensuring AIS has full publication information • co-ordinating with AIS to review safety information provided by an aerodrome operator • co-ordinating with other agencies and service providers on matters that impact on operational safety, regularity or efficiency. 11 ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE • plan, conduct and follow up on safety audits • make decisions for, or recommend, supension or cancellation of aerodrome certificates • other safety functions – attend and critique emergency exercises – provide design guidance and comment – inspect completed projects for corrective action – organise and participate in safety seminars ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 12

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Typical staffing of DASS Head of DASS - person to be qualified and experienced Staff of Aerodrome - qualified engineers Standards ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 13

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Typical staffing of DASS Staff of Aerodrome - Aerodrome Inspectors Safety Division ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 14

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Inspector duties • verify all technical data in the Aerodrome Manual • verify by on-site audit and inspection all operating procedures specified in the Aerodrome Manual • conduct by on-site survey, check or test all aerodrome physical characteristics, facilities and equipment. ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 15

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Inspector duties • participate with Flying Operations Inspectors of the CAA in flight assessments and aeronautical studies • undertake the duties required to otherwise administer the certification process • raise NOTAMs report to AIS as necessary • determine appropriate enforcement actions. ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 16

AERODROME CERTIFICATION COURSE Aerodrome Inspector alternatives • CAA hire persons of other qualifications and provide requisite essential training • CAA to arrange for services by qualified contractor/consultant. ICAO COSCAP - SA May 2002 17