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WelcomeWelcome

Summary- First visit

Karachi 2006

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ObjectiveObjective

Summary of findings during first visit

Recommendations

What has been done?

Experience so far…

Next step…

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COSCAP-SA ProgrammeCOSCAP-SA Programme

COSCAP-SA Cooperative Development of Safety and

Continuous Airworthiness Programme – South Asia

SMS Implementation Regulatory Framework Air Navigation Services

Initial steps of the implementation process – where to focus

To be compliant with international requirements and standards

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Findings - RegulationFindings - Regulation

The CAA is performing both the regulatory function and the service provision

Mix of responsibilities Regulatory responsibilities Implementation of responsibilities Safety Oversight

A regulatory framework for SMS does not exist

Only Directorate Operations have been involved

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Findings – ManualFindings – Manual

Safety Management Manual SMM has been drafted Only covering Operations (not including

Technical Services) Not separated into regulation and service

provision Mainly service provision – only little regulation

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Findings – Safety LevelsFindings – Safety Levels

Acceptable Levels of Safety have been defined

Well below actual levels achieved Formal and informal reporting

systems in place However, the lack of feedback has had a

negative impact on the reporting culture

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Findings – Implementation Findings – Implementation PlanPlan

Implementation Plan No formal implementation plan exists

Responsibilities have not been defined

Safety Managers have been appointed for the major airports

Possible structure of Safety Organisation developed during first visit

Safety Assessment not introduced as standard procedure

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RecommendationsRecommendations

Regulatory Framework for SMS Define responsibilities of directorates involved Separation of regulator and service provider –

at least at the functional level Legal framework – authority of the regulator

For the introduction of SMS Amendment procedures Safety Oversight

Cooperation between Ops, Tech and other relevant directorates – and Aircraft Operators

The regulations should be harmonized Safety Regulatory Unit to develop framework Resources – Financing of regulator

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RecommendationsRecommendations

Acceptable Levels of Safety Figures to reflect the actual operational level Define Severity Classification Scheme Define Contributing Factors

Reporting System Operational staff not motivated to report due

to lack of feedback Experience indicates that many incidents are

not reported Define channels and means of reporting

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RecommendationsRecommendations

SMS Implementation Plan Safety Policy Responsibilities and Accountabilities Safety Organisation

Define appropriate structure Characteristics of the safety personnel

Define training programme Begin conducting Safety Assessment Focus on Safety Culture – utilize the positive

attitude Safety Management Manual – the

documentation of the system

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RecommendationsRecommendations

What has been done?

Experience so far?

Next step?