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International Services
The UK Civil Aviation Authority -
working in partnership all around the world
Tony Roome
General Manager International Services
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UK Regulation of Airports and ATS
UK IndustryOrganisation of CAA Safety Management SystemsAudits and inspectionsCommunications and Consultation
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The UK Airport Industry
147 licensed (certificated) airports (+ roughly 500 unlicensed)
Approx 40 Category 6 +Rest flying training through to small and
medium airports20 – 30 temporary certificates per year for
special events (Silverstone, Ascot, Cowes etc)
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SafetyRegulation
Group
EconomicRegulation
Group
DirectorAirspace
Policy
ConsumerProtection
Group
Secretary andLegal Advisor
CorporateCommunications
CorporatePlanning and
AdministrativeManager
Director ofFinance
PersonnelDirector
Chairman and CAA Board
United Kingdom Civil Aviation AuthorityNew Corporate Structure
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Safety Regulation Group Certification and continued airworthiness of aircraft
and engines Ensuring that UK aircraft operations and UK
approved maintenance organisations achieve set safety standards
Personnel licensing Certification of Aerodromes Ensuring air traffic services meet set safety
standards
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Divisional Organisation
Head of Aerodrome & Air Traffic Standards
Division
Aerodrome Standards Department
(approx. 30 staff)
ATS Standards Department
(approx. 70 staff)
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Departmental Organisation
Aerodrome Standards Department
Inspection SectionPolicy &
Standardisation Section
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Aerodrome Standards Policy & Standardisation Section
LightingRescue and FirefightingLicensing (certification) policySafeguarding International & European Policy
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Aerodrome StandardsInspection Section
Aerodrome Inspection– HQ and regional
Rescue and Firefighting Inspection– HQ & regional
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Departmental Organisation
Air Traffic Services Standards Department
Policy Operations
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ATS StandardsPolicy Section
International Co-ordination and StrategyATS Safety regulationsCollege Regulation and ATS Licensing PolicyElectro-magnetic Compatibility
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ATS StandardsOperations Section
En route RegulationProjectsAerodrome Regulation
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Safety Management Systems
UK policy since 1990’sAcross industry:
– Airlines (including maintenance organisations)– Airports– Air Traffic Services
Voluntary – a means of meeting the requirements
Most successful implementation: airports and ATS
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Who is responsible for safety? Differences – SMS v Prescription
SMS 24/7 Audit Records Self-reliance Proactive
Prescription Snapshot Inspection Seen Reliance on regulator Reactive
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Documentation and Manuals
FormsAerodrome ManualsATS ManualsEmergency Plans and OrdersManagement Systems and StructureJob Descriptions, Personnel Qualifications
and Training
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What’s in an audit?
PLANNING – design and use of checklists – variation reports etc
Briefing – inspection team – senior aerodrome staff
Auditing
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What’s in an audit (2)?
Examination of recordsExamination of documentationAudit of processes and proceduresObservation of eventsRecords of tests, faults identified and
rectification and closure actionConsideration of risks – prior to event
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What comes after the audit?
Debrief Report Variations, categorisation:
1. Serious, non-compliant safety hazards
2. Other non-compliant items
3. Items that may affect safety Time limitations Follow up and Closure
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Areas of Liaison
LVPsEmergency Plans (incl. liaison with airlines,
local facilities etc)Vehicle and Personnel Access to
Manoeuvring AreaControl of WIPRunway/Taxiway Inspections
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When to Audit?
In UK:Major international airports:
– triennial audit – full teamOther major and regional airports:
– annual audit – full team Small airports:
– annual audit – multi-role inspectorAny aerodrome/any time:
– ad hoc audit, required number of inspectors
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Communicate and Consult
Need to involve industryFormal consultation process Involve in rule changes and developments In UK:
– BAA– AOA – BHAB– AAIB– HSE
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Thank you
www.caa.co.uk