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PARLIAMENTARY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT 6 APRIL 2005 CAPE TOWN. PRESENTATION CONTENT. Regulatory Framework Staff Profile Strategic Intent Budget 2005 / 2006. Regulatory Framework. HOW AVIATION IS REGULATED. International Treaty Obligations
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PARLIAMENTARY PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON TRANSPORT 6 APRIL 2005 CAPE TOWN
PRESENTATION CONTENT • Regulatory Framework • Staff Profile • Strategic Intent • Budget 2005 / 2006
HOW AVIATION IS REGULATED International Treaty Obligations International Civil Aviation Organization Standards And Recommended Practices Minister of Transport Responsible Aviation Acts
AVIATION ACTS Civil Aviation Act No. 74 of 1962 Civil Aviation Offences Act No. 10 of 1972 Convention on International Recognition of Rights in Aircraft Act No. 59 of 1993
AVIATION ACTS Aviation Acts Regulations (CARS & CATS) Security Regulations (NASP) Levies Act Allows for implementation of charges
WHAT DOES THE CAA DO? Regulate aviation safety and security Oversee development of the aviation industry Ensure compliance with aviation legislation Promote aviation safety and security Investigate and report Accidents and Incidents
WHERE DOES THE CAA DO IT? CAA Regulates & Licenses Airports Runways, Lights, Signage, Obstructions, etc., Airspace Air Traffic Units, Design Instrument Approaches, Calibration Aircraft Airworthiness, Certification, Maintenance Organizations Aeronautical Information Services AIC’s, AIP, Notams
WHERE DOES THE CAA DO IT? CAA Regulates and Licenses Personnel Pilots, Flight Engineers, Cabin Crew, Maintainance Engineers, Air Traffic Controllers Operations Operator Safety Standards, Management Systems Security Screening at Airports, Dangerous Goods, National, Local and Operator Security Plans, National Security Plan
COMPLIANCE PHILOSOPHY • SAFETY = CO-OPERATIVE VENTURE • Not Solely through Policing • Requires Commitment and Responsibility by ALL • Voluntary Compliance by Stakeholders CAA WILL ENSURE COMPLIANCE Through • Surveillance, encouragement and promotion • Enforcement
ENFORCEMENT Mechanisms • Examination and testing to verify compliance with standards • Suspension of an Aviation License pending other action • Withdrawal / Cancellation of Aviation License • Fine • Criminal charges
ICAO AUDITS 1997: Many findings pertaining to Regulatory Framework and its implementation 1999: Improved situation and findings pertaining to skills and levels of staff 2000: Recommendations made regarding further Regulatory development and implementation 2007: Next audit
MAJOR DEVELOPMENTS • Establishment of a Security Department • International co-operation to harmonize Regulations • Improved regulatory framework • Significant reduction in accidents • Staff transformation • Self-funded, achieved targeted retention • Increased levels and standards of safety and security oversight
THE VISION OF THE CAA Excellence in aviation safety, security and industry development
THE MISSION OF THE CAA • Ethical enforcement of the regulatory standards through partnership and consistent with global best practice • Harmonisation of regional standards • Facilitating transformation of the aviation industry • Creation of a knowledge-based, customer focused organisation • Function within a sustainable business model
THE STRATEGIC INTENT • Develop a framework for leadership in the formulation of international regulatory standards • Create a Financial model that supports a going concern • Develop and implement a comprehensive HR strategy in line with the needs of the business • 4. Establish a regulatory framework that supports development and transformation of the Civil Aviation industry
THE STRATEGIC INTENT • Proactive oversight and enforcement to ensure aviation safety and security • A culture of sound corporate governance • Develop and implement a comprehensive knowledge management system • Facilitate the establishment of an independent Accident and Incident Investigation organization
FOCUS OF THE 2005/2006 BUDGET • Capacity building to achieve strategic intent • Anticipated growth in aviation industry • Alignment of human resources with growth • Increase in technical expertise: • SA Registered Pilots increased: • Average of 500 per year • Aircraft register increased: - Register 2002: 7,927 - Register 2003: 8,403 - Register 2004: 8,822 Average increase per year: 445 • Aircraft Maintenance Organizations increased: • Average of 35 per year • Mortgage transactions increased: - From 394 in 2002 to 654 in 2004
FOCUS OF THE 2005/2006 BUDGET • Capacity building to achieve strategic intent (continued) • Increase in support services • Establishment of a client service centre • - Average of 100 clients more per day • 2. Adherence to ICAO requirements • Training and development • 3. Narrow oversight gaps • Ad hoc / unexpected inspections • Increased enforcement activities • Avmed – insourcing of designated services • Testing standards and curriculum development • Cargo (new) and dangerous goods
TARGETED RETENTION Existing funding model 2003: Planned retention – 14.8m, Actual retention – 1.1m 2004: Planned retention - 13.7m, Actual retention - 14.80m 2005: Planned retention - 12.2m, Actual retention – 13.70m 2006: Planned retention - 10.4m, Actual retention - 12.20m 2007: Planned retention - 8.1m, Actual retention - 8.00m
MAJOR CAPITAL ITEMS • 2005/2006: • ACAS/TCASII Aircraft – R0,50 m • Furniture and fittings – R1,5 m • Office equipment and Client Service Centre – R1 m • IT systems – R5,5 m • TOTAL CAPITAL SPEND: R8,5 M
IN CONCLUSION… Regulatory framework of CAA, Staff developments, comprehensive strategic intent supported by a sustainable financial model, Further increase in overall aviation safety and security outcomes