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Licensing, certification, registration

and granting permissions

Issuing security identity cards and

licences, providing exams and operational

certification, and maintaining the

Australian Civil Aircraft Register

The effect of a hangover when flying can be just as dangerous as the intoxification itself.

Alcohol takes a long time to leave the system and even though you may feel as though you are no longer under the influence, you could be. A hangover can last 48 – 72 hours after your last drink.

The number of serious errors committed by pilots dramatically increases at or above concentrations of 0.04% blood alcohol. This is not to say that problems don’t occur below this value. Some studies have shown decrements in pilot performance with blood alcohol concentrations as low as the 0.025%.

Alcohol, even 24 hours after consumption, produces a dulling of judgement, comprehension and attention, lessened sense of responsibility, a slowing of reflexes and reduced coordination. It also reduces eye efficiency, increased frequency of errors, decrease of memory and reasoning ability, and fatigue.

Make sure you leave at least 8 hours from bottle to throttle, however, this does not mean you are in the best physical condition to fly, or that your blood alcohol concentration is below the legal limits. Ideally, total avoidance of alcohol should be a key element observed by every pilot in planning or accomplishing a flight. Alcohol avoidance is as critical as developing a flight plan, a good pre-flight inspection and avoiding severe weather.

HUNGOVERHUNGOVERand flying?DON’T GO FROM BOTTLE TO THROTTLE

HUNGOVERand flying?DON’T GO FROM BOTTLE TO THROTTLE

For more information see your Field Safety Advisor or call CASA on 131 757

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STEER CLEAR musteringC O M M O N S E N S E S A V E S

safety tipsMustering by helicopter can be risky for people and machine. Here are some simple safety tips to follow when mustering by helicopter.

If blinded by dust or grit, stop, crouch down and wait for it to settle. Never chase after things that blow away.

Do not approach the helicopter with anything taller than yourself.

Never drive or ride under spinning rotor blades. Never use avgas drums for any other purpose.

Always lie unused drums on their sides. On sloping ground always leave on the downhill side

for maximum rotor clearance. When placing fuel in the paddock, place it where it

can easily be seen and clear of trees, wires etc. Never exit the helicopter when in the air. Helicopters should be approached from the front.

The pilot cannot see directly under or behind the helicopter.

Do not touch the helicopter, especially the bubble - they are plastic and may scratch easily.

Do not unbuckle your seatbelt until the pilot has given the OK.

Do not move under the helicopter when the helicopter is starting up or winding down.

If you are unsure about any safety advice or emergency procedures given, consult your chief pilot.

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IT’S ABOUT DISCIPLINE, OBSERVATION AND PREPARATION

WIRE WORRYWIREWORRYit’s a killer

tips on avoiding wire strike There are many factors that lead pilots to hit wires. These include:

forgetting about already located wires difficulty seeing wires inadequate inspection of the area poor planning misjudgement a lack of supplementary reference points distraction spur of the moment flying

While well developed observation skills will often save you from a wire strike incident, many have been caused by misjudgement of distance. It is difficult to determine the distance between helicopter and powerlines from the cockpit. Since around 25% of all low level flying accidents involve collision with wires, it is recommended you don’t fly low unless necessary.

Remember to ask for assistance to avoid wire strike accidents. For private pilots, that means relying on current documents and getting a briefing from people familiar with the area. For aerial work pilots, your support should include:

your employer, who should provide procedures and training

management of the contracting organisation, who should ensure allocation is based on risk assessment by suitable staff

ground crew who are located on sire who are familiar with the area

WIRE WORRYit’s a killer



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DEAD TIRED?an eye openerTHE ONLY REAL TREATMENT IS SLEEP


effects of fatigue when flying The effects of fatigue include a reduction in: muscular strength and co-ordination vision and perception memory performance monitoring error management decision making motivation and attitudes communication ability to cooperate

Many of the unique characteristics of the flying environment make pilots particularly susceptible to fatigue. Once your flight is underway and established on altitude, sleepiness and other fatigue symptoms intensify. Contributing aircraft environmental factors include movement restriction, variable air flow, low barometric pressure and humidity, noise, and vibration.

When extreme, fatigue can cause uncontrolled and involuntary shutdown of the brain. That is, regardless of motivation, professionalism, or training, an individual who is extremely sleepy can lapse into sleep at any time, despite the potential consequences of inattention.

Naps can work to your advantage when large blocks of time for sleep are unavailable. Studies show that naps can acutely improve alertness and should be taken when a person feels sleepy. It is important however to keep your naps to no longer than 30 minutes.


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PREVENTING SPACIAL DISORIENTATION

WHICH WAY is up?

WHICH WAYWHICH WAY is up?PREVENTING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION

spatial disorientation Spatial disorientation concerns a pilot’s inability to correctly interpret aircraft position, altitude or airspeed in relation to the earth’s surface. It is a condition where a pilot’s perception of direction does not agree with reality.

Anyone sitting in an aircraft that is making a coordinated turn, no matter how steep, will have little or no sensation of being tilted in the air unless the horizon is visible. Similarly, it is possible to gradually climb or descend without a noticeable change in pressure against the seat. In some aircraft, it is possible to execute a loop without pulling negative “G’s,” so that without visual reference, you could be upside down without being aware of it.

Ways to prevent spatial disorientation are:

Be aware of the many potential illusions and the situations in which they can occur.

If you experience an illusion during flight trust your instruments and disregard your sensory perceptions.

You should only fly when you are physically and mentally fit. Flying with a cold will affect your inner ear balance organs, making disorientation more likely to occur.

When experiencing an illusion, if necessary and if possible, hand over control to another pilot.


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PREVENTING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION

effects of drugs when flying Any drug, illicit or over the counter, can be extremely dangerous to a pilot. They interfere with judgment and co-ordination and are responsible for drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, spatial disorientation, confusion, vertigo and mental depression. The effects of drugs can be even more pronounced at higher altitudes than on the ground.

Anti-histamines (for allergies) - Cause sedation with varying degrees of drowsiness, decreased reaction time, disturbances of equilibrium. DO NOT pilot a helicopter within 24 hours of taking an antihistamine.

Aspirin - Toxic effects are relatively rare and are almost always associated with large doses. If you take aspirin in a small dosage and have had no reactions in the past, it is probably safe to take it and fly.

Motion sickness remedies - Cause drowsiness and depress brain function. Do not take either prescribed or over the counter motion sickness remedies. If suffering from airsickness while piloting an aircraft, open up the air vents, loosen the clothing, use supplementary oxygen if available and keep the eyes on a point outside the helicopter. Avoid unnecessary head movements.

Anaesthetics - Following local and general dental and other anaesthetics, a period of 48 hours should elapse before flying.

Barbiturates and pain killers - These drugs generally suppress mental alertness.

Any use of illicit drugs is incompatible with air safety. Even the so-called “soft drugs” affect performance, mood and health.

FLYING HIGHFLYINGHIGHcoming down?RANDOM DRUG TESTING FOR A REASON

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FLYING HIGHcoming down?RANDOM DRUG TESTING FOR A REASON


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FLIGHT TEST GUIDE

Flight Instructor (Aeroplane) Rating Grade 3 – Initial Issue

Flight component debriefing

The testing officer should debrief the candidate as soon as possible after the conclusion of the flight. The debriefing should cover the following items of the pre-flight briefing and air exercises, as appropriate:

Pre-flight briefing Linked with previous relevant exercise “Student” provided with clear aim “Student” made aware of what he or she will see and do

during the flight Significant airmanship points stressed Logical presentation Essential knowledge checked

Air exercise debriefing Revision - included Patter – must be coordinated with the demonstration Transfer of control – ‘hand over/take over’ or ‘follow

through’ drill should be observed Fault analysis – should be accurate Explanations – should be brief, clear and audible Remedial training – should be appropriate Smooth and accurate handling

Airmanship debriefing considerations Aircraft and engine handling during both normal and

emergency procedures Lookout VMC maintained VFR separation maintained Command judgement

Post test debriefing

Regardless of the overall result of the test, the testing officer must discuss with the candidate’s instructor and, if possible, the CFI of the flying training organisation the strengths and weaknesses observed during the flight test. In any event, the testing officer must make an entry in the candidate’s training record to reflect the details and outcome of the assessment.

Post flight administration

At the conclusion of the debrief process the testing officer should complete the Application for Flight Instructor Rating – Aircraft test form. If the test resulted in a pass assessment, the testing officer may endorse the candidate’s logbook [for delegates holding a CAR 5.14(2) delegation]. The guidance for this process may be found in the Flight Crew Licensing Procedures Manual.

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The Delegate should debrief the applicant as soon as possible after the conclusion of the flight. The debriefing should cover the following items of the pre-flight briefing and air exercises, as appropriate:








Regardless of the overall result of the test, the Delegate must discuss with the applicant’s instructor and/or the CFI of the flying training organisation the strengths and weaknesses observed during the flight test. The Delegate must also make an entry in the applicant’s training record to reflect the details and outcome of the assessment.


At the conclusion of the debrief process the Delegate should complete the Application for Flight Instructor Rating – Aircraft test form and, if the test resulted in a pass assessment, the Delegate may endorse the applicant’s logbook [for delegates holding a CAR 5.14(2) delegation]. The guidance for this process may be found in the Flight Crew Licensing Procedures Manual.


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Pre-flight briefing Linked with previous relevant exercise Student provided with clear aim Student made aware of what he or she will see and do


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Engineer Careers

Aircraft maintenancelicences & ratings

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Global Navigation Satellite Systems

Overview

Flight Instructor ManualA E R O P L A N E

Maintenance Regulations Project a progress report

Find more information on the Civil Aviation Order on the project web site http://casa.gov.au/cao100.66

You can also contact the project team by mail (no stamp required) at: CASA Maintenance Regulations Project

Reply Paid 2005 Canberra ACT 2601

The Maintenance Regulations Project team will continue to update stakeholders on progress.

Privileges of Category B2The holder of an authority in Category B2 may issue a CRS following completion of maintenance on avionic or electrical systems, including such avionic or electrical system maintenance within the scope of the ATA chapter designators mentioned in Appendix 3 of CAO 100.66.

The holder may certify and supervise others and requires a specific rating for type-rated aircraft. The B2 license is not broken into specific sub-categories. Avionics is defined in CAO 100.66 as instrument and radio systems.

EligibilityTo be eligible for a Maintenance Authority, the applicant must be:

at least 21 years of age

be able to communicate effectively in the English language

meet the airworthiness management requirements

not suffer from a relevant disability

meet the knowledge, experience and competency requirements that are relevant for the authority or rating and

Note that the CAO 100.66 MAs will exist in parallel with other MAs and licenses under CAR 31 and 33B until the new regulations are completed.

What’s nextThe changes to existing legislation are currently being drafted. Discussions will continue with industry through various consultative bodies to refine our regulatory approach. As well, CASA is looking at ways to deal with maintenance licensing issues in the general aviation and aerial work sectors.

CASACACAAC SASSA ASAASAviation SafetyTHROUGH REGULATION, EDUCATION AND INDUSTRY SUPPORT

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Aerial application operations–other than rotorcraft

TRANSITION to CASR Part 137

Contacts and further informationIf you have any questions or comments on the legislation or the transition process, contact Rob Glenn by:

Email: [email protected]

Phone: 131 757 (local call cost within Australia) ask for Rob Glenn

Fax: 02 6217 1209

Mail: Part 137 Transition GPO Box 2005 Canberra ACT 2601

Nomination to transition form CASA has posted a nomination form for the transition of agricultural AOC operators to Part 137 operations on the CASA website. The information required on the form will be used to assess the suitability of the holder to exercise the authorisation requested by the transition to CASR Part 137.

If at any time you would like assistance with any aspect of the nomination form, contact the CASA Service Centre on 136 773.

Submitting your nominationYou may submit the completed nomination form to the CASA Service Centre by email, post or fax.

Post: CASA Service Centre PO Box 836 FORTITUDE VALLEY 4006

Fax: 07 3842 2580


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EnforcementIssuing show cause notices, infringement notices and enforceable voluntary undertakings, and conducting safety counselling with operators

Safety analysis

Analysing safety information and data to

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Education and liaison

Preparing and presenting safety

education seminars, education products

and operational guidance, and liaising

with and assisting industry

SurveillanceConducting scheduled and unscheduled audits, ramp checks, aerodrome inspections, site inspections and in-flight observational surveillance

Regulatory developmentDeveloping and amending aviation safety legislation and ensuring that Australia’s legislation accords with international standards


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About CASACASA regulates aviation safety in Australia and the safety of Australian aircraft overseas.

CASA is an independent statutory authority and reports to the Minister for Transport and Regional Services.

CASA was established by an act of the Australian Parliament, the Civil Aviation Act 1988, which sets out CASA’s functions and powers.

Our challengeTo enhance and promote aviation safety through effective safety regulation and by encouraging industry to deliver high standards of safety.

CASA locations

Our vision

Safe skies for all

Our goal is a CASA that

contribution to maintaining and improving aviation safety

the Government and the Australian people.

How to contact CASA Phone: 131 757

(local call)

casa.gov.auMail: GPO Box 2005

Canberra ACT 2601Website: www.casa.gov.au

CASA at a glance

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About this report

This report provides a concise picture of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority and its performance for the year ended 30 June 2007 for the Parliament, the aviation community and the public.

The report is presented for tabling in both Houses of Parliament of the Commonwealth of Australia. It complies with Part 1, Schedule 1 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 and the relevant Finance Minister’s Orders.

© Civil Aviation Safety Authority 2007

This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process without prior written permission from CASA. Requests and inquiries concerning reproduction and rights should be addressed to:

General Manager Corporate Relations GPO Box 2005 Canberra ACT 2601 Australia

ISSN 1327-5968

Writing and editing: WHH Publishing Design: Delene White Printing: Goanna Print

Web address of this report: www.casa.gov.au/corporat/annualreport

Contact officer: General Manager Corporate Relations Telephone: (02) 6217 1010 Fax: (02) 6217 1209 Email: [email protected] Website: www.casa.gov.au

OFFICE OF THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

14 October 2007

The Hon. Mark Vaile MP

Minister for Transport and Regional Services

Parliament House

CANBERRA ACT 2600

Dear Minister

On behalf of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), I present to you the Annual Report for the

reporting year 1 July 2006 to 30 June 2007.

The report has been prepared in accordance with the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act

1997 and the associated Orders made under the Act, and in accordance with the Civil Aviation Act 1988.

The report includes a report of operations, financial statements and the Auditor-General’s report on those

financial statements, as required under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997.

In accordance with section 9 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, I certify

that I am responsible for the preparation and content of the report in accordance with the Finance

Minister’s Orders.

I also certify that I am satisfied that CASA has in place appropriate fraud control mechanisms that

meet the Authority’s needs and comply with the guidelines applying to this financial year.

Yours sincerely

Bruce Byron AM

Director of Aviation Safety

and Chief Executive Officer

Structure

Year in review

Part 1 Provides an overview of the organisation, including corporate governance and probity safeguards

Part 2 Reports on what we achieved during the year, including: safe skies for all and contribute

competitive, safe and secure transport system performance against the measures set for the year important steps towards better outcomes in the future

Part 3 Reports on CASA’s accountability and external scrutiny during the year and statutory reporting requirements not dealt with in other parts of the report, such as freedom of information, occupational health and safety, environmental sustainability and the Commonwealth Disability Strategy

Part 4

Appendices Contains statistical and other information supporting the operational and performance reporting in the body of the report

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Reader aids The following navigation tools are provided for readers: a detailed contents page for each part of the report a list of abbreviations and acronyms used in the report (page 192) an index of compliance with reporting requirements (page 193)

an alphabetical index (page 198)

2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Change More information 2005–06 to 2006–07

CORPORATE AND FINANCIAL Financial performance ($m)

Total operating expenses 106.6 110.8 110.1 120.5 115.8 Year in review, Part 4

Total operating revenue 104.2 106.8 122.6 118.0 128.4 Year in review, Part 4

Operating result (2.46) 3.9 12.5 (2.5) 12.6 Year in review, Part 4

Financial position

Current ratio 1.5:1 1.28:1 1.69:1 0.96:1 1.52:1 Part 4

Debt ratio 0.63:1 0.58:1 0.47:1 0.54:1 0.44:1 Part 4

Total equity $15.44m $19.55m $33.17m $31.07m $44.61m Part 4

Staffing

Staff numbers – total 707 701 683 672 621 Part 1, Appendix 3(excludes agency staff)

Part 1

Average absenteeism * 7.5 7.5 6.99 6.82 Part 1

Part 3or dangerous occurrences

OPERATIONAL

Appendix 3 – as at 30 June

Appendix 3at 30 June – General Aviation

Appendix 3at 30 June – Airline Operations

Appendix 3at 30 June – General Aviation

Appendix 3at 30 June – Airline Operations

Flight crew licences issued 4,581 4,564 3,925 9,083 7,551 Appendix 3

Flight crew licences current 33,088 33,156 32,696 36,722 33,272 Appendix 3

Aircraft maintenance engineer 6,222 6,247 6,274 6,341 6,403 Appendix 3licences current

Australian flight crew licensing 14,988 15,590 15,223 16,651 18,841 Appendix 3exams – total passed, private pilot licence and above

% scheduled surveillance 99 96 94 97 99 Part 2conducted – General Aviation

% scheduled surveillance 98 85.5 97 91 91 no change Part 2conducted – Air Transport

Australian airworthiness 405 534 607 695 530 Appendix 3directives produced

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Five-year summary

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Year in review

From the Chief Executive Officer 2

Highlights 2006–07 5

Summary of financial outcomes 6

Financial performance 6

Financial position 10

Into the future 11

The industry 11

Safety 11

Continued improvement of CASA’s services to industry 12

Licensing, education and training of industry personnel 12

Changes in our accountability 13

Outcome-based rules 13

International Civil Aviation Organization audit 13

Financial forecasts 13

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A year of successful reform

what I call a ‘new CASA’—a more industry-facing organisation with a clear focus on safety outcomes, with the right people in the right positions, and

This was a crucial target in a process that began nearly three years ago, and involved a major process of change to our structure, our geographic locations and the way we do business. June 2007 was the deadline for

delivered—in some cases ahead of time.

Industry oversight

on high-quality data, so that the most enforcement is applied to operators

this project will be improving the way we manage the oversight of air operator’s

Organisational groupsThe realignment of our operational groups to better support the oversight

aviation industry sectors, and will improve our ability to move resources to where they are most needed. Importantly, it will enable effective oversight of aviation organisations that are undergoing change in their operations, as well as those functioning across operational categories.

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our people need to perform to their full potential at CASA. This review process will enable us to offer the right training and support to staff when they need it,

base is already well under way. Our new air transport inspectors and safety systems specialists will help ensure we remain dynamic and responsive to

consciousness among pilots and their organisations across the nation.

New funding provided in the 2007–08 Budget has allowed us to recruit

providing increased resources to rapidly integrate safety management systems into industry organisations and giving us a more comprehensive and sophisticated level of aviation safety oversight.

Air passenger safety—our highest priorityWhat do these changes mean for Australian aviation? They mean we are

to produce regulations and conduct surveillance dedicated to positive safety outcomes. I have been greatly encouraged by the wide acceptance, including

the industry: that we must not be seen as a ‘nanny’ regulator, and that primary responsibility for aviation safety lies with those who fly and maintain aircraft, manage aerodromes, and train pilots and engineers. The focus now is on achieving the best possible safety outcomes, not just on compliance with the regulations. Our emphasis is on helping people and organisations to manage

Aviation safety has again been in the news, particularly in the aftermath of the

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau’s report on the accident was published

on the cause of the accident. While I did not agree with all of the report’s

report’s recommendations (see <www.casa.gov.au/corporat/atsbresponse.

the behaviour of the people involved in aviation. During the year I wrote to all pilots about their duty of care and their obligation to have the right safety attitudes and behaviours. As I have pointed out to CASA staff, we have a duty

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to do everything possible to influence, assist and direct the aviation industry to deliver the best safety outcomes.

An example of our consultation and cooperation with industry was the general aviation self-administration summits in Brisbane and Canberra in late

administration could provide equivalent or better safety, and if so, what would be the most appropriate model. The summits showed there was general

to help industry progress the discussion. I am pleased that as a result of our efforts during the year self-administration is now a fact in sports aviation and vintage military or ‘warbird’ aviation in Australia.

CASA continues to place high priority on the regulation and surveillance of aircraft maintenance regimes. A major step during the year was the amendment of the Civil Aviation Orders as a transitional measure pending the development and implementation of a new suite of aviation maintenance regulations. The new regulations will harmonise with European Aviation Safety Agency regulations and will reflect their essential features.

General Manager, Peter Cromarty, and his staff are preparing a detailed implementation programme for national airspace reform initiatives. The Government remains committed to the national airspace reform objectives,

conduct a review of the implementation of National Airspace System 2c.

The civil aviation industry continues to undergo a considerable amount of change, which presents new and often unprecedented challenges to both CASA and operators. We are seeing continued high rates of industry growth and the introduction of new aircraft and new operational issues. These developments will require CASA to carefully monitor how industry is

will have even closer contact with industry in the future.

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Highlights 2006–07

Development and

surveillance programme with passenger-carrying operations as the priority, associated with a review of CASA’s policy on industry sector priorities

activities

General aviation summits held to discuss proposals for self-administration by industry sectors

safety adviser programme with an initial group of advisers recruited and more to commence in 2008

671 civilian aircraft registered in the Australian Civil Aircraft Register, the largest number of registrations in a decade

An operating surplus of $12.6 million in 2006–07, compared to a $2.5 million

established, paving the way for responsibility for regulation of airspace to transfer from Airservices Australia to CASA from 1 July 2007

Air Transport Operations Group headquarters moved to Brisbane, General Aviation Operations Group headquarters in Brisbane was expanded, and the CASA head

from Civic to more suitable premises in Woden

to industry, which included beginning a major review of regulatory service provision in personnel licensing, aircraft registration and aviation

Publishing activities included development and production of flight instructor manuals

instructors, and a civil aviation advisory publication on multi-engine training

A bronze award for CASA’s 2005–06 annual report in the Australasian Reporting Awards, signifying reporting excellence

Improved receptivity to CASA’s safety education material and our Flight Safety Australia

overall acceptance of CASA as a credible source of safety information

Amendments to the Civil Aviation Act 1988 were tabled, providing authority for the development of new regulations on drug and alcohol testing and criminalising actions on the ground (including the use of lasers or similar devices) that endanger air safety

regulations to introduce the multi-crew pilot licence

Introduced a coordinated enforcement process to better ensure CASA’s enforcement-

and appropriate.

Targeted management development processes and improved recruitment practices were used to develop

capabilities and ensure CASA

achieve its organisational goals

Achieved a score of 7 out

survey, which resulted in a 7.1 per cent discount in CASA’s insurance premiums for 2007–08

to ensure a consistent enterprise-wide approach to

the principles outlined in the Australia and New Zealand

and the newly developed transport portfolio common

Piloted a diploma course in aviation safety regulation for administrative and technical staff. The course was developed in conjunction with Swinburne University of Technology


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Financial performance Table 1 compares the actual audited results for 2006–07 to budget for the year and to actual results for 2005–06.

Table 1 – Comparison of actual and budget results for 2006–07 with actual results for 2005–06 ($ million)

Actual Actual Variance Budget Actual Variance 2006–07 2005–06 2006–07 2006–07

Revenue 128.4 118.0 10.4 122.6 128.4 5.8

Expenses 115.8 120.5 (4.7) 122.6 115.8 6.8

Operating result 12.6 (2.5) 15.1 0.0 12.6 12.6

CASA had an operating surplus of $12.6 million in 2006–07, compared to a

with a $10.4 million increase in revenue and a reduction in expenses of $4.7 million. The revenue increase is primarily from a $4.6 million increase in excise fuel volumes and a $4.1 million increase in regulatory service fees. The

incurred in 2005–06 which were not repeated in 2006–07.

The unbudgeted 2006–07 surplus of $12.6 million is represented by a $5.8 million revenue surplus and a $6.8 million under-spend in expenses. The majority of revenue surplus ($3.9 million) is from the receipt of aviation fuel excise which is collected on aviation fuel used in domestic air travel and therefore indicative of industry activity, and regulatory service fee increases ($1.9 million). The under-budget expenses primarily include salaries of $3.3 million and supplies of $5.0 million.

Figure 1 shows the change in revenue and expenses.

Figure 1 – Actual results for 2005–06 and actual and budgeted results for 2006–07

Summary

Actual 2006–07

Revenue from government

Aviation fuel excise

Regulatory service fees

Interest

Other

Budget 2006–07

Actual 2005–06

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

RevenueExpenses

$ million

$ million

Actual 2005–06 Budget 2006–07 Actual 2006–07

General Aviation Operations Group – 188Finance Office – 24

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Actual 2005–06

Actual 2006–07

Budget 2007–08

Forward estimates 2008–09


0 15 30 45 60 75 90

$ million

Total assets Total liabilities Net assets

FIGURE 5

Aviation fuel excise 54.9% Revenue from government 32.0%

Other 0.5%

Interest 1.8%Regulatory service fees 10.8%

FIGURE 4

Suppliers 34.2% Employee costs 58.9%

Write-down and impairment of assets 0.7%Finance costs 0.1%

Net losses from disposal of assets 0.1%

Depreciation and amortisation 6.0%

Planning and Governance Office – 45Personnel Licensing, Education and

Training Group – 98

Office of the Chief Executive Officer – 8Office of Airspace Regulation – 7Manufacturing, Certification and

New Technologies Office – 47

Legal Services Group – 22Information Services Group – 32

Human Resources – 23

Air Transport Operations Group – 127

19261931193619411946195119561961196619711976198119861991199620012006

102Year

213245194205

750903

1,4682,207

3,7294,473

5,9977,108

8,65410,467

11,57012,53612,469

84% full-time

68.76% male

37.29% EEO

35.58% under 45

52.49 Canberra based

11.6% part-time

31.24% female

64.42% over 45

47.51% in regional locations

Percentage8.28%

5.98%7.3%

8.27%16.76%

21.24%

Financial year

621 CASA staff

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RevenueFigure 2 shows the change in revenue from 2005–06 to 2006–07 and compares actual revenue to budgeted revenue.

Figure 2 – Actual revenue for 2005–06 and actual and budgeted revenue for 2006–07

The $10.4 million increase in operating revenue from 2005–06 to 2006–07 is represented by:

Regulation funding

an aviation fuel excise increase ($4.6 million) in line with strong excise fuel returns from the growing aviation sector

an increase in regulatory service fees ($4.1 million) in line with CASA’s long-term funding strategy

a miscellaneous revenue increase ($1.1 million) reflecting an increase in interest income ($0.9 million) due to lower than anticipated expenses coupled with higher cash balance and miscellaneous revenue ($0.2 million).

The revenue excess ($5.8 million) to budget is represented by:

an aviation fuel excise increase ($3.9 million) above Treasury estimates

a regulatory service fee increase ($1.9 million) due to the phasing in of the fee increase

an increase in interest ($1.0 million) following the investment of the surplus

an increase in sundry revenue ($0.3 million).

Actual 2006–07




Interest

Other

Budget 2006–07

Actual 2005–06

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

RevenueExpenses

$ million

$ million



FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Actual 2005–06

Actual 2006–07

Budget 2007–08



0 15 30 45 60 75 90

$ million


FIGURE 5


Other 0.5%


FIGURE 4












19261931193619411946195119561961196619711976198119861991199620012006

102Year

213245194205

750903

1,4682,207

3,7294,473

5,9977,108

8,65410,467

11,57012,53612,469

84% full-time

68.76% male

37.29% EEO

35.58% under 45


11.6% part-time

31.24% female

64.42% over 45


Percentage8.28%

5.98%7.3%

8.27%16.76%

21.24%

Financial year

621 CASA staff



In 2006–07, CASA received 55 per cent of its revenue from aviation fuel excise (2005–06: 56 per cent) and 32 per cent from government appropriations (2005–06: 34 per cent). The remaining income was derived from regulatory service fees of 11 per cent (2005–06: 8 per cent), interest and other minor sundry revenue (see Figure 3).

Figure 3 – Sources of revenue, 2006–07

ExpensesThe $4.7 million decrease in operating expenses from 2005–06 to 2006–07 is accounted for by the following factors:

Employee costs decreased by $6.5 million due to lower redundancy costs ($4.5 million) in 2006–07, the impact of the new structure and some

in 2006–07.

Property operating expenses decreased by $2.0 million due to the reversal

The above factors were partly offset by a write-down and impairment, mainly of

Depreciation ($0.6 million) was higher due to the capitalisation of certain

Actual 2006–07




Interest

Other

Budget 2006–07

Actual 2005–06

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

RevenueExpenses

$ million

$ million



FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Actual 2005–06

Actual 2006–07

Budget 2007–08



0 15 30 45 60 75 90

$ million


FIGURE 5


Other 0.5%


FIGURE 4












19261931193619411946195119561961196619711976198119861991199620012006

102Year

213245194205

750903

1,4682,207

3,7294,473

5,9977,108

8,65410,467

11,57012,53612,469

84% full-time

68.76% male

37.29% EEO

35.58% under 45


11.6% part-time

31.24% female

64.42% over 45


Percentage8.28%

5.98%7.3%

8.27%16.76%

21.24%

Financial year

621 CASA staff

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Expenses were $6.8 million below budget in the following areas:

Employee costs were lower than budget by $3.2 million due to delays in

Supplier expenses were lower by $5.0 million primarily in consultancies ($1.3 million), travel ($1.3 million) and projects ($1.3 million).

Other expenses were over budget by $1.3 million primarily in write-down and impairment of assets ($0.9 million), depreciation and amortisation ($0.3 million) and losses from disposal of assets ($0.1 million).

In 2006–07, CASA spent 59 per cent of total expenditure on employee costs (2005–06: 62 per cent) and 34 per cent on suppliers (2005–06: 33 per cent). The remainder largely comprised depreciation and amortisation (see Figure 4).

Figure 4 – Expenditure, 2006–07

Cash flowCASA’s cash balance at 30 June 2007 was $38.0 million (2005–06: $26.5 million), which was $11.5 million higher than at 30 June 2006.

The net cash generated from operating activities ($16.6 million) and the sale of motor vehicles and photocopiers ($0.3 million) funded investment in assets of

Actual 2006–07




Interest

Other

Budget 2006–07

Actual 2005–06

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

RevenueExpenses

$ million

$ million



FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Actual 2005–06

Actual 2006–07

Budget 2007–08



0 15 30 45 60 75 90

$ million


FIGURE 5


Other 0.5%


FIGURE 4












19261931193619411946195119561961196619711976198119861991199620012006

102Year

213245194205

750903

1,4682,207

3,7294,473

5,9977,108

8,65410,467

11,57012,53612,469

84% full-time

68.76% male

37.29% EEO

35.58% under 45


11.6% part-time

31.24% female

64.42% over 45


Percentage8.28%

5.98%7.3%

8.27%16.76%

21.24%

Financial year

621 CASA staff

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Financial position

sustain its asset base, ability to pay debts as they fall due in the short term, and maintenance of prudent levels of long-term liabilities. CASA’s ability to sustain its asset base is indicated by changes in net assets.

Figure 5 shows that net assets are stable in relation to 2005–06 and forward estimates.

Figure 5 – Financial position, 2005–06 to 2009–10

Actual 2006–07




Interest

Other

Budget 2006–07

Actual 2005–06

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

RevenueExpenses

$ million

$ million



FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

Actual 2005–06

Actual 2006–07

Budget 2007–08



0 15 30 45 60 75 90

$ million


FIGURE 5


Other 0.5%


FIGURE 4












19261931193619411946195119561961196619711976198119861991199620012006

102Year

213245194205

750903

1,4682,207

3,7294,473

5,9977,108

8,65410,467

11,57012,53612,469

84% full-time

68.76% male

37.29% EEO

35.58% under 45


11.6% part-time

31.24% female

64.42% over 45


Percentage8.28%

5.98%7.3%

8.27%16.76%

21.24%

Financial year

621 CASA staff

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Into the future 11

The industryAustralia’s domestic, regional and international airline sectors have shown resilience through steady growth in the past decade. Industry forecasts indicate that this growth will continue.

Domestic airline operations are seeing a general trend to a larger average size of aircraft, and an increase in low-cost carrier activity. The international sector will soon see the addition of new large transport aircraft such as the Airbus A380 and Boeing 787. CASA’s preparations are well under way for the entrance of these aircraft types.

CASA’s Air Transport Operations Group will assume regulatory responsibility for all regular passenger transport operators using two-pilot aircraft by the end of December 2007.

The general aviation industry continues to operate with small margins while managing increasing costs and complexity. Many operations are regionally based, and so are affected by the drought and the decline of local industries.

Helicopter operations are expanding, in particular in emergency medical

increase in popularity. The increased availability of affordable aircraft for personal or recreational use has heightened interest and activity in this sector.

CASA is noticing across the general aviation industry a movement towards new technology, and more modern aircraft and systems.

Investment in new models, such as corporate jets and new generation helicopters, is occurring throughout Australia. Fleet age is a growing safety

vehicle technology is continuing to emerge with activities in areas such as survey and photography.

Recruiting and retaining skilled people

controllers, engineers, managers and pilots) must be monitored carefully. Any

smaller operators to attract and retain such people.

Safety CASA’s specialist capability in safety systems will be further developed, and there will be major improvements in overseeing the operations of industry, including the activities of foreign operators into Australia.



navigation and surveillance systems in Australia in the interest of safer aviation.

CASA plans to have at least three inspectors based in Perth by the third

Continued improvement of CASA’s services to industry

the methodology and effectiveness of surveillance and enforcement efforts are being examined and measured. CASA has published service delivery standards to assist industry regulatory service applicants to be aware of the service timeframes they should expect.

CASA is also ensuring that the industry is more aware of and is better able to meet CASA requirements when applying for permissions and approvals. More web-based information, detailed application forms and development of the online self-service portal including online payment facilities, will all assist applicants, which will in turn improve CASA’s ability to deliver regulatory services

the alignment and integration of information and communications technology into CASA’s business planning and governance activities.

Licensing, education and training of industry personnel

Use of technology for the delivery of safety advice and education, and for the provision of regulatory and other services through the CASA online self-service portal, will increase. This will include capability for CASA to receive electronic payments.

include Adelaide, Perth and Darwin. New maintenance personnel licensing standards are to be published, and a civil aviation advisory publication on threat and error management will be issued.

Random drug and alcohol testing of people involved in safety-sensitive activities will be introduced, as well as a drug and alcohol management plan for relevant employers.

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Changes in our accountabilityIt is expected that on 1 July 2008 CASA will become an agency administered under the Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997 rather than under the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997. This will mean our accountability will change.

Outcome-based rulesLegal challenges for the future include the development and drafting of transitional civil aviation orders that set out requirements for air operator’s

International Civil Aviation Organization audit Australia will be audited by the International Civil Aviation Organization as part of the Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program in February 2008, to determine Australia’s compliance with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices and to ascertain Australia’s safety oversight capability.

Financial forecastsRevenue and financial planCASA’s total forecast revenue for 2007–08 is $138.6 million, to be derived as follows:

$112.9 million from government appropriations and the aviation industry through collection of excise revenue on aviation fuel used in domestic air travel

$24.1 million collected for regulatory services sought by the aviation industry

$1.3 million from interest from investment and cash deposits

$0.3 million from sundry income.

Civil Aviation Act 1988.

Statements 2007–08.


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Background to CASA 16

Our environment 18

CASA’s organisational structure 20

Our Executive 22

Our senior management team 24

Senior management changes during the year 26

New positions 26

Changes to structure and office moves 27

Our groups 28

Air Transport Operations Group 28

General Aviation Operations Group 30

Human Resources 30

Information Services Group 30

Legal Services Group 31

Personnel Licensing, Education and Training Group 32

Our governance arrangements 34

Portfolio Minister and tripartite structure 34

Responsible Minister 34

Ministerial directions 34

Part 1 Corporate overview

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35 Executive responsibility

37 Industry Complaints Commissioner

38 Effective management

38 Internal audit

39 Consistent actions and decisions

40 Probity

40 Protected disclosure policy

40 Code of conduct

40 Conflicts of interest

40 Fraud control

41 Our people

41 Terms and conditions of employment

42 Unplanned absences

42 Staff turnover

42 Learning and development initiatives

43 Recognising high performance

44 Our values

45 Achieving our vision: safe skies for all

45 Setting rules

45 Controlling entry

46 Oversight of the aviation industry

47 Encouraging the industry

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Legislative framework CASA was established on 6 July 1995 as an independent statutory authority by an amendment to the Civil Aviation Act 1988 (the Act).

Under Section 9 of the Act, CASA’s primary function is to regulate the safety of civil air operations in Australia and the operation of Australian aircraft overseas. CASA’s other functions include providing comprehensive safety

Safety Bureau, and administering certain features of the Civil Aviation (Carriers’ Liability) Act 1959, in particular ensuring that operators hold insurance that complies with that Act.

The Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, made under the authority of the Civil Aviation Act, provide for general regulatory controls for the safety of air navigation. The Act and 1988 Regulations empower CASA to issue Civil Aviation Orders on detailed regulatory matters. The 1998 Safety Regulations empower CASA to issue manuals of standards providing detailed technical information that support the Regulations.

CASA is progressively combining and updating the requirements currently set out in the Civil Aviation Regulations and Civil Aviation Orders into new Civil Aviation Safety Regulations under its regulatory reform programme.

Section 9A of the Civil Aviation Act requires CASA to regard the safety of air navigation as the most important consideration in the exercise of its powers and the performance of its functions.

The Airspace Act 2007 and Airspace (Consequentials and Other Measures) Act 2007 will give CASA the power to regulate and administer Australia’s airspace from 1 July 2007. This is a new authority and responsibility for CASA.

The Airspace Regulations 2007 were developed to enable CASA to perform the functions and exercise the powers needed to administer and regulate Australian-administered airspace in accordance with the Airspace Act. The new Airspace Regulations include provisions for classifying and designating

individual volumes of airspace, and to restrict access to particular volumes as necessary. They also include details about the timing of reviews of decisions made by the airspace regulator, and how such reviews are to be conducted.

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The following legislation also affects CASA’s exercise of powers and performance of functions:

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975

Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977

Air Navigation Act 1920

Air Navigation Regulations 1947

Air Services Act 1995

Air Services Regulations 1995

Airports Act 1996

Auditor-General Act 1997

Aviation Transport Security Act 2004

Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005

Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997

Criminal Code Act 1976

Freedom of Information Act 1982

Legislative Instruments Act 2003

Ombudsman Act 1976

Privacy Act 1988

Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003

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Who are our stakeholders? 21 million Australians

more than 67 million domestic and international airline travellers each year

participants in more than 1.6 million general aviation flying hours annually

holders of over 12,500 aircraft registrations on the Australian Civil Aircraft Register

over 700 maintenance organisations

nearly 300 aerodrome operators

over 34,000 pilots and other flight crew

almost 6,500 licensed aircraft maintenance engineers

approximately 27,000 members of sports aviation organisations

the Minister for Transport and Regional Services and the Federal Parliament

621 CASA staff.

Industry backgroundOver the past decade, the global air transport industry has grown at a

Australian air transport industry has been continuous growth in passenger

including a gradual increase in the average size of aircraft, the expansion of

As the Australian air transport industry expands, CASA is required to meet

the provision of high-quality regulation. The International Civil Aviation

The recent increase in international flights to Australia has slowed, with only a modest growth of 1.4 per cent in the year ended 30 June 2006. Over the next

commercial activity in the region.

Our environment18

International air transport changes include:

Etihad increasing frequency, and now providing daily flights to Australia

Jetstar International expanding its routes after receiving A330s from Qantas (these aircraft will be used until the B787s start arriving at the end of 2008, when further route expansion is expected)

Emirates Airlines almost doubling its flights to Australia

interest from other international low-cost carriers to operate into and within Australia.

Australia’s domestic airline industry has experienced another growth year, with more than 41.8 million passengers carried in the year ended 30 June

increase in regional activity in Western Australia and northern Queensland.

The general aviation industry consists of non-airline commercial activity,

ranging from complex mineral survey operations and emergency services to flying training and one-person agricultural operations. The sector also includes sport, recreational and private activities. Supporting industry, including maintenance providers, is also included.

CASA experienced a lull in activity for regulatory services from drought-affected rural communities, but the number of permission applications—for

and many other permissions required for various aspects of operations, maintenance, manufacturing and design—is returning to previously high levels.

The growing interest in new technology will impose demands on CASA to

in the delivery of permissions continues to expand and is a vital part of our

CASA delegates and approved persons are being planned for 2007–08.

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Some examples of changes in Australian domestic air transport are:

Jetstar’s transition from Boeing B717s to Airbus A320s

increase capacity based on an all-Boeing B737-800 fleet on major routes, and introducing Embraer E170 and E190 aircraft on regional routes

capacity with the

Rex increasing capacity by retiring its Metros and replacing them with SAAB-340s

Sunstate increasing capacity with the Dash 8 Q400

Alliance increasing capacity by expanding its fleet with additional

Air North transitioning from low-capacity to high-capacity regular public transport with the addition of the Embraer E170

its Metros with ATR42 and SAAB-340 aircraft

Tiger Airways commencing operations

A320s.

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CASA’s organisational structureas at 30 June 2007

Peter CromartyGeneral ManagerOffice of Airspace

Regulation

Bruce ByronChief Executive Officer

David AndersenStrategic

Communications Adviser

Stephen GinpilStrategic ResearchAdviser

Betty EdwardsChief Financial

Officer

Shane Carmody

A/g Deputy CEO

Operations

Michael HartIndustry

ComplaintsCommissioner

Shane Carmody

Deputy CEOStrategy and

Support

Gary HarborHead of Human

Resources

Brian CalderManager HR

Services

Jonathan AleckHead of

Legal ServicesGroup

Chris FarrelleyChief

InformationOfficer

Peter BoydHead of

Planning &Governance

Office

Patrick MurrayGroup General

ManagerAir TransportOperations

Group

Jim CoyneA/g General

ManagerManufacturing,

Certification & NewTechnologies Office

Greg VaughanGroup General

ManagerGeneral Aviation

Operations Group

Rob WightSenior

ManagerOperations

Dinh NguyenManager

CertificationPolicy &

Programmes

Alan CookSenior Manager

Operations

David McBrienManager Policy &Business

Development

David PunshonA/g Manager

NewTechnologies & Systems

TBAManagerPolicy & Business

Development

Karen HoganFinancial Controller

Ralph HarrisManager

Property & Security

Malcolm McGregorAirspace Change

Manager

Graeme RogersOperations Manager

Kim JonesManager

Airways &Aerodromes

David VilliersManager

Airframes &Structures

Peter JohnManager CASAService Centre

Philip WalsheA/g Manager

AT Field OfficeBrisbane

John NiarchosManager

Manufacturing

Roger WeeksManager

GA Field OfficeSydney Region

Barry LawsA/g Manager

AT Field OfficeSydney

Terry Farquharson

ManagerGA Field Office

Western Region

Rick LeedsManager

AT Field OfficeMelbourne

Stewart McAlisterManager

GA Field OfficeSouthern Region

Steven BennettManager

GA Field OfficeNorthern Region

Allan FrewManager

GA Field OfficeEastern Region

Greg HoodGroup General

ManagerPersonnelLicensing,

Education &Training Group

Adam AnastasiManager Legal

Andrew RallingsManager Business

Systems & Testing

Julie FoxManagerCorporateRelations

Ian HosegoodPrincipal MedicalOfficer

Narelle TredreaA/g ManagerEnforcement

Policy & Practice

Simon DenbyManager

KnowledgeServices

Grant MazowitaManager

Regulatory DevelopmentManagement

David PattieManager

SafetyPromotion

Ross BarnesManager

RiskManagement

&Internal Audit

Richard FarmerManagerPersonnel

Licensing &Registration

Ricardo InacioA/g Manager

BusinessDevelopment

Ebenezer Banful

A/g ManagerLegislative

Drafting

David WilliamsManager Strategy

& Support

Michael WhitfieldManager

WorkplaceRelations

Graeme MarchantManager

WorkforceCapability

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Peter CromartyGeneral ManagerOffice of Airspace

Regulation

Bruce ByronChief Executive Officer

David AndersenStrategic

Communications Adviser

Stephen GinpilStrategic ResearchAdviser

Betty EdwardsChief Financial

Officer

Shane Carmody

A/g Deputy CEO

Operations

Michael HartIndustry

ComplaintsCommissioner

Shane Carmody

Deputy CEOStrategy and

Support

Gary HarborHead of Human

Resources

Brian CalderManager HR

Services

Jonathan AleckHead of

Legal ServicesGroup

Chris FarrelleyChief

InformationOfficer

Peter BoydHead of

Planning &Governance

Office

Patrick MurrayGroup General

ManagerAir TransportOperations

Group

Jim CoyneA/g General

ManagerManufacturing,

Certification & NewTechnologies Office

Greg VaughanGroup General

ManagerGeneral Aviation

Operations Group

Rob WightSenior

ManagerOperations

Dinh NguyenManager

CertificationPolicy &

Programmes

Alan CookSenior Manager

Operations

David McBrienManager Policy &Business

Development

David PunshonA/g Manager

NewTechnologies & Systems

TBAManagerPolicy & Business

Development

Karen HoganFinancial Controller

Ralph HarrisManager

Property & Security

Malcolm McGregorAirspace Change

Manager

Graeme RogersOperations Manager

Kim JonesManager

Airways &Aerodromes

David VilliersManager

Airframes &Structures

Peter JohnManager CASAService Centre

Philip WalsheA/g Manager

AT Field OfficeBrisbane

John NiarchosManager

Manufacturing

Roger WeeksManager

GA Field OfficeSydney Region

Barry LawsA/g Manager

AT Field OfficeSydney

Terry Farquharson

ManagerGA Field Office

Western Region

Rick LeedsManager

AT Field OfficeMelbourne

Stewart McAlisterManager

GA Field OfficeSouthern Region

Steven BennettManager

GA Field OfficeNorthern Region

Allan FrewManager

GA Field OfficeEastern Region

Greg HoodGroup General

ManagerPersonnelLicensing,

Education &Training Group

Adam AnastasiManager Legal

Andrew RallingsManager Business

Systems & Testing

Julie FoxManagerCorporateRelations

Ian HosegoodPrincipal MedicalOfficer

Narelle TredreaA/g ManagerEnforcement

Policy & Practice

Simon DenbyManager

KnowledgeServices

Grant MazowitaManager

Regulatory DevelopmentManagement

David PattieManager

SafetyPromotion

Ross BarnesManager

RiskManagement

&Internal Audit

Richard FarmerManagerPersonnel

Licensing &Registration

Ricardo InacioA/g Manager

BusinessDevelopment

Ebenezer Banful

A/g ManagerLegislative

Drafting

David WilliamsManager Strategy

& Support

Michael WhitfieldManager

WorkplaceRelations

Graeme MarchantManager

WorkforceCapability


Bruce Byron AM

Director of Aviation Safety and Chief Executive OfficerBorn in January 1947, Bruce Byron began his career in aviation in the RAAF in the

1,600 operational sorties.

beginning of a career-long association with training in both military and civilian flying. After time overseas as an instructor on exchange programmes with the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force and the Singapore Air Force, Mr Byron was promoted to Wing Commander in 1980.

Australia. In 1984 he was invested as a Member of the Order of Australia.

After leaving the RAAF, Mr Byron became an Examiner of Airmen with the Department of Aviation, flying more than 20 different types of aircraft and flight

safety consultant in flight training, human factors and aviation management.

From 1997 to 1999, Mr Byron was a member of the CASA Board, chairing the

new safety compliance and promotion activities.

time when the airline was introducing jet aircraft operations. This was followed by a

Between 2000 and 2003, Mr Byron chaired the Aviation Safety Forum, a high-level industry group that advises the CASA Board and the Australian Government on strategic aviation safety activities. In May 2002, he was appointed by the Minister for Transport and Regional Services as a special industry adviser to CASA on regulatory reform.

Mr Byron currently holds an airline transport pilot licence, a command instrument rating and a Grade 1 instructor rating. He has flown more than 10,000 hours during his aviation career.

December 2003.

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Shane Carmody

Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Strategy and Support and Acting Deputy Chief Executive Officer, OperationsShane Carmody joined CASA in October 2006. Mr Carmody has had an extensive career in the public service, most of this in the Department of Defence. He held senior executive positions in Defence between 1995 and 2006, including as Deputy Secretary Intelligence and Security and Deputy Secretary Strategy. He also held a senior position in the Department of Finance and Administration.

After serving in the Australian Army for 14 years, specialising in intelligence operations, he moved to the civilian side of the defence portfolio in 1989.

Mr Carmody was a member of the Defence Committee (managing the operations of the Department of Defence) from 2001 to 2006 and was also a member of numerous other senior defence and whole-of-government committees.

Michael Hart

Industry Complaints Commissioner Michael Hart joined CASA in June 2007. He gained wide experience in the management of complaints and complex investigations involving the public sector through positions at the NSW Attorney General’s Department, the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation, and the NSW Independent Commission against Corruption.

He was the general manager for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association in 1999 during the (Mobil) Avgas fuel contamination crisis.

Mr Hart has flown more than 6,000 hours in his flying career and has held aviation industry positions

training captain with Coastwatch.

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Dr Jonathan Aleck

Head, Legal Services Group

the then Civil Aviation Authority in 1993. Before this he lectured in law and politics in Australia, Papua New Guinea and the United States, and was director of a private legal research and consultative organisation.

From 1998 to 2003 he was the Australian Representative to the International Civil Aviation Organization. He also lectured on an occasional basis at McGill University’s Air and Space Law Institute.

Peter Boyd

Head, Planning and Governance OfficePeter Boyd started with CASA in 1999. A professional engineer, he moved from technical

management role at Telarc Ltd, a New Zealand management system auditing organisation. He came to CASA with experience in the development and assessment of safety management systems and has served in many management positions within CASA since.

Chris Farrelley

Chief Information OfficerChris Farrelley started with CASA in October 2005 after 18 years

Acumen Alliance in technology and business roles for the Australian Communications Authority, the

Industrial Research Organisation and the Department of Defence.

Gary Harbor

Head, Human ResourcesGary Harbor joined CASA in April 2005, with an extensive

in human resources. He has been a personnel manager for Toyota, general manager/human resources to Email Metals and head of human resources at

Company. He has degrees in arts and economics and an MBA.

Betty Edwards

Chief Financial OfficerBetty Edwards joined CASA in 2004 as Chief Financial Controller and became Chief

2005.

She has held many senior

Finance Manager for Co-operative Retirement Services, and General Manager, Finance and Administration for Great Southern Railway. Before joining CASA she was a Chief

Government.

Our senior management team

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Jim Coyne

Acting General Manager, Manufacturing, Certification and New Technologies OfficeJim Coyne joined the then Civil Aviation Authority in 1992 as an Airworthiness Engineer. He became the manager of New Technologies and Systems in 2002 and has been acting in his current position since January 2007.

Peter Cromarty

General Manager, Office of Airspace RegulationPeter Cromarty has piloting and air

an Area Radar Controller in the London

in the US and Middle East before

managerial roles in the Civil Aviation Authority’s Safety Regulation Group. Before joining CASA in June 2007, he was a senior manager in Air Safety Support International, a subsidiary of the UK Civil Aviation Authority.

Greg Hood

Group General Manager, Personnel Licensing, Education and Training GroupGreg Hood began his career

the RAAF. He joined Airservices Australia in 1990 and over his 17-year tenure performed a variety of roles, including Manager Regional Services and

Control Centre, before joining CASA in June 2007.

Mr Hood is a glider pilot and private pilot.

Patrick Murray

Group General Manager, Air Transport Operations Group

this newly created role.

Before this he conducted aviation safety research and chaired CASA’s Standards Consultative Committee.

His aviation career began as a pilot with the UK RAF. He also served with the RAAF, and as a pilot and

Greg Vaughan

Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group

design and development engineer in the US and Canada, and was manager of air safety investigations at Pratt and Whitney Canada. He has also

where, as General Manager Technical, he introduced Canadair Regional Jet

jet in Australia. He joined CASA in October 2004.

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Senior management changes during the yearThere were a number of changes in CASA’s senior management during 2006–07.

The new members of CASA’s executive management group are:

Greg Hood (Group General Manager, Personnel Licensing, Education and Training Group)

Michael Hart (Industry Complaints Commissioner)

Aviation Operations Group on 27 November 2006.

19 May 2006 to 12 February 2007) was appointed Head, Legal Services Group on 13 February 2007.

The following senior managers left CASA during the reporting period:

Rob Collins (Group General Manager, General Aviation Operations Group)

and Training Group)

Arthur White (Industry Complaints Commissioner).

New positionsCASA created one new position at the executive management level in

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The Air Transport Operations Group’s operational headquarters moved from

(see Figure 6).

Figure 6 – CASA’s regional offices

several other changes to CASA’s structure. The Personnel Licensing, Education

and Information Services Group now report to the Deputy Chief Executive

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Darwin

Perth

Cairns

Townsville

Brisbane

Sydney Canberra

Adelaide

Melbourne

Tamworth

Western regionEastern region

Northern region

Southern region

Sydney region

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Figure 7 shows the number of staff in each CASA group.

Figure 7 – Staff by group as at 30 June 2007

Air Transport Operations Group The Air Transport Operations Group (ATOG) oversights large (more than 5,700

regulatory service activities

an emphasis on the safety of passengers.

Melbourne and Brisbane. Its policy and development functions are located in Brisbane, and responsibility for airways and aerodromes resides in CASA’s

Our groups

Actual 2006–07




Interest

Other

Budget 2006–07

Actual 2005–06

0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

RevenueExpenses

$ million

$ million



FIGURE 1

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FIGURE 3

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Budget 2007–08



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FIGURE 5


Other 0.5%


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19261931193619411946195119561961196619711976198119861991199620012006

102Year

213245194205

750903

1,4682,207

3,7294,473

5,9977,108

8,65410,467

11,57012,53612,469

84% full-time

68.76% male

37.29% EEO

35.58% under 45


11.6% part-time

31.24% female

64.42% over 45


Percentage8.28%

5.98%7.3%

8.27%16.76%

21.24%

Financial year

621 CASA staff

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A week in the life of ATOG The Air Transport Operations Group is responsible for the regulatory oversight of the top 32 airlines in Australia and the 80 maintenance organisations that

audits on airlines and their aircraft maintenance organisations as part of an annual audit programme. This is supported by around 15 ad hoc operational surveillance activities of various airlines and aircraft around Australia.

Airline capacity is expanding in Australia by approximately 9 per cent per year

operating safely in order to sustain this growth. As a consequence of this

ATOG also meets its international responsibility to the flying public by ensuring that the 76 foreign airlines flying into and out of Australia do so

at least two foreign airlines and their aircraft.

While ATOG’s main focus is on safe airline operations, it is also responsible for

schedule, conducts audits on six or more of these aerodromes.

Finance Office

and property and security. It provides strategic advice and guidance to senior management on all matters relating to these functions, with its main purpose being to facilitate the achievement of CASA’s corporate goals.

all associated corporate reporting.

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General Aviation Operations GroupThe General Aviation Operations Group (GAOG) oversights the general aviation industry sector. This covers the entry control function (issue of approvals, permissions and other documentation), surveillance (ensuring compliance with civil aviation regulations) and

The sector includes low-capacity regular public transport, charter, emergency

It also includes all the maintenance services to support those activities.

the breadth of activity in Australian aviation. Priority within GAOG is given to operations that carry passengers.

Adelaide, Townsville, Cairns and Tamworth. GAOG also has responsibility for the CASA Service Centre, CASA’s ‘one-stop shop’ for regulatory services, located at the Brisbane headquarters.

Human Resources Human Resources advises and consults with CASA’s senior management on human resource matters. Its aim is to develop and maintain an integrated

the goals of the organisation.

Human Resources facilitates CASA’s organisational development strategies and the national training programme. It drafts and implements policy on staff and industrial relations, which includes conditions of service, payroll, occupational health and safety, and learning and development.

Information Services Group The Information Services Group has a strategic focus on:

ongoing information and communications technology (ICT) operations, including the periodic refreshment of technology, improving the stability of business and corporate systems and increasing the value of systems to users

new ICT development to enhance capability and deliver major upgrades to existing infrastructure in response to business requirements

continued information management improvements to maintain the integrity and security of CASA’s information

ongoing improvement to the governance and management of the processes for the design, development and deployment of ICT systems.

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Legal Services Group The Legal Services Group provides a full range of legal assistance, advice

corporate areas. It has three branches.

The Legal Branch provides legal advice and has responsibilities that include:

handling matters in the Administrative Appeals Tribunal and Federal Court

responding to summonses and subpoenas

assisting in aspects of CASA’s involvement in coronial inquests and litigation to which CASA is a party.

The Legislative Drafting Branch is primarily responsible for the drafting, registration, publication and archiving of a wide range of legislative and other instruments under civil aviation legislation. It also advises on, and assists in the preparation of, drafting instructions for civil aviation safety regulations

Attorney-General’s Department.

The Enforcement Policy and Practice Branch (formerly Enforcement and Investigations) is responsible for enforcement policy and is the focal point for the coordination of all CASA’s enforcement activity. It issues infringement notices, carries out investigations under Part IIIA of the Civil Aviation Act and refers briefs to the Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions. It also

Manufacturing, Certification and New Technologies Office

which will be renamed the Airworthiness Engineering Branch in the coming year, is responsible for:

performing functions relating to the continuing airworthiness of the Australian civil aviation fleet

offsetting and maintaining airworthiness standards and regulations, including airworthiness directives.

MCANTO has four sections. The Manufacturing Section administers approvals

to aircraft and aeronautical products. The Technologies and Systems Section and Airframes and Structures Section provide an internal ‘technical service’ to CASA groups to ensure they have access to up-to-date information on new technological developments and airworthiness standards.

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Technical specialists within MCANTO provide a wide range of expertise and

international standards panels and committees as required.

Personnel Licensing, Education and Training Group The Personnel Licensing, Education and Training Group develops and administers standards for air transport and general aviation operations and performs critical barrier-to-entry functions, encompassing:

aircraft registration

licensing of flight crew and maintenance personnel

Office of Airspace Regulation:

CASA takes on airspace regulation function

which was functional as of 15 June 2007.

The primary role of the OAR is to regulate Australian airspace to ensure

national security, the protection of the environment and the equitable use of Australian airspace.

assessing and managing airspace change proposals

airspace matters

monitoring flying activity within Australian airspace to ensure that the

conducting periodic reviews of the airspace structure

participating in strategic airspace planning.

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The group, through its Safety Promotion Branch, develops and delivers safety education and communication programmes, including the magazine Flight Safety Australiaadviser programme and the human factors and flight development initiatives.

Planning and Governance Office

Development Management.

Its functions include:

coordinating CASA’s interaction with a range of government, industry and

managing and coordinating CASA’s standards-setting function

coordinating and communicating CASA’s corporate and operational strategies and plans.

CASA’s guidance document, the Australian Airspace Policy Statement, was signed by the Deputy Prime

statement outlines the Government’s vision for airspace along with CASA’s responsibilities under the new regulations. The Government remains committed to the National Airspace System reform objectives,

also expects CASA to adopt a proactive approach to assessing Australian airspace and its operations, and to identify and pursue airspace reform opportunities.

regulation activities:

Safety of passenger transport operations is the most important consideration.

Protection of the environment is of concern to all Australians.

Airspace Regulation is available on CASA’s website.

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Portfolio Minister and tripartite structureAs an independent statutory authority within the Transport and Regional Services portfolio, CASA is accountable to the Commonwealth Parliament through the Minister for Transport and Regional Services (see Figure 8).

CASA, the Department of Transport and Regional Services (which includes the Australian Transport Safety Bureau) and Airservices Australia form a tripartite structure for providing safe aviation regulation in Australia. Each has separate

integrated system.

Figure 8 – Aviation regulation in Australia

Responsible MinisterSenator the Hon Warren Truss was Minister for Transport and Regional Services from the beginning of the year under review, having been appointed to the

Development between 1997 and 1998.

Ministerial directionsUnder the Civil Aviation Act, the Minister may require CASA to act in

the way its functions are performed and powers are exercised (section 12)

strategic directions (section 12A)

reporting (section 12D).

Our governance arrangements

Department of Transport and Regional Services

Office of Transport Security – aviation security, including regional aviation

Australian Transport Safety Bureau – independent investigator of

accidents and incidents

Policy and governance oversight of CASA and Airservices AustraliaPolicy management of aviation environmentPolicy advice on the industryOversight of leased federal airports

CASA – safety regulator of airports, aircraft,

airspace and airlines – No role in accident investigation unless requested by ATSB

Airservices Australia – monopoly service provider of air traffic management and fire

fighting services

Australian Maritime Safety Authority – search and rescue including aviation

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Section 12C of the Act also gives the Minister the power to enter into an agreement with the Director of Aviation Safety (that is, the Chief Executive

the terms of any such agreement.

To ensure regulatory independence, directions from the Minister about the performance of CASA’s regulatory function may only be of a general nature. This restriction also applies to notices under section 12A and any agreement under section 12C.

12D of the Civil Aviation Act in 2006–07.

Executive responsibilityUnder the Civil Aviation Act, the Director of Aviation Safety and Chief

management. The Director of Aviation Safety is the sole director of CASA for the purposes of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997 (the CAC Act).

Under the CASA corporate governance arrangements, the role of the Director and CEO includes:

deciding the objectives, strategies and policies to be followed by CASA

policies and priorities

manner.

Audit and Risk CommitteeIn accordance with the CAC Act, CASA continued to maintain its Audit and

The committee’s functions are broad, and include:

assisting CASA to comply with its statutory obligations under the Civil Aviation Act and the CAC Act

assisting CASA to comply with government policy, regulations, guidelines and codes of practice and conduct

providing a forum for communication between CASA’s senior managers and its internal and external auditors

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The committee operates under a charter, which was reviewed during the year

and other senior managers.

Members

Barbara Yeoh (Chair)

Rod Alfredson (member)

Shane Carmody (member).

A majority of the members of the committee are independent of CASA.

ActivitiesThe committee met six times in 2006–07. Meeting dates are listed at Appendix 1.

During the year, the committee:

assisted the CEO and CASA to comply with obligations under the CAC Act and other relevant legislation

provided a forum for communication between the Director, CASA’s senior managers and the internal and external auditors

assisted CASA generally to comply with its legislative and other statutory obligations

annual audit programme

advised the CEO on the adequacy of internal audit procedures, accounting

reporting

conduct in all areas of CASA’s operations

reviewed internal audit reports.

Barbara Yeoh (Chair)

Rod Alfredson (member)

Shane Carmody (member)

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Committee members

Industry Complaints CommissionerThe Industry Complaints Commissioner (ICC) is independent of CASA’s senior management, reporting directly to the CEO. The ICC delivers on CEO Bruce Byron’s commitment to a ‘Fair CASA’ and is part of CASA’s industry-focused

RoleThe ICC is the central coordinating point for:

all complaints made about CASA and about the conduct of any of CASA’s

all complaints or expressions of concern about matters related to or potentially affecting air safety, which have been referred to the ICC by or on behalf of a person who is not an employee of CASA.

The ICC provides an impartial and accessible means of investigating complaints and reviewing CASA actions but does not replace formal or

recommendations on issues and procedures arising from complaints.

The primary objective of the ICC is to resolve complaints in the fairest and most appropriate way.

StaffThe new Commissioner, Mr Michael Hart, commenced in June 2007. Prior to Mr Hart’s appointment Mr Rob Collins acted in this position.

The inaugural Commissioner, Mr Arthur White, retired from CASA in January 2007.

ActivitiesThe ICC is responsible for the CASA Hotline, which provides a dedicated number (1800 074 737) for industry and members of the public to report matters that are

Wales.

The CASA website provides detailed information about the ICC and allows easy access for online complaint submissions.

During 2006–07, the ICC received 283 complaints and 58 Hotline calls. For further details see pages 102–3.

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Internal auditFor a number of years CASA has outsourced internal audit responsibilities to external professional organisations, with a senior CASA manager providing

independence of auditors external to CASA. The outsourcing arrangement

provision of internal audit services by two external audit organisations.

develop priorities for the ongoing CASA-wide internal audit programme.

CASA’s internal audit charter was reviewed to ensure it reflected best practice

Many of the 16 audits completed during 2006–07 focused on CASA’s core business and corporate functions, processes and systems. Audits completed during the year included reviews of:

entry control by the General Aviation Operations Group

compliance with the enforcement manual

flight crew licensing

information technology security policy and governance arrangements

records management and the Aviation Industry Regulatory System

compliance with amended fee regulations

the demerit points scheme.

Audit activity also included:

a post-implementation review of surveillance

an assurance review of the project established for CASA’s transition to an agency administered under the Public Service Act 1999 and Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997.

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Commitment to managing risk

survey. A score of 7 out of 10 was achieved, which resulted in a 7.1 per cent discount in CASA’s insurance premiums for 2007–08. This was an improvement on the 2005–06 result and again placed CASA in the top

management, and the continued improvement is particularly pleasing.

As an aviation safety regulator, CASA must understand the nature and

managed. At the operational level, heads of groups are responsible for

occupational health and safety

management standard (AS/NZ 4360), and the newly developed Transport

Consistent actions and decisionsThe centralised coordination of CASA’s enforcement and enforcement-related processes is helping to generate fairer, more coherent and consistent actions and decisions. Ensuring that everyone enjoys the same opportunity to have their legitimate concerns and interests heard and considered provides

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Protected disclosure policy

reporting year. The review recommended introduction of an internal

The review also recommended introduction of an ethics committee to assist in assessing incidents reported through both the internal and external reporting mechanisms.

In 2006–07, two protected disclosures were reported to STOPline.

Code of conduct All CASA staff must comply with a comprehensive code of conduct as a condition of their employment or engagement.

The CASA code of conduct fully reflects the values and behaviour expected of

Conflicts of interest

potential or perceived conflicts of interest for all its staff.

All permanent and temporary employees, as well as agency staff, complete a conflict of interest declaration form on commencement. Staff receive an

With consultants and contractors, CASA’s standard form of contract of engagement imposes the obligation to declare any conflict of interest that may arise during the life of the contract.

Fraud controlCASA revised its fraud control plan during the reporting year in line with

CASA provides internal and external protected disclosure mechanisms to enable staff and contractors to report any instances of suspected fraud.

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Terms and conditions of employmentCASA staff are employed under the employment powers vested in the CEO of CASA by the Civil Aviation Act. The terms and conditions of most staff

conditions of staff not covered by that agreement are contained in Australian

At 30 June 2007, 65 per cent of CASA staff were employed under the

agreements and common law contracts. CASA also had a number of service contractors and individuals temporarily engaged through contracted employment agencies, for example supervisors engaged to oversee licensing examinations.

fund as allowed or required by legislation. Unless they are engaged as casual employees, staff have access to paid annual leave, paid and unpaid personal leave, a paid Christmas closedown, and paid or unpaid studies assistance. In addition, where it is operationally viable, staff may receive a range of non-

problems that could affect their performance or wellbeing.

Staffing profileAt 30 June 2007, CASA had 621 staff. This number included 72 temporary staff, most of whom were engaged to assist the CASA Licensing and Registration Centre.

Figure 9 – Staff profile as at 30 June 2007

* Only 51.04% of staff have voluntarily completed EEO forms.

Our people

Actual 06/07

Revenue from Government



Interest

Other

Budget 06/07

Actual 05/06

0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14

0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80

RevenueExpenses

$ million

$ million


Finance Office–24General Aviation Operations Group–188

FIGURE 1

FIGURE 2

FIGURE 3

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Actual 2006–07

Budget 2007–08



0 15 30 45 60 75 90

$ million


FIGURE 5

Aviation fuel excise 54.9% Revenue from Government 32.0%

Other 0.5%


FIGURE 4

Suppliers 34.2% Employee benefits 58.9%




Planning and Governance Office–45Personnel Licensing, Education and

Training Group–98

Office of the Chief Executive OfficerOffice of Airspace Regulation–7Manufacturing, Certification and

New Technologies Office–47

Legal Services Group–22Information Services Group–32

Human Resources–23

Air Transport Operations Group–127

19261931193619411946195119561961196619711976198119861991199620012006

102Year

213245194205

750903

1,4682,207

3,7294,473

5,9977,108

8,65410,467

11,57012,53612,469

95.5% full-time68.8% male

19.0% EEO*35.6% under 45

52.5% Canberra based

4.5% part-time31.2% female

64.4% over 4547.5% in regional locations

Percentage8.28%

5.98%7.3%

8.27%16.76%

21.24%

Financial year

621 CASA staff

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Unplanned absencesCASA had an average of 6.82 days’ unplanned absence per employee

compassionate leave.

Staff turnoverIn 2006–07, CASA’s total rate of staff turnover (voluntary and involuntary) for permanent staff was 21.24 per cent. The underlying voluntary turnover rate was 11.44 per cent (see Figure 10).

Figure 10 – Staff turnover, 2002–03 to 2006–07

Learning and development initiativesLearning and development initiatives during 2006–07 continued to support CASA’s business reforms.

The development and piloting of CASA’s diploma in aviation safety regulation

CASA administrative staff. Professional and technical staff are able to

Several technical and professional development courses were offered to

management and aviation law. These courses were delivered by both external providers and internal CASA subject-matter experts from around Australia.

Eastern region

Northern region

Southern region

Sydney region

Western region

2001–02

2002–03

2003–04

2004–05

2005–06

2006–07

Melbourne

Sydney

Brisbane

Approval ofmanagement personnel

Respond to ‘Declaration ofintent’ for AOC Application

Certification of new air operator airlines

Certification of new foreignoperator (airlines)

Certification of new Certificateof Approval or Part 145

Approved Maintenaince Org

Approving of exemptions

Initial Application for registration

Cancellation of registration

AME Licence – initial issue

AME Licence – additional rating

Maintenance authority – initial issue

FCL - licences issued based on Australian civil qualifications - includes security check

FCL - licences issued based on Australian civil qualifications - no security check

FCL - licences issued based on foreign qualifications - includes security check

FCL - certificate of validation issued

FCL - licences issued based on TTMRA

FCL - licences issued based on military qualifications - includes security check

FCL - Security checks (includes ASIC and AVID) not associated with licence application

Class 1 medical certificate – issue

Class 1 medical certificate – renew





Critical delivery level

Aug–06

Sep–06

Oct–06

Dec–06

Jan–06

Feb–060 50 100 150 200 250 300 350

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

600 620 640 660 680 700 720 740 760

325325

182182

Approved positions Average staffing levelsTotal staff

No. Organisations No. Scheduled surveillance activities

Actual 2005–06

Actual 2006–07

Budget 2007–08



0 15 30 45 60 75 90

$ million

Total assets Total liabilities

308299

279270

245245

3129

736692673

733707699

734701689

732683672

621672692

668621629

4038

FIGURE 13 FIGURE 15

FIGURE 14

FIGURE 11

2002–03

2003–04

2004–05

2005–06

2006–07

2% 4% 6% 8% 10% 12% 14% 16% 18% 20% 22% 24%

Trend Voluntary

0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

2924

Authorised persons – ATO

COA – Initial issue

COA – Renewal

Exemption – CAR42ZR

AOC – Variation

AOC – SPL


Aug–06

Sep–06

Oct–06

Nov–06

Dec–06

Jan–06

Feb–06


July–06

Aug–06

Sep–06

Oct–06

Dec–06

Jan–07

Feb–07

Mar–07

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

FIGURE 16

0% 20% 40% 60% 80% 100%

FIGURE 16

Critical

delivery levelJul-06

Aug-06

Sep-06

Oct-06

Dec-06

Jan-07

Feb-07

Mar-07

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The courses provided up-to-date and relevant training to assist CASA staff to

Staff attended other development courses to assist them to carry out their

customer service and leadership.

CASA reviewed its orientation activities (online, on-the-job and formal courses)

have a smooth transition into the organisation

clearly understand CASA’s strategic and business direction

possess the tools to enable them to contribute to CASA’s business

Workplace relations

its code of conduct over the reporting period. These investigations, and any

year in line with CASA’s policy against bullying, harassment and discrimination.

Recognising high performanceThroughout 2006–07, CASA maintained its recognition scheme, under which outstanding performers are nominated for CASA’s Employee of the Month award or an Above and Beyond award. Through the scheme, staff are encouraged to integrate the organisation’s values and associated behaviour into their performance in CASA.

CASA also uses the recognition scheme to honour the achievements and service of CASA employees for their 10-, 15-, 20-, 25-, 30- and 40-year milestones.

a level of service that meets or exceeds CASA’s standards for excellence. Employees recognised under the scheme are nominated by their managers or colleagues. Recipients of the award during 2006–07 were:

Employee of the Month

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Megan BarbyBob Bibby Pradeep De Silva

Jan GoosenMichelle Harris


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The Above and Beyond awards recognise individuals or teams who have

CASA. Recipients in 2006–07 were:

Above and Beyond

Our values A shared commitment to CASA’s vision of safe skies for all

Continual examination of ways to improve everything CASA does

Dedication to timely, quality service, internally and externally

Integrity and professionalism

Respect and courtesy

Fairness and consistency

Wayne Abbott Phil Astley Peter Cannell John Dolby Ralph Harris Darren McDonnell Peter O’Keeffe

Brett Owens Genny Newton

Steve Saillard David Shaw Kevin Smith Obaid Soomro

John Beasy Bill Cox Gareth Davey John Grima Charles Lenarcic

Yvette Lutze Peter O’Keeffe Dale South Melanie Todd

In performing its functions to achieve this vision, CASA will demonstrate its willingness to:

be flexible and responsive

communicate and listen

consult widely

be open to ideas from the local and international aviation communities

maintain a high level of visibility to industry.

Setting rules

within CASA is managed and coordinated by the Regulatory Development Management Branch. The branch develops project proposals for new or amended

amended rules. Project teams are staffed with subject-matter experts from both CASA and the aviation industry. The teams are required to follow the regulatory policies published in CASA CEO Directive 001/2007.

and its six subcommittees to identify project team members and to conduct industry consultations on regulatory proposals and their associated publications. These publications include manuals of standards, advisory circulars, ‘acceptable means of compliance’ references and other guidance material. Regulatory proposals are subject to business cost calculator reports and regulation impact

regulatory reform programme to update, consolidate and reformat the aviation safety regulations.

Controlling entryPart of ensuring safe skies for all is requiring safety standards to be met by potential operators and personnel.

CASA applies entry control to manufacturing organisations when they apply for approval to manufacture aeronautical products and to authorised persons when they apply for an instrument of appointment to carry out certain CASA functions. Entry control is also applied to new types of aircraft being registered

The CASA Service Centre plays a major part in entry control activities.

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applications are processed through the centre. Additionally, the centre

more permission types. In 2006–07 the CASA Service Centre issued 472 air

Oversight of the aviation industry Securing compliance

surveillance techniques. The most visible is the inspection or audit process, whereby CASA inspectors conduct formal audits of compliance with the

with a large, complex charter operation is inspected more often than an aerial

mechanisms, such as annual information returns, safety trend indicators and safety reports.

CASA continually examines the effectiveness of the oversight regime. In 2006–07, CASA commenced reviewing its method of oversighting the industry through its industry oversight project, which is a strategic long-term project to enable CASA to assess the safety of permission holders using a structured

To encourage compliance with regulations, CASA conducts information sessions for industry personnel and arranges seminars and roadshows when new regulations are being promulgated. The trend towards the adoption of safety management systems by industry is encouraging, as it sets a

Developing enforcement strategiesCASA’s Legal Services Group has developed a new coordinated enforcement process which, through the Enforcement Policy and Practice Branch, is focusing on enabling CASA to provide a more appropriate and better informed response to non-compliance with regulatory requirements.

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Encouraging the industry

forums including the Standards Consultative Committee (see page 92) and

publications such as Flight Safety Australia.

CASA’s safety promotion role involves shaping attitudes to safety, encouraging safe behaviour and achieving the safest possible outcomes. Safety promotion encourages the adoption of best-practice safety principles, practices and standards. CASA does this by using a range of communication channels to deliver carefully considered safety information, education materials and messages. These materials and messages are based on the analysis of emerging issues in the industry, both domestically and

fostering the right attitude to safety, safety-conscious behaviour and safe outcomes

its actions through ensuring industry participants choose CASA products when they need education, training and information on aviation safety, its application and its delivery.

CASA actively encourages safety culture, systems and practices in the aviation industry by:

developing practical targeted advisory and guidance materials, such as civil aviation advisory publications on visual flight rules at night and aerobatics, and

devolving responsibility to operators where appropriate, including responsibility

training on type

reducing, wherever possible, the administrative burden associated with applying to CASA for regulatory services involving licensed personnel or the registration of aircraft

recommending improvements in the quality-management systems of maintenance training organisations

refreshing the flight crew examination database to cover new and emerging technologies and contemporary safety issues

providing regular seminars and presentations on all functions relating to airworthiness, including manufacturing, airworthiness standards and regulations,

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Performance framework 50

Evaluations for outcome and outputs 66

Work to achieve objectives (PBS output groups 1–4) 67

Initiatives, developments and issues in 2006–07 75

Introduction of a safety systems specialist capability 75

Improvements in industry oversight 76

Improvements in overseeing foreign operators 77

Aeronautical information services 78

Transition to Global Navigation Satellite System 79

Improvements in business processes 79

Service delivery 80

Industry instruments of appointment – improvements to procedures 83

Changes to CASR Part 39 – Airworthiness directives 84

Surveillance of smaller regional operators 84

Night vision goggles project 84

Red Bull Air Race 85

Warbird self-administration 86

Surveys 86

Rapid process improvement initiative 88

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89 Risk management

89 Legal instruments

90 Corporate performance

90 Responses to parliamentary oversight

90 Responses to accident and incident investigations and safety recommendations

92 Strategic relationships

92 Portfolio agencies

92 Aviation Safety Forum

92 Standards Consultative Committee

94 Industry consultation forums

96 International relations

96 International Civil Aviation Organization

97 Trans-Tasman relations

97 Regional activities

98 Bilateral arrangements

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Successful delivery of aviation safety is measured by a number of performance measures over a considerable period of time. CASA measured its performance for 2006–07 using indicators set out in:

the Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS) for the Transport and Regional Services portfolio

the CASA Corporate Plan 2006–07 to 2008–09.

CASA contributes to the portfolio’s outcomes by delivering its vision of safe skies for all. CASA’s contribution is structured under four groups of outputs. These outputs are:

Aviation Safety Standards

Aviation Safety Compliance

Aviation Safety Promotion

Aviation Regulatory Services.

CASA’s pending transition to Financial Management and Accountability Act arrangements and also of its revised organisational structure.

CASA assesses its effectiveness at the portfolio outcome level using the nine overall performance measures (see Figure 11) which are associated with 14 strategic objectives set out in the PBS for 2006–07. Each strategic objective

The CASA corporate plan translates these objectives into a rolling three-year

Achieve safety effectiveness

Improved accountability.

strategy sets out initiatives and performance targets or milestones. Further details can be found in the CASA Corporate Plan 2006–07 to 2008–09 on the CASA website.

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Figure 11 – CASA’s performance framework (Portfolio Budget Statements 2006–07)

Portfolio outcome

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CASA’s vision Safe skies for all

� CASA’s total budget, 2006–07: $122.6 million Total cost: $115.8 million

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Performance measures: Overall achievement of the outcome Enhanced level of safety in the aviation industry

– Reducing trend in number of accidents per hours flown by industry sector – Reducing trend in number of incidents per hours flown by industry sector

Industry satisfaction of timely and consistent delivery of regulatory services Clear aviation safety standards and rules which enhance safety Compliance with Australian aviation safety legislation

Greater industry acceptance of its responsibilities for aviation safety Enhanced perception of CASA’s effectiveness as an aviation safety regulator and educator

Output 1

Aviation Safety Standards

A safer aviation community achieved through development

and application of quality safety standards

Budget: $24.13 million

Actual: $23.13 million

Output 2

Aviation Safety Compliance

Compliance with Australian aviation safety

legislation is secured through effective

education, surveillance and procedurally fair

enforcement



Output 3

Aviation Safety Promotion

An informed and safety motivated aviation

community is achieved



Output 4

Aviation Regulatory Services

Regulatory services are provided in a timely and consistent manner,

aligned with CASA’s safety obligations



For information on how CASA delivered against these measures, see Table 2.

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Achievement of specific performance measures

3333 Fully achieved 333 Partly achieved 33 Project initiated

Strategic Specific Initiatives to Result/progress objectives performance achieve intent measures of strategies

Work with the aviation industry to develop clear aviation standards and rules which enhance safety

Overall performance measure

Clear aviation safety standards and rules which enhance safety

Quality

Reducing trend in average number of exemptions to Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASRs) over 10-year period

Achievement level 333

Continue to amend existing legislation to better address aviation safety

CASA and industry effectiveness

Complete the remainder of the CASR rule suite

number of exemptions under the CASRs: three in 2004–05, seven in 2005–06 and nine in 2006–07. (Note that there are more CASRs in force now than in previous years, so effectively there has not been an increase in the numbers of exemptions granted )

There were seven amendments to CASRs in 2003–04, three in 2004–05, six in 2005–06 and three in 2006–07

Partly achieved. The aim is for all outstanding CASR parts to be with the

for drafting by early 2008, subject to recommendations from the Aviation

the Minister to provide independent advice on the priorities for regulatory development

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Table 2 – Performance against PBS strategic objectives

Identify and address the most significant safety related trends and risk factors in the system of civil aviation safety in Australia


safety related trends

the system of civil aviation safety

Quality

Annual

industry sector and their sources


Continue flying training industry development

Establish collaborative data-sharing arrangements with other government agencies to lessen the reporting burden on industry and potential for duplication

Safety Analysis and Research

Develop improved collection and analysis of industry safety data via the industry oversight project

Ongoing. Flight instructor

wing and rotary wing instructors and a series of flight test guides were produced. This has made a standardised set of concepts available to the training industry

Running of Approved

and other forums such as the Flying Training Panel has helped ensure that standardisation of flight instruction continues

Project initiated

Partly achieved. A senior management research committee has been formed that is responsible for all aspects of research in CASA

Project initiated

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Improve effectiveness of CASA’s surveillance programme in contributing to better safety outcomes

Overall performance measures

Compliance with Australian aviation safety legislation

Enhanced level of safety in the aviation industry

– Reducing trend in number of accidents per hours flown by industry sector

– Reducing trend in number of incidents per hours flown by industry sector

Quality

audits of airline, general aviation and maintenance organisations


Quality

CASA resources realigned with passenger priority policy


Continue to evaluate and revise CASA’s surveillance programme

Develop a policy for the surveillance of the drug and alcohol testing regime

Align surveillance planning and allocation of resources with industry sector priorities

Ongoing. CASA’s industry oversight project is developing a revised conceptual basis for overseeing industry

safety management approach to industry under which operators will be

oversee how effectively they manage them. This approach will be in addition to the existing system of product audits,

Initiated the ‘Alcohol and other drugs testing for safety-sensitive personnel’ project. Funding has been provided for

including of inspector positions, has begun. Surveillance planning is under way, and is expected to be in place prior to commencement of testing early in 2008

Achieved. CASA’s regulatory policy notices on industry sector priorities

activities have been revised to redirect surveillance resources


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audit programme for manufacturing organisations, based

model

Implement a general aviation ‘planning and resource allocation matrix’ to schedule a programme for surveillance operations,

Establish a general aviation special audit programme to identify

operations

Partly achieved. The programme was implemented in December 2006. An average of nine organisations are audited each month

By the end of 2007 all organisations will have been audited, thereby eliminating the

aviation operators, including low-capacity

charter operators, received oversight. Where

surveillance was redirected from the scheduled programme towards higher priority operators

Ongoing. The programme audited three aviation organisations during 2006–07


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Encourage greater industry acceptance of CASA’s responsibilities for aviation safety

Overall performance measures

Greater industry acceptance of its responsibilities for aviation safety

Enhanced perception of CASA’s effectiveness as an aviation safety regulator and educator

Quality

80% of industry participants rate CASA’s educational material as enhancing their understanding of their safety responsibilities Achievement level 3333

Quantity

CASA increases the number of industry participants attending safety education and promotion courses by 5% per annum Achievement level 3333

Use safety education materials to raise

safety issues

Provide tools and guidance to internal and/or external groups to deliver educational material

Achieved. The results from a user survey on aviation safety promotion materials indicated:

92% rated the Flight Safety Australia magazine as raising their awareness of safety issues

88% rated the magazine as refreshing

(See also pages 86–8)

Ongoing. A total of 2,250 people attended evening safety seminars during

conducted 671 on-site visits, resulting in over 1,100 contact hours with industry

product indicated 100 of the 214 flying

since the introduction of the product

The reach from safety education programmes has exceeded the growth

of 3,100


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Inform the public of the health of aviation safety in Australia


in the safety of air travel

Improve transparency and consistency in regulatory decisions

Quality

safety of air travel


Quality

By December 2009, a continuing reduction in the annual number of complaints received about CASA


Educate the public and industry on relative

with CASA priorities

Provide timely and accurate information to aviation industry, the public and the media

Consolidate the role of the Industry Complaints Commissioner (ICC) to incorporate the coordination of all CASA complaints

Ongoing. A survey is to be conducted in 2008–09 to determine public

conducted in 2002–03 and 2004–05 and CASA aims to ensure that these surveys are conducted every three years

Quarterly analysis of media index shows that the majority of CASA’s

accounts for the increase in negative coverage

Ongoing. Information on CASA website, including for travellers, was continuously updated

Ongoing. The ICC received 283 complaints in 2006–07. Last year 219 complaints were received between February 2006, when the ICC was established, and 30 June 2006

The Ombudsman received two complaints about CASA in 2006–07 compared with one in 2005–06 and one in 2004–05

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Improved enforcement regime

Maintain Australia’s international aviation safety reputation

Quality

Consistency of application of informal enforcement actions


Quantity

Maintain a low number of enforcement decisions overturned by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal


Quality

Maintain Australia’s status as an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Member State of Chief Importance in Air Transport


Develop procedures to ensure enforcement actions are consistent and appropriate

Continue effective enforcement

Promote the re-election of Australia to the ICAO Council at the tri-ennial Assembly in September 2007.

Achieved. CASA introduced an eRoom database and

coordinated approach to enforcement

Ongoing. One CASA decision, relating to cancellation of a student pilot licence, was set aside by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal in 2006–07. This compares with six decisions set aside in 2005–06, one in 2004–05 and two in 2003–04 (see Table 7 on page 106) Initiated

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Quality

Continue to develop bilateral agreements with target nations


Continue to

of ICAO

Maintain effective interaction with overseas regulatory authorities

Establish and foster an

relationship with the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)

Progress towards signing bilateral arrangements with China, Canada and Brazil

Achieved. CASA responded promptly to queries from the Australian delegation and continued to provide support for and actively participate in

implement the outcomes of the ICAO’s Directors General of Civil Aviation Conference Achieved. Australia and the US have signed a Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement and accompanying Implementation Procedure for Airworthiness

Discussions were held with the US Federal Aviation Administration to extend the scope of the Implementation Procedure (see also page 98) Achieved. Discussions were held with EASA to

and production approvals between EASA and CASA.

A draft agreement was discussed with EASA. A

by the end of 2007

Partly achieved. The form of the arrangement with China is to be determined. Negotiation of technical arrangements with Canada and Brazil is to be accelerated for 2007–08

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Improve workforce capability to increase CASA’s operational effectiveness

Maintain a high level of awareness of government policy directions

Quality

the requirements of the increased surveillance regimes


Quality

Minister’s satisfaction with CASA’s awareness of and responsiveness to government policy


Enhance oversight of the safety performance of operators by creating new roles with management system expertise

Conduct regular CEO meetings with the Minister

Increase internal awareness of the needs of the

Improve response times and reduce the number of overdue or rejected items

Completed. During the year, three safety systems specialists, eight air

safety advisers were recruited

Plans concluded for new staff in Western Australia

Achieved. The CEO met regularly with the Minister to discuss government policy, and to allow the Minister to express his satisfaction or otherwise with CASA’s awareness and responsiveness

Achieved

Achieved. CASA has improved its

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Engage cooperatively with industry

Quality

Reducing trend of industry complaints regarding CASA’s behaviours and consistency with regulatory decision


Quantity

representatives to

standing with the industry


into CASA’s strategic decisions

management plan

Initiate industry consultation forums and continue engagement with the Aviation Safety Forum (pictured above)and Standards Consultative Committee

Achieved. Industry forums were conducted in September

self-administration consultation

vision imaging systems project, including trial of standards with industry, was conducted

Completed development of CASR Part 137 with the Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia

Commenced

Achieved

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Increase overall efficiency by optimal use of CASA resources


Optimal use of CASA resources proportional to safety

Continuous improvement in CASA services, processes, techniques, systems, knowledge and information management


Industry satisfaction of timely and consistent delivery of regulatory services

Quality

By June 2008, long-term funding strategy implemented


Quality

Review activity based costing of regulatory service fees


Quantity

85% of general aviation

and aerodrome

the agreed timeframes


Improve CASA service delivery and achieve cost

Partly achieved. Phase 2 of the cost-recovery programme was implemented

A review of the long-term funding

2007–08

Implementation of Phase 3 of the long-term funding strategy—full cost recovery for provision of regulatory services—will be completed by 1 July 2008

Completed. Fees were revised under Phase 2 of the long-term funding strategy in accordance with a new activity-based costing model and an updated fee schedule was issued

Ongoing. The CASA Service Centre’s processing performance was continuously monitored Service delivery levels for manufacturing-related approvals and other services are reported on a monthly basis

Planning is well under way for the CASA Service Centre to process all applications for manufacturing approvals and services and thereby

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Quantity

Publish CASA regulatory service levels


Quality

90% of CASA Service Centre

with service provision


By June 2007, phase out the oral exam requirement for aircraft maintenance engineer licensing to registered training organisations

By December 2006, identify opportunities to streamline and rationalise resources in maintenance personnel licensing section

Design application forms that include guidance and document submission requirements to increase quality and understanding of application submissions Develop and publish service level standards

Survey all CASA Service Centre

applicants to monitor client satisfaction (excepting those who had previously applied within a six-month interval)

Completed

Initiated. Opportunities have been

in 2007–08

Achieved. New forms were introduced for production approvals,

applications. Guidance material was added to the CASA website for each of these forms Ongoing. Service level standards were developed for operational areas. They will be published early in

against these standards will be reported on CASA’s website

Achieved. Responses to the survey were as follows: 83% registered service satisfaction, 14% were


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Deliver enhanced level of organisational integrity, ethics, probity, governance and accountability

Quality

Training on fraud, ethics and privacy incorporated into relevant programs, including induction, manager and supervisor development


Establish and implement appropriate fraud, ethics and privacy awareness

An education and guidance programme for both CASA staff and industry has been implemented to address previous concerns and deal with the causes of past complaints

Seminars for industry were held in Sydney (December 2006) and Melbourne (May 2007) to provide forums for discussion and clarifying issues of concern

indicated they were successful and valued by industry participants

Achieved. Relevant training has been incorporated into CASA orientation material that is delivered both online and in person. All new permanent and temporary employees are required to attend the programme

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Quality

Continue to update the internal audit manual


Quality

Achieve excellence in external reporting and planning


Effective and

of the Audit and

Continue to improve the quality of reporting

Achieved. The internal audit charter and Audit

and updated

was reviewed and updated. The updated

measures and strengthened monitoring and

Internal Audit Plan 2007–08 to 2009–10 was approved with implementation to commence in 2007–08

Achieved. CASA’s 2005–06 annual report received a bronze award in the Australasian

into account for this report

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Evaluations for outcome and outputs

internal reporting evaluations to regularly review particular activities relating to its outcome and outputs.

Table 3 – Internal reporting evaluations

CEO meetings

Deputy CEO (previously

meetings

meetings

CEO safety meetings

Performance reporting meetings

Performance monitoring meetings

Comprehensive performance communication scheme for staff

Performance appraisals for leadership group

Scheduled timing

Monthly

Monthly

Regular

Quarterly

Quarterly

Quarterly

Ongoing

Annual

Comment

See Appendix 1

Now occur monthly as part of Deputy CEO meetings

Now occur monthly as part of Deputy CEO meetings

performance scheme

Occurs as scheduled

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

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Objective 1: A safer aviation community is achieved through the development and application of quality safety standards.

safety standards and rules that maintain and enhance safety.

six notices of proposed rule making were published

three notices of final rule making were published

one notice of proposed change was published

seven advisory circulars and six draft advisory circulars were published

four civil aviation advisory publications (CAAPs) and four draft CAAPs were published

three amendments were made to the Civil Aviation Act 1988

three amendments were made to the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CARs)

three amendments were made to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASRs)

one amendment was made to the Civil Aviation (Fees) Regulations 1995

nineteen Civil Aviation Orders were changed or made

legislative change projects were initiated.

number of mechanisms:

The Standards Consultative Committee (SCC—see page 92). The SCC brings together CASA staff and representatives from a diverse range of aviation

examines proposed regulatory changes to determine whether they are worth pursuing, and assists CASA in allocating priorities to those projects.

SCC subcommittees.specialists to develop detailed technical regulations (both new regulations and amendments) and guidance material.

Aviation industry/CASA working groups.develop new regulations that allow flexibility for industry to meet its safety obligations.

Regulatory advisory panels. These panels conduct an independent review of any proposed new CASR Part and any associated manual of standards, and provide advice to the CEO.

(PBS output groups 1–4)

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The Aviation Safety Forum (see page 92). The forum is made up of experienced members of the aviation industry, and advises CASA on important strategic issues.

The ‘Changing the rules’ pages on the CASA website at <www.casa.gov.au/

proposals for changes, to Australia’s aviation safety rules.

Consultation. CASA consults the public on all proposed legislative changes

are two forms of consultation:

– informal consultation by issuing a discussion paper during the legislation development stage

– formal consultation, once the technical and legal policy and associated advisory or procedural documentation have been established or

Note: Submissions received within the public response period must be considered by CASA before the regulation is made. All submissions received are documented, and decisions on the issues and comments contained in each submission are recorded.

Notices of final rule making. These contain a consolidation of any comments received, together with CASA’s comments, and a ‘disposition of comments’. Notices and summaries of responses are made public. Their availability is

CASA publishes CEO directives, regulatory policy notices and non-regulatory policy notices to guide staff in carrying out their duties and in giving effect to CASA’s legislated responsibilities.

In 2006–07, CASA published two new CEO directives:

CEO Directive 001/2007 – Development of regulations and the regulatory

resources

– not to impose unnecessary costs, or unnecessarily hinder high levels of participation in aviation or capacity for growth

– to be aligned with the standards and practices of leading aviation countries.

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CEO Directive 003/2006 – Regulatory advisory panels. This directive requires

is separate from, and additional to, existing consultation arrangements.

based approach to industry sector priorities.

new multi-crew pilot licence to Australia.

Objective 2: Compliance with Australian legislation is secured through effective surveillance, education and procedurally fair enforcement.

CASA implemented a risk-based audit programme for manufacturing

areas where they deliver the best safety outcomes.

CASA developed an education and guidance programme for both CASA staff and industry to deal with the causes of past complaints. Manufacturing seminars for industry were held at regular intervals to provide forums for discussion and for clarifying issues of concern. CASA plans to continue offering these seminars in the coming year.

CASA supported two industry seminars with educational presentations encouraging industry to take increased responsibility

carried out surveillance on an average of 98.6 per cent of active organisations.

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Figure 12 – General Aviation Operations Group surveillance of organisations, 2006–07

The Air Transport Operations Group carries out surveillance of fewer, but larger and more complex organisations. During 2006–07, ATOG conducted 94 scheduled surveillance activities, 91.3% of active organisations (see Figure 13).

Figure 13 – Air Transport Operations Group surveillance of organisations, 2006–07

CASA has introduced a range of new and improved enforcement-related processes, all of which have been designed to allow fairer procedures and outcomes. These include:

A coordinated enforcement process, which involves early and strategic consideration of all available enforcement tools in order to ensure that,

outcome consistent with the requirements of the law.

Eastern region

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Respond to ‘Declaration ofintent’ for air operator’s

certificate application

Certification of newair operator (airlines)


Certification of new certificateof approval or Part 145 approved

maintenance organisation

Initial application for registration


Aircraft maintenance engineer licence – initial issue

Aircraft maintenance engineer licence – additional rating


Flight crew licence – licence issued based on Australian civil qualifications – includes security check

Flight crew licence – licence issued based on Australian civil qualifications – no security check

Flight crew licence – licence issued based on foreign qualifications – includes security check

Flight crew licence – certificate of validation issued

Flight crew licence – licence issued based onTrans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Arrangement

Flight crew licence – licence issued based on military qualifications – includes security check

Flight crew licence – security check not associated with licence application








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The simplification of show cause notices to include, in appropriate cases, a clear and concise ‘executive summary’ outlining CASA’s concerns, the requirements of the law and the grounds for the action contemplated.

‘Pre-decisional’ review of the underlying issues in cases of administrative action where a considerable amount of time has elapsed since the issue of a show cause notice.

‘Post-decisional’ review, where CASA, in appropriate cases, considers reasonable alternatives to decisions in matters already before the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, in a manner consistent with the tribunal’s

ensuring that the correct or preferable decision is given effect.

Using the best contemporary research and analytical methods to inform

effective and appropriate complementary approaches to compliance and enforcement, having regard to CASA’s ultimate responsibility as the regulatory authority.

Developing and extending cooperative relations with public agencies and private organisations having complementary regulatory, oversight and other relevant involvement in activities relating to aviation safety.

Communications 2006–07, CASA initiated a regular newsletter for designated aviation medical examiners, and articles on aviation medicine were published in Flight Safety Australia.

CASA launched a new flying training web page on its website. The web page

includes an email subscription service for updates. Answers to frequently

published, as well as regular industry updates on the multi-crew licence project.

The Flight Crew Licensing Procedures Manual was reviewed, and an existing s

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Objective 3: An informed and motivated aviation community is achieved.

when participants in the industry need education, training and information on aviation safety, its application and its delivery.

The flying training industry development programme produced two flight

Production of Flight Safety Australia continued, with 510,000 copies distributed in 2006–07. A survey included with the magazine showed that 81 per cent of readers rated it excellent overall, and considered it highly credible, accurate and effective at:

The evening safety seminar series continued at local aero clubs in conjunction

wanted discussed. There were 2,250 participants during the year.

A new style of presentation was adopted for CASA material and its quality was improved. A survey of communication and education material showed that the ‘Global navigation system’ and ‘Operating in and around controlled

58 per cent believed CASA was either very effective or effective in raising awareness of safety issues through its educational products

69 per cent agreed that information in the material had a positive impact on their own safety behaviour and attitudes to safety.

was successfully completed. CASA now has a total of six advisers in place in

to other states and territories until further expansion occurs. These advisers are successfully delivering safety messages and educational material to target areas

CASA also:

issued 80 media releases

site recorded about three million visitors during the year, and monthly visits to the site increased by about 60,000 per month.

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launched an industry newsletter, The CASA briefing. Eight editions had been published to 30 June 2007, and there are now more than 6,000 subscribers.

managed 21 email distribution lists, with more than 16,160 subscribers.

areas of CASA’s activities such as regulatory reform, airworthiness, aircraft registration and licensing.

received more than 2,000 emails requesting information from the public and

provided $198,000 in sponsorship to industry for the introduction and delivery of safety education programmes.

Objective 4: Regulatory services are provided in a timely and consistent manner, aligned with CASA’s safety obligations.

During the year under review, CASA:

continued operation as an issuing authority for the aviation security

provided 20,438 flight crew exams and 7,415 maintenance engineer exams

answered 51,000 telephone inquiries and 15,000 email inquiries relating to

issued all manufacturing-related approvals, and other services such as

aimed to deliver all regulatory services to licensed personnel, including

with service standard targets

the personnel licensing services for Australia’s 35 largest flying training organisations and largest high-capacity regular public transport operators

improved the operations of the Gliding Federation of Australia through action including a review of delegations and standardisation of legal documents and procedures, as preparation for future automatic data entry to CASA systems

initiated a single point of entry control for maintenance licensing applications, resulting in improved data integrity

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began planning to move regulatory services and payments to the online environment, to be accessed through the CASA self-service portal

issued a legislative instrument to recognise maintenance data approved by the National Airworthiness Authorities of recognised countries. This removed from both CASA and industry the burden of individual Australian approvals

supplements under Civil Aviation Regulation 55A

and flight simulators

international standards. In addition, a statistical performance analysis

enhance the integrity and quality of CASA flight crew examinations. A new flight crew examination centre was opened in metropolitan Melbourne. Statistics are being analysed to better anticipate the demand for flight crew examinations across Australia.

CASA’s 2006–07 safety sponsorships were $198,000. They included: Aerial Agriculture Association of Australia Australian Aviation Psychology Association Australian Society of Air Safety Investigators Australian Society of Aviation Medicine Australian Warbirds Australian Women Pilots Association Aviation Safety Foundation Australiasia Aviaton Careers Expo Fearless Flyers Flight Safety Foundation LAME Scholarships Regional Aviation Association of Australia Royal Federation of Aero Clubs Australia

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Introduction of a safety systems specialist capabilityCASA recruited three safety systems specialists who attended the inaugural ICAO safety management systems course in Montreal in July 2006. Following this course, the specialists introduced the safety management systems

assessment models as another tool for more effectively overseeing the industry.

have been highly effective in identifying areas for improvements of organisational systems and have provided a valuable insight into systemic issues within the industry. One output from this initiative was the creation of the new role of air transport inspector.

Air transport inspectors are individuals with system auditing experience and will be

year. Funds provided under the new policy proposal (approved by the Government in the 2007–08 Budget) will allow the recruitment of additional staff with safety

Improved aviation safety:

New experts increase CASA’s capabilityCASA’s newly recruited air transport inspectors and safety systems specialists

Australia’s aviation operations are becoming more complex.

‘The new inspectors join CASA to help ensure we remain dynamic and responsive to an evolving and altering industry, and are even more comprehensively equipped to perform our roles,’ says CASA CEO Bruce Byron.

‘The inspectors are currently undergoing intensive training in preparation for

inspectors will be appointed in the coming months to further boost capability

CASA believes the more comprehensive and extended oversight resulting from the addition of air transport inspectors and safety systems specialists to CASA’s surveillance capability will lead to improved aviation safety.

Initiatives, developments and issues in 2006–07

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They will provide strategic advice on the implementation of a systems approach

management systems and processes more rapidly than in the past.

The induction training for the inspectors will include the International Civil Aviation Organization safety management systems course, ISO 9000 lead auditor training, CASA human factors training and the CASA administrative induction course.

The air transport inspectors will eventually act as lead auditors in the majority of audits, allowing technical inspectors to focus more on their specialist areas.

for the broad oversight of the safety performance of aviation operators.

This will allow existing technical specialists in flying operations, airworthiness and cabin safety to concentrate on their areas of expertise.

Improvements in industry oversight

oversight processes. Inspectors have increased the frequency of their

and aircraft on the ramp. The emphasis in these visits is not only on uncovering regulatory breaches but also on critically examining normal operations for safety issues. In addition to traditional audit activities, inspectors are now

Considerable effort has been put into developing a more sophisticated suite of tools for use under the industry oversight project.

On 18 May 2007, CASA conducted a large-scale simultaneous surveillance of airports and air transport operators in Cairns, Brisbane, the Gold Coast, Sydney, Avalon and Melbourne. The event was called ‘the big day out’ and was designed to give CASA positive exposure with the aviation industry and the public. In accordance with CASA’s new approach to regulatory reform, the activities of

by CASA’s emphasis on the passenger-carrying sector of the industry. Similar operations are being planned for the future.

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Improvements in overseeing foreign operators A number of foreign air transport operators, many of them freight-only concerns, are showing increased interest in operating into Australia on a long-term or ad hoc basis. There has been increasing international concern that some countries are not adequately overseeing the safety standards of

not compromised. CASA has developed a plan for structured yearly ramp inspections of foreign operators, which will be implemented in 2007–08.

Participation in international task force

concern about the oversight standards of some countries and the need for ICAO to provide more explicit direction on the issue of air operator’s

recommended the application of ICAO standards and standard procedures as

including draft changes to ICAO documents, were passed to the Air Navigation

procedures, including the use of standardised authorisations, conditions and limitations.

New rules for use of air traffic control equipment

voice position reporting by pilots for both ground-based and aircraft-to-aircraft surveillance, with radar coverage limited to areas around major cities and the major air routes on the east coast. In the last few years, trials of automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B) have proven that this new technology is not only viable but also a much more cost-effective alternative to

Airservices Australia is currently rolling out ADS-B ground stations across

ground stations are installed in the next year, there will be ADS-B coverage of

lower levels.

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CASA published new rules for the carriage and use of ADS-B equipment in aircraft in June 2007, together with guidance for operational and technical standards to ensure the safe use of the ADS-B technology. The objectives are:

in Australia

to provide clear, simple and practical standards and regulations for the carriage and use of ADS-B avionics.

Australian-registered or foreign-registered aircraft.

Aeronautical information services Modern passenger aircraft have computer-based flight management systems

the aircraft. Databases used by the flight management system computers in aircraft are provided throughout the world by the aeronautical information services of aviation nations.

The availability and integrity of this information, mainly held on electronic data cards, is an important safety consideration. The worldwide trend is for aviation

CASA has been active in several international forums that are establishing standards and protocols to ensure the integrity of the databases.

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Transition to Global Navigation Satellite System CASA completed and published standards and a new set of rules for ‘primary means’ aircraft navigation using approved Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS) in Aeronautical Information. We also revised the associated guidance material (CAAP 179A) covering technical and operational aspects of this development, which permits aircraft to navigate solely by GNSS —subject

industry training programmes that support the new standards.

CASA has also been closely involved in the oversight of two other GNSS technologies that are under development and assessment by Airservices Australia. These are the GNSS Landing System (GLS) being operationally trialled at Sydney Airport, and the Ground-based Regional Augmentation System (GRAS) being developed to provide an augmented Global Positioning System service over the whole of the continent. GLS will eventually provide a high-precision landing system that could cost-effectively replace existing instrument landing systems, while GRAS may provide area and precision guidance similar to the satellite-based augmentation system that has been provided by the US Federal Aviation Administration.

A new ICAO standard approach to landing procedure—Required Navigation Performance – Authorisation Required (RNP-AR), an aircraft augmentation system available on B737-800 series aircraft—was trialled and approved. The new approach employs highly sophisticated GNSS augmentation systems that reside within the avionics and aircraft flight management systems. They ensure the accuracy and integrity necessary to safely provide for lower minima approaches at aerodromes in Australia and New Zealand that are not served by an instrument landing system.

Improvements in business processesCASA has made progress in improving the effectiveness of its business processes, including:

improvements to its management of various incident reporting systems

the adoption of quality-assured business processes

the review of instructions to staff.

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During the year CASA initiated numerous measures to improve service delivery.

We have increased the number of permission types to be processed centrally by

We have revised regulatory service application forms (to improve guidance information and consistency and to reduce the requirement for CASA follow-up after receiving applications). The revised forms emphasise the need for applicants to be well prepared for assessment to enable smoother and faster processing.

We have introduced a national approach to tracking general aviation regulatory services. Major applications for complex regulatory services, such as air operator’s

During 2006–07, the General Aviation Operations Group implemented a job management system to achieve a consistent approach to the delivery of other regulatory services at a regional level.

Development of the self-service portal through the CASA website has commenced. This will be a leap forward for applicants in their dealings with CASA. This initiative will allow applications, estimates, payments and the issue of approvals to be processed through the CASA website. The service will interact with CASA databases for seamless management and processing of industry applications.

CASA introduced performance measures and targets or service delivery standardsthese over the course of the year. All operational groups in CASA are required to report monthly to the Deputy CEO on their service delivery performance, and to analyse and deal with any adverse trends or problems. CASA publishes this performance data on its website. Overview performance graphical information for an indicative sample of regulatory services across the operational groups is at

A new system of standard estimates cost estimates for regulatory services. This has reduced processing time and the frequency of technical staff intervention.

During 2006–07 CASA updated its reporting systems

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New CASA self-service portal:

Improving efficiency, helping cut costs Secure, immediate and accessible: these are the bywords of CASA’s new Internet self-service portal, which will begin rolling out towards the end of 2007. People who do business with CASA—be they individuals, organisations or delegates—will have almost instant access to their

Further capabilities and functions will become available during 2008,

and to view the progress of various requests for regulatory services.

will be able to electronically submit endorsements, entitlements, test results and licence applications using the ‘delegate’s portal’.

electronic lodgment and payment of regulatory service requests.

Currently the CASA Licensing and Registration Centre handles more than 100,000 individual transactions per year involving a wide spectrum of the aviation industry. The new self-service portal will allow clients to lodge applications with CASA in a secure environment from anywhere in the world, and will cut service delivery times.

also reduce operating costs.

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Industry instruments of appointment—improvements to proceduresA major focus during the year was streamlining the procedures followed by the ‘authorised persons’

appointment to achieve consistency across the industry. Two seminars were held as part of the consultation process and to exchange information. These seminars were attended by nearly 200 industry representatives.

introduced that represent a change of focus. At 30 June 2007 nearly a dozen organisations were using the improved procedures. More seminars are planned as well as further distribution of advisory materials.

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Changes to CASR Part 39 – Airworthiness directivesChanges are being made to CASR Part 39 – Airworthiness directives, to allow automatic acceptance of foreign airworthiness directives. This will streamline the promulgation of safety-of-flight critical airworthiness information, allowing the industry to comply more easily with airworthiness directives issued by foreign authorities. CASA is compiling a summary of responses and developing

Australian unique airworthiness directives.

Surveillance of smaller regional operatorsSurveillance of the small regional operator sector during the year included

transport operators will move from General Aviation Operations Group to Aviation Transport Operations Group.

The transition of operators will be staged, commencing initially with the

strategic restructuring initiative to bring the oversight of all passenger carrying operations under ATOG.

much closer scrutiny and therefore improved safety and regulatory oversight of these passenger-carrying operations.

Night vision goggles project

civilian helicopter operations, and has commenced a 12-month trial of the goggles using the proposed standards. For safety reasons, the trial will be limited to approved operators in certain specialised operations (night emergency services, search and rescue, law enforcement, marine pilot

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Red Bull Air Race

together with a worldwide television audience of about six million people.

successful aviation events to be held in Australia.

assessments for the race and providing the necessary approvals.

Looking after safety:

Air race over Perth

Red Bull Air Race—was an outstanding success over the Swan River in Perth in November 2006.

With Edge 540 and Extra 300 aircraft flying at ultra-low level between inflatable fabric pylons placed 10 to 14 metres apart on the surface of the

audience, the event provided plenty of safety challenges.

John Dolby, flying operations team leader in Perth, said: ‘The venue—in front of the CBD—provided the best setting in terms of access and presentation but provided CASA with some major technical challenges to ensure the event met Australian standards for air displays.

‘While the major event was the Red Bull Air Race, the program also included a large supporting air display involving helicopters, B767s, F/A-18s, warbirds

The emergency response plan for the event ran to over 600 pages. ‘The location is usually restricted for aviation activities,’ said John, ‘but in this case the aircraft are highly manoeuvrable. CASA needed to carefully assess

manager Terry Farquharson liaised with state government, tourism, and

The race was won by Hungarian pilot Peter Besenyei. Perth has won a bid to host the race for the next three years.

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Warbird self-administrationIn early 2007 the Australian Warbirds Association was given approval by

airworthiness. The limited category covers historic, ex-military and replica

the association demonstrated its capability to become the self-administration body for these operations. Owners and operators of limited category aircraft are strongly encouraged to register with the association.

assistance provided by CASA’ in gaining approval for self-administration. ‘Community administration of limited category aircraft by the Australian Warbirds Association Limited will further improve on our longstanding record of high safety standards in the restoration, operations and maintenance of rare, valuable and often unique aircraft’, the association stated.

SurveysCASA commissioned numerous surveys during the year. The results are used to inform decisions about the information materials and programmes CASA

the surveys, and included a telephone survey, with both broad and in-depth questions, web surveys and face-to-face discussions.

‘Briefing in a box’

One hundred of the 214 flying schools that were contacted responded.

night visual flight rules and operations in and around controlled airspace.

The percentage of flying schools using the material varied depending on the subject, but ranged from 51 per cent to 78 per cent (minimum 51 schools

saw it as more than just a ‘freebie’.

choice for aviation safety information, and gave CASA an excellent rating.

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Survey of pilot safety workshops

the presentations were good to excellent (98 per cent)

arrangements were good to excellent (100 per cent)

Survey of Flight Safety Australia

views of the magazine were considered. The survey showed that respect for the magazine is very high, with an 81 per cent overall excellent rating. It indicated that the magazine is effective at:

The magazine is widely and regularly read, particularly by private pilots and

included the following:

The ‘What went wrong’ feature and accident analysis information is highly valued.

The quiz section is perceived as an effective learning tool, particularly by private and professional pilots.

Articles have an appropriate level of detail.

Diagrams are easy to understand.

The magazine has an easy-to-read and -follow layout.

It is visually appealing.

The magazine rates highly for credible, accurate and useful information and educational content.

Survey of attitudes of key audiences towards safety

industry attitudes to safety, priority issues and appropriate messages and

report was due in July 2007.

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Survey of safety productsNew Focus was engaged to survey users of CASA’s safety products. It

very encouraging:

CASA is either very effective or effective overall in raising awareness of safety issues through its educational products (58 per cent).

Information in the material has a positive impact on respondents’ safety behaviour and attitudes to safety (69 per cent).

GNSS material and the products relating to operating in and around controlled airspace are highly valued.

Multi-media presentations are preferred, with Flight Safety Australia a close second.

– the modern and up-to-date feel

– the logical structure and order of information

– the appropriate level of detail and use of plain English

– the fact that material is well researched, and that information is practical, informative, relevant, up to date and useful

– the convenient, compact size

– the use of bold, clear text.

In most cases respondents said the products had more influence on their own behaviour than on improving the perceived behaviour of others.

Rapid process improvement initiativeIn July 2006, CASA engaged the Bevington Group to implement a rapid process improvement initiative within the CASA Licensing and Registration Centre. This has involved detailed data collection and analysis and

improvements, in particular information technology enhancements. The three

CASA and its clients are:

a self-service portal

capability for automated payments, such as BPay

an upgrade of the ‘Medical records system online’.

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more effective strategic and business planning

better cost control with fewer costly surprises

compliance with relevant legislation

better preparedness for external review.

programme also monitors and reviews compliance with statutory obligations.

Legal instruments

CASA legal staff prepare between 50 and 70 legislative and other instruments in any given month, not including amendments to the Civil Aviation Orders. They are also responsible for producing compilations of the amending orders, the Civil Aviation Regulations and the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations for the CASA website. CASA prepared more than 600 instruments during 2006–07.

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Responses to parliamentary oversightCASA appeared before the Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee in November 2006, February 2007 and May 2007. A total of 77 questions were directed to CASA by the committee.

CASA also responded to 189 written parliamentary questions during the reporting period.

Responses to accident and incident investigations and safety recommendationsCASA received 108 separate communications from the Australian Transport

now places its responses to ATSB recommendations on its website.

Safe skies, safe landing:

The field safety adviser role

be any flier’s nightmare. In this true story the pilot lived to tell the tale, and attributes his survival to CASA safety training.

‘He arrived [at his destination] at 8,500 feet with cloud extending from about 2,000 to 6,500 feet,’ says Tim. ‘With not a lot of fuel remaining and limited options to divert, he prepared to descend through the cloud until he got visual.

‘However, he remembered that in our “Weather to fly” evening safety seminars,

what you have available in the aircraft—in this instance, the autopilot.

autopilot at one stage.

‘He then remembered what he was told about spatial disorientation in the same seminar presentation, realised what was happening and let the autopilot do its

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of judgment which led him into this predicament—and that he should have at

that attendance at the evening safety seminar did in fact save his life.

‘He said he would not have recognised any of the spatial disorientation aspects, and would in no way have ever thought to use the autopilot to assist, if he had not attended the seminar,’ said Tim.

Tim and his fellow advisers have been on the road for much of the time since their appointment in September 2006. They are expected to spend their days out

Field safety adviser coordinator Ian Ogilvie says the advisers will spend the

distributing safety material and listening to the views of people in the industry.

compliance people or inspectors,’ says Ian.

between industry and CASA, and will provide timely advice, education and training.’

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Portfolio agencies

Department of Transport and Regional Services, including the ATSB, and with Airservices Australia.

Aviation Safety Forum

body on aviation safety, examining issues referred to it by CASA or raised by forum members. The forum is chaired by a senior industry person and is broadly representative of the aviation industry. It is also a source of specialist expertise in areas such as passenger transport and safety, engineering, general aviation and aviation medicine. Airservices Australia and the Department of Defence are also represented, and the Department of Transport and Regional Services has observer status.

In 2006–07, the forum examined a number of strategic issues, including:

changes to CASA’s structure and regulatory reform

flight instructor competency and the validity timeframes of examination results

governance arrangements in general aviation organisations

cost recovery.

The forum also advised on issues such as the regulation of aviation meteorological services, service-level standards, and the relationship between portfolio agencies.

During the year, Mr Ken Keech, an inaugural member, and Dr Raoul Tunbridge

The current chair, appointed in February 2006, is Mr John Raby. Two new members

Standards Consultative Committee The SCC brings together representatives from a diverse range of aviation

organisations are represented on the main committee, which is industry chaired. More than 200 CASA and industry participants are involved in the SCC and its six subcommittees. CASA considers the commitment, effort and

the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, amendments to the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and Civil Aviation Orders, manuals of standards and advisory circulars.

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CASA is committed to—and highly values—consultation with the aviation industry in its regulatory development process, through the SCC and its subcommittees. Both CASA and the aviation industry have a common goal and have much to gain from the engagement of technically competent, highly

to deliver aviation safety regulations that are contemporary and practical, reflect industry best practice, and are capable of responding to changes in the industry in the future.

The objectives of the SCC are to:

consider regulatory proposals that have been submitted by CASA, with a view to deciding whether a proposal is worthy of consideration and, if so, to

the aviation industry members of the SCC.

In addition, the SCC is a source of information to CASA about the aviation industry. Through the SCC, the industry informs CASA of developments that have an impact on the industry and any safety issues requiring action. This

The SCC also serves as a forum for consultation on a broad range of issues relating to CASA’s responsibilities. The SCC provides input to, and endorses

transparent and accountable.

The SCC also considers decisions from its subcommittees, establishes processes and procedures for the subcommittees and helps resolve conflicting industry views arising between subcommittees.

In summary, the SCC provides a forum where CASA and the aviation industry can raise and exchange new ideas, test new initiatives and discuss future

industry trends and issues and to be well placed to commence planning for development of new standards or regulations that might be required.

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Activities in 2006–07

considered were:

progress in development of the maintenance regulations project,

for safety-sensitive personnel’ project

various amendments to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and Civil Aviation Orders

action to issue CEO Directives 001/2007 and 003/2006.

Further information Further information about the SCC (including its membership, subcommittees, meetings and activities) is provided on CASA’s website at <www.casa.gov.au/newrules/scc>.

Industry consultation forumsThe inaugural CASA–industry consultation forum was held in March 2007 in Melbourne, and the second in June in Sydney. The CEO and Deputy CEO addressed these forums and each was well attended.

The forums provide an opportunity for senior industry personnel to hear

importance to aviation safety.

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Flight simulation is serious business for CASA

Flight simulators help pilots prepare to fly new or unfamiliar types of aircraft,

on the ground. In technical parlance, flight simulators are systems used

There are 24 simulators in Australia, each worth around $20 million. CASA must conduct evaluation tests on new flight simulators, and annual tests are also required on each simulator, carried out by either a CASA evaluator or an evaluator approved by CASA.

much more challenging than normal routine flights in actual aircraft. A wide range of scenarios can be created for the simulator crew, including major or minor malfunctions during a simulated flight. It’s all part of the business of

training and evaluation.

An on-site evaluation is then conducted to ensure that the performance of the simulator matches that of the actual aircraft. The simulator must accurately reflect a real aircraft to be suitable for advanced training, because some pilots go straight from the simulator to flying a real aircraft without any further training.

For example, a simulated flight from Melbourne to Sydney in real time might

as well as instrument approaches.

CASA to evaluate the relevant flight simulators. These include simulators for the Airbus A380, the Boeing 737-800, the Embraer 170/190, the Boeing 787 and the A380 maintenance/flight training device.

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International Civil Aviation OrganizationAustralia is a signatory to the Convention on International Civil Aviation (the Chicago Convention), which provides for the safe and orderly development of international civil aviation.

ICAO, which was established by the Chicago Convention, develops international standards and recommended practices using international

published in 18 annexes to the convention.

The Transport and Regional Services portfolio has carriage of Australia’s

for ICAO activities falling within their legislative functions. CASA is responsible for seven of the 18 annexes, and shares responsibility for a further two annexes with Airservices Australia.

CASA continued to provide strong support to ICAO in 2006–07, primarily

outcomes of the annual Directors General of Civil Aviation Conference. Our

areas:

aerodromes

airworthiness

aeronautical surveillance

dangerous goods

flight crew licensing and training

operations and related matters

Preparations commenced for an audit of Australia to be conducted under ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program in February 2008. This comprehensive audit will assess the effectiveness of Australia’s aviation safety regulation through the implementation of ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices as set out in the annexes to the Chicago Convention

Department of Transport and Regional Services and Airservices Australia in preparation for the audit.

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Other international committee workCASA is represented on Radio Technical Commission for Aeronautics Special Committee RC-203, which deals with unmanned aerial systems, and the Royal

flight simulation training devices.

Trans-Tasman relationsOn 30 March 2007 arrangements for the mutual recognition of air operator

Ms Annette King, Minister of Transport for New Zealand. This followed the completion of all legislative and constitutional requirements on both sides of the Tasman to implement the Arrangement between the Australian and New Zealand Governments on Mutual Recognition of Aviation-Related Certification signed at Wellington on 13 February 2007. Implementation of the arrangements is supported by an Operational Arrangement between CASA and the Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand signed on 16 March 2007.

the Air Services Agreement between Australia and New Zealand.

Regional activitiesPacific Aviation Safety OfficeCASA continued to provide technical support to the Australian representative

Substantial progress towards the implementation of PASO was made during

the recruitment of technical personnel and commencement of safety oversight

funding from ICAO enabled a review of aviation legal and technical systems to

through PASO. The review will assist in determining the scope of services that PASO will provide across the region.

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Papua New Guinea

Group convened by the Department of Transport and Regional Services with the aim of developing a new strategic direction for civil aviation regulation under the Australian Government’s Enhanced Cooperation Program for Papua New Guinea.

IndonesiaIn May 2007 the Australian Government announced a $23.9 million programme of training and technical assistance for the Republic of Indonesia to address issues associated with aviation and maritime safety. The assistance programme will be delivered over three years beginning in

a range of technical expertise and advice.

Bilateral arrangements A Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement between Australia and the United States was signed in June 2005, and an Implementation Procedure for Airworthiness in September 2005. Both came into effect on 28 November

Under the agreement, the Implementation Procedure allows for the import to the United States of certain aeronautical products designed and manufactured in Australia, and Australian acceptance of certain US Federal Aviation Administration approvals. Discussions were also held with the administration to extend the scope of the Implementation Procedure to include parts manufactured under an Australian Parts Manufacturer Approval.

Discussions were held with the European Aviation Safety Agency and the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China with a view to completing agency-to-agency arrangements for the mutual acceptance of aviation

substantially completed in 2007–08.

Progress towards technical bilateral arrangements with Canada and Brazil was slow throughout 2006–07 but will be accelerated in 2007–08.

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Accountability 102

Compliments 102

Complaints and investigations 102

Coronial inquiries 104

External scrutiny 105

Review of CASA’s regulatory decisions 105

Federal Court prohibition orders 108

Administrative Appeals Tribunal review 108 of freedom of information decisions

Other reviews 108

Part 3 Accountability, external scrutiny and statutory reporting

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Part 3 Accountability, external scrutiny and statutory reporting

109 Statutory reporting

109 Other major events

administrative review decisions

111 Freedom of Information Act

115 Ecologically sustainable development

117 Occupational health and safety

121 Commonwealth Disability Strategy

122 Purchasing

122 Insurance and indemnities

123 Competitive tendering and contracting

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Compliments

commending the actions of CASA staff.

Complaints and investigationsComplaints mechanismTo ensure corporate accountability the management and reporting of

reports request to remain anonymous.

The complaints received cover a broad range of topics and issues relating to aviation and aviation safety. In 2006–07, the ICC logged a total of 283 complaints.

The main topics and issues about which complaints were received included:

administrative procedures and service standards

regulatory decisions and actions

commercial airlines—service, standards and safety issues

general aviation—licensing, airworthiness, engineering and aircraft operations

airports—noise, location and activity.

in relation to outstanding or open complaints is in tables 4 and 5.

Table 4 – Timeframes for complaints resolution Timeframe for resolution Number of complaints Same day 137

More than one month 23

Outstanding/open 30

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Table 5 – Action in relation to outstanding/open complaints Action taken to progress complaint resolution Number Reports to CEO 3

Investigations 10

Airport project 14

Ombudsman 2

Court action 1

results, are summarised below.

A complaint was received from a maintenance organisation about

in the original surveillance activity, which led to incorrect compliance demands by CASA. These demands were subsequently withdrawn.

and the organisation have been restored.

A passenger with a disability complained about regulations concerning the transport of wheelchairs in airliners. The investigation showed that airlines were communicating information about the use of mobility devices to passengers well, and that the availability of services and assistance to people with disabilities was well advertised by commercial airlines. The ICC was able to show the complainant that aircraft design standards and dangerous goods rules were necessary to protect all fare-paying passengers and that these rules were being properly applied and were not intended to discriminate.

Many complaints were received during the year about safety, noise and activity at small regional or rural airstrips. These complaints came from people in

particular. Investigations showed that most of the issues were not safety issues but issues and grievances about the use of semi-rural areas for light aviation recreational activity. The ICC recommended that a project be initiated to provide written guidelines to local government and airstrip operators, to review and advise on relevant current regulations and to provide simple, clear brochures and advice to people living near small airstrips about how they operate and how

will be completed in late 2007 under the auspices of the ICC.

During 2007 the ICC received 58 calls on the CASA Hotline.

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Commonwealth OmbudsmanIn 2006–07, the Commonwealth Ombudsman received two complaints

Coronial inquiriesTable 6 shows the number of coronial inquiries in which CASA was involved in

Table 6 – Coronial inquiries, 2002–03 to 2006–07

2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Inquiries on hand from the previous year 5 1 3 1 4

New inquiries 1 3 1 5 3

Total 6 4 4 6 7Conclusions handed down 5 2 3 1 5

Inquiries remaining in progress at 30 June 1 2 1 4 2

Total 6 4 4 5 7

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Media coverage and outlookA total of 1,739 stories mentioning CASA were monitored in the Australian media during 2006–07. Seventy per cent of this coverage directly involved

The tone of the coverage was recorded as neutral (70 per cent), positive (3 per cent) or negative (27 per cent). A large proportion of the negative

Figure 17 – Media coverage of CASA 2006–07

Review of CASA’s regulatory decisionsCertain types of regulatory decisions made by CASA are subject to review by the Administrative Appeals Tribunal. ‘Merits’ review involves the reconsideration of an administrative decision. On the facts before it, the tribunal decides whether the correct or (in a discretionary area) the preferable decision has been made in accordance with the applicable law.

A person who is the subject of a CASA decision may apply directly to the Federal Court for a review of the decision under the Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977, or may appeal a decision of the Administrative

Table 7 shows the status of merits reviews of CASA regulatory decisions by

the categories of decisions appealed to the tribunal in 2006–07. Table 9 summarises the status of applications to the Federal Court for judicial review for the period 2002–03 to 2006–07.

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Table 7 – Merits review by Administrative Appeals Tribunal of regulatory decisions, 2002–03 to 2006–07

2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Applications on hand from the previous year 17 16 15 18 14

Applications lodged during the year 17 16 18 21 12

Total 34 32 33 39 26Matters dealt witha

Decisions varied 1 1 0 2 4

Decisions set aside 2 2 1 6 1

Matters dismissed 1 2 2 2 1

Subtotal 9 8 5 17 11Status of other matters Applications withdrawn by the applicant 9 8 10 8 5

Applications remaining on hand at 30 June 16 16 18 14 10

Subtotal 25 24 28 22 15Total 34 32 33 39 26

Note: The types of decisions that can be appealed to the tribunal are listed on its website at <www.aat.gov.au/LegislationAndJurisdiction/JurisdictionList.htm>.a Does not include interlocutory decisions (that is, decisions made during the progress of an

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Refusal to issue 1 0 6 0 0 0 0 0 7Issue subject to conditions not sought by applicant for the authorisation 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0Cancellation/suspension 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 4

conditions not sought by holder 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1Total 2 1 8 0 0 0 0 1 12

Table 9 – Applications to Federal Court for judicial review of regulatory decisions, 2002–03 to 2006–07

2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006-07 Filed by Filed Filed by Filed Filed by Filed Filed by Filed Filed by Filed subject by subject by subject by subject by subject by person CASA person CASA person CASA person CASA person CASA

Matters with the Court

Applications on hand from the previous year 2 0 0 0 1 1 2 1 2 0

during the year 2 1 1 2 4 1 3 0 1 0

Total 4 1 1 2 5 2 5 1 3 0Matters dealt with

Decisions set aside/overturned 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0

Matters dismissed 2 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0

Subtotal 2 0 0 0 2 1 0 1 1 0Status of other matters Proceedings discontinued 2 1 0 0 1 0 3 0 2 0

Applications on hand 0 0 1 2 2 1 2 0 0 0

Subtotal 2 1 1 2 3 1 5 0 2 0Total 4 1 1 2 5 2 5 1 3 0Decisions arising from Administrative AppealsTribunal decision 4 1 1 0 1 0 0 1 0 0

Flight crew licence

(including ratings and

endorsements)

Aircraft maintenance

licence or maintenance

authority (including ratings)

Medical certificate

Certificate of

approval

Certificate of registration

orairworthiness

Chief pilot approval

Maintenance controller approval

Total

Air operator’s certificate

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Federal Court prohibition ordersIn accordance with amendments to the Civil Aviation Act 1988 that came into effect on 21 February 2003, CASA may suspend a civil aviation authorisation

applies to the Federal Court for a prohibition order before the expiry of the

CASA made one application to the Federal Court for a prohibition order during

Pty Ltd (trading as Transair) that CASA had suspended. CASA discontinued its

Administrative Appeals Tribunal review of freedom of information decisionsNo applications were made in 2006–07 to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal to review any decisions made by CASA under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

Other reviewsComcover

survey. CASA achieved a score of 7 out of 10, which resulted in a 7.1 per cent discount in CASA’s insurance premiums for 2007–08. This was an improvement on our 2005–06 result and again placed CASA in the top quartile of Comcover agencies.

Australian National Audit Office

statements.

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Significant eventsUnder section 15 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997,

form a company or participate in the formation of a company

similar arrangement

partnership, trust, unincorporated joint venture or similar arrangement.

during 2006–07.

Other major eventsUnder the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Orders 2005, CASA

giving particulars of any matter or circumstance that has arisen and has

– the results of those operations in future years or

There were no reportable major events during 2006–07.

Significant judicial decisions and administrative review decisionsDuring the reporting period there was only one decision that fell into this category. This decision is summarised below.

Background

Director had delegated those powers and functions under an instrument dated 25 June 2004, which was to cease having effect at the end of June 2006.

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revocation decision was an improper exercise of the power conferred by the

to the exercise of the power. In essence, those considerations concerned the fact that, on 27 March 2006, a review application had been made to the

Under a series of decisions from 27 March 2006 to 31 March 2006 (and further decisions up to 4 July 2006), the tribunal had stayed or ‘otherwise affected’ the operation of those CASA decisions.

the original decision to delegate certain powers and functions to the applicant and, under the heading ‘Effect of AAT stay order’, expressly noted that the effect of the tribunal’s order on 31 March 2006 was to stay the implementation of CASA’s 24 March 2006 decisions for 90 days.

Judgment On 21 September 2006, the Federal Court dismissed the application, thereby

The revocation of a delegation is not subject to review by the tribunal and

therefore, to infer that the Director ought to have regard to the decision

A delegation is of particular functions of CASA. It is considerations of safety and as to how the functions of the subject of the delegation have been carried out that are to guide the Director’s discretion. The effect of revocation of a delegation upon a person’s business is not relevant to those questions.

account. ‘To the contrary’, said the Court, ‘the Director was obliged to answer the questions arising in connexion with the delegation for himself.’

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Freedom of Information ActSection 8 of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) requires each Australian Government agency to publish detailed information about the following:

the way the agency is organised

the functions and powers of the agency

types of decisions made by the agency

the document categories held by the agency and how members of the public may obtain access to documents

Section 8 statement This statement is published to meet the requirements of section 8 of the FOI Act. Further information on the organisation, powers and functions of CASA can be found in Part 1 of this report.

Establishment of CASACASA was established on 6 July 1995 by an amendment to the Civil Aviation Act 1988.

OrganisationThe organisation chart on pages 20–21 shows the structure of the organisation.

Functions and powersSection 9 of the Civil Aviation Act provides that CASA has the function of conducting the safety regulation of civil air operations in Australian territory, and the operation of Australian aircraft outside Australian territory, in accordance with the Act and regulations made under the Act. CASA also has other safety-related functions, including encouraging a greater acceptance by the aviation industry of its obligation to maintain high standards of aviation safety.

Freedom of information procedures and contact pointUnder section 15 of the FOI Act, any person is entitled to apply for access to documents that fall within the scope of the Act. A request under the FOI Act should be in writing, be accompanied by a $30 application fee, and state an address in Australia to which notices under the Act can be sent. In certain circumstances, the fee is not required or may be remitted by CASA.

possible about the documents sought. It is advisable also to include a

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Facilities for inspection of documents, and preparation of copies if required, are provided or arranged by CASA’s Freedom of Information Coordinator. The coordinator can help applicants identify particular documents being sought.

Requests under the FOI Act for access to documents in CASA’s possession, or enquiries about access, should be directed to:

Freedom of Information Coordinator Legal Services Group Civil Aviation Safety Authority GPO Box 2005 Canberra ACT 2601

Telephone: 131 757 (local call) Facsimile: (02) 6217 1607

Categories of documents The categories of documents (including internal administration papers and

and facsimiles) that CASA holds include:

ministerial, interagency and general correspondence and papers

policy documents, including recommendations and decisions, media releases and position papers

papers relating to new and amended legislation, drafting instructions and draft legislation

previous CASA board

maintenance and operation of aircraft

papers and records relating to licensing of flight crew and maintenance

organisations and other organisations involved in aviation activities

papers and records relating to licensing, maintenance and operation of aerodromes

papers and records relating to development of aviation safety standards

papers and records relating to aviation safety education

documents relating to aviation industry surveillance.

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Decision-making proceduresIn accordance with Section 9 of the FOI Act, CASA maintains a list of manuals and

Table 45 in Appendix 6 lists those materials.

Documents available in hard copy can be purchased from the CASA online store at <www.casa.gov.au/manuals/store.htm>.

For further information about CASA documents, contact:

Civil Aviation Safety Authority GPO Box 2005 Canberra ACT 2601

Telephone: 131 757 (local call)

Arrangements for outside participationSubsection 9(2) of the Civil Aviation Act states that one of CASA’s functions is to promote full and effective consultation and communication with all interested parties on aviation safety issues.

Section 16 of the Act states that, in the performance of its functions and the exercise of its powers, CASA must consult where appropriate with government, commercial, industrial, consumer and other relevant bodies and organisations, including the International Civil Aviation Organization and bodies representing the aviation industry.

The Aviation Safety Forum is a special consultative body helping the aviation

Australia. The forum advises CASA on important strategic issues (see page 92).

The CASA Standards Consultative Committee is a joint CASA–industry forum set up to involve the aviation industry formally during the development phase of new regulations. The committee and its subcommittees bring together CASA staff and representatives from a diverse range of more than 200 aviation industry organisations, examine proposed regulatory changes to determine if they are worth pursuing, and help in allocating priorities to those projects (see page 92).

CASA complies with government requirements for the preparation of regulation impact statements. As part of this process, CASA issues notices

regulations and orders made under the Civil Aviation Act.

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Freedom of information requestsCASA received 46 requests for documents under the FOI Act in 2006–07. Tables 10, 11 and 12 give statistics on freedom of information requests received in 2006–07 and the previous four years.

Table 10 – Freedom of information requests, 2002–03 to 2006–07

2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Matters with CASA

Requests on hand from the previous year 5 5 10 10 3

New requests received 53 62 76 51 46

Total 58 67 86 61 49Matters decided Access granted in full 24 37 34 40 27

Access granted in part 8 5 23 8 7

Access refuseda 14 12 11 5 7

Subtotal 46 54 68 53 41Status of other matters Requests withdrawn by applicant 6 2 8 5 4

Requests transferred in whole to another agency 1 1 0 0 0

Requests remaining on hand at 30 June 5 10 10 3 4

Subtotal 12 13 18 8 8Total 58 67 86 61 49a Includes matters where the reason for refusal was that the requested document or

documents did not exist.

Table 11 – Time taken by CASA to make decisions on freedom of information matters, 2002–03 to 2006–07

2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 No. % No. % No. % No. % No. %

0–30 days 43 93 50 93 55 81 50 94 40 98

31–60 days 3 7 3 5 13 19 2 4 1 2

61–90 days 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 0

More than 90 days 0 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0

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Table 12 – Internal review of CASA freedom of information decisions, 2002–03 to 2006–07

2002–03 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Matters on hand 0 0 0 2 1

New applications received 5 2 7 2 0

Total 5 2 7 4 1Matters decided Decisions upheld 2 0 2 3 1

Greater access given 3 2 3 1 0

Charges increased 0 0 0 0 0

Charges reduced 0 0 0 0 0

Subtotal 5 2 5 4 1Status of other matters Applications withdrawn 0 0 0 0 0

Applications remaining on hand at 30 June 0 0 2 0 0

Subtotal 0 0 2 0 0Total 5 2 7 4 1

Ecologically sustainable developmentUnder subsection 516A(3) of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, CASA must report on its actions and operations during

Under subsection 9A(1) of the Civil Aviation Act 1988, CASA must regard the safety of air navigation as the most important consideration when exercising its powers and performing its functions. However, subject to this overriding safety obligation, CASA is also required by subsection 9A(2) to exercise its powers and perform its functions in a manner that ensures, as far as is practicable, that the environment is protected from:

effects of the operation and use of aircraft

effects associated with the operation and use of aircraft.

CASA has regard to section 9A in regulatory standards development and compliance activities, in accordance with the principles of section 3A of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act.

CASA has developed an environmental management system (EMS) as

to improve the organisation’s environmental performance and reduce the environmental impact of our operations.

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for achieving continuous improvement in environmental performance. CASA reviews the EMS regularly to assess its effectiveness in achieving the organisation’s environmental objectives and targets, and to explore opportunities for continual improvement in environmental performance through improvements to the EMS.

and general operations. We are an active participant in the Australian

energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, CASA employs waste-reduction initiatives such as waste paper, fluorescent lamp and

During 2006–07, CASA occupied a new building in Woden, ACT, as its

sustainable features, including a requirement that the building meet Australian

lease over the premises contains a Green Lease Schedule B1.

Commonwealth land.

Figure 18 – CASA’s environmental management system

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Occupational health and safety The following information about CASA’s occupational health and safety management system is provided in accordance with the requirements of section 74 of the Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991 (the OHS Act).

Workplace arrangementsWith the agreement of the relevant unions, CASA chose to extend the term of

March 2007, to ensure that operational changes were effectively implemented and to conclude a major relocation for Corporate Services staff in Canberra.

Designated work groupsIn March 2007, in consultation with relevant unions, CASA varied its designated

employees could be provided with health and safety representation.

CASA’s CEO nominated 12 management representatives with responsibility for each group. All management representatives and team leaders received internal training.

Employees of each group duly elected a health and safety representative and deputy health and safety representative. Each representative was provided with accredited training within three months of the conclusion of the election.

Each group has established a local consultative committee as a forum for

health and safety issues with provision to raise issues with the National Occupational Health and Safety Committee.

Table 13 – CASA designated work groups and their addressesCorporate Services Canberra, Regulatory Services Canberra 16 Furzer Street, Phillip

Mascot Building 235, Qantas Drive, Mascot

Bankstown

Darwin 2 Fenton Court, Darwin International Airport

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Bowen Hills 153 Campbell Street, Bowen Hills

527 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills

Eastern Region 39 Navigator Place, Hendra

Cnr Rentell Street and Basil Brown Drive, Tamworth

Northern Region

1 Coral Sea Drive, Townsville

Adelaide 4 Kel Barclay Avenue, Adelaide International Airport

Melbourne 505 Little Collins Street, Melbourne

Moorabbin 19 Second Avenue, Mentone

Perth 130 Fauntleroy Avenue, Redcliffe

addresses.

National Occupational Health and Safety CommitteeThe National Occupational Health and Safety Committee is made up of union

committee meets on a quarterly basis and is provided with secretariat support by Human Resources. The role of the committee is to provide strategic direction on occupational health and safety matters and monitor the implementation of programmes through data on incident reporting, lost-time indicators, project reports, prevention activities and injury management (compensation data) reports.

The chair of the committee regularly reports to the Deputy CEO, Strategy and Support through the Deputy CEO meetings with the group general managers.

Accidents or dangerous occurrences during the year

incidents and three were attributable to personal health issues. The increase reflects an increased focus on incident reporting, which has been the aim of

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Measures taken to ensure the health, safety and welfare at work of employees and contractors

through its injury prevention programme, which focuses on communication and consultation with employees and the promotion of processes for hazard and

early intervention under the injury management programme in an effort to reduce

The CASA health and safety management arrangements were reviewed and improved.

Site visits provided face-to-face instruction and guidance to regional managers and team leaders on changes to the occupational health and safety legislative environment and CASA’s response through the revised health and safety management arrangements.

Designated work groups and the method of grouping employees in line with operational functions were varied.

Local consultative committees were established as forums for employee communication and consultation.

Guidelines were introduced for the establishment, function and reporting of key communication and consultation activities to support CASA’s health and safety management arrangements.

Instructions for key operating procedures

Incident notification and reporting processes were revised, including

requirements and CASA’s health and safety management arrangements.

Injury and illness management policies were revised to provide a greater focus on early intervention and occupational rehabilitation services for non-

Injury and illness management guidelines were revised to support the new injury and illness management policy statement.

CASA-specific training was introduced for newly elected health and safety

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Regular orientation sessionsand safety procedures and mechanisms for employee communication and consultation.

Fourteen per cent of CASA employees had their workstations assessed.

Review of the OHS manual continued, to improve the consistency of application of the health and safety management system across the various

Workers’ compensation premium

1.13 per cent of total payroll, lower than the estimated rate of 1.26 per cent. This resulted in a bonus payment at the conclusion of 2006–07. CASA’s rate is well below the overall Commonwealth average of 1.77 per cent for the period.

Record charity flight gets all-clear from CASAA blind international pilot flying into Australia at short notice? This application

Mr Hilton-Barber, accompanied by a co-pilot, relies on speech-output technology to access his flight instruments and navigate the microlight,

The original request was received by Stuart Jones, flying operations team

program coordinator) to ensure the approvals were completed in time.

CASA gave a special flight authorisation for the microlight, which included permission to fly within restricted airspace along the coast and across

to restore the sight of blind children in developing countries.

to these little children,’ Mr Hilton-Barber said.

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Investigations conducted during the yearNo provisional improvement notices were issued and no investigations were

Occupational health and safety policyThe current Occupational Health and Safety Policy was due for review in October 2006. This review was deferred while CASA’s new Health and Safety Management Arrangements were instituted, in accordance with the March 2007 amendments to the OHS Act. The policy is scheduled for review and

Commonwealth Disability StrategyCASA’s operations encompass the typical activities of regulator (with elements of policy adviser), service provider, employer and purchaser, as

CASA’s recruitment policy ensures that our recruitment advertising does not

those with disabilities are not disadvantaged.

CASA’s formal standards and performance requirements for premises it leases require access for people with disabilities to be provided to buildings and to all

period recommended by a medical practitioner.

meet Australian Standard AS 4443 and Australasian Furniture Research and Development Institute standards. We provide special chairs for staff for whom standard chairs are unsuitable.

CASA also provides, as needed, suitable computer equipment and/or software to aid staff with disabilities. Contractual arrangements with CASA’s information technology service provider require the support and maintenance of all occupational health and safety and disability assistance equipment

against the user’s name. CASA will also provide appropriate voice facilities, such as TTY telephones, to any staff member who needs them.

In purchasing furniture, equipment and software to meet special needs, CASA

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Purchasing

Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines – January 2005 (CPGs) and are applied to CASA’s activities through a Chief Executive’s policy notice and supporting agency operational guidelines.

CASA uses a devolved procurement model to ensure performance against core purchasing policies and principles. This model includes providing information about procurement policies and procedures to all staff, and

compliance and adherence to CASA’s policies and tendering processes. CASA has conducted training sessions covering procurement policies and procedures and is in the process of revising its tendering and contracting documentation to ensure that it accords with best practice.

CASA promotes participation by small to medium-sized enterprises in its procurement practices. In July 2006, CASA published an Annual Procurement Plan on AusTender (as required under the CPGs) to facilitate early procurement planning and draw businesses’ attention to CASA’s planned

Insurance and indemnitiesThe following information about CASA’s Commonwealth and commercial indemnities and insurance is provided in accordance with clause 16 of the Commonwealth Authorities and Companies (Report of Operations) Orders 2005.

Previous arrangementsWhen CASA was established, certain indemnities in relation to its responsibilities were provided by the Australian Government. Since then,

Nevertheless, the Commonwealth remains obliged to indemnify CASA in relation to liabilities associated with acts or omissions that occurred before the expiry of two deeds of indemnity in July and August 1998.

Current arrangementsIn 2006–07, CASA held aviation and general liability, professional indemnity,

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Aviation and general liabilityAviation and general liability insurance provides coverage for injuries caused to third parties or to the property of third parties as a result of negligence arising out of the performance of CASA’s functions under the Civil Aviation Act, the Civil Aviation (Carriers’ Liability) Act 1959 and other applicable legislation, and for which indemnity by the Commonwealth does not apply.

Professional indemnityCASA’s professional indemnity coverage applies for claims arising from

services or advice.

Directors’ and officers’ liability

liability for the consequences of managerial misconduct or negligence, to the extent that the provision of the indemnity is not prevented by applicable legislation.

Competitive tendering and contractingCompetitive tendering and contracting (CTC) is the contracting out of the delivery of activities previously performed by an Australian Government agency. It can relate to either goods or services. During 2006–07, CASA

Existing CTC contracts from earlier years

of Commander Communications) was engaged on 26 June 2000 to provide information technology and telecommunications services. The original

During 2003–04 CASA exercised its option to extend the contract to 2009.

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Advertising and market researchIn accordance with amendments to the Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, all Australian Government departments and authorities are required to set out, in their annual reports, details of amounts paid by or on behalf of them

advertising organisations and direct mail organisations.

During 2006–07, CASA paid the amounts detailed in Appendix 5.

Crash test dummies: A life-saving preoccupation—crashworthinessCrashworthiness—in a nutshell, that’s the ability of an aircraft to give its occupants every reasonable chance of escape from serious or fatal injuries

the focus, crashworthiness is understandably a major preoccupation of air safety regulators.

10 years. He has a degree in aeronautical engineering from the University of Sydney. Today he is Airworthiness Engineer—Crashworthiness in the

Safety Research Technical Group, made up of delegates of airworthiness authorities from around the world. The group coordinates worldwide research

continued attention to the airworthiness aspects of cabin and survival

aimed at improving the performance, under crash conditions, of automotive

research might result in lives being saved one day.

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Appendix 1

Meeting dates

on the following dates:

Member biographiesBarbara Yeoh, BSc (Hons), Fellow AICD

Chair, Audit and Risk Committee, April 2004 to presentBarbara Yeoh is the principal of Barbara Yeoh & Associates Pty Ltd. Before

Director, Corporate Advisory with Oxley Corporate Finance Ltd between 1992 and 2000. This followed six years as General Manager of the Treasury

as Assistant Director General, Financial Management, including a period as Acting Deputy Director General. Ms Yeoh’s early career was spent with Telecom Australia and the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

Ms Yeoh is a member of the boards of Southern & Eastern Integrated Transport Authority and Eastern Health. She chairs the Finance and Audit Committee and the Finance Committee, respectively, of those organisations.

She is also a director and member of the Governance Committee of the

the Finance Committee of the Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music.

In addition, she chairs the Compensation Assessment Panel (Fisheries Act

and is a member of the Commonwealth Statutory Fishing Rights Allocation Review Panel.

Ms Yeoh has held numerous previous appointments on a wide range of boards, councils and committees.

She is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

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24 August 2006

9 November 2006

8 February 2007

27 April 2007

1 June 2007

29 June 2007

Rod Alfredson, Bachelor of Business (Accountancy)

Member, Audit and Risk Committee, November 2006 to present

major technology implementation and change management.

In his last senior management position in the Australian Public Service, Mr

Department of Finance and Administration (previously in the Indigenous Portfolio). The position was a statutory appointment reporting directly to the Portfolio Minister

Previously, Mr Alfredson held senior positions in the Indigenous Portfolio including

Agencies, the responsible Minister and parliament on the results of audits.

Mr Alfredson serves as an independent member on a number of audit committees in the Commonwealth public sector and ACT Government.

He is a member of two professional accounting bodies—the Institute of Chartered

until recently was a member of the Australian Evaluation Society.

Shane Carmody, BA, MBA

Member, Audit and Risk Committee, April 2007 to present

Mr Carmody joined CASA in October 2006.

From 1995 to 2006 Mr Carmody held senior executive positions in the Department of Defence, including as Deputy Secretary Intelligence and

Department of Finance and Administration managing an overseas project. Mr Carmody has had an extensive career in the public service. After serving in the Australian Army for 14 years, specialising in intelligence operations, he moved to the civilian side of the defence portfolio in 1989.

Mr Carmody was a member of the Defence Committee (managing the operations of the Department of Defence) from 2001 to 2006 and was also a member of numerous other senior defence and whole-of-government committees.

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Bruce Gemmell

Member, Audit and Risk Committee, April 2004 to April 2007

Mr Gemmell was a director with the Department of Aviation in 1985, and a First Assistant Secretary in the Department of Transport and Regional Services with responsibility for aviation from November 1998 to April 2001. In that position, he led the department’s handling of the (Mobil) Avgas fuel contamination crisis in 2000 and the successful negotiation of Australia’s

the Civil Aviation Authority’s inaugural staff members and was the project

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Notices of proposed rule making publishedNPRM 0608OS – Extended diversion time operations (EDTO)

NPRM 0604MS – A proposal to modernise and harmonise rules for the maintenance of Australian aircraft and licensing of aircraft maintenance personnel

NPRM 0601AS – Carriage and use of ADS-B avionics

NPRM 0603OS – Sport and recreational aviation operations

NPRM 0605OS – Parachuting operations from aircraft

Notices of final rule making publishedNFRM 0303OS – Aerial application operations – other than rotorcraft

NFRM 0601AS – Carriage and use of ADS-B avionics

NFRM CAO 100.66 – Maintenance authorities – EASA equivalents

Notices of proposed change publishedNPC 139/02 – Proposed amendments to the Manual of Standards (MOS)

for Part 139 aerodromes

Draft advisory circulars publishedDraft AC 21-45(0) – Airworthiness approval of airborne automatic dependant

surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B) equipment

Draft AC 47-01(2) – Registration of aircraft and related matters

Draft AC 121-02 – Extended diversion time operations (EDTO) – Approvals under CASR 121.0245(1)

Draft AC 139-23(0) – Laser emissions which may endanger the safety of aircraft

service

Draft AC 172-03(0) – Control tower principles

Advisory circulars publishedAC 21-45(0) – Airworthiness approval of airborne automatic dependant

surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B) equipment

AC 47-01(2) – Registration of aircraft and related matters

AC 60-2(1) – Flight simulator approvals

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AC 139-09(0) – Aerodrome safety inspections at registered and certain other aerodromes

AC 139-23(0) – Laser emissions which may endanger the safety of aircraft

AC 171-04 – Software and its use in aeronautical telecommunication and radio navigation services

Draft civil aviation advisory publications publishedDraft CAAP 5.13-2(0) – Night visual flight rules rating

Draft CAAP 5.23-2(0) – Multi-engine aeroplane operations and training

implementation of ASTM-E-1444

Draft CAAP 155-1(0) – Aerobatics

Civil aviation advisory publications publishedCAAP 5.13-2(0) – Night visual flight rules rating

CAAP 155-1(0) – Aerobatics

CAAP 234-1(1) – Guidelines for aircraft fuel requirements

CAAP 235-4(1) – Guidelines for the consideration and design of: engine out SID (EOSID) and engine out missed approach procedures

Regulation impact statements publishedNone.

Draft manuals of standards publishedNone.

Manuals of standards made or promulgatedNone.

Amendments to the Civil Aviation Act 1988 promulgatedCivil Aviation Legislation Amendment (Mutual Recognition with New Zealand) Act 2006

Maritime Transport and Offshore Facilities Security Amendment (Security Plans and Other Measures) Act 2006

Airspace (Consequentials and Other Measures) Act 2007

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Amendments to the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988Select legislative instrument AmendmentSLI 2006 No. 184 Removes regulations 5.26B to 5.26J from the

Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and amends Civil Aviation Order Part 40, section 40.0

SLI 2007 No. 70 Supports the amendments to the Civil Aviation Act 1988 to give effect to the Australian Government’s mutual recognition policy

SLI 2007 No. 171 Amends the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988

amendments pursuant to the Airspace Regulations 2007

Amendments to the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998Select legislative instrument AmendmentSLI 2006 No. 185 Names Delta Fire Services Pty Ltd as an eligible

services

SLI 2007 No. 41 Amends the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 to introduce a new Part 137 that applies to aeroplanes engaged in aerial application operations (other than rotorcraft) and replaces provisions of the Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and Civil Aviation Orders as these currently apply to aerial agricultural operations

SLI 2007 No. 172 Amends the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 as part of a series of minor consequential amendments under the Airspace Regulations 2007

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Amendments to the Civil Aviation (Fees) Regulations 1995Select Legislative Instrument 2007 No. 116 amended the Civil Aviation (Fees) Regulations 1995 to revise and extend the list of regulatory services for which

rates, in line with the Australian Government’s cost recovery policy.

Civil Aviation Orders made or promulgatedCAO 40.7 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2006CAO 20.16.3 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2006CAO 43.1 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2006CAO 95.8 Amendment Order (No. 2) 2006CAO 40.1.0 Amendment Order (No. 2) 2006CAO 100.16 Instrument 2006CAO 20.16.3 Amendment Order (No. 2) 2006CAO 40.3.0 Amendment Order (No. 2) 2006CAO 40.0 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2006CAO 29.10 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2006CAO 100.16 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007CAO 100.66 Instrument 2007CAO 82.0 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007CAO 40.1.0 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007CAO 40.3.0 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007CAO 20.18 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007CAO 82.5 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007CAO 82.3 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007CAO 82.1 Amendment Order (No. 1) 2007

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New legislative change projects initiatedAS 06/08 – Replacement of CAAP airways-2(0) with AC 171-04(0)AS 06/09 – Revision of section 14.2 of the MOS for CASR Part 139

AS 06/10 – New Advisory Circular (AC) 173-04(0) – Revalidation of instrument flight procedures and related aerodrome lighting facilities

OS 06/11 – Amendment to CAAP 234-1(1) – Guidelines for aircraft fuel requirements

OS 06/12 – Amendment to CAO 29.10: Air service operations – Aircraft

permissionAS 06/13 – Conversion of Civil Aviation Advisory Publications 89I-1(2),

89R-1(1) and 89W-1(0) to Advisory Circulars 139-12(0), 139-06(0) and 139-07(0)

AS 06/14 – CASR Part 71: Standards for airspaceAS 06/15 – Approval of aviation meteorological service providersMS 06/16 – Amendment to CAO 100.7 – Administration and procedure

– Weight control of aircraftMS 06/17 – Review of Advisory Circular 47-1(1) – Registration of aircraft

and related mattersSS 07/01 – Use of overseas flight simulator organisations to conduct

instrument rating renewals

OS 07/03 – Amendments to CAO Part 82 – Safety management systems, crew resource management, true copy of AOC on international flights

OS 07/05 – A proposal by CASA to change CAOs 82.1, 82.3, 82.5 and 82.7 to require AOC holders to provide information via a biannual survey

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Appendix 3Operating statisticsTable 14 – Aerodromes as at 30 June 2005–06 and 2006–07

2005–06 2006–07

Registered 141 138

Transitioninga 0 0

Total 291 295a

an aeroplane landing ground. Transitional provisions apply to aerodromes that were licensed when the new legislation came into effect on 2 May 2003. Regulatory transitions are now complete.

Table 15 – Aircraft registrations, 2003–04 to 2006–07

2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Initial registrations 487 497 630 671

Changes of registration holder 1,176 567 766 1,410a

Changes of property interest holder 1,611 678 1,261 –

Cancellations of registration 256 258 759 191b 11 87 95 119

c 1,261 1,490 236 22

Aircraft registered as at 30 June 12,160 12,401 12,672 12,718

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includes data previously reported under the category ‘Changes of property interest holder’.b

holder.c Due to changes of address, loss, etc.

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Unmanned vehicles 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0.01Gliders 6 49 155 442 154 66 38 9 919 7.23Powered gliders 0 0 8 30 51 44 17 5 155 1.22Balloons 0 0 0 13 69 127 90 26 325 2.56 Piston 0 0 11 70 118 345 299 90 933 7.34 Turboprop 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 5 0.04 Jet 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00 Rotary 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0.01 Piston 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 2 6 0.05 Piston 0 3 0 0 0 34 18 7 62 0.49 Turboshaft 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 1 3 0.02 Piston 0 7 73 50 170 194 254 77 825 6.49 Turboshaft 0 2 40 152 106 55 38 19 412 3.24 Turboshaft 0 0 0 18 47 20 12 5 102 0.80 Turboshaft 0 0 0 0 11 1 0 1 13 0.10 Piston 555 535 1,569 2,737 590 359 208 119 6,672 52.46 Turboprop 0 2 0 24 52 97 32 8 215 1.69 Jet 0 10 10 9 6 0 0 0 35 0.28 Piston 3 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 0.03 Turboprop 0 0 0 0 1 18 3 2 24 0.19 Jet 0 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.04 Piston 13 30 253 730 143 14 15 11 1,209 9.51 Turboprop 3 0 6 79 43 21 9 3 164 1.29 Jet 0 0 4 7 0 2 3 1 17 0.13 Piston 21 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 24 0.19 Turboprop 0 0 0 1 96 95 19 2 213 1.67 Jet 1 0 1 16 19 18 12 7 74 0.58 Piston 1 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 5 0.04 Turboprop 0 2 2 1 6 3 1 6 21 0.17 Jet 0 1 1 0 15 15 7 1 40 0.31 Piston 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0.01 Jet 0 0 1 7 14 20 101 10 153 1.20 Jet 0 1 0 0 26 32 20 1 80 0.63 Total by age bracket 603 653 2,137 4,386 1,740 1,582 1,204 413 12,718

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Table 17 – Number of civil aircraft holding a valid certificate of airworthiness as at 30 June 2007

Certificate of airworthiness category Number Special certificate of airworthiness Primary category 7

Intermediate category 0

Restricted category 476

Limited category 214

Amateur built 337

Standard certificate of airworthiness Normal 8,677

Utility 265

Acrobatic 532

Commuter 48

Transport 588

Manned free balloon 293

Special class 52

Light sports aircraft 14

Total 11,994Note: The difference between the total of aircraft registered (12,718—see Table 15) and the

applicable regulatory requirements.

Table 18 – Airworthiness directives and bulletins, 2006–07

Type of directive Number Australian airworthiness directive 530

New issue 316

Cancellation 22

Amendment 190

Normal 379

Urgent 151

Australian unique 2

Based on foreign airworthiness directive 528

Exclusion from airworthiness directive 212

Review of airworthiness directive 18

Airworthiness bulletin 45

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Table 19 – Certification/airworthiness certificates, authorisations and approvals, 2003–04 to 2006–07

2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Type certificate Aeroplanes 4a 4a 2a 2

Lighter than air 1 3 3 1

Rotorcraft 0 1 0 0

Subtotal 5 8 5 3Type acceptance certificate Aeroplanes 21 16 7 15 – transport category 10 – other

Lighter than air 5 2 3 n/a

Rotorcraft 4 6 3 n/a

Subtotal 30 24 13 25 Other authorisations, certificates and approvals Special Flight Authorisation 4 22 26 2

Australian Parts Manufacturer Approvalb 12 0 3 52

Australian Technical Standard Order Authorisation 4 5 2 0

Special Flight Permit 17 1 2 2

Exclusions against Airworthiness Directives 20 148 195 212

Australian Parts Manufacturer – 6 1 4

Other Production Approvals – 1 0 35

Maintenance Authority n/a n/a n/a 1a

b

aerostructures and plastics now have some 500 different parts and it is common to process them in batches of about 20 to 40.

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Table 20 – Aircraft Service Difficulty Reports

Status Number

Received in 2006–07 1,686

Closed in 2006–07 2,391

Open as at 30 June 2007a 274a

Air traffic control

Table 21 – Air traffic control licences and ratings, 2005–06 and 2006–07 m

2005–06 2006–07 30 June 2007 New issue Exchanged New issue Exchanged Total active

Licences 50 53 43 6 1,137

Ratings 93 16 72 9 1,312

Flight operations and personnel

Table 22 – Air operator’s certificates, 2005–06 and 2006–07 m

2005–06 2006–07 Type of application General Airline General Airline aviationa operationsb aviationa operationsb

Initial issue 45 14 40 2

Subsequent issue 338 4 202 6

Subsequent issue with variation 3 9 6

Total 656 93 472 84

training, foreign aircraft (passengers and cargo), foreign aircraft (cargo), scheduled cargo services, scheduled passenger services and unmanned aerial vehicles.a Processed by the CASA Service Centre. Includes some low-capacity regular public

transport operators.b

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Table 23 – Australian flight crew licensing examinations taken in 2006–07

Examination type Exam code Total Pass % pass Air Transport Pilot Licence Air Law – Aeroplane and Helicopter AALW 725 543 74.90Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems – Aeroplane AASA 691 436 63.10Aerodynamics and Aircraft Systems – Helicopter AASH 74 57 77.03Flight Planning – Aeroplane AFPA 707 444 62.80Flight Planning – Helicopter AFPH 69 54 78.26Human Factors – Aeroplane and Helicopter AHUF 613 562 91.68Meteorology – Aeroplane and Helicopter AMET 617 579 93.84

Performance and Loading – Aeroplane APLA 579 463 79.97Performance and Loading – Helicopter APLH 53 43 81.13Subtotal 4,818 3,684Commercial Pilot Licence Aerodynamics – Aeroplane CADA 1,624 1,086 66.87Aerodynamics – Helicopter CADH 283 208 73.50Operations, Performance and Flight Planning – Aeroplane CFPA 1,540 1,007 65.39Operations, Performance and Flight Planning – Helicopter CFPH 298 197 66.11Human Factors – Aeroplane and Helicopter CHUF 1,648 1,323 80.28Flight Rules and Air Law – Aeroplane CLWA 1,408 1,071 76.07Flight Rules and Air Law – Helicopter CLWH 291 187 64.26Meteorology – Aeroplane and Helicopter CMET 1,621 1,363 84.08

Aircraft General Knowledge – Aeroplane CSYA 1,407 1,098 78.04Aircraft General Knowledge – Helicopter CSYH 297 221 74.41Subtotal 11,918 9,045Private Pilot Licence Aeroplane Overseas Conversion PAOS 99 74 74.75Helicopter Overseas Conversion PHOS 3 3 100.00Private Pilot Licence – Aeroplane PPLA 1,879 1,474 78.45Private Pilot Licence – Helicopter PPLH 124 85 68.55Subtotal 2,105 1,636Commercial Balloon Pilot Licence 8 3 37.5Ratings Grade 1 Flying Instructor AFR1 133 110 82.71Agricultural Pilot – Aeroplane AGRA 17 9 52.94Agricultural Pilot – Helicopter AGRH 33 18 54.55Command Instrument Rating IREX 1,367 964 70.52Private Instrument Flight Rules PIFR 39 25 64.10Subtotal 1,589 1,126Total 20,438 15,494

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Table 24 – Flig ht crew licensing examinations, 2003–04 to 2006–07m Location Region

2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Total % pass Total % pass Total % pass Total % pass

Air Transport Pilot Licence 4,271 72.90 4,312 79.23 4,110 73.80 4,818 76.50

Commercial Pilot Licence 9,422 69.20 9,011 69.91 10,739 76.43 11,918 75.90

Private Pilot Licence 1,897 75.30 1,900 75.20 1,802 78.69 2,105 77.72

Total 15,590 15,223 16,651 18,841

Table 25 – Flight crew licences issued and current at 30 June 2003–04 to 2006–07m

2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Type of licence Issued Current Issued Current Issued Current Issued Current

AeroplaneAir Transport 373 6028 332 6103 378 6,024 488 6,226

Commercial 804 1,303 670 4,220 987 3,712 1,162 3,686

Private 1,342 15,498 1,134 15,014 1,377 15,304 1,279 11,448

Student GFPT 1,628 4,564 1,476 4,449 1,630 3,704 1,138 3,085

Subtotal 4,147 27,393 3,612 29,786 4,372 28,744 4,067 24,445Helicopter

Air Transport 53 429 33 433 40 500 48 551

Commercial 249 930 185 955 216 1282 212 1,337

Private 102 376 78 388 99 770 103 566

Student GFPT 10 41 6a 15a 4 31 4 9

Subtotal 414 1,776 302 1,791 359 2,583 367 2,463Other

Commercial balloonb 3 90 6 90 3 96 7 110

Student (no GFPT) 0 0 0 0 4345 5299 3,110 6,038

Flight Engineerc 0 252 0 247 0 0 0 216

Restricted Flight Engineerc 0 738 0 754 4 0 n/ad n/ad

Subtotal 3 1,080 6 1,091 4,352 5,395 3,117 6,364Total 4,564 30,249 3,920 32,668 9,083 36,722 7,551 33,272

passengers within the training area).a

respectively) due to database coding errors.b Balloon total current for 2004–05 is an approximation only.c Flight engineers may also hold another flight crew licence and will be included in both

d Figure not available.

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Maintenance organisations and personnel Table 26 – Certificates of approval, 2005–06 and 2006–07

2005–06 2006–07 Type of application General Airline General Airline aviationa operationsb aviationa operationsb

Initial issue 35 9 38 11

Subsequent issue 22 23 34 16

Subsequent issue with variation 2 3 0 13

Total 136 77 188 76

Note: Includes organisations involved in one or more of aircraft and component maintenance, design (aircraft, components and materials), distribution (components and materials), aircraft maintenance engineer training and examinations.a Processed by the CASA Service Centre. b

Table 27 – Aircraft maintenance examinations, 2005–06 and 2006–07

Examination type 2005–06 2006–07

Scheduled examination sittings 4,626 5,724

Special examination sittingsa 1,518 1,554

Category technical competency examinationsb 176 137

Weight control authority examinations 0 0

Total 6,320 7,415a Special examination sittings may be approved for individuals who are unable to sit

an examination at a scheduled sitting date and have a particular reason to sit for an examination for the issue of an aircraft maintenance engineer licence. Training

b These examinations are for Australian Defence Force and overseas licence holders only.

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Table 28 – Aircraft maintenance engineer licences/ratings, 2003–04 to 2006–07

2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Licence assessment Category Technical Competency Assessment 123 143 159 159

Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Assessment 15 14 10 315

Licence/rating Aircraft Maintenance EngineerLicences—initial issue 198 224 217 206

ratings issued at 30 June 581 490 310 380

Current Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licencesat 30 June 6,274 6,274 6,341 6,403

Airworthiness/welding authoritiesExaminer authorities—initial issue 12 15 8 37

Maintenance authorities 230 250 361 668

Non-destructive testing authorities 34 27 24 172

Weight control authorities 9 5 5 46

Welding authorities 7 4 14 45

Current airworthiness/weldingauthorities at 30 June 1,785 1,791 1,826 1,856

Table 29 – Training course approvals, 2003–04 to 2006–07

Course type 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Type certificate

Practical training 9 11 5 3

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Medical

Table 30 – Medical certificates, 2003–04 to 2006–07m Location Region

Certificate 2003–04 2004–05a 2005–06a 2006–07classb Initial Renewal Fail Issued Fail Issued Fail Initial Renewal Fail Class 1 2,130 16,365 22 15,428 22 17,630 21 1,888 12,984 24

Class 2 6,519 23,191 39 24,580 42 28,031 34 5,403 18,479 40

Class 3 87 653 5 737 2 661 2 52 635 1

Total 8,736 40,209 66 40,745 66 46,322 57 7,343 32,098 65a Due to changed reporting requirements, initial and renewal data for 2004–05 and 2005–06 are amalgamated.b

Enforcement

Table 31 – Licence and certificate action, 2003–04 to 2006–07m

Action 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 Show cause notices issued 26 42 22 27

Conferences held 11 14 9 10

Suspensions 8 5 1 4

Cancellations 8 13 8 6

Other enforcement actiona 56 53 45 64

CASA Service Centre. a

Table 32 – Medical certificate action, 2003–04 to 2006–07m Location Region

Certificate 2003–04 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07 classa Cancellation Suspension Cancellation Suspension Cancellation Suspension Cancellation Suspension

Class 1 8 6 20 8 6 2 6 6

Class 2 20 9 29 4 12 6 8 12

Class 3 5 2 2 5 0 0 0 1a

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Table 33 – Infringement notices and prosecutions, 2004–05 to 2006–07

Action 2004–05 2005–06 2006–07

Infringement notices issued 79 107 109

Matters referred to the Director of Public Prosecutions 21 6 12

Acquittals 5 1 0

Convictions 10 7 12

Table 34 – Staff by group and category as at 30 June 2007

Group Category

Human Resources 21 17 6 23

Legal Services Group 28 21 1 22

Information Services Group 39 30 2 32

Air Transport Operations Group 154 123 4 127

General Aviation Operations Group 208 174 14 188

Personnel Licensing, Education & Training Group 83 72 26 98

Total 668 549 72 621Note: Excludes staff temporarily employed through agencies.

Table 35 – Staff by classification and region as at 30 June 2007

Employment Location Region classification Canberra Region Eastern Northern Southern Sydney West Air Transport Inspector 0 8 4 0 3 1 0

Airworthiness & Aerodromes 51 104 27 13 26 20 18

Corporate Services 226 93 37 12 20 14 10

Field Safety Advisers (Safety Promotion) 5 0 0 0 0 0 0

Flying Operations (Airlines) 4 20 6 0 6 7 1

Flying Operations (General Aviation) 6 62 21 11 8 12 10

Professional Services 10 4 2 0 1 0 1

Safety Systems Specialist 3 0 0 0 0 0 0

Senior Management 19 4 4 0 0 0 0

Total 326 295 101 36 64 54 40

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Approved permanent positions

Permanentstaff

Temporarystaff

Totalstaff


Table 36 – Age analysis by employment classification as at 30 June 2007Em

Employment classification Age grouping Total <25 25 to 34 35 to 44 45 to 54 55 to 64 >64 Air Transport Inspector 0 2 3 3 0 0 8

Airworthiness & Aerodromes 0 0 20 56 69 10 155

Corporate Services 31 63 76 76 68 5 319

Field Safety Adviser (Safety Promotion) 0 0 3 1 1 0 5

Flying Operations (Airlines) 0 0 1 3 17 3 24

Flying Operations (General Aviation) 0 2 7 24 31 4 68

Professional Services 0 1 3 5 4 1 14

Safety Systems Specialist 0 0 1 1 1 0 3

Senior Management 0 0 0 6 12 5 23

Total 31 69 115 175 203 28 621% of total staff 4.99 11.11 18.52 28.18 32.69 4.51

Table 37 – Equal employment opportunity staffing by classification and gender as at 30 June 2007 %

Male Female Total % Disability ATSI NESB Disability ATSI NESB Female

Air Transport Inspector 0 0 5 0 0 0 5 0.00

Airworthiness & Aerodromes 5 0 11 0 0 31 47 65.96

Corporate Services 6 0 26 6 0 5 43 25.58

Field Safety Adviser (Safety Promotion) 1 0 3 0 0 0 4 0.00

Flying Operations (Airlines) 0 0 1 0 0 2 3 66.67

Flying Operations (General Aviation) 2 0 4 0 0 0 6 0.00

Professional Services 1 0 2 0 0 0 3 0.00

Safety Systems Specialist 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0.00

Senior Management 1 0 5 0 0 0 6 0.00

Total 16 0 58 6 0 38 118 37.29

Note: Only 51.04% of current staff have voluntarily completed EEO forms.

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Table 38 – Permanent and temporary staff by classification and gender as at 30 June 2007E

Employment classification Male Female Total % Permanent Temporary Permanent Temporary Female

Air Transport Inspector 7 0 1 0 8 12.50

Airworthiness & Aerodromes 148 4 3 0 155 1.94

Corporate Services 108 29 147 35 319 57.05

Field Safety Adviser(Safety Promotion) 5 0 0 0 5 0.00

Flying Operations (Airlines) 24 0 0 0 24 0.00

Flying Operations (General Aviation) 63 2 3 0 68 4.41

Professional Services 9 2 3 0 14 21.43

Safety Systems Specialist 3 0 0 0 3 0.00

Senior Management 21 0 2 0 23 8.70

Total 390 37 159 35 621 31.24

Table 39 – Full-time and part-time staff by classification and gender as at 30 June 2007 Location Region

Employment classification Male Female Total % Full-time Part-time Full-time Part-time Female

Air Transport Inspector 7 0 1 0 8 12.50

Airworthiness & Aerodromes 149 3 3 0 155 1.94

Corporate Services 131 6 168 14 319 57.05

Field Safety Adviser (Safety Promotion) 5 0 0 0 5 0.00

Flying Operations (Airlines) 24 0 0 0 24 0.00

Flying Operations (General Aviation) 63 2 3 0 68 4.41

Professional Services 9 2 2 1 14 21.43

Safety Systems Specialist 3 0 0 0 3 0.00

Senior Management 21 0 2 0 23 8.70

Total 414 13 179 15 621 31.24

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Appendix 5Consultant, contractor, legal, advertising, media and direct mail expenses

Table 40 – Service contractor and consultant costs, 2006–07E

Vendor Nature and purpose Amount ($)

Acumen Alliance Pty Ltd TRIM, consultancy and internal audit services 262,051

Allen Consultancy Drug and alcohol testing project 10,590

Amaroo Associates Pty Ltd Financial and accounting services 80,385

CASA’s Airways and Aerodromes Branch 46,016

Anthony John Cotton Drug and alcohol testing project 32,329

Ascent Governance Pty Ltd FMA transition 302,562

Barbara Yeoh and Associates Pty Ltd Audit committee fees 34,699

Bevington Group Consulting and delivery of operational excellence training 194,911

Clayton Utz Drug and alcohol testing project 227,273

Clear Lead Pty Ltd Knowledge and mapping services 68,020

Dalmahoy Graham Consulting Chairman SCC and business analysis services 57,744

Davpac Pty Ltd Drug and alcohol testing project 28,660

Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Updating CASA business continuity plan 68,400

Department of Transport and Regional Services ICAO representative 282,778

Donna Bull Drug and alcohol testing project 50,566

Effective People Regulatory development services 19,639

GMT Consulting Group Continuation of technical writer 21,971

GR Consulting Group Pty Ltd Oversight project 55,936

Han-Bry Pty Ltd Amendment of aviation forms and manuals, and other aviation consultancy services 22,820

Human Engineering Pty Ltd Human factors capability 76,419

ISM Group Damovo management, information technology security and business analysis 477,879

Jetcraft Aviation Pty Ltd Flight safety consultancy expenses 10,525

Covertone Preparation of security policy and security plan 27,612

John & D Raby Aviation Safety Forum 18,132

Karl Arnold Information technology infrastructure 122,159

KPMG Internal audit and consultancy services 350,414

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LPC Australia Pty Ltd Tenancy management services 44,925

Maximus Solutions Australia Development of Public Service Act policy and project management services 120,014

Naverus Development of advisory circular 13,121

Netimpact Online Publishing Pty Ltd CASA CD-ROM library 204,871

RSM Bird Cameron Probity advisory services 11,875

Servitel Telephony support 12,000

Siller Systems Administration Record management consultancy 27,056

Sirius Telecommunications Provision of security and reception services 223,064

Stopline Pty Ltd Protected disclosure policy 19,025

Strategem Computer Contractors Business analysis services 63,708

Total Decision Support Pty Ltd Information technology services 138,104

United Group Services Real estate consultancy 29,500

WordsWorth Writing Production of CASA Annual Report 2005–06 46,313

Wordware Development and maintenance of CASA manuals 110,385

Total service contractor and consultant costs 4,878,436 Note: Excludes GST. Expenditure relates to amounts greater than 10,000. Contractors and consultants employed in projects are included in this listing. Rounded to whole dollars.

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Table 41 – Legal costs, 2006–07

Vendor Amount ($) Attorney-General’s Department 1,373

Australian Government Solicitor 18,675

Clayton Utz 2,423

Ian Harvey 172,625

Mallesons Stephen Jacques 20,303

Phillips Fox 116,587

Total legal costs 337,659 Note: Excludes GST and disbursements. Rounded to whole dollars.

Table 42 – Advertising costs, 2006–07

Vendor Amount ($) Aviation Trader 2,103

Deniliquin Newspapers 2,231

Gallery Group Communications Pty Ltd 5,600

hma Blaze Pty Ltd 13,061

TMP Worldwide Pty Ltd 8,529

Total advertising costs 31,524 Note: Excludes GST. Expenditure relates to amounts over $1,500. Rounded to whole dollars.

Table 43 – Media costs, 2006–07

Vendor Amount ($) AAP Information Services Pty Ltd 11,483

Aero Illustrations 9,050

Arthur Sanderson Pty Ltd 12,170

Australia Post 41,201

Breen Printing Pty Ltd 5,102

Chris Kelly Cartoonist Caricaturist 1,950

Department of Parliamentary Services 5,725

Fans Plans Pty Ltd 1,950

Flight Medicine Systems 1,920

Getty Images 6,818

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Goanna Print Pty Ltd 29,010

Guild of Air Pilots & Air Navigators 20,930

Hand Prints Photography 2,845

Heli Air Pty Ltd 6,912

Helicopter Transport and Training Pty Ltd 2,875

Hinterland Aviation Pty Ltd 2,179

hma Blaze Pty Ltd 3,018

Indigoblu 2,920

James Alexander Ostinga 10,125

John Mulcair 5,033

M Ward & C Smith 6,180

Macarthur Job 14,733

McMillan Print Group Pty Ltd 8,500

Media Monitors Australia Pty Ltd 52,870

Media Production House, The 2,380

Mel Dunn Aviation & Safety Consultant 1,632

Merran Williams 10,872

Michael J Smith 2,298

Montage Productions Pty Ltd 5,000

Paul Phelan 2,558

Phoenix Audio 2,520

Sabdent Pty Ltd 1,560

Stephen Ingham 4,320

WordsWorth Writing 20,931

Wrightsair Pty Ltd 2,655

Total media costs 394,990Note: Excludes GST. Expenditure relates to amounts over $1,500. Rounded to whole dollars.

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Table 44 – Direct mail costs, 2006–07

Vendor Amount ($) Alexandra Business Centre 8,498

Atlantis Pty Ltd 2,910

Australia Post 500,938

Australian Air Express Pty Ltd 37,957

Dawson Moving 3,100

DHL Express 148,169

Lane Print Group 4,745

McMillan Print Group 6,600

Offset Alpine Printing Pty Ltd 2,882

Ricoh Australia 1,820

Spring 5,485

TNT Australia Pty Ltd 120,443

Toll Transport Pty Ltd 22,581

Universal Express Courier Service 4,979

Wridgways 3,823

Total direct mail costs 885,850Note: Excludes GST. Expenditure relates to amounts over $1,500. Rounded to whole dollars.

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recommendations that affect the public.

Table 45 – Documents available from CASA

Document Available from Part of CASA Available in CASA website CD ROM library hard copy

Aeronautical Telecommunication and Radionavigation Service Providers

Australian Air Transport Pilot Licence (Helicopter) S76 Performance and

Appendix 6Documents available from CASA

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Document Available from Part of CASA Available in CASA website CD ROM library hard copy

MOS Part 139H, Standards Applicable to the Provision of Aerodrome

Syllabus of Examination—Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licences—

Syllabus of Examination—Aircraft Maintenance Engineer Licences—

Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Agreement Bulletin—AME Licensing—

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Table 45 continued

191

PA R T 1

192 Abbreviations and acronyms

193 Compliance index

195 Case studies, figures and tables

198 Alphabetical index

References 191

192


Abbreviations and acronyms

AC advisory circular

ADS-B automatic dependence surveillance–broadcast

AOCATOG Air Transport Operations Group

ATSB Australian Transport Safety Bureau

CAAP Civil Aviation Advisory Publication

CAC Act Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997

CAO Civil Aviation Order

CAR Civil Aviation Regulations 1988

CASR Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

CEOCOACPGs Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines

CTC competitive tendering and contracting

EASA European Aviation Safety Agency

EEO equal employment opportunity

EMS environmental management system

FOI Act Freedom of Information Act 1982

GAOG General Aviation Operations Group

GFPT general flying progress test

GLS GNSS Landing System

GNSS Global Navigation Satellite System

GRAS Ground-based Regional Augmentation System

GST Goods and Services Tax

ICAO International Civil Aviation Organization

ICC Industry Complaints Commissioner

ICT information and communications technology

MCANTOMOS Manual of Standards

MTOWNFRMNPRMNVG night vision goggles

OAROHS Act Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991

PASOPBS Portfolio Budget Statements

RAAF Royal Australian Air Force

RAF Royal Air Force (United Kingdom)

SCC Standards Consultative Committee

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R E F E R E N C E S

Requirement Reference Pages

ref Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, section 311A

Audit Committee CAC Orders 2005, subclause 15(2) 35–6, 162–4

strategies for achieving those outcomes and the principal outputs

Commonwealth Disability Strategy CAC Orders 2005, clause 18 121

Directors CAC Orders 2005, clause 14 35

Ecologically sustainable development CAC Orders 2005, subclause 17(2), 115–6 and environmental performance ref Environment Protection and Biodiversity

Conservation Act 1999, section 516A

Effects of ministerial directions and CAC Orders 2005, clause 12 34–5

government

operations in producing its principal outputs

Enabling legislation, functions CAC Orders 2005, clause 8 16–7 and objectives

Exemptions to requirements for CAC Financials 2005, clause 1D n/a

Factors, events or trends influencing CAC Orders 2005, subclause 10(1)(b) 2–4 performance

Financial statements Subclause 1(b) and subclause 2(1) 127–60 of Schedule 1 to the CAC Act

a statement, signed by the directors to the CAC Act

Auditor-General’s Report to the CAC Act

Commonwealth Fraud Control ii, 39, 40 Guidelines 2002

Freedom of information CAC Orders 2005, subclause 17(2), 108, 111–5 ref Freedom of Information Act 1982, subsection 8(1)

Indemnities and insurance CAC Orders 2005, clause 16 122–3

Judicial decisions and decisions of CAC Orders 2005, clause 11 108, 109–10 administrative tribunals that have

on operations

Location of major activities CAC Orders 2005, clause 9 i, 27, 117–8 and facilities

Ministerial directions on performance CAC Orders 2005, subclause 12(1)(a), ref 34–5 of functions, exercise of powers Civil Aviation Act 1988, sections 12 and 49

Ministerial directions regarding CAC Orders 2005, subclause 12(1)(a), ref 34–5 documents and information Civil Aviation Act 1988, sections 12B and 49

Ministerial directions regarding CAC Orders 2005, subclause 12(1)(a), ref 34–5 reporting Civil Aviation Act 1988, sections 12D and 49


Requirement Reference Pages

Civil Aviation Act 1988, sections 12A and 49

Occupational health and safety CAC Orders 2005, subclause 17(2), ref 117–21 Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991, section 74

during the year, including principal outputs, major investing activities,

Organisational structure CAC Orders 2005, clause 9 20–1

Reports on the operations of the CAC Orders 2005, clause 11 90, 104 authority by the Auditor-General, a parliamentary committee or the Commonwealth Ombudsman

Responsible minister(s) CAC Orders 2005, subclause 8(b) 34

Review of performance CAC Orders 2005, subclause 10(1)(a) 50–98

or principal activities during the

CAC Act Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997

CAC Orders 2005 Commonwealth Authorities and Companies (Report of Operations) Orders 2005

CAC Financials 2005 Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Orders (Financial Statements for periods ended on or after 1 July 2005)

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Improved aviation safety: New experts increase CASA’s capability 75

Flight simulation is serious business for CASA 95

Record charity flight gets all-clear from CASA 120

Crash test dummies: A life-saving preoccupation—crashworthiness 124

Figures1 Actual results for 2005–06 and actual and budgeted 6 results for 2006–07

2 Actual revenue for 2005–06 and actual and budgeted 7 revenue for 2006–07

3 Sources of revenue, 2006–07 8

4 Expenditure, 2006–07 9

5 Financial position, 2005–06 to 2009–10 10

7 Staff by group as at 30 June 2007 28

8 Aviation regulation in Australia 34

10 Staff turnover, 2002–03 to 2006–07 42

2006–07)

12 General Aviation Operations Group surveillance of organisations, 70 2006–07

13 Air Transport Operations Group surveillance of organisations, 2006–07 70

14 Air Transport Operations Group performance against the service 82 delivery standards

15 General Aviation Operations Group performance against the 82 service delivery standards

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16 Personnel Licensing, Education and Training Group performance 83 against the service delivery standards

17 Media coverage of CASA, 2006–07 105

18 CASA’s environmental management system 116

Tables1 Comparison of actual and budget results for 2006–07 with actual results for 2005–06 6

2 Performance against PBS strategic objectives 52

3 Internal reporting evaluations 66

4 Timeframes for complaints resolution 102

5 Action in relation to outstanding/open complaints 103

6 Coronial inquiries, 2002–03 to 2006–07 104

7 Merits review by Administrative Appeals Tribunal of regulatory decisions, 2002–03 to 2006–07 106

8 Categories of CASA decisions appealed to the Administrative Appeals Tribunal, 2006–07 107

9 Applications to Federal Court for judicial review of regulatory decisions, 2002–03 to 2006–07 107

10 Freedom of information requests, 2002–03 to 2006–07 114

information matters, 2002–03 to 2006–07 114

12 Internal review of CASA freedom of information decisions, 2002–03 to 2006–07 115

14 Aerodromes as at 30 June 2005–06 and 2006–07 170

15 Aircraft registrations, 2003–04 to 2006–07 170

16 Average age of the Australian fleet of civil aircraft as at 30 June 2007 171

as at 30 June 2007 172

18 Airworthiness directives and bulletins, 2006–07 172

2003–04 to 2006–07 173

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24 Flight crew licensing examinations, 2003–04 to 2006–07 176

25 Flight crew licences issued and current at 30 June 2003–04 to 2006–07 176

27 Aircraft maintenance examinations, 2005–06 and 2006–07 177

28 Aircraft maintenance engineer licences/ratings, 2003–04 to 2006–07 178

29 Training course approvals, 2003–04 to 2006–07 178

33 Infringement notices and prosecutions, 2004–05 to 2006–07 180

34 Staff by group and category as at 30 June 2007 181

gender as at 30 June 2007 182

as at 30 June 2007 183

30 June 2007 183

40 Service contractor and consultant costs, 2006–07 184

41 Legal costs, 2006–07 186

42 Advertising costs, 2006-07 186

43 Media costs, 2006–07 186

44 Direct mail costs, 2006–07 188

45 Documents available from CASA 189

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Alphabetical index

Aabsences, unplanned, 42accidents or dangerous occurrences in the workplace, 118accountability, 13, 102–4Administrative Appeals Tribunal, 31, 71, 105

appeals against CASA decisions, 58, 107, 109–10merits reviews of CASA decisions, 106reviews of freedom of information decisions, 108

Administrative Appeals Tribunal Act 1975, 17Administrative Decisions (Judicial Review) Act 1977, 17, 105advertising, 124advisory circulars, 67Aerial Agricultural Association of Australia, 61, 74Aeronautical Information, 79aeronautical information services, 78Air Navigation Act 1920, 17Air Navigation Commission, 77Air Navigation Regulations 1947, 17air operator’s certificates, 2, 13, 19, 45, 46, 62, 63, 74, 77, 80

Air Services Act 1995, 17Air Services Agreement, 97Air Services Regulations 1995, 17air traffic control equipment, 77

air traffic management, 96–7

air transport inspectors, 60, 75–6Air Transport Operations Group (ATOG), 5, 27, 28–9, 70, 75, 82, 84aircraft maintenance engineer licensing, 63Airports Act 1996, 17Airservices Australia, 32, 34, 77, 92, 96Airspace (Consequentials and Other Measures) Act 2007, 16Airspace Act 2007, 16airspace classification and designation, 16

Airspace Regulations 2007, 16airworthiness, 31, 47, 96, 124

certificates, 63, 73, 86

directives, 63, 73, 84alcohol testing. see drug and alcohol testing and managementAnnual Procurement Plan, 122annual report award, 5, 65application forms, 12, 63, 80Arrangement between the Australian and New Zealand Governments on Mutual

Recognition of Aviation-Related Certification, 97Asia–Pacific regional planning, 96

Asian Development Bank, 97ATOG. see Air Transport Operations Group (ATOG)ATSB. see Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)Audit and Risk Committee, 35–36, 89

charter, 65members, 36

audit charter, 38, 65audit plan, 36, 65audit programme, risk-based, 55, 69, 84Auditor-General Act 1997, 17Australian Airspace Policy Statement, 33

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Australian Civil Aircraft Register, 5, 18Australian Maritime Safety Authority, 34Australian National Audit Office, 108

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), 3, 34, 90, 92Australian Warbirds Association, 86authorised persons, 45, 83automatic dependent surveillance–broadcast (ADS-B), 77–8aviation industry, 11, 18–9

consultation with, 4, 5, 32, 61, 68, 83, 92–94, 113sponsorship of, 73, 74working groups, 67

Aviation Industry Regulatory System, 38aviation medical certification, 5, 12, 47, 71, 73, 74

aviation regulatory services, tracking of, 80aviation safety, 3, 11–12

compliance, 46, 51, 69, 71promotion and education, 33, 47, 50, 51, 56, 72–3public confidence in, 57

standards, 45, 51, 67–69, 92–4Aviation Safety Forum, 47, 61, 68, 92, 113aviation safety seminar series, 72aviation security identification card, 73

Aviation Transport Security Act 2004, 17Aviation Transport Security Regulations 2005, 17

B‘big day out’ operation, 76bilateral arrangements, 59, 98Bilateral Aviation Safety Agreement, 59, 98Brazil, 59, 98‘Briefing in a box’ series, 56, 86

business plan, 74

CCanada, 59, 98CASA briefing, 73CASA Certified Agreement 2006–2008, 41

CASA Corporate Plan, 50CASA groups, 28–33CASA Hotline, 37, 103CASA Licensing and Registration Centre, 41, 80, 88CASA Service Centre, 45–46, 63, 80certificate of airworthiness, 63, 73, 86

certificate of approval, 2, 19, 45, 46, 62, 74, 80

Changing the rules web page, 68charity flight, 120

Chicago Convention, 96Chief Executive Officer, 22, 35, 36, 60

directives, 45, 68, 69, 93, 94report, 2–4

China, 59, 98Civil Aviation Act 1988, 13, 16, 34–35, 41, 108, 111, 115, 123

amendments, 5, 67Part IIIA investigations, 31

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civil aviation advisory publications (CAAPs), 67, 79, 166Civil Aviation (Carriers’ Liability) Act 1959, 16, 123Civil Aviation (Fees) Regulations 1995, 67Civil Aviation Orders, 16, 67, 89, 94Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 (CARS), 16, 67, 74, 89, 94Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (CASRs), 16, 52, 67, 89, 94

Part 39, 84Part 119, 13Part 137, 61

code of conduct, 40, 43Comcover, 5, 108Commonwealth Authorities and Companies (Report of Operations) Orders 2005, 122Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Act 1997, 13, 17, 35, 38, 109Commonwealth Authorities and Companies Orders 2002, 109Commonwealth Disability Strategy, 121Commonwealth Ombudsman, 57, 104Commonwealth Procurement Guidelines, 122competitive tendering and contracting, 123complaints, 37, 57, 64, 102–104. see also Industry Complaints Commissioner (ICC)compliance. see aviation safety, compliancecompliments, 102conflicts of interest, 40

consultation, 4, 5, 32, 61, 68, 83, 92–4, 113contracting. see competitive tendering and contractingcoronial inquiries, 104

Corporate Relations Branch, 33crashworthiness, 124Criminal Code Act 1976, 17cross-agency reviews, 108

DDepartment of Defence, 92Department of Transport and Regional Services, 34, 92, 96, 97, 98Deputy Chief Executive Officer, 23

diploma in aviation safety regulation course, 5, 42Director of Aviation Safety. see Chief Executive Officer

Director of Public Prosecutions, 31Directors General of Civil Aviation Conference, 59, 96disabilities, people with. see Commonwealth Disability Strategydocument, categories of, 112domestic airline industry, 11, 19drug and alcohol testing and management, 12, 54, 94

EEASA. see European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA)ecologically sustainable development, 115education and communication, 33, 47, 50, 51, 56, 64, 69, 71, 72, 91electronic payments, 12, 88employees. see staffemployment terms and conditions, 41Enforcement Policy and Practice Branch, 31, 46enforcement regime, 46, 58, 70–71entry control, 45–6Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999, 115

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environmental management system, 115–116eRoom database, 58ethics awareness, 64European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), 59, 98executive management, 22–6, 35

FFederal Court

prohibition orders, 108judicial review, 105, 107, 109–110

field safety adviser programme, 3, 5, 12, 56, 64, 72, 90–1

Finance Office, 29

Financial Management and Accountability Act 1997, 13, 38, 50financial performance, 6–9

cash flow, 9

expenses, 8

financial position, 10

forecasts, 13revenue, 7

flight crew examinations and licensing, 74, 96

Flight Crew Licensing Industry Delegates Handbook, 71Flight Crew Licensing Procedures Manual, 71flight manuals, 71, 74

Flight Safety Australia, 5, 33, 56, 72, 87, 88flight simulation training, 74, 95, 97

flying training, 71, 72, 73

foreign air transport operators, 29, 77fraud control and awareness, 40, 64freedom of information, 108, 111–3

Administrative Appeals Tribunal review of decisions on, 108decisions, 114–5requests, 114

Freedom of Information Act 1982, 17, 108, 111, 113, 114

GGeneral Aviation Operations Group (GAOG), 5, 30, 38, 69, 70, 80, 82, 84general aviation summits, 4, 5Gliding Federation of Australia, 73Global Navigation Satellite Systems (GNSS), 79, 88GNSS Landing System (GLS), 79Ground-based Regional Augmentation System (GRAS), 79

HHotline (CASA), 37, 103Human Resources, 30

IICAO. see International Civil Aviation OrganizationICC. see Industry Complaints Commissioner (ICC)Implementation Procedure for Airworthiness, 59, 98incident and accident reports, 90indemnities, 122–3Indonesia, 98industry. see aviation industry

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Industry Complaints Commissioner (ICC), 23, 37, 57, 102–103industry oversight project, 2, 46, 53, 54, 76Information Services Group, 30inspectors. see air transport inspectorsinstruments of appointment, 83insurance, 122–3internal audit, 38, 65, 89international airline industry, 11, 18–19International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), 18, 58, 59, 96, 113

audit, 13, 96Standards and Recommended Practices, 13, 79, 96Taskforce on the Improvement of the Air Operator Certificate, 77

international relations, 59, 96–98

Llanding systems, 79learning and development initiatives for staff, 42Legal Services Group, 31, 46legislative change projects, 169Legislative Drafting Branch, 31Legislative Instruments Act 2003, 17legislative reform programme, 16Lockhart River accident, 3, 90, 105long-term funding strategy, 62

Mmaintenance engineer licensing and exams, 63, 73

management development, 5, 64manufacturing and certification permissions, 90

manufacturing organisations, 69Manufacturing, Certification and New Technologies Office (MCANTO), 31–32

market research, 86–88, 124media coverage 105Minister for Transport and Regional Services, 13, 33, 34, 35, 60, 97, 109

NNational Airspace System, 4New Zealand, 97night vision goggles, 84night vision imaging systems project, 61notice of final rule making, 67, 68

notice of proposed change, 67notice of proposed rule making, 67

Ooccupational health and safety, 117–21

designated work groups, 117–8policy, 121preventive measures, 119–20reportable incidents, 118representatives, 117

Occupational Health and Safety (Commonwealth Employment) Act 1991, 117, 118, 121office moves, 27

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Office of Airspace Regulation (OAR), 4, 5, 32–33

Office of Best Practice Regulation, 45

Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing, 31

Ombudsman Act 1976, 17online services

complaints, 37flying training, 71

forms, 63self-service portal, 12, 74, 80, 81, 88

organisational structure, 20–21, 27outcome and outputs, 50, 51, 66, 67–74

PPacific Aviation Safety Office (PASO), 97

Papua New Guinea, 98Parliament, responses to, 90performance

corporate, 90financial, 6–9

framework, 50measures, 50, 51–65, 80service delivery standards, 80, 82–83

permissions, 19, 80Personnel Licensing, Education and Training Group, 32, 83pilot safety workshops, 87Planning and Governance Office, 33

portfolio agencies, 34, 50–51, 92Portfolio Budget Statements (PBS), 50–51

strategic objectives, 52–65privacy awareness, 64Privacy Act 1988, 17probity, 40procurement policies and procedures, 122protected disclosure policy, 40public confidence in aviation safety, 57

Public Service Act 1999, 38publications and safety products, 5, 12, 47, 71, 88purchasing, 122

RRadio Technical Commission for Aeronautics Special Committee, 97rapid process improvement initiative, 88Red Bull Air Race, 85regional offices, 27, 69

regulatory advisory panels, 67, 69regulatory decisions

freedom of information procedures, 113reviews, 16, 105–7

Regulatory Development Management Branch, 33, 45Reporting framework, 60, 65, 66, 80, 109Required Navigation Performance – Authorisation Required (RNP-AR), 79

risk management, 5, 39, 65, 89, 108Comcover, survey, 108

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Risk Management and Internal Audit Branch, 33, 40Royal Aeronautical Society’s 9626 International Working Group, 97rule making, 67, 68

SSafety Promotion Branch, 33safety systems specialists, 3, 11, 60, 75–6SCC. see Standards Consultative Committee (SCC)self-service portal, 12, 74, 80, 81, 88Senate Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport Committee, 90senior management. see executive management

service delivery, 80–8service fees, 62significant event, definition, 109

small regional operators, 84sponsorship for safety education programmes, 73, 74staff, 3, 8, 18, 28, 41–4

education and training, 5, 42–3, 64, 69executive, 22–3

profile, 41

recognition scheme, 43–4recruitment, 60, 75, 121relocation, 27, 117senior management, 24–6, 27turnover, 42unplanned absences, 42with special needs, 121

standards. see aviation safety, standardsStandards Consultative Committee (SCC), 45, 47, 61, 67, 92–4, 113STOPline, 40strategic relationships, 92–4Strategic Risk Management and Internal Audit Plan, 65surveillance, 5, 12, 28–30, 46, 54, 55, 69, 70, 76, 84surveys, 57, 61, 86–8

aviation safety promotion, 56CASA Service Centre customer satisfaction, 63Flight Safety Australia, 72

Swinburne University of Technology, 5, 42synthetic trainers, 74

Ttendering, 122, 123Transport Safety Investigation Act 2003, 17

UUniversal Safety Oversight Audit Program, 13, 96US Federal Aviation Administration, 59, 79, 98

Wwarbird self-administration, 4, 61, 86website. see online servicesworkers’ compensation premium, 120–1Workplace Relations Unit, 43

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Licensing, certification, registration

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Australian Civil Aircraft Register

The effect of a hangover when flying can be just as dangerous as the intoxification itself.

Alcohol takes a long time to leave the system and even though you may feel as though you are no longer under the influence, you could be. A hangover can last 48 – 72 hours after your last drink.

The number of serious errors committed by pilots dramatically increases at or above concentrations of 0.04% blood alcohol. This is not to say that problems don’t occur below this value. Some studies have shown decrements in pilot performance with blood alcohol concentrations as low as the 0.025%.

Alcohol, even 24 hours after consumption, produces a dulling of judgement, comprehension and attention, lessened sense of responsibility, a slowing of reflexes and reduced coordination. It also reduces eye efficiency, increased frequency of errors, decrease of memory and reasoning ability, and fatigue.

Make sure you leave at least 8 hours from bottle to throttle, however, this does not mean you are in the best physical condition to fly, or that your blood alcohol concentration is below the legal limits. Ideally, total avoidance of alcohol should be a key element observed by every pilot in planning or accomplishing a flight. Alcohol avoidance is as critical as developing a flight plan, a good pre-flight inspection and avoiding severe weather.

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safety tipsMustering by helicopter can be risky for people and machine. Here are some simple safety tips to follow when mustering by helicopter.

If blinded by dust or grit, stop, crouch down and wait for it to settle. Never chase after things that blow away.

Do not approach the helicopter with anything taller than yourself.

Never drive or ride under spinning rotor blades. Never use avgas drums for any other purpose.

Always lie unused drums on their sides. On sloping ground always leave on the downhill side

for maximum rotor clearance. When placing fuel in the paddock, place it where it

can easily be seen and clear of trees, wires etc. Never exit the helicopter when in the air. Helicopters should be approached from the front.

The pilot cannot see directly under or behind the helicopter.

Do not touch the helicopter, especially the bubble - they are plastic and may scratch easily.

Do not unbuckle your seatbelt until the pilot has given the OK.

Do not move under the helicopter when the helicopter is starting up or winding down.

If you are unsure about any safety advice or emergency procedures given, consult your chief pilot.

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tips on avoiding wire strike There are many factors that lead pilots to hit wires. These include:

forgetting about already located wires difficulty seeing wires inadequate inspection of the area poor planning misjudgement a lack of supplementary reference points distraction spur of the moment flying

While well developed observation skills will often save you from a wire strike incident, many have been caused by misjudgement of distance. It is difficult to determine the distance between helicopter and powerlines from the cockpit. Since around 25% of all low level flying accidents involve collision with wires, it is recommended you don’t fly low unless necessary.

Remember to ask for assistance to avoid wire strike accidents. For private pilots, that means relying on current documents and getting a briefing from people familiar with the area. For aerial work pilots, your support should include:

your employer, who should provide procedures and training

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ground crew who are located on sire who are familiar with the area

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effects of fatigue when flying The effects of fatigue include a reduction in: muscular strength and co-ordination vision and perception memory performance monitoring error management decision making motivation and attitudes communication ability to cooperate

Many of the unique characteristics of the flying environment make pilots particularly susceptible to fatigue. Once your flight is underway and established on altitude, sleepiness and other fatigue symptoms intensify. Contributing aircraft environmental factors include movement restriction, variable air flow, low barometric pressure and humidity, noise, and vibration.

When extreme, fatigue can cause uncontrolled and involuntary shutdown of the brain. That is, regardless of motivation, professionalism, or training, an individual who is extremely sleepy can lapse into sleep at any time, despite the potential consequences of inattention.

Naps can work to your advantage when large blocks of time for sleep are unavailable. Studies show that naps can acutely improve alertness and should be taken when a person feels sleepy. It is important however to keep your naps to no longer than 30 minutes.


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WHICH WAYWHICH WAY is up?PREVENTING SPATIAL DISORIENTATION

spatial disorientation Spatial disorientation concerns a pilot’s inability to correctly interpret aircraft position, altitude or airspeed in relation to the earth’s surface. It is a condition where a pilot’s perception of direction does not agree with reality.

Anyone sitting in an aircraft that is making a coordinated turn, no matter how steep, will have little or no sensation of being tilted in the air unless the horizon is visible. Similarly, it is possible to gradually climb or descend without a noticeable change in pressure against the seat. In some aircraft, it is possible to execute a loop without pulling negative “G’s,” so that without visual reference, you could be upside down without being aware of it.

Ways to prevent spatial disorientation are:

Be aware of the many potential illusions and the situations in which they can occur.

If you experience an illusion during flight trust your instruments and disregard your sensory perceptions.

You should only fly when you are physically and mentally fit. Flying with a cold will affect your inner ear balance organs, making disorientation more likely to occur.

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effects of drugs when flying Any drug, illicit or over the counter, can be extremely dangerous to a pilot. They interfere with judgment and co-ordination and are responsible for drowsiness, dizziness, blurred vision, spatial disorientation, confusion, vertigo and mental depression. The effects of drugs can be even more pronounced at higher altitudes than on the ground.

Anti-histamines (for allergies) - Cause sedation with varying degrees of drowsiness, decreased reaction time, disturbances of equilibrium. DO NOT pilot a helicopter within 24 hours of taking an antihistamine.

Aspirin - Toxic effects are relatively rare and are almost always associated with large doses. If you take aspirin in a small dosage and have had no reactions in the past, it is probably safe to take it and fly.

Motion sickness remedies - Cause drowsiness and depress brain function. Do not take either prescribed or over the counter motion sickness remedies. If suffering from airsickness while piloting an aircraft, open up the air vents, loosen the clothing, use supplementary oxygen if available and keep the eyes on a point outside the helicopter. Avoid unnecessary head movements.

Anaesthetics - Following local and general dental and other anaesthetics, a period of 48 hours should elapse before flying.

Barbiturates and pain killers - These drugs generally suppress mental alertness.

Any use of illicit drugs is incompatible with air safety. Even the so-called “soft drugs” affect performance, mood and health.

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The testing officer should debrief the candidate as soon as possible after the conclusion of the flight. The debriefing should cover the following items of the pre-flight briefing and air exercises, as appropriate:








Regardless of the overall result of the test, the testing officer must discuss with the candidate’s instructor and, if possible, the CFI of the flying training organisation the strengths and weaknesses observed during the flight test. In any event, the testing officer must make an entry in the candidate’s training record to reflect the details and outcome of the assessment.


At the conclusion of the debrief process the testing officer should complete the Application for Flight Instructor Rating – Aircraft test form. If the test resulted in a pass assessment, the testing officer may endorse the candidate’s logbook [for delegates holding a CAR 5.14(2) delegation]. The guidance for this process may be found in the Flight Crew Licensing Procedures Manual.


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Find more information on the Civil Aviation Order on the project web site http://casa.gov.au/cao100.66

You can also contact the project team by mail (no stamp required) at: CASA Maintenance Regulations Project

Reply Paid 2005 Canberra ACT 2601

The Maintenance Regulations Project team will continue to update stakeholders on progress.

Privileges of Category B2The holder of an authority in Category B2 may issue a CRS following completion of maintenance on avionic or electrical systems, including such avionic or electrical system maintenance within the scope of the ATA chapter designators mentioned in Appendix 3 of CAO 100.66.

The holder may certify and supervise others and requires a specific rating for type-rated aircraft. The B2 license is not broken into specific sub-categories. Avionics is defined in CAO 100.66 as instrument and radio systems.

EligibilityTo be eligible for a Maintenance Authority, the applicant must be:

at least 21 years of age

be able to communicate effectively in the English language

meet the airworthiness management requirements

not suffer from a relevant disability

meet the knowledge, experience and competency requirements that are relevant for the authority or rating and

Note that the CAO 100.66 MAs will exist in parallel with other MAs and licenses under CAR 31 and 33B until the new regulations are completed.

What’s nextThe changes to existing legislation are currently being drafted. Discussions will continue with industry through various consultative bodies to refine our regulatory approach. As well, CASA is looking at ways to deal with maintenance licensing issues in the general aviation and aerial work sectors.

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Safety promotion products available from www.casa.gov.au Field Safety Advisors available for consultation on 131 757New promotional products for GNSS & Instructor GuidesPhone 131 757 for infomation on regulation changes and rulesSubscribe to Flight Safety Australia – it’s simple & freeNew VFR Flight Guide @ www.casa.gov.au/pilots/flitgde.htmOn Track, Safety on the Ground & Oxygen First now on DVDSafety promotion products available from www.casa.gov.au Field Safety Advisors available for consultation on 131 757New promotional products for GNSS & Instructor GuidesPhone 131 757 for infomation on regulation changes and rulesSubscribe to Flight Safety Australia – it’s simple & freeNew VFR Flight Guide @ www.casa.gov.au/pilots/flitgde.htmOn Track, Safety on the Ground & Oxygen First now on DVD-Safety promotion products available from www.casa.gov.au Field Safety Advisors available for consultation on 131 757

Aerial application operations–other than rotorcraft

TRANSITION to CASR Part 137

Contacts and further informationIf you have any questions or comments on the legislation or the transition process, contact Rob Glenn by:


Phone: 131 757 (local call cost within Australia) ask for Rob Glenn

Fax: 02 6217 1209

Mail: Part 137 Transition GPO Box 2005 Canberra ACT 2601

Nomination to transition form CASA has posted a nomination form for the transition of agricultural AOC operators to Part 137 operations on the CASA website. The information required on the form will be used to assess the suitability of the holder to exercise the authorisation requested by the transition to CASR Part 137.

If at any time you would like assistance with any aspect of the nomination form, contact the CASA Service Centre on 136 773.

Submitting your nominationYou may submit the completed nomination form to the CASA Service Centre by email, post or fax.

Post: CASA Service Centre PO Box 836 FORTITUDE VALLEY 4006

Fax: 07 3842 2580


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