AIR OPERATOR SURVEILLANCE

OBJECTIVES Determine compliance with regulatory requirements - safe practices Detecting changes in operational environment Determining need for regulatory, managerial and operational changes Measuring the effectiveness of previous corrective actions

SURVEILLANCE PROGRAM Phase I - Determine type and frequency of inspections Phase II- Accomplish the plan Phase III - Analyse data gathered Phase IV - Determine appropriate course of action

PHASE I Routine surveillance Allow for special surveillance Types of Surveillance required Current Operating environment Resources available Some operators may require more inspection

PHASE II High quality inspection reporting required Use of inspection checklists Implementation responsibilities defined

PHASE III Evaluation of the information Non-compliance with Regulations or Safe Operating Practices Isolated deficiencies or incidents Causes and trends

PHASE IV Determining Course of action Informal discussion with Airman/operator Formal written request for action Withdrawal of approval - program, document, etc. Investigation for enforcement action Modification of Surveillance Program

FREQUENCY OF OPERATIONAL INSPECTIONS Manual Inspections - each amendment and every three years Operations Control Inspections - annually Trip Records Inspections - annually Flight and Duty Time Records - annually Training program Inspections - all modifications approved Monitor for each type - One ground training, two simulator sessions, two flight training sessions contd

FREQUENCY OF OPERATIONAL INSPECTIONS Training Records inspection - annually Cockpit enroute inspections - four inspections annually for type Cabin enroute inspections - four inspections annually for type Station facility inspections - one inspection every two years at each transit base Ramp inspections - three inspections for each type Pilot proficiency checks - each check airman annually