Presented to: COSCAP SA By: Aaron E. Wilkins III / Ajay Kumar Date: April 2011 FAAs Presence in South Asia An Overview of Technical Assistance Provided by the FAA

2 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April FAA Worldwide Mission We are 44,000 people whose Mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world. Work with ICAO and Aviation Industry elements as well in achieving this mission.

3 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April Kabul Abu Dhabi Moscow Washington, DC Montreal Tokyo London Singapore Dakar Beijing Shanghai Baghdad New Delhi Paris Frankfurt Brussels Brasilia

4 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April FAAs International Priorities Aviation Safety NEXTGEN Capacity Building Environmental Stewardship Government-Industry Partnerships

5 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April FAA International Presence International Aviation (API) Coordinates International Aviation Policies Supports USG Role at ICAO Manages Relationships with Bilateral Partners Conducts Strategic Outreach Promotes International Leadership Priorities for FAAs Flight Plan Safety (AVS) Assists International Partners with Developing/Maintaining Regulatory Capabilities Assesses Compliance with International Safety Standards Certifies Airworthiness Promotes Safety and Risk Management Air Traffic (ATO) Promotes Emerging ATM Technologies and Procedures Assists International Partners with ATM Master Planning

6 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April FAA Technical Assistance Programs The FAA's technical assistance programs facilitate delivery of FAA experts and knowledge to foreign civil aviation authorities around the world.

7 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April FAA Technical Assistance Programs (Cont.) Training: Each year, FAA arranges training for international officials from more than 50 countries at the FAA Academy and at U.S. industry and academic institutions.

8 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April Catalog of Courses For International Participants Table of Contents Airports Instrument Flight Procedure Development (TERPS & PANS-OPS) and Flight Inspection TrainingInstrument Flight Procedure Development (TERPS & PANS-OPS) and Flight Inspection Training Aviation English Instructor Training and Evaluation Regulatory Standards Training Technical Operations Training Air Traffic Training Aviation Security Training Distance Learning

9 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April FAA Technical Assistance Programs (Cont.) Flight Inspection: FAA flight inspection crews inspect and calibrate navigational aids worldwide.

10 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April FAA Technical Assistance Programs (Cont.) Equipment: The FAA supplies other countries with new and used equipment common to the FAA National Airspace System.

11 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April FAA Technical Assistance Programs (Cont.) Spare Parts and Repair Services: Civil aviation authorities are encouraged to obtain spare parts and repair of equipment through FAA.

12 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April In-country Technical Assistance FAA experts work with other countries to improve aviation safety. Experts are dispatched on short-term assignments to address specific problems and conduct surveys, studies, etc. Long-term assistance is provided by civil aviation assistance groups comprised of resident FAA advisers who assist in the development of a country's aviation system. The FAA has provided experts in the following areas: –Systems design and planning –Equipment installation and maintenance –Airworthiness maintenance –Type certification –Air traffic control procedures –Airport operations and standards

13 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Program The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established the IASA program through public policy in August of 1992.

14 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Program FAA's program focuses on a country's ability, not the individual air carrier, to adhere to international standards and recommended practices. Types of Assistance: –IASA Technical Review –IASA Technical Assistance

15 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April FAA Technical Assistance Programs How do we get started? Establish a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA): –MoAs are arranged with foreign aviation authorities to exchange technical information and pursue joint technical projects, including R&D activities. –The recipient country generally reimburses the FAA for the cost of the technical assistance.

16 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April Leadership Development Our contribution to the growth of leadership skills in foreign aviation professionals is an integral component of developing civil aviation organizations worldwide.

17 Federal Aviation Administration COSCAP Presentation April International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP) Each year, approximately 4,000 aviation professionals participate in the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP). Department of State assisted program.