1. Challenges and Solutions
A New Zealand Operators Perspective

9. Challenges Increasing competition from new operators
Under recording of aircraft hours
Changing attitudes
Increasing scrutiny by regulators, especially environmental regulators
Environmental Protection Authority
Worksafe NZ
CAA (HSNO & SMS)
Regional Councils

10. Solutions Competition Aircraft hours Changing attitudes
Compete on more than price
Aircraft hours
TiSR a work in progress
Changing attitudes
Communication/notification

11. Solutions – cont. Evolving Regulations
Environmental changes anticipated by NZAAA in 1990’s. Developed NZAAA Accreditation.
Operate to best practice standards to ensure sustainable industry
Safety Management System and Environmental Management System combined. Launched as Aircare in 2011

13. Aircare Pilots and staff have to be trained and competent.
Company must be able to demonstrate that staff comply with codes of practice.
Independently audited

14. Benefits Requires a risk based approach
Identify hazards
Control hazards
Check control effectiveness
Meets HSE legislation requirements
Meets CAA’s SMS requirements
Customer acceptance