But - Who pays?
Anyone who thinks ICAO compliance and audit is without cost – a free service – should probably think again. The nation pays and it is a hefty price; necessary of course but should the 'total' cost ever be disclosed, it would shock. ICAO audits, as with most audits can be of great benefit; as is the notion of 'universal' compliance ensuring the traveling public expectation for a 'standard' of 'safety' which may be relied on.
Every once in while ICAO auditors roll up and do their thing – they also write a 'report'. As the 'public purse' pays for this service and the agencies associated and the public 'service' machinery supporting, it only seems reasonable that the public should see that audit report; after all they did pay and it is 'their' safety.
“False face must hide what the false heart doth know.”
Why must it be kept secret? This is not a matter of national security it is a 'report' on the health of an industry, helpful in refining procedure and intimately associated with efficiency and safety. So why must it be squirreled away. The Canadian report has been 'leaked' and the walls didn't cave in; the only 'panic' seems to be that once again, the bureaucracy have been caught, pants down, exposing that which everyone within the industry knows as fact:-
“Ross Aimer, CEO of California-based Aero Consulting Experts, says a shortage of air traffic controllers and a trend toward off-loading safety responsibilities from government onto industry players remain concerns across the continent.”
Bang on - In a nutshell; succinct and very much reflective of the Australian situation. There is a vast, expensive army employed (by the people) who's sole purpose – in reality – is to ensure ICAO compliance. Alas, an extraordinary amount of money is spent on 'differences' to the ICAO. Take the time to read through the AMROBA newsletters and evaluate the 'cost' and inefficiency all this ducking and weaving produces.
AMROBA -
The challenge is to discover why so much time and effort is given over to 'differences' and to whose benefit this is. It ain't for the benefit of industry nor the public who depend on it; start there Minister, and please explain. I'm certain the public would love to know the answers..
Toot - toot.
Anyone who thinks ICAO compliance and audit is without cost – a free service – should probably think again. The nation pays and it is a hefty price; necessary of course but should the 'total' cost ever be disclosed, it would shock. ICAO audits, as with most audits can be of great benefit; as is the notion of 'universal' compliance ensuring the traveling public expectation for a 'standard' of 'safety' which may be relied on.
Every once in while ICAO auditors roll up and do their thing – they also write a 'report'. As the 'public purse' pays for this service and the agencies associated and the public 'service' machinery supporting, it only seems reasonable that the public should see that audit report; after all they did pay and it is 'their' safety.
“False face must hide what the false heart doth know.”
Why must it be kept secret? This is not a matter of national security it is a 'report' on the health of an industry, helpful in refining procedure and intimately associated with efficiency and safety. So why must it be squirreled away. The Canadian report has been 'leaked' and the walls didn't cave in; the only 'panic' seems to be that once again, the bureaucracy have been caught, pants down, exposing that which everyone within the industry knows as fact:-
“Ross Aimer, CEO of California-based Aero Consulting Experts, says a shortage of air traffic controllers and a trend toward off-loading safety responsibilities from government onto industry players remain concerns across the continent.”
Bang on - In a nutshell; succinct and very much reflective of the Australian situation. There is a vast, expensive army employed (by the people) who's sole purpose – in reality – is to ensure ICAO compliance. Alas, an extraordinary amount of money is spent on 'differences' to the ICAO. Take the time to read through the AMROBA newsletters and evaluate the 'cost' and inefficiency all this ducking and weaving produces.
AMROBA -
The challenge is to discover why so much time and effort is given over to 'differences' and to whose benefit this is. It ain't for the benefit of industry nor the public who depend on it; start there Minister, and please explain. I'm certain the public would love to know the answers..
Toot - toot.