Clarity, in a nutshell.
Ask the average punter who steps onto an Australian aircraft if they believe the aircraft is fully serviceable and safe; the answer would be 'absolutely' : and it would be a 100% true answer. The reason being the boys and girls in the hanger, in the workshop, in the office, on the ramp, the managers, supervisors and inspectors are all first class, properly trained, take pride in their work and interested in their work. It is in their DNA; much like pilots, it is much more then just a job.
That same traveler could be forgiven for assuming the 'rules' which govern the maintenance/ engineering/manufacturing sector are as modern as the aircraft engines, air frames and operating technology; and the training of those involved was at world best standards. These elements are all governed by the Civil Aviation Regulations - the uniquely Australian version. This what the tax payer funds, blithely believing the regulations to be of the same quality as the workforce. This is an incorrect assumption:-
Australia funds a truly 'staggering' bill to keep agencies like the CASA to regulate the aviation sector, produce the regulations which govern and generally keep industry not only legally and operationally sound, but also at world best standard. This involves the CASA adopting, promoting and introducing universally accepted 'Gold standard' innovations and dynamic changes which benefit the nation. Alas::
AMROBA - "Civil Aviation Regulations in any country are dynamic documents that are continually being changed to benefit the local industry, mostly to simplify processes, provide clarity and harmonise. The same dynamic regulatory change processes have not happened in the last 20 years in Australia."
AMROBA - "Staggering that government prevents regulatory changes that are needed to be globally harmonised and compliant with ICAO
AMROBA - "Australian manufacturers/designers kept at 1998 standards no longer used anywhere in the World.
If the CASA cannot get off its beam ends and bring in 'world best' practice then something must change. Perhaps instead of ensuring that nothing sticks to the minister or their own rice bowl; and, any and all responsibility for anything can be shifted away from 'their' desks backed with massive legal support; then we are still stuck in 1998.
Toot toot....ffs!
Ask the average punter who steps onto an Australian aircraft if they believe the aircraft is fully serviceable and safe; the answer would be 'absolutely' : and it would be a 100% true answer. The reason being the boys and girls in the hanger, in the workshop, in the office, on the ramp, the managers, supervisors and inspectors are all first class, properly trained, take pride in their work and interested in their work. It is in their DNA; much like pilots, it is much more then just a job.
That same traveler could be forgiven for assuming the 'rules' which govern the maintenance/ engineering/manufacturing sector are as modern as the aircraft engines, air frames and operating technology; and the training of those involved was at world best standards. These elements are all governed by the Civil Aviation Regulations - the uniquely Australian version. This what the tax payer funds, blithely believing the regulations to be of the same quality as the workforce. This is an incorrect assumption:-
Australia funds a truly 'staggering' bill to keep agencies like the CASA to regulate the aviation sector, produce the regulations which govern and generally keep industry not only legally and operationally sound, but also at world best standard. This involves the CASA adopting, promoting and introducing universally accepted 'Gold standard' innovations and dynamic changes which benefit the nation. Alas::
AMROBA - "Civil Aviation Regulations in any country are dynamic documents that are continually being changed to benefit the local industry, mostly to simplify processes, provide clarity and harmonise. The same dynamic regulatory change processes have not happened in the last 20 years in Australia."
AMROBA - "Staggering that government prevents regulatory changes that are needed to be globally harmonised and compliant with ICAO
AMROBA - "Australian manufacturers/designers kept at 1998 standards no longer used anywhere in the World.
If the CASA cannot get off its beam ends and bring in 'world best' practice then something must change. Perhaps instead of ensuring that nothing sticks to the minister or their own rice bowl; and, any and all responsibility for anything can be shifted away from 'their' desks backed with massive legal support; then we are still stuck in 1998.
Toot toot....ffs!