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AMROBA September Newsletter.

Sorry KC but I almost missed this...

Via AMROBA: Volume 18 Issue 9 (September 2021)

1. Can Australian Civil Aviation System Change?

3 years ago, AMROBA took on the challenge to get the fundamental legislation changed so our civil aviation system enables global recognition of government certificates (e.g. the Authorised Release Certificate) and manufacturing and maintenance products and services recognised in their own right globally, especially with North America for manufacturing and the Asia Pacific region for maintenance services (where we should be participating). Since the new Deputy Prime Minister was appointed we have seen a change in attitude by his office, his portfolio Department and CASA’s CEO. There are positive signs.

2. What if the FARs were adopted? – NZ or the PNG version based on NZ?

What if the US system was adopted for all but the international airlines? If full adoption, the non-airline sector and the non-turbine powered helicopter sector. What would be the future if the FAA FBO system was adopted in Australia. No AOC or AMO for general aviation, including aerialwork. How will CASA provide regulatory oversight that is covered by the FAA’s Airports Division, not Flight Standards. Will CASA promulgate the FAA standards for non-approved FBOs or will it stick with a more stringent approach or will they adopt the NZ/PNG system?

It would be a massive change that would need a massive education program.

3. FAR FBO Adoption Consequences.

Whenever a foreign country’s aviation regulatory system, or part of that system is adopted, it is an obligation on government to ensure it is amended to work within other Australian legislation, federal and State.

4. Would adopting the FARs remove Chicago Convention Annexes Differences.

This has been an on-going debate within CASA and its predecessors for a couple of decades to no avail. AMROBA does not believe this is a decision that should be made by CASA. This is a political decision the DPM must make to meet the aspirations of the aviation participants. AMROBA and all of GA have voted for FAR alignment while Airlines have opted for the EASA system. Charter operators and supporting AMOs have also shown support for the FAR based system. The ultimate political policy should be adoption of the Treaty (Convention) Standards and Recommended Practices as close as practical when adopting the FAR system.

5. Using on-line module eBook training adopted.

Members are taking up the offer for Emperious eBook discussed in the last months Newsletter. This simply means an AME can either self-study to pass the CASA modular or participate in an AQF IV trade course and use the eBook to assist in sitting CASA examination.

(A one coffee read well worth the time -  )

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