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Northern Air Transport Association (NATA)
April 25, 2017 Aaron McCrorie Director General, Aviation Safety Regulatory Framework RDIMS #
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Air sector BY THE NUMBERS
Industry size and diversity is reflected in the numbers: 36,450 Canadian registered aircraft 68,546 licensed pilots 2,324 air carriers (59.5% Canadian; 40.5% Foreign) 15,839 aircraft maintenance engineers and 1001 approved maintenance organizations 1,213 Approved Check Pilots 155 Advanced Qualification Program Evaluators 76 Design Approval Representatives
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Air sector BY THE NUMBERS (cont’d)
567 certified aerodromes (306 airports, 261 heliports) and 1,820 non-certified aerodromes 15,000,000 km2 of airspace managed by the largest single Air Navigation Service provider in the world (NAV CANADA) $27.7B in annual revenues generated by the third largest aerospace sector in the world, which: Exports 80% of its output Employs 141,000 people in Canada (2012) Airlines, airports and related services employ 140,000 Canadians Air transport jobs represent 5% of employment in the North
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Aviation safety by the numbers
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Canadian-registered aircraft accidents 227 232 231 204 222 193 Canadian-registered fatal aircraft accidents 29 32 30 10 23 *Accident Rate per 100,000 hours flown 5.3 5.4 4.8 5.2 4.5 Accident Source: Transportation Safety Board *Source: Transport Canada hours flown are estimated Canadian-registered aircraft, excluding ultralights, balloons, gyroplanes, dirigibles, hang gliders and similar aircraft types
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Transport Canada civil aviation by the numbers
1,255* employees 1,063* employees responsible for oversight Approximately $124M budget Average Inspector age is above 50 years old Attrition-recruitment rate over 25% for the last 3 years Same rate expected to follow for several more years Comprehensive Review underway * As of March 31, 2017
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Organizational chart Civil Aviation still one national aviation safety team, but with increased leadership capacity Organic approach to developing organization Files may overlap between Regulatory Framework and Oversight Director General Aviation Safety Regulatory Framework Aaron McCrorie Oversight and Transformation Denis Guindon Director Policy and Regulatory Services Michel Beland National Operations François Collins Office of the Directors General A/Lindsay Valente Management Services Félix Meunier Standards Robert Sincennes National Aircraft Certification David Turnbull Medicine David Salisbury Regional Director Atlantic Region Peter Fullarton Quebec Region Justin Bourgault Ontario Region Joseph Szwalek Prairie and Northern Region Jean-Stéfane Bergeron Pacific Region Shari Currie Line relationship Functional relationship
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Initiating transformation
Transport Canada Civil Aviation Transformation Project launched in April 2015. Extensive consultation with Civil Aviation staff from across the country, senior TC executives, other government departments, employee associations, and industry. Issues/challenges were identified, including: Limited leadership/management capacity Gaps in governance Oversight challenges Lengthy and inefficient regulatory program 45 projects in total, including budgetary adjustments and initiatives from the Comprehensive Review projects. Several projects have been closed and changes have taken place: Program Governance Review Oversight Advisory Board Transport Canada Civil Aviation Transformation Project launched in April 2015 as an integral element of establishing two Civil Aviation Directors-General.
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Oversight program improvements
Transport Canada has taken steps to modernize and update the civil aviation oversight system in an effort to continuously improve services provided to the aviation industry, surveillance of the aviation system and the overall safety of the air sector for the travelling public. The approach to oversight has evolved to include: An Oversight Advisory Board (OAB) To date, 34 OAB meetings have been held for over 19 enterprises ranging across several sectors from across the country All regions have convened an OAB A National Oversight Office In finalization Updated surveillance tools, guidance materials and documentation A risk indicator database and surveillance planning tool A formal process to ensure appropriate management review and sign off of surveillance reports A standard approach for document collection and retention for surveillance activities A formal process for identifying and managing high risk operators A five-year quality assurance plan to review adherence to surveillance policies and to evaluate effectiveness of the program OAB Meetings Sector Breakdown: 703: 6 704: 2 705: 9 702/604: 2 702/703, AOC, FTU and AMO: 2 702/703/705/AMO: 2 704/AMO: 2 AMO: 4 N/A: 3 (blank): 2 Regional breakdown: Atlantic Region: 7 National Operations: 4 Ontario Region: 3 Pacific Region: 9 PNR: 6 Quebec Region: 5
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Regulatory program prioritization
Focus on mitigating system-level safety risks through regulatory and non-regulatory action: Approach and Landing: assessing potential regulatory changes, including approach ban requirements, enhancements to runway end safety areas, and increase education and awareness Unmanned Air Vehicles: implementing a more rigorous regulatory framework to strengthen safety, while providing the regulatory conditions to support economic growth in the sector Loss of Control In-Flight: supporting international efforts to reduce accidents by focusing primarily on enhancing pilot training Human Performance Factors: addressing risks that can affect an individual’s performance through regulatory initiatives, including “Flight Crew Fatigue Management” and “Crew Resource Management”
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CIVIL AVIATION REGULATORY PRIORITIES
CAR 306 – Water Airports (CGI) Seaplane Operations (CGII) Minimum Take-off Performance (CGII) Airport Winter Maintenance (CGII) Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) Miscellaneous Amendment Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) *Flight Crew Fatigue Management (FCFM) (Risk posed by Human Performance Factors) *Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) *Airside Access and Vehicle Control (AAVC) (Approach and Landing (Phase of Flight)) *Operations to and from dry/wet contaminated runways – CAR 705 (Approach and Landing (Phase of Flight)) *Runway End Safety Area (RESA) (Approach and Landing (Phase of Flight)) Standard ELT – Maintenance Intervals CAR 521 – Approval of the Type Design or a Change to the Type Design of an Aeronautical Product *Standard - Crew Resource Management (CRM) (Risk posed by Human Performance Factors & Risk of Loss of Control In-Flight) Standard - TP Master Minimum Equipment List Policy and Procedures Manual Approved Training Organizations (ATO) Approach Ban (Approach and Landing Phase of Flight) SJC regulatory commitments CANADA GAZETTE DRAFTING (REGULATIONS SECTION (TCRS)) DRAFTING INSTRUCTIONS IN RED – Initiatives associated to the Top Aviation System Level Safety Risks. Published in 2015: Flight Deck Occupants Interim Order No. 3 (CGI – May 9, 2015) Flight Attendants and Emergency Evacuation (CGII – June 17, 2015 SOR/ ) Aerodrome Work Consultations (CGI – July 11, 2015) SJC – Miscellaneous (CGII – July 1, 2015 SOR/ ) Flight Duty Time and Fatigue Risk Management Systems (Notice of Intent – CGI – August 8, 2015) Published in 2016: Flight Deck Occupants Interim Order No. 4 (CGI – April 21, 2016) Seaplane Operations (CGI – May 21, 2016) Minimum Take-off Performance (CGI – May 21, 2016) Airport Winter Maintenance (CGI – May 28, 2016) Flight Deck Occupants Interim Order No. 5 (CGI – June 16, 2016) Aerodrome Work Consultations (CGII – October 19, 2016) Published in 2017: Flight Crew Fatigue Management (Notice of Intent – CGI – March 25, 2017) Interim Order Respecting the Use of Model Aircraft (CGI – April 1, 2017) Interim Order No. 2 Respecting the Use of Model Aircraft (CGI – April 8, 2017) IN CONSULTATION IN QUEUE * Top Aviation System – Level Safety Risk
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regulatory framework – 2016-2017 updates
Accomplishments: Minimum Equipment List – Notice of Proposed Amendment consulted – February 2016 Crew Resource Management (CRM) – Notice of Proposed Amendment consulted – February 2016 Runway End Safety Area (RESA) – Notice of Proposed Amendment consulted – May 2016 Seaplane Operations – Canada Gazette, Part I, May 2016 Winter Maintenance – Canada Gazette, Part I, May 2016 Minimum Take-Off Performance - Canada Gazette, Part I, May 2016 Aerodrome Work Consultations – Canada Gazette, Part II, October 2016 Performance Based Navigation State Plan – February 2016 Notice of Intent – Flight Crew Fatigue Management – Canada Gazette, Part I, March 2017 Interim Orders Respecting the Use of Model Aircraft – Canada Gazette, Part I, April 2017
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regulatory framework – 2016-2017 updates (cont’d)
2017 Anticipated Products: Approach Ban – Notice of Proposed Amendment for consultation – Spring 2017 Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) – Maintenance Intervals – Notice of Proposed Amendment for consultation – Spring 2017 Crew Resource Management (CRM) – Publication of amended standards – Spring 2017 Minimum Equipment List – Publication of amended standards – Spring 2017 Flight Crew Fatigue Management – Canada Gazette, Part I, Spring 2017 Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV) – Canada Gazette, Part I, Spring 2017 Cockpit Voice Recorders (CVR) – Canada Gazette, Part I, Spring 2017 Emergency Locator Transmitters (ELT) – Canada Gazette, Part I, Spring 2017 Seaplane Operations – Canada Gazette, Part II, Fall 2017 Winter Maintenance – Canada Gazette, Part II, Fall 2017 Minimum Take-Off Performance – Canada Gazette, Part II, Fall 2017
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regulatory framework – 2016-2017 updates (cont’d)
Other Activities Underway (2017) Runway End Safety Area (RESA) – for anticipated publication in Canada Gazette, Part I in 2018 Airside Access and Vehicle Control (AAVC) – for anticipated publication in Canada Gazette, Part I in 2018 Water Airports – for anticipated publication in Canada Gazette, Part I in 2018 Approved Training Organizations (ATO) – for anticipated publication in Canada Gazette, Part I in 2018 CAR 521 Approval of the Type Design or a Change to the Type Design of an Aeronautical Product – for anticipated publication in Canada Gazette, Part I in 2019
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Recent accomplishments
Signed a Bilateral Technical Arrangement (BATA) with China Progress on bilateral technical agreement with Japan Strengthening international engagement with other authorities in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Caribbean Progress in adopting into the Canadian Aviation Regulations the new international standards on carbon dioxide for airplanes and particulate matter for aircraft engines UAV Systems Program Design Working Group – Phase 2 Final Report publication UAV Education and Awareness campaigns Launch of the New Online Payment Solution for Civil Aviation Services TIMELINES Signed a BATA with China on September 22, 2016 Progress on bilateral technical agreements with Japan; We are currently working on the final draft of our technical arrangement with the Japan Civil Aviation Bureau and aim to have the arrangement take effect in April This arrangement is focused on maintenance. Progress in adopting into the Canadian Aviation Regulations the new international standards on carbon dioxide for airplanes and particulate matter for aircraft engines. UAV Systems Program Design Working Group – Phase 2 Final Report posted for consultation online and CARAC members notified September 26, 2016.
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Performance results Certification of CS100 and CS300
The yearly average number of services delivered in Civil Aviation is approximately 120,000. Volume of services delivered in : 864 Operating Certificates Air Operator Certificates (AOCs), Private Operating Certificates (POCs), Foreign Air Operator Certificates , (FAOCs) Flight Training Units (FTUs) and Approved Maintenance Organizations (AMOs) 4,775 UAV Special Flight Operating Certificates (SFOCs) 29,907 Licensing requests 6,353 Aircraft registration requests 602 Aircraft Inspections 2,088 Delegate nominations/ appointments and renewals 3,178 Manuals approved or amended 2,595 Approvals, authorizations and assessments conducted (includes Obstacle Assessments) 47,991 Medical Assessments
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Performance results (cont’d)
Enforcement actions due to investigations ( YTD*): 175 oral counselling 181 monetary penalties 11 punitive CAD suspensions 10 prosecutions In , 95% of the National Oversight Plan was completed. * As of December 31, 2016
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National Service Performance Average Working Days
Apr 1 – Mar 31 Net Change (Days) Vol. Days Private, Glider, Balloon, Ultralight, Gyrop, Rec. Licence / Permit Issue 2,980 22.6 3,209 19.6 3,142 27.2 +7.6 Commercial, Flight Engineer Licence 1,299 25.2 1,339 18.5 1,324 29.2 +10.7 Airline Transport Pilot Licence 783 27.6 574 25.6 538 28.1 +2.5 Flight Crew Rating Initial Issue 8,057 20.6 7,981 16.2 8,144 26.6 +10.4 Manual Amendments 2,344 40.8 2,104 26.4 3,178 27.9 +1.5 Issue Continuing C of R 2,999 16.9 3,145 23.0 2,926 36.9 +13.9
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Special authorization – Average Working Days
Apr 1 – Mar 31 Net Days Net Change Operator Type Volume 702 48 75.4 39 43.0 -32.4 43% 703 62 71.7 79 38.2 -33.5 47% 704 35 53.0 46 46.1 -6.9 13% 705 89 27.0 128 10.1 -16.9 63% POCs 71 36.1 116 41.0 +4.9 14%
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My tc online account (MTOA)
This project will create a new service delivery channel for TC services by building a client-centric digital services platform that will enable external clients, delegates and internal employees to access and complete regulatory authorization services (i.e. Licences, permits, certificates). The platform will include services from all modes (“multimodal”) and services will be introduced to the platform gradually over a number of years.
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ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM (OPS)
Civil Aviation clients and delegates can now pay user fees for 29 different services online. The selected services have high transactional volumes and low dollar values (fees range from $30 to $200 per transaction): Represents 42,000 transactions annually $2.6 million revenue annually Benefits include: Will reduce fee processing effort and administrative burden within Civil Aviation and Corporate Services Provides redirection to higher value work activities within Civil Aviation Will allow for easier linkage between the client fee payment and business process Will support more efficient document issuance, written examinations and flight test administration
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ONLINE PAYMENT SYSTEM (OPS) (cont’d)
Services within project scope include: Reissue / Replacement of a lost or destroyed document Flight Crew, ATC or AME Licence or Permit, Flight Crew Licence or Permit Ratings (Initial or Renewal) Temporary Licence, Permit or Medical Certificate Aircraft Marks Aircraft Certificate of Registration Flight Test conducted by Transport Canada Inspector Written examinations Ongoing: Execution of External Marketing Plan Continuous measurement of key performance indicators Second round of usability testing to verify stability of the system Minor modifications and bug fixes as issues are uncovered during real use of system
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Moving forward Online Environment and Transformation
Civil Aviation Service Integration Project Manual Review Project Minimum Equipment List (MEL) Approval Project Delegation of Professional Exams to Industry Approved Check Pilot Delegation Surveillance Program Evaluation and Update Project Strategic Planning and Resource Alignment Project
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