1. Workshop on Operations and Licensing
Fergus Woods
Georges Rebender

2. Summary and Conclusions
Actions 2004 Annual Conference
de-briefed in accordance with presentation.
Summary – Licensing
Briefing on transition to EASA
Caution on commencing Implementing Rules before the adoption of the Essential Requirements is finalised.
ICAO initiatives
Language Proficiency
Concern raised on potential implementation costs for European Industry.
Multi-Pilot Licences
The success of MPL will rely on a close relationship between training organisation and operators.

3. Summary and Conclusions
Operations – Discussion items
Need to re-vitalise FAA/TCCA/EASA/JAA harmonised pilot qualification plan (JOEB and MMEL)
Commitment given by all.
Re-focus Research Programme
(EASA JOEB Initiative)
Develop cockpit / cabin smoke incident analysis with assistance of all.

4. Summary and Conclusions
Operations – Conclusions
Initiative for convergence of NAA methodologies and processes in regard to AOC holders.
Workshop planned for Autumn 2005
Further progress SMS concept taking due account of ICAO and existing development, e.g. Transport Canada, specially in regard to small and very small operators
Oversight of AOC holder operating in third countries. Cross-fertilisation of current processes, e.g. Australia, New Zealand experience