AMC1 ADR.OR.F.065(a)(1) Personnel requirements

ACCOUNTABLE MANAGER

(a) Accountable manager — General

(1) The accountable manager should:

(i) ensure that all necessary resources are available to deliver the services in accordance with the applicable requirements and the aerodrome manual;

(ii) ensure that if there is a reduction in the level of resources or if there are abnormal circumstances which may affect safety, the required reduction in the level of operations at the aerodrome is implemented in cooperation with the aerodrome operator and the air traffic services (ATS) provider;

(iii) establish, implement and promote the safety policy; and

(iv) ensure compliance with the relevant applicable requirements and the organisation’s safety management system.

(2) The accountable manager should have:

(i) an appropriate level of authority within the organisation to ensure that its activities are financed and carried out to the standard required;

(ii) knowledge and an understanding of the documents that prescribe aerodrome and ATS safety standards;

(iii) an understanding of the requirements as regards the competencies of management personnel so as to ensure that competent persons occupy key management functions;

(iv) knowledge and an understanding of safety and quality management systems related principles and practices and how these are applied within the organisation;

(v) knowledge of the role of the accountable manager; and

(vi) knowledge and an understanding of the key risk management issues as regards aerodrome operations.

(b) Accountable manager — Delegation of responsibilities

(1) A high level of technical knowledge and understanding is expected from an accountable manager, and in particular with reference to their own role in ensuring that standards are maintained.

(2) During periods of absence, the responsibilities of the accountable manager for the day‑to-day operations may be delegated; however, the accountability ultimately remains with the accountable manager.

(3) Depending on the size and the complexity of the organisation’s operations, the accountable manager may delegate their responsibilities in the area of training by nominating a training manager whose responsibilities should be the establishment, coordination, implementation of training programmes, and relevant record keeping of personnel training as well as of the proficiency check programmes.

In any case, the accountability ultimately remains with the accountable manager.