Navigate / EASA

AMC1 ARA.GEN.200(a) Management system

ED Decision 2018/009/R

GENERAL

(a)     All of the following should be considered when deciding upon the required organisational structure:

(1)     the number of certificates, attestations, authorisations and approvals to be issued;

(2)     the number of declared training organisations;

(3)     the number of certified persons and organisations exercising an activity within that Member State, including persons or organisations certified by, or having made a declaration to, other competent authorities;

(4)     the possible use of qualified entities and of resources of other competent authorities to fulfil the continuing oversight obligations;

(5)     the level of civil aviation activity in terms of:

(i)      number and complexity of aircraft operated;

(ii)     size and complexity of the Member State’s aviation industry;

(6)     the potential growth of activities in the field of civil aviation.

(b)     The set-up of the organisational structure should ensure that the various tasks and obligations of the competent authority do not rely solely on individuals. A continuous and undisturbed fulfilment of these tasks and obligations of the competent authority should also be guaranteed in case of illness, accident or leave of individual employees.