AMC1 ATCO.AR.B.001(d) Management system

• ED Decision 2015/010/R found in: Air Traffic Controllers Licensing and Certification (2015/340) Part-ATCO (Jun 2024)

AMC1 ATCO.AR.B.001(d)  Management system ED Decision 2015/010/R PROCEDURES AVAILABLE TO THE AGENCY (a)       Copies of the procedures related to the competent authority’s management system and their amendments to be made available to the Agency for the purpose of standardisation should provide at least the following information: (1)       Regarding oversight functions undertaken by the competent authority, the competent authority’s organisational structure with description of the main processes. This information should demonstrate the allocation of responsibilities within the competent authority, and that the competent authority is capable of carrying out the full range of tasks regarding the size and complexity of the Member State’s aviation industry. It should also consider the overall proficiency and authorisation scope of the competent authority’s personnel. (2)       For personnel involved in oversight activities, the minimum professional qualification requirements as well as experience and procedures leading to appointment (e.g. assessment). (3)       How the following are carried out: assessing applications and evaluating compliance, issuing of certificates, performance of oversight, follow-up of findings, enforcement measures and resolution of safety concerns. (4)       Principles of managing exemptions and derogations. (5)       Systems used to disseminate applicable safety information for timely reaction to a safety problem. (6)       Criteria for planning oversight (oversight programme). (7)       Outline of the initial training of newly recruited oversight personnel (taking future activities into account), and the basic framework for continuation training of oversight personnel. (b)       As part of the continuous monitoring of a competent authority, the Agency may request details of the working methods used, in addition to the copy of the procedures of the competent authority’s management system (and amendments thereto). These additional details are the procedures and related guidance material describing working methods for competent authority personnel conducting oversight. (c)       Information related to the competent authority’s management system may be submitted in electronic format.