Presented to: COSCAP SA

By: Aaron E. Wilkins III / Ajay Kumar

Date: April 2011

FAA’s Presence in South Asia

An Overview of Technical Assistance

Provided by the FAA

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FAA Worldwide Mission

• We are 44,000 people whose Mission is to provide the safest, most efficient aerospace system in the world.

• Work with ICAO and Aviation Industry elements as well in achieving this mission.

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Kabul

Abu Dhabi

Moscow

Washington, DC

Montreal

Tokyo

London

Singapore

Dakar

Beijing

ShanghaiBaghdad

New Delhi

Paris FrankfurtBrussels

Brasilia

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FAA’s International Priorities

• Aviation Safety

• NEXTGEN

• Capacity Building

• Environmental Stewardship

• Government-Industry Partnerships

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FAA International Presence

• International Aviation (API)• Coordinates International Aviation Policies• Supports USG Role at ICAO• Manages Relationships with Bilateral Partners• Conducts Strategic Outreach• Promotes International Leadership Priorities for FAA’s Flight Plan

• Safety (AVS)• Assists International Partners with Developing/Maintaining

Regulatory Capabilities• Assesses Compliance with International Safety Standards• Certifies Airworthiness• Promotes Safety and Risk Management

• Air Traffic (ATO)• Promotes Emerging ATM Technologies and Procedures• Assists International Partners with ATM Master Planning

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FAA Technical Assistance Programs

• The FAA's technical assistance programs facilitate delivery of FAA experts and knowledge to foreign civil aviation authorities around the world.

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FAA Technical Assistance Programs (Cont.)

Training: • Each year, FAA arranges training for international officials from

more than 50 countries at the FAA Academy and at U.S. industry and academic institutions.

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Catalog of Courses For International ParticipantsTable of Contents

• Airports

• Instrument Flight Procedure Development (TERPS & PANS-OPS) and Flight Inspection Training

• Aviation English

• Instructor Training and Evaluation

• Regulatory Standards Training

• Technical Operations Training

• Air Traffic Training

• Aviation Security Training

• Distance Learning

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FAA Technical Assistance Programs (Cont.)

Flight Inspection: • FAA flight inspection

crews inspect and calibrate navigational aids worldwide.

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Equipment: • The FAA supplies other

countries with new and used equipment common to the FAA National Airspace System.

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Spare Parts and Repair Services:

• Civil aviation authorities are encouraged to obtain spare parts and repair of equipment through FAA.

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In-country Technical Assistance FAA experts work with other countries to improve aviation safety. Experts are dispatched on short-term assignments to address specific problems and conduct surveys, studies, etc. Long-term assistance is provided by civil aviation assistance groups comprised of resident FAA advisers who assist in the development of a country's aviation system. The FAA has provided experts in the following areas:

–Systems design and planning

–Equipment installation and maintenance

–Airworthiness maintenance

–Type certification

–Air traffic control procedures

–Airport operations and standards

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International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Program

The United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) established the IASA program through public policy in August of 1992.

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International Aviation Safety Assessment (IASA) Program

FAA's program focuses on a country's ability, not the individual air carrier, to adhere to international standards and recommended practices.

Types of Assistance:

– IASA Technical Review– IASA Technical Assistance

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FAA Technical Assistance Programs

How do we get started?

Establish a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA):

– MoA’s are arranged with foreign aviation authorities to exchange technical information and pursue joint technical projects, including R&D activities.

– The recipient country generally reimburses the FAA for the cost of the technical assistance.

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Leadership DevelopmentOur contribution to the growth of leadership skills in foreign aviation professionals is an integral component of developing civil aviation organizations worldwide.

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International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP)

Each year, approximately 4,000 aviation professionals participate in the International Visitors Leadership Program (IVLP).

Department of State assisted program.